2005 Acura MDX buttons

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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Here is the function of each HFL
button:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
To operate the HFL, use the HFL
TALK/BACKbuttonontheleftside
of the steering wheel. Phone Indicates a phone is
currently linked to the HFL.
This inf ormation is displayed
whetherornotthephoneisbeing
used:Touring model with Navigation System
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NAVIGATION SYSTEM BUTTON HFL TALK/BCK BUTTON
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The OnStarsystem in your vehicle
gives you access to a wide range of
services and information with the
touch of a button. An OnStar advisor
is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
The Saf e and Sound Plan provides
these f eatures: Roadside Assistance
Emergency Services
Automatic Notif ication of Airbag
Deployment
Accident Assist
Remote Door Locking/Unlocking
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Misplaced Vehicle Assistance
Online Concierge Services. The Directions and Connections
Plan provides these additional
f eatures:
Route Support
Ride Assist
Inf ormation and Convenience
Services
The Luxury and Leisure Plan adds
personal concierge services.
The OnStar buttons and indicator
are located on the ceiling near the
f ront map lights.
U.S. Touring model with NavigationSystemOnStar Control Panel
OnSt ar
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EMERGENCY BUTTON SYSTEM
STATUS
INDICATOR
CALL ANSWER/
CALL END BUTTON
OnStar
BUTTON
VOICE
ACTIVATED
KEYPAD

Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor. You will hear a
chime, f ollowed by the
announcement, ‘‘Connecting to
OnStar.’’ The connection should take
20 to 30 seconds. The advisor will
assist you with any of the services
included in your plan.
Depending on what service you
request, you may need to give your
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is a
number you make up and provide
when you establish your OnStar
service.
If cellular telephone service is not
available in the area you are driving
in, you will hear a f ast busy signal.
The system will retry the connection
several times bef ore returning to the
ready mode.A microphone is located on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons you can
speak to the advisor without taking
your hands of f the steering wheel or
diverting your attention f rom the
road. The OnStar advisor’s voice
comes f rom the audio system’s
speakers. Use the volume control on
the audio system or on the steering
wheel to adjust the volume.
You can record up to 5 minutes of
inf ormation f rom your OnStar
advisor or the Virtual Advisor. This
is helpf ul f or reviewing the route,
hotel, or restaurant inf ormation you
receive f rom the OnStar center.To record a message:
During your call, the Advisor or
Virtual Advisor, press and release
the OnStar button. The system
beeps to indicate that it is
recording.
When you are f inished recording,
press and release the OnStar
button again. The system beeps
and stops recording.
To hear the first playback of a
message:
Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’ The
recorded message is played
through the audio system
speakers.
To cancel these retries, press the
CALL ANSWER/CALL END button.
Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button. The system responds
with ‘‘OnStar replay.’’
When you are f inished listening,
press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button. The system responds
with ‘‘Goodbye.’’
OnStar Services Button
Recording an A dvisor or Virtual
Advisor Message
OnSt ar
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If you cannot drive the vehicle
without f ixing the problem, and you
do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse
of the same rating or a lower rating
f rom one of the other circuits. Make
sureyoucandowithoutthatcircuit
temporarily (such as the accessory
power socket or radio).
If you replace the blown f use with a
spare f use that has a lower rating, it
might blow out again. This does not
indicate anything wrong. Replace the
f use with one of the correct rating as
soon as you can.
Look f or a burned wire inside the
f use. If it is burned, replace it with
oneof thesparefusesof thesame
rating or lower.
If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page).
If the replacement fuse of the
same rating blows in a short time,
there is probably a serious
electrical problem with your
vehicle. Leave the blown fuse in
that circuit, and have your vehicle
checked by a qualif ied mechanic.
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Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BLOWN
Replacing a f use with one that has a
higher rating greatly increases the
chances of damaging the electrical
system. If you do not have a
replacement f use with the proper rating
f or the circuit, install one with a lower
rating.

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasoline .186
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Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
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Gauge .68
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Filling the .187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 69
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Fuel .68
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Speedometer .68
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Tachometer .68
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight .......................................
Rating) .214
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Gearshif t Lever Positions . 200
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Glove Box .102
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .214 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 245
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HandsFreeLink .160
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HFL Buttons .161
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
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Headlights .74
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Aiming .245
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Automatic Lighting .75
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Daytime Running Lights . 76
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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High Beams, Turning on . 74
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Low Beams, Turning on . 74
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Reminder Chime .74
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 245
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Turning on .74
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Headphones .147
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Head Restraints .88
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Heated Mirror .96
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Heaters, Seats .91
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Heating and Cooling .106
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High-Low Beam Switch . 74
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .156
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Hood, Opening the .188
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Horn .70 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 282
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 290
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 8
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 60
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ABS (Anti-lock Brake) . 61
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A/T Temp .64
Brake (Parking and Brake ....................................
System) .61
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Brake Lamp .62
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Charging System .60
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Cruise Control .63
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .63
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Lights On .64
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure .60
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Low Tire Pressure .66
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Maintenance Required . 67
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