ACURA 2023 MDX USB Ports System Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Acura
Table of Contents
Features (P243)
Audio Remote Controls
2023 MDX USB Ports System
- VOL(+)/VOL(-) (Volume) Switch Press up or down to adjust the volume.
- (Power) Button Press to turn the audio system on and off.
- Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the driver information interface or the head-up display*, and then press the left selector wheel.
Roll up or down: To cycle through the following items, roll up or down, and then press the left selector wheel:
Navigation
Phone
Audio Modes
(Apple Carplay, Android Auto,
Alexa, Social Playlist, FM Radio,
USB Audio, etc)
Select Driving View
Customize Apps
You can add or remove the items and change their order on the driver information interface or the head-up display*.
- When listening to the radio Move to a side to change your favorite radio station or channel.
- When listening to an iPod, a USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone Connection
Move to a side to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current or previous song
Audio System (P 250)
For navigation system operation ( ) See the Navigation System Manua
USB Ports
Install the USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port
■ In the console compartment
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices, playing audio files, and
connecting compatible phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
To prevent any potential issues, be sure to use an Apple MFi Certified
Lightning Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for Android Auto, the USB cables
should be certified by USB-IF to be compliant with USB 2.0 Standard.
USB Ports
- Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
- We recommend that you use a USB cable if you are attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
- Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.
- Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
- We recommend backing up your data before using the device in your vehicle.
- Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try reconnecting it a few times or rebooting the device. To reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
USB charge
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A/3.0A of power. It does not output
2.5A/3.0A unless the device requests it.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of the device that needs to be
charged.
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the port may generate noise to
the radio station you are listening to
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on the driver information interface or the head-up display*
VOL(+)/VOL(-) (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the driver
information interface or the head-up display*, and then press the left
selector wheel
Models with head-up display
Push the left selector wheel to the right to display the Recents list, then
scroll to an item selected in the past and press the wheel Some modes appear
only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some functions may not be
available.
Press the (back) button for the driver information interface or the head-up
display* to go back to the previous screen or cancel a command.
Press the APPS button to go back to the menu screen of the driver information
interface or the head-up display
A recent list is available when the following audio mode is selected.
- FM Radio
- AM Radio
- SiriusXM
- USB Audio
Roll up or down:
To cycle through each mode, roll up or down and then press the left selector
wheel:
Navigation
Phone
Audio Modes
(Apple Carplay, Android Auto,
Alexa, Social Playlist, FM Radio,
USB Audio, etc)
Select Driving View
Customize Apps
After an audio mode is selected, the left selector wheel can be operated for the following functions.
-
When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select your next favorite radio station or channel.
Move to the left: To select your previous favorite radio station or channel. -
When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone Connection
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
You can customize the items on the driver information interface or the head-up
display.
Customizing the Meter or Head-Up Display P. 266
You cannot operate the audio functions while the following functions are being operated on the driver information interface or the head-up display*.
- Mode selection by pressing the APPS button
- Navigation*
- Phone
- Select Driving View*
- Customize Apps
If an Audio off message is shown on the driver information interface, we recommend connecting a device to the active source and trying again.
Audio System Basic Operation
You can use the audio system for 30 minutes when the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, the system will then turn off
automatically.
If you want to keep using it, we recommend that you turn the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob: Push to turn the audio system on and off. Turn to
adjust the volume when audio system is on.
(Seek/Skip) Buttons: Press to change station, channel, song or file.
(Back) Button: Press to go back to the previous display when it is displayed.
(Home) Button: Press to go to the home screen.
(Cards List) Button: Press to display the cards list of the B-zone on the
audio/information screen.
B-Zone P. 257
A-Zone Touchpad: Click or swipe the pad with your finger, or move your
finger along the pad to operate the A-zone on the audio/information screen.
B-Zone Touchpad: Click or slide the pad with your finger to operate the
B-zone on the audio/information screen.
True Touchpad Interface
True Touchpad Interface P. 251
A-Zone
A-Zone P. 254
B-Zone
B-Zone P. 257