13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:07 AM Page 1 owners.acura.com 2013 Technology/Advance Package 2013 Acura MDX Technology/Advance Package 31STXB00 Advanced Technology Guide ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY GUIDE 00X31-STX-B000 ©2012HondaMotorCo.,Ltd.—AllRightsReserved PrintedinU.S.A. 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:07 AM Page 2 ADVANCEDTECHNOLOGYGUIDE BLINDSPOTINFORMATION MULTI-INFORMATION SYSTEM p. 31 DISPLAY p. 4 The Advanced Technology Guide is designed to help you get VOICE acquainted with your new Acura and provide basic instructions p. 16 RECOGNITION p. 12 NAVIGATION on some of its technology and convenience features. This guide covers the MDX with Technology or Advance Package. This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls and operation, please refer to the respective sections in the Owner’s Manual. ADAPTIVECRUISE CONTROL p. 32 BLUETOOTH ® AUDIO p. 24 HANDSFREELINK® p. 21 Advance Package shown Instrument Panel Indicators............................................................................2 Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .......................................................................26 Multi-Information Display (MID) .....................................................................4 Song By VoiceTM (SBV)...................................................................................27 Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ......................................................9 Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ...............................................................29 Rearview Camera.........................................................................................10 Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM ) * .. ......................................30 Reverse Tilt Door Mirrors ................................................................................11 Blind Spot Information System (BSI)* ............................................................31 Voice Recognition ........................................................................................12 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* .................................................................32 Navigation .....................................................................................................16 HomeLink® ......................................................................................................34 AcuraLink® Messages....................................................................................20 My Acura........................................................................................................35 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL)..................................................................21 Safety Reminder............................................................................................36 Bluetooth® Audio...........................................................................................24 Fuel Requirement ..........................................................................................36 ® iPod or USB Flash Drive ................................................................................25 * if equipped 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:07 AM Page 3 INSTRUMENTPANELINDICATORS Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general information. Malfunction Indicators Seat belt reminder: Low fuel: If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer Fasten seat belt(s) Refill Charging system SH-AWD Door/tailgate open: Low tire pressure (stays on): (Super Handling-All Wheel Drive) Close door or tailgate Add air Low brake fluid, Brake system Malfunction indicator lamp A/T Temperature: (check engine light) Pull over and let engine idle ® Low oil pressure VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) On/Off Indicators SRS TPMS (blinks) (Supplemental Restraint System) (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF Fog lights on (above audio panel) CMBS* ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) (Collision Mitigation Braking System) SIDE AIRBAG OFF Immobilizer (flashes): improperly coded key; use correct key ACC* Active Damper System* (Adaptive Cruise Control) VSA OFF Headlights on Blind Spot Information System* CRUISE MAIN* on Turn signals/hazards on Condition Indicators Adaptive Cruise Control* on High beams on Action is needed by driver CRUISE CONTROL on Parking brake on: Message indicator: Release See MID *if equipped 2 3 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:07 AM Page 4 MULTI-INFORMATIONDISPLAY(MID) Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information. Accessing the MID Main Displays Odometer, Trip computer SH-AWD torque Trip meter distribution monitor Keyless Memory Tire pressure SettingsTM monitor When you start the engine, the MID shows the last active display from the previous drive cycle. Lower Displays Trip A, Trip B, Odometer Odometer To toggle between the different displays, press either Info button SEL/RESET button (▲/▼) for the main displays and Oil life, Outside temperature, press SEL/RESET for the lower Odometer Odometer displays. INFO button 4 5 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:08 AM Page 5 Trip Computer Tire Pressure Monitoring System Alerts you when one or more of your tires have significantly low pressure. Toggle to the tire pressure monitor display to view pressure readings on the MID. H o w I t W o r k s While on the Trip Computer display, press SEL/RESET to access trip SEL/RESET information and to toggle through button the various screens. Press either INFO (▲/▼) button to return to the If the tire pressure drops significantly below recommended levels: Trip Computer main display. • The low tire pressure indicator comes on. • A "CHECK TIRE PRESSURE" message appears on the MID. INFO • The tire(s) icon showing low pressure blinks. button Trip computer Average fuel economy A, Range W h a t t o D o Inflate the tire(s) to the recommended pressures listed on the label on the driver’s doorjamb. Average speed, Average fuel economy B, Elapsed time Range 6 7 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:08 AM Page 6 DRIVINGPOSITIONMEMORYSYSTEM(DPMS) Store driver’s seat, steering wheel, and side mirror positions into memory for each Customizing Settings Using the MID corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2), which are recalled when you unlock the driver’s door with the remote and enter the vehicle. Six groups of settings can be programmed using the MID*: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Setup (if equipped), Meter Setup, Position Setup, Lighting Setup, Door/Window Setup, and Wiper Setup. H o w I t W o r k s 1. Turn the ignition switch to 3. Press MEMO. You will hear a Modifying the Auto Door Unlock Setting ON (II). Shift into Park (P). beep. As the default setting, only the driver's door unlocks when you shift to Park. Follow the steps below to set all doors to unlock when you shift to Park: Press the Info button to toggle to the “Keyless Memory Settings” display, then press SEL/RESET to activate the menu. SEL/RESET 2. Adjust your preferred seat, 4. Press the memory button button steering wheel, and outside corresponding to the remote mirror settings. (1 or 2) you are using. You will hear two beeps. Info button 1. Select “CHG SETTING.” 4. Select “SHIFT TO P.” Note: Stored positions can also be recalled by pressing memory buttons (1 or 2) on the door. 2. Select “DOOR/WINDOW 5. Select “ALL DOORS.” SETUP.” 3. Select “AUTO DOOR 6. Once the setting has been UNLOCK.” saved, select “EXIT.” * See Customized Settings in your Owner’s Manual for other programmable settings. 8 9 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 11:08 AM Page 7 REARVIEWCAMERA REVERSETILTDOORMIRRORS For added convenience, the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you When you shift into Reverse (R), you can tilt either door mirror down slightly to improve navigate while backing up. your view as you parallel park. Shifting out of Reverse returns the tilted mirror to its original position. H o w I t W o r k s H o w I t W o r k s When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind your vehicle, along with helpful parking guide lines, shows in the monitor. It turns off when you shift out of Reverse. Adjusting the View Mode Turning the Guide Switching Views Lines On or Off There are 3 rearview modes. Press and hold CANCEL for Press ENTER to toggle between about 3 seconds. views. Rotate the Interface Dial to adjust the screen brightness. Wide • To tilt the driver’s door mirror, move the mirror selector switch Normal Top Down to the left (L) position. • To tilt the passenger’s door mirror, move the mirror selector switch to the right (R) position. • To turn the feature off, move the switch to the middle position. 10 11 13 MDX ATG_Tech:ATG_NEW STYLE 7/3/2012 4:23 PM Page 8 VOICERECOGNITION To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use voice commands for navigation, hands-free calling, audio, climate control, and AcuraLink functions. Functions by Voice Command Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling microphone. NAVIGATION p. 16 BLUETOOTH ®HANDSFREELINK® p. 21 Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or go directly to the Phone screen. Hang-Up button: End a call or decline a ACURALINK p. 20 call. Talk button: Give HFL, navigation, AcuraLink, audio, or climate control commands. Back button: Cancel a command and return to the previous screen. AUDIO p. 15 Voice Command Tips • When using the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command.