2018 Acura MDX Owners Manual - Basic Audio

The center console has three USB ports. All of them can charge a device. Connect an audio device to the right-hand port for audio playback.

1. Slide back the center console cover. Open a USB port cover.
2. Install the device to charge or for playback.

The back of the second-row console* has two USB ports. They are for charging devices.

Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

1. Slide back the center console cover. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect the device to the input jack.
3. Use the device to control the audio.

Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

12-volt outlets are in the front pocket and rear cargo area. Open the socket cover to use power when the vehicle is on.

12-volt* or AC* outlet

An outlet in the center console is either a 150-watt AC-power outlet or an additional 12-volt outlet, depending on the vehicle.

Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.

Left selector wheel: Roll up or down to adjust volume. Press to mute. Move (or hold) left or right to change stations or tracks.

SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio modes.

Left selector wheel

SOURCE button

FM/AM/SiriusXM® Radio

Move right or left for the next or previous station. Move and hold right or left to scan the next or previous strong station.

CD/HDD*/iPod*/USB/Bluetooth® Audio

Move right or left for the next or previous track. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous folder (CD/HDD*/USB).

Pandora®*/Aha™

Move right for the next song. Move and hold right or left for the next or previous station.

Adjust various sound settings. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press MENU.
2. Select Sound.
3. Select the sound setting to adjust.
4. Adjust the setting to the desired level.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.

*if equipped