2012 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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‘‘Angle’’ from the play mode menu with the button. You can see the available angle options with the interface dial. If there are no multiple angles available on the DVD, you cannot change from ‘‘Angle 1’’. To go back to play, press the MENU or CANCEL button. 320 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Search ‘‘Title/ChapterSearch’’ NumInput Rear Entertainment System Highlight ‘‘SEARCH’’ with the interface dial to select ‘‘Title’’, ‘‘Chapter’’, or ‘‘NumInput’’ and press ENTER. With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use the interface dial to jump to your desired title and press the ENTER button. When ‘‘Chapter’’ is highlighted, follow the same procedure for the chapter search. A numerical command can be issued to a DVD by inputting a three digit number, and a button number can be selected on the screen. Highlight ‘‘NumInput’’ with the interface dial. Press the ENTER button to go to the NumInput selection screen. CONTINUED 321 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Repeat SETUP Button OFF button, and if you want to Rotate the interface dial to select each number, then press the ENTER button. Press the button when you have finished inputting the number. If you want to delete a number, press the change the input order of a number, press the To go back to the DVD screen, press the MENU or CANCEL button or select RETURN and press the ENTER button. button. CHAPTER REPEAT TITLE REPEAT When you select ‘‘REPEAT’’ with the interface dial, the screen changes to the repeat mode menu. When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is playing, the setup menu appears. The menu options are ‘‘Disp Adjust’’, ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’, ‘‘Personal Surround’’, and ‘‘Language’’. To change a setup, use the interface dial to highlight your selection and press the ENTER button. To return to the DVD video screen, press the SETUP or CANCEL button. 322 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System DispAdjust To adjust the display, highlight ‘‘Disp Adjust’’ from the setup menu with the interface dial and press the ENTER button. You can adjust these display settings: ● Brightness ● Contrast ● Black Level ● Color ● Tint Select the quality you want to adjust by turning the interface dial. Adjust the setting by turning the interface dial. To go back to the Disp Adjust screen, press the ENTER or CANCEL button. If you want to set the display to the default setting, select ‘‘Reset’’ by turning the interface dial, and, then pressing the ENTER button. CONTINUED 323 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System AspectRatio You can set the screen mode to these settings: ● Normal ● Wide ● Zoom ● Full The display changes as shown above. Select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENTER button. You will see the message ‘‘Default display settings applied’’ on the display for 5 seconds. 324 Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by turning the interface dial, then press the ENTER button. The selectable setting menu is displayed, and the current setting is highlighted in blue. Select the desired setting by turning the interface dial, then press the ENTER button. The selected setting will be highlighted in blue for one second, and the screen returns to the play mode in the selected setting. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu PersonalSurround Select ‘‘Music,’’ ‘‘Cinema,’’ or ‘‘Voice’’ by turning the interface dial, and enter your selection by pressing the ENTER button. The ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. If you select ‘‘Off,’’ the logo disappears, and there will be no special sound effect. To change the Personal Surround setting, highlight ‘‘Personal Surround’’ from the setup menu with the interface dial and press the ENTER button. The effect selection appears. Rear Entertainment System Language You can change the display language to English, French, or Spanish. Rotate the interface dial to the setting you want, then press the ENTER button. CONTINUED 325 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Appearance INITIALSETTINGSMenu When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is not playing, the setup menu appears for audio. DispAdjust,PersonalSurround,and Language The operation for these menus is the same as that for using the DVD player. You can change the color of the screen to white, black, blue, brown, or red. You can also synchronize with the front navigation system. Rotate the interface dial to the setting you want, then press the ENTER button. When you press the MENU button on the rear control panel when a DVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIAL SETTINGS’’ menu is displayed. There are five selectable menus: ‘‘Language’’ ‘‘Dynamic Range’’, ‘‘Angle Mark’’, ‘‘Parental Level’’, and ‘‘Password’’. 326 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu INITIALSETTINGS(Language) Menu Language When you select ‘‘Language’’ with the interface dial, the menu shown above appears. To return to the stop or previous screen, press the CANCEL button. Because the priority language is determined by each disc you insert, you might not be able to set a selected item. or To select the language used in the DISC menus, select ‘‘Menu Language’’ by pressing the button. Select the desired language by turning the interface dial, and then pressing the ENTER button. The selectable languages are, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese or others. Rear Entertainment System If you want another language than those listed, you need to enter the code number of the desired language. Select ‘‘other,’’ and press the ENTER button. The display changes as shown in the next column. CONTINUED 327 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENTER button, the display returns to the initial screen of the ‘‘Language’’ menu. If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes to the language code input mode. Select the first digit using the interface dial, and press the ENTER button to enter it. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. Press the button on the control panel to enter the new language code. If you made a mistake entering a number digit, press the the control panel. Then select and enter the correct digit as described. The display returns to the initial ‘‘Language’’ menu screen. button on 328 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Audio Language Subtitle Language You can select the dubbed language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Audio Language’’ by pressing the Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language. button. or You can select the subtitle language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Subtitle Language’’ by pressing the Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language. button. or Rear Entertainment System Dynamic Range ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc. When this is on, the louder sounds are lowered, and quieter sounds are increased. CONTINUED 329 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Angle Mark ANGLE MARK Select the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ by turning the interface dial. To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ on or off, select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by turning the interface dial, and then press the ENTER button. When you switch to another angle while playing a DVD, the angle mark is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen. You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark. Select the ‘‘Angle Mark’’ by turning the interface dial. If you want the angle mark to be displayed, select ‘‘ON’’ by turning the interface dial, and then press the ENTER button. 330 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Parental Level You can place an auditory restriction by changing the parental control level. The higher the level number, the lower the restriction. Highlight ‘‘Parental Level’’ and press the ENTER button. You will see the submenu. If you select ‘‘No’’ and press the ENTER button, the screen goes back to the ‘‘Others’’ menu. Rear Entertainment System When you select and enter ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes as shown above. To change the level, you need to enter your four digit password. Select the number for the first digit by turning the interface dial, and enter it by pressing the ENTER button. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. Press the button on the control panel. CONTINUED 331 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Changing the Password If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the parental control level steps until you enter the correct password. If you enter the password correctly, you can then change the parental control level. Once you correctly enter the password, turn the interface dial to change the level, and then press the ENTER button. Press the button to enter your selection. The password was set to ‘‘1111’’ when the vehicle left the factory. 332 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System To change the password, select ‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above menu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ by turning the interface dial, then press the ENTER button. If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENTER button, the display returns to the ‘‘Others’’ menu. Select the first digit by turning the interface dial, and enter it by pressing the ENTER button. Repeat this until all four digits are entered. Press the panel. button on the control If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the password setting steps until you enter the correct password. CONTINUED 333 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Remote Control If you forget the password, select ‘‘Password,’’ and press the 10 times. button The display changes as shown above. If you want to use the default password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENTER button. The message ‘‘Default password setting applied’’ is displayed for 5 seconds. RELEASE BUTTON The rear control panel can be detached from the ceiling unit and used as a remote control. To remove it from the ceiling unit, press the release button. The control panel will swing down partway. Pivot it down further past the detent until it detaches from the hinge. To reinstall it, reverse the procedure. 334 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Replacing the Remote Control Batteries COVER An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal. If it takes several pushes on the button to operate the rear entertainment system, have your dealer replace the batteries as soon as possible. Battery type: BR3032 Rear Entertainment System AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice. CONTINUED 335 Protecting DVDs The tips on how to handle and protect DVDs are basically the same as those for compact discs. Refer to ‘‘Protecting Your Discs’’ on page 247. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Playable DVDs There are various types of DVDs available. Some of them are not compatible with your system. The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVDs and CDs bearing the above marks on their packages or jackets. 336 The DVD player can also play discs recorded in MP3/WMA formats and DTS CDs. Those packages or jackets should also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or ‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played in this system. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Error Message Cause Solution DISC ERROR FOCUS Error MECH ERROR Mechanical Error HEAT ERROR High Temperature REGION ERR PARENT ERR Invalid region code Invalid parental control level Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc, and insert a disc compatible with this system. Reinsert the disc, and increase the parental control level (see page 331). DVD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc. If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again. The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer. CONTINUED 337 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System Wireless Headphones VOLUME DIAL Some state and local government agencies prohibit the use of headphones by the driver of a motor vehicle. Always obey applicable laws and regulations. The audio for the rear entertainment system is sent to the wireless headphones that come with the system. When using the headphones, make sure you wear them correctly: L (left) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. Wearing the headphones backwards may affect audio reception, limiting the sound quality and range. 338 To use the headphones, pivot the earpieces outward. This turns them on. To adjust the volume, turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece. When you remove the headphones, the earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the headphones turn off. When not in use, store the headphones in the pocket of either front seat. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu ReplacingBatteries COVER Auxiliary Input Jacks Rear Entertainment System TAB Each headphone uses one AAA battery. The battery is under the cover on the left earpiece. To remove the cover, insert a coin in the slot and twist it slightly to pry the cover away from the earpiece. Pull the cover outward, and pivot it out of the way. BATTERY Remove the battery. Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in the diagram next to the battery slot. Slide the cover back into place on the earpiece, then press down on the back edge to lock it in place. Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. CONTINUED 339 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Rear Entertainment System VOLUME DIALS AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality. V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack HEADPHONE CONNECTORS There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers. Each connector has its own volume control. 340 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the audio unit. This alarm continues for two minutes, then the system resets. To deactivate the system before the two minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver's door with the key or the remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors from the outside with the key, or use driver's lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself. SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR Once the security system sets, opening any door, tailgate, or hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause the alarm to activate. It also activates if the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position, the audio unit is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut. Security System The security system does not set if any door, the tailgate, or hood is not fully closed. Before you leave the vehicle, make sure the doors, tailgate and hood are securely closed. To see if the system sets after you exit the vehicle, press the LOCK button on the remote transmitter within five seconds. If the system is set, the horn will beep once. Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it. 341 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compass Compass Operation Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets. Compass Calibration If you see ‘‘－－’’ in the compass display and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are shown in the calendar display, the compass is self-calibrating. The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following. 342 COMPASS DISPLAY 1. Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.) 2. Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL ? N’’ will be displayed. At this point, pressing the SET button will exit calibration mode. Press and hold SET Press SET Press ▼ 3. Press the ▼ button. ‘‘CAL ? Y’’ will be displayed. 4. Press the SET button. The compass display will change to ‘‘－－’’ and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ shown. ’’ are 5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu 6. When the display goes from ‘‘－－’’ to an actual heading, the unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal. NOTE: Do this procedure in an open area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles. CompassZoneSelection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this: 1. Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.) 2. Press the ▼ button. ‘‘ZON ? Y’’ will be displayed. 3. Press the SET button. The zone the compass is currently in will be displayed. Compass 4. Find the zone for your area on the map. 5. If the zone is incorrect, press the ▼ button to cycle the count down, or the ▲ button to cycle the count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 6. 6. Press the SET button to set the zone selection. 7. Press and hold the SET button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone selection and return display to normal. CONTINUED 343 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Compass Zone Map 344 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Using Cruise Control CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather. RES/ACCEL BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash. Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather. Non-ACC model is shown 1. Push in the CRUISE button or MAIN button (models with adaptive cruise control) on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator or green ACC indicator (models with ACC) on the instrument panel comes on. Cruise Control Onmodelswithadaptivecruise control To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second (see page 362). 2. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated. CONTINUED 345 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Cruise Control Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. On models with adaptive cruise control (ACC), this also causes the cruise control indicator on the instrument panel to go off and the cruise mode indicator to come on. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on. Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button. ● Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button. ● To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways: ● Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed. ● To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). ● Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/DECEL button. 346 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Canceling Cruise Control CRUISE (MAIN) BUTTON Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed. Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel. CANCEL BUTTON Non-ACC model is shown You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways: ● Tap the brake pedal. ● Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. ● Push the CRUISE (MAIN) button on the steering wheel. Cruise Control Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL [ACC (green)] indicator comes on. The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before. Pressing the CRUISE (MAIN) button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed. 347 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC Components Ifequipped Adaptive cruise control (ACC) consists of a radar sensor in the front grille, the MAIN buttons on the steering wheel, and the ACC functions of the multi-information display. The radar sensor for ACC is shared with the collision mitigation braking system™ (CMBS™). For more information on the radar sensor, see page 464. For more information on CMBS, see page 463. MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY ACC INDICATOR RES/ACCEL BUTTON MAIN BUTTON 348 CANCEL BUTTON DISTANCE BUTTON SET/DECEL BUTTON 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Overview Adaptive cruise control (ACC) allows you to maintain a set speed and keep the vehicle ahead of you and your vehicle at a safe distance without having to use the accelerator pedal or the brake pedal. When the vehicle ahead of you slows down or speeds up, ACC senses the change in distance and compensates by adjusting your vehicle speed accordingly. The distance between vehicles is based on your speed: the faster you go, the longer the distance will be; the slower you go, the shorter it will be. If the vehicle ahead of you slows down suddenly or another vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, ACC alerts you by sounding a beeper and displaying a message on the multi- information display. The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a vehicle up to 328 feet (100 meters) ahead of your vehicle. For more information on the radar sensor, see page 464. Important Safety Precautions As with any system, there are limits to ACC. Inappropriate use of ACC can result in a serious accident. Use the brake pedal whenever necessary, and always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and other vehicles. Do not use ACC under these conditions: ● In poor visibility. ● In heavy traffic. ● When you must slow down and speed up repeatedly. ● On winding roads. ● When you enter a toll gate, interchange, service area, parking area, etc. In these areas, there is no vehicle ahead of you, but ACC would still try to accelerate to your set speed. ● In bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) ● On a slippery road (for example a road covered with ice or snow). CONTINUED 349 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operating Characteristics Improper use of ACC can lead to a crash. Use ACC only when traveling on open highways in good weather. Whenthereisnovehicleaheadwithin ACCrange Your vehicle will maintain a set cruising speed. WhenavehicleaheadiswithinACC rangeandgoingslowerthanyourset speed If the vehicle ahead of you is going slower than your set speed, your vehicle will slow down to the speed of that vehicle. Your vehicle will then follow at a constant distance until the vehicle ahead changes speed again. 350 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) If the vehicle ahead of you slows down abruptly, or if another vehicle cuts in front of you, a beeper sounds and a message appears on the multi- information display to warn you. In this case, decelerate your vehicle by pressing the brake pedal, and keep an appropriate distance from the vehicle ahead. WhenavehicleaheadiswithinACC rangeandgoingatasteadyspeed Your vehicle follows the vehicle ahead of it, keeping a constant distance. ACC will not keep your vehicle at a constant distance if the vehicle ahead of you goes out of range of your set speed. If the vehicle ahead of you slows down and changes lanes, ACC no longer tracks it. Your vehicle will then return to your set speed. CONTINUED 351 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ● ACC may react to vehicles beside you or even a building beside you by momentarily applying the brakes or sounding a beeper under conditions such as a sudden curve or narrowing of the road, an abrupt movement of the steering wheel, or if you are in an unusual position within your lane. Limitations ● ACC does not work below 25 mph (40 km/h). It cannot bring your vehicle to a complete stop. ● ACC will not sound a beeper or display a message on the multi- information display to warn you of vehicles going slower than 13 mph (20 km/h) or vehicles that are parked. In these cases, it is up to you to maintain a safe distance by using the brake pedal. ● ACC may not recognize motorcycles or other small vehicles ahead of your vehicle. 352 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Using the ACC SET/DECEL BUTTON Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) MAIN BUTTON 1. Push the MAIN button on the steering wheel. The ACC indicator on the instrument panel comes on, and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi- information display. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). 3. Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel, then release the accelerator pedal. If you press the SET/DECEL button when the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h), you will hear a beep for about 1 second. This means ACC is not activated, and you cannot set your speed. When your speed reaches 25 mph (40 km/h), ACC goes into wait mode, and ‘‘ACC’’ is shown on the multi-information display. CONTINUED 353 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) U.S. U.S. SET VEHICLE DISTANCE SET VEHICLE SPEED INITIAL SPEED UNIT CANADA CANADA Increasing the Set Speed RES/ACCEL BUTTON When the speed is set, it is shown along with a vehicle icon and distance bars on the multi- information display. Refer to page 357 for how to set and change the set distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. To change the speed unit measurement from mph to km/h, see page 98. 354 If you change the speed unit measurement from the factory default setting, the initial speed unit measurement is shown under the current unit. The set speed can be increased by using the RES/ACCEL button or the accelerator pedal. To increase the set speed with the RES/ACCEL button, do this: Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. The vehicle will accelerate. When you reach the speed you want, release the button. 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu To increase your speed in small amounts, tap the RES/ACCEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1 km/h). While the vehicle accelerates to the set speed, the set speed on the multi- information display will flash. If a vehicle ahead of you is driving at a slower speed than the speed you want to set, your vehicle will not accelerate; it will keep some distance between your vehicles. To increase the set speed with the accelerator pedal, do this: Press the accelerator pedal to increase to the speed you want, then press the SET/DECEL button. The set speed will be shown on the multi- information display. If you do not press the SET/DECEL button, your vehicle will return to the previously set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) The ACC beeper will not sound while you press the accelerator pedal, no matter how close you get to the vehicle ahead of you. Decreasing the Set Speed The set speed can be decreased using the SET/DECEL button or the brake pedal. To decrease the set speed with the SET/DECEL button, do this: SET/DECEL BUTTON Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the speed you want. CONTINUED 355 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Detecting a Vehicle Ahead of You U.S. CANADA U.S. CANADA When the system detects a vehicle ahead of you, a beeper sounds once and a solid-line vehicle icon appears on the multi-information display. When that vehicle changes lanes or goes out of ACC range, a beeper sounds once. If there is no vehicle ahead of you within ACC range, a dotted-line vehicle icon will be on the multi-information display. To set the ACC beeper on or off, see page 97. To slow down in small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button repeatedly. Each time you do this, your vehicle slows down about 1 mph (1 km/h). The set cruising speed will be shown on the multi-information display. On a steep downhill, the vehicle speed may exceed the set cruising speed. To decrease the set speed with the brake pedal, do this: Tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle slows down to the speed you want, press the SET/DECEL button. The set speed will be shown on the multi-information display. If you use the brake pedal to decrease speed, and then press the RES/ACCEL button, your vehicle will return to the previously set speed. 356 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Changing Vehicle Distance DISTANCE BUTTON With ACC on, the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is controlled and maintained. You can change this distance to one of three ranges: long, middle, or short. To change the range, press the distance button. Each time you press the button, the range changes from Long, to Middle, and then to Short. The higher your vehicle speed is, the longer the distance between the vehicle in front will be set as shown below. Speed 50 mph (80 Km/h) 65 mph (104 Km/h) Vehicle Distance Long Middle Short 154 feet 47 meters 111 feet 34 meters 85 feet 26 meters 200 feet 61 meters 173 feet 42 meters 101 feet 31 meters The distance you select is also shown on the multi-information display. U.S. LONG RANGE CANADA U.S. MIDDLE RANGE CANADA U.S. SHORT RANGE CANADA CONTINUED 357 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal to cancel ACC, the set cruising speed stays in memory. When you turn on ACC again, the speed is shown on the multi-information display. To return to that speed, accelerate to over 25 mph (40 km/h), then press the RES/ ACCEL button. If you cancel ACC by pressing the MAIN button, the previously set cruising speed is erased from memory. Automatic ACC Cancelation When ACC is automatically canceled, the beeper sounds for about 1 second, and the ACC OFF message appears on the multi-information display for 3 seconds. Any of these conditions may cause ACC to cancel: ● The vehicle speed decreases below 22 mph (35 km/h). ● Poor weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) ● When the radar sensor in the front grille gets dirty. ● The vehicle ahead of you cannot be detected. ● An abnormal tire condition is detected, or the tires are skidding. Canceling the ACC CANCEL BUTTON ACC is canceled whenever you do any of these actions: ● Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel. ● Tap the brake pedal. ● Press the MAIN button. The ACC indicator in the instrument panel goes off. 358 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu ● Driving on a mountainous road, or driving off road for extended periods. ● Abrupt steering wheel movement. ● When the ABS or VSA is activated. ● When the VSA indicator comes on. If ACC is canceled by any these conditions, wait until the condition improves, then press the RES/ ACCEL button to restore ACC. When you do this, the vehicle will resume its set cruising speed. If you turn the ignition switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0) position after ACC was automatically canceled, the set speed is erased, and you must enter it again (see page 353). Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ACC Indicator ACC INDICATOR The ACC amber indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. If it comes on at any other time, there is a problem in the ACC system. If this happens, take the vehicle to your dealer to have it checked. The ACC system cannot be used while this amber indicator is on. CONTINUED 359 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Messages on the Multi- Information Display The multi-information display shows various messages related to ACC. For a description of each ACC message you may see, refer to the chart on this and the following page. Message Description ACC is on. U.S. CANADA U.S. CANADA ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you. You will hear a beep when the vehicle moves out of the ACC radar sensor's range. ACC does not detect a vehicle ahead of you. You will hear a beep when ACC detects a vehicle ahead of you. 360 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Message Description Message Description ACC has automatically canceled because its radar sensor in the front grille is dirty. You will hear three beeps. ACC has automatically canceled because of bad weather or other conditions. You will hear three beeps. Apply the brakes immediately. Your vehicle is too close to the vehicle ahead of it. You will hear a continuous beep. ACC needs to be checked. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer. CONTINUED 361 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Switching to Cruise Control DISTANCE BUTTON To switch from ACC to cruise control, press the distance button on the steering wheel, and hold it for 1 second. Press the distance button. When you press the button, you will see CRUISE MODE SELECTED on the multi-information display for 2 seconds. To switch back to ACC, press and hold the distance button again for 1 second. When the cruise control is selected, ACC does not sound a beeper or display a message on the multi- information display. Make sure to keep a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Always be aware which mode is selected. 362 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver Units manufactured between April 1, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features. If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2 ╳ 4 under the closing door. The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood. As an additional safety feature, garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems, such as an electronic eye, which detect an object obstructing the door. The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems. General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that the opener has an external entrapment protection system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’ or other safety and reverse stop features. If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it. These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle is detected during closing, increasing the risk of injury. Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features. Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener to test that the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Before programming HomeLink to a garage door or gate opener, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential injury or damage. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage. Training HomeLink Beforeyoubegin－ If you just received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in HomeLink before, you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed to step 1. CONTINUED 363 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1. Training a Button Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8cm) from the HomeLink button you want to program. Press and hold the programmed Homelink button for about a second. Does the device (garage door opener) work? Retraining a Button Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly. NO Press and hold the HomeLink button again. YES Training complete Indicator remains on for about 25 seconds (standard transmitter) Indicator flashes rapidly for 2 seconds, then remains on for about 23 seconds (rolling code transmitter) HomeLink LED is on. HomeLink indicator flashes for 2 seconds, then remains on. The remote has a rolling code. Press the "learn" button on the remotely controlled device (e.g., garage door opener). Within 30 seconds, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds. Press the programmed HomeLink button again; the remotely controlled device should operate. When the indicator begins to flash slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow steps 1-3 under Training a Button. Erasing Codes To erase codes stored in all buttons, press and hold the two outer buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash (about 10 to 20 seconds), then release the buttons. You should erase all three codes before selling the vehicle. If you have any problems programming HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with the device you are trying to program, or call HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or go online to www.homelink.com. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on the remote transmitter you wish to link. Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a faster rate after about 10 seconds? NO YES Press and hold the button on the remote and the HomeLink button at the same time. Then, while continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the button on the remote every 2 seconds. Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds? NO YES 364 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation. Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment. ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice. Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using voice commands, without handling your cell phone. To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing procedures, and special feature capabilities: In the U.S., visit www.acura.com/ handsfreelink, or call (888) 528-7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink. ca, or call (888) 528-7876. CONTINUED 365 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ● Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you want to make a command. After the beep, speak in a clear, natural tone. ● Try to reduce all background noise. If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, commands may be misinterpreted. ● Many commands can be spoken together. For example, you can say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial Peter.’’ Using HFL HFLButtons HFL TALK BUTTON VoiceControlTips MICROPHONE ● Air or wind noise from the dashboard and side vents and all windows may interfere with the microphone. Adjust or close them as necessary. HFL BACK BUTTON HFL Talk button － Press and release to give a command or answer a call. HFL Back button － Press and release to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel the command. 366 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ● To change the volume level of HFL, use the audio system volume knob or the steering wheel volume controls. HelpFeatures ● To hear general HFL information, including help on pairing a phone or setting up the system, say ‘‘Tutorial.’’ ● For help at any time, including a list of available commands, say ‘‘Hands free help.’’ InformationDisplay As an incoming call notification, you will see the following display: SIGNAL STRENGTH HFL MODE BATTERY LEVEL STATUS ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING CONTINUED 367 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and roaming status information to HFL. You will see ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’ ’’ indicator on the audio and the ‘‘ display when you operate HFL. 368 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) How to Use HFL The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. ‘‘Phone Setup’’ Press HFL Talk button ‘‘Pair’’ ‘‘Edit’’ ‘‘Delete’’ ‘‘List’’ ‘‘Status’’ ‘‘Next Phone’’ Pair a phone to the system (See page 372) Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 372) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 373) Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 373) Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system (See page 373) Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page 374) ‘‘Set Pairing Code’’ Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number (See page 374) ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’ ‘‘123-555-＃＃＃＃’’ Enter desired phone number (See page 374) ‘‘Jim Smith’’ Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page 374) Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. CONTINUED 369 11/08/29 10:08:20 12 ACURA MDX MMC North America Owner's M 50 31STX650 enu Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (Models without navigation system) ‘‘Redial’’ ‘‘Transfer’’ Redial the last number called (See page 375) Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 375) ‘‘Mute’’ Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 376) ‘‘Send’’ Send numbers or names during a call (See page 376) Press HFL Talk button ‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Store’’ ‘‘Edit’’ ‘‘Delete’’ ‘‘Receive Contact’’ Store a phonebook entry (See page 376) Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry (See page 377) Delete a phonebook entry (See page 377)

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2012 Acura MDX Owners Manual