NHTSA ID Number: 10211588
Manufacturer Communication Number: 14037 JK9
TSB/Document Date: 2022-05-09
Summary
To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements to make the systems more user friendly.
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ACURA
AUTOMOBILE DIVISION
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd. — PO. Box 2215
Torrance, CA 90509-9870
April 2016
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RE: 2015 MDX
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXX
Dear
To ensure Acura clients have the best ownership experience, new software is sometimes released to improve the
operation of our product. Recently, we released a software update for the audio, navigation, and hands-free phone
systems in your navigation-equipped MDX. This software update provides functional and graphical improvements
to make the systems more user friendly.
A few examples of improvements include:
- Enter a destination address by saying the entire address using voice commands.
« Adjust navigation guidance volume using the audio volume knob or steering wheel controls.
* Customize audio source locations—put your most used selections in the order you want.
+ Tune or store audio presets and viewing artist and song title information—all from one screen.
A brochure detailing more specific improvements is included, and is also available at your dealer. In addition,
we have created some helpful videos explaining the changes and showing the new functionality, available at
www.voutube.com/user/Acura under the ODMD Playlist.
Our records tell us that you are the current owner or lessee of a 2015 MDX eligible for this update. To take
advantage of the improved functionality, please call your Acura dealer and schedule a service appointment before
March 31, 2017. After this date, the offer will expire. The software update is provided free of charge and takes a few
hours to download onto your vehicle.
We believe the updated software will provide you greater satisfaction with your vehicle, and we encourage you to
take advantage of this update. If you have questions about this notice, or need assistance with locating an Acura
dealer, please call Acura Client Relations at (800) 382-2238.
Thank you for your continued loyalty to Acura.
Sincerely,
Bruce T. Smith
Senior Vice President
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
FOR DEALER USE ONLY: REFERENCE SVC BULLETIN #14-037 JKQ
Abril del 2016
RE: MDX 2015
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXKX
Estimado
Para garantizar que los clientes Acura tengan la mejor experiencia como propietarios, algunas veces se presenta
al mercado nuevos programas para mejorar el funcionamiento de nuestros productos. Recientemente, nosotros
presentamos una actualizaci6n de programa para los sistemas de audio, navegacidon y teléfono manos libres en
su vehiculo MDX equipado con navegacién. Esta actualizacién de programa brinda mejoras graficas y funcionales
para hacer que los sistemas sean mas faciles de usar.
Algunos de los ejemplos de las mejoras incluyen:
* Ingresar una direccidn de destino, diciendo la direcci6n completa utilizando los comandos de voz.
* Ajustar el volumen de la guia de navegacién utilizando la perilla de volumen de audio o los controles del
volante de la direccién.
« Personalizar las ubicaciones de fuentes de audio—colocar las selecciones mas utilizadas en el orden que
usted desea.
* Sintonizar o almacenar las estaciones preseleccionadas y ver la informaci6n de artista y titulo de la canci6n—
todo desde una sola visualizaci6n en la pantalla.
Se incluye un folleto que detalla las mejoras especificamente y también esta disponible en su concesionario.
Ademas, nosotros hemos creado algunos videos de mucha ayuda explicando los cambios y mostrando la nueva
funcionalidad, disponible en www.youtube.com/user/Acura bajo "ODMD Playlist”.
Nuestros registros indican que usted es propietario o arrendatario de un vehiculo MDX 2015, elegible para ésta
actualizaci6n. Para tomar ventaja de la funcionalidad mejorada, por favor comuniquese con su concesionario
Acura y programe una cita de servicio antes del 31 de marzo del 2017. Después de ésta fecha, la oferta expirara.
La actualizacioén del programa es sin costo alguno y toma algunas horas para descargar en su vehiculo.
Nosotros creemos que el programa actualizado mejorara su satisfaccién con su vehiculo y lo animamos a que
tome ventaja de ésta actualizacion. Si tiene preguntas acerca de ésta notificacién o si necesita ayuda para
ponerse en contacto con un concesionario Acura, por favor comuniquese con Relaciones con el Cliente Acura
al (800) 382-2238.
Gracias por su constante lealtad con Acura.
Atentamente,
Bruce T. Smith
Vicepresidente Senior
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
PARA USO DEL CONCESIONARIO SOLAMENTE: REFERENCIA BOLETIN DE SERVICIO #14-037 JkKQ
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