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The middle button adjusts the
volume up ( ) or down ( ). Press
the top or bottom of the button and
hold it until the desired volume is
reached, then release it.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. use the
CH button to change stations. Each
time you press this button, the
system advances to the next preset
station on the band you are listening
to. You will see the number of the
selected preset button in the display.
To change bands, or to change f rom
FM1 to FM2, press the AM/FM
button. the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the CH
button. You will see the disc and
track number in the display.
The MODE button changes the
audio mode between FM1, FM2, AM,
CD, and DVD/AUX, and XM (if a
disc is inserted). The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio,
If you are playing a CD,
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CH BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON MODE
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code with
the Preset buttons. Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible f rom the f ive
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘Code’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the Preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
The code is located on the radio code
card included in your Owner’s
Manual kit. When it is entered
correctly, the radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for
one hour bef ore trying again.If thecodecardislost,anAcura
dealer can access your code with
your radio’s serial number. To
access the serial number, turn the
radio on. It must display ‘‘COdE’’,
then turn the radio off. Push the
preset 1, preset 6, and power buttons
at the same time, then quickly
release.
You will have to store your favorite
stations in the preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
If youshouldhappentolosethecard,
you must obtain the code number
f rom your dealer. To do this, you will
need the system’s serial number.
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The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
youwillsee‘‘____’’inthedisplay.
You must select another source.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned off. You will see the Rear
Speakers Of f icon in the display. The
sound f or the rear system is sent to
the wireless headphones.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM radio, CD changer, DVD
player or AUX) than the front seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel or remote), press the REAR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the right side display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling or with the remote control.
Press the REAR CTRL knob again to
turn the rear controls off. You will
seetheRearControlsOff iconinthe
right display.
If equippedRear Speakers
To Turn On the System
Rear Entertainment System
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Push the disc in halfway, the drive
will pull it in the rest of the way. Press the PLAY button
if the DVD does not start playing
automatically.
Press the PAUSE button
to pause the DVD. Press the button
again or press PLAY to resume.
Pause works only with the DVD
player.
Each time you press and release the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the
system skips f orward to the
beginning of the next track or
chapter. Press and release the
side of the bar to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track or
chapter. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or
chapter.
Press the eject button to
remove the DVD from the drive.
To return f ront panel control to the
front audio system, turn the RR
CTRL knob counterclockwise.
Press and hold the
side to move forward; you will see
‘‘CUE’’ in the display. Press and hold
the sidetomovebackward;you
will see ‘‘REV’’ in the display.
Release the bar when the system
reaches the point you want.
Insert a DVD or CD into the DVD
player below the f ront panel. Turn the REAR CTRL knob
clockwise. The amber RR LED will
come on to show that the control
panel is now enabled. PL A Y
PAUSE
EJECT
To Return to Front Audio
Controls
SEEK /SK IP
Rear Entertainment System
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DVD SLOT EJECT BUTTON

Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
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 f or 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 (lef t) and R (right) are marked on
the sides of the frame. The antennas
are in the f ront of the earpieces. If
you wear the headphones backwards,
the antennas will be aimed away
from the system, affecting the sound
quality and range.
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 of f . When not in
use, store the headphones in the
pocket of either f ront seat.
Replacing Bat t eriesWireless Headphones
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TAB
VOLUME DIAL

The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary input jacks and wired
headphone jacks for the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the passenger’s
side. To access these jacks, open the
cover by pulling up on the lever.
Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpice 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.
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Auxiliary Input Jacks
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
COVER
BATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with the
HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses
Bluetooth technology as a wireless
link between it and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone. When you are
in your vehicle and your phone is
linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy saf e,
hands-f ree phone use. The HFL is
available only in English.When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while making a call,
the HFL over-rides the audio system.
To change the volume level, use the
audio system volume knob. The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Here are the main f eatures of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage . Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Bluetooh SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass3Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters).
To use the HFL, your phone must
have Bluetooth capability along with
the Hands Free Prof ile. This type of
phone is available through many
phone makers and cellular carriers.
You can also f ind a phone by visiting In Canada, visit
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone. Here are the main components of
the HFL system:
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons. On models
with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Lock’’ or ‘‘Unlock.’’
Lock means the HFL will prompt
you f or your passcode each time
the ignition switch is turned to ON
(II) and you press the Talk button.
You will only be asked f or the
passcode once per ignition cycle. If
the HFL is locked, its response is
‘‘System is locked. Each time the
vehicle is turned on, the passcode
will be required to use the system.’’
If the HFL is unlocked, its
response is ‘‘The system is
unlocked. Returning to the main
menu.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘System options are
setup and clear.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like male
or f emale prompts?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or ‘‘Female,’’
depending on the system voice
you want. The HFL response is,
‘‘Male (Female) prompts have
been selected. Would you like an
audible notif ication of an incomingcall?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. If you say
‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the HFL
response is, ‘‘Would you like a ring
tone or a prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’
af ter the beep, the HFL returns to
its main menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will
result in no ring tone or prompt
playback during an incoming call.
The audio system will still mute,
and a message will be displayed.
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To set up the system, do this:
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