2011 Acura MDX ignition

Your vehicle is equipped with aBluetooth
®audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio from your
Bluetooth
®audio
compatible phone. This function is
only available on
Bluetooth
®Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
system (see page 386).
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
find an approved phone by visiting
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
®
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
, or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
NOTE: In some states, provinces,
and territories it may be illegal to
perform some data device functions
while driving. To Play
Bluetooth
®Audio Files
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
To begin to play the audio files, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, follow the phone maker's
operating instructions.
Press the USB/AUX button
ꭧ
with
the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. When the phone is
recognized, you will see the
Bluetooth
®Audio message and icon
on the audio display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected), and the system
begins to play.
ꭧ : If an iPod or USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected to
the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
audio display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
USB button again to play audio
files from your
Bluetooth
®Audio
phone.
Bluetooth
®
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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U.S. Technology Package withEntertainment, Advance Package withEntertainment, Canadian Technology,
and Elite PackagesYour vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player for the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a different
entertainment source (radio, disc,
HDD, USB, iPod
®, DVD player, or
XM Radio) than the front seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system.
This vehicle's overhead mounted video
display, if so equipped, includes
mercury-containing components. Upon
removal, please reuse, recycle, or
dispose of as hazardous waste. To Turn On the System
Press the REAR PWR button. The
overhead screen will open to the
position it was last set. The indicator
on the REAR PWR button will come
on, as well as the indicator on the
FRONT SOURCE button. The rear
seat passengers can then operate the
rear system from the control panel in
the ceiling. The rear control panel
can also be detached and used as a
remote control, by pushing the
RELEASE button, and pulling the
remote toward you.
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Rear Entertainment System
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Driving on a mountainous road, or
driving off road for extended
periods.
●
Abrupt steering wheel movement.
●
When the ABS or VSA is activated.
●
When the VSA indicator comes on.
If ACC is canceled by any these
conditions, wait until the condition
improves, then press the RES/
ACCEL button to restore ACC. When
you do this, the vehicle will resume
its set cruising speed.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position after ACC was automatically
canceled, the set speed is erased,
and you must enter it again (see page
350). ACC Indicator
The ACC amber indicator normally
comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
ACC system. If this happens, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked.
The ACC system cannot be used
while this amber indicator is on.
ACC INDICATOR
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How to Use HFLThe ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.‘‘Phone Setup ’’
‘‘ Call ’’or ‘‘Dial ’’
Press HFL
Talk button ‘‘
Pair’’
‘‘ Edit ’’
‘‘ Delete ’’
‘‘ List ’’
‘‘ Status ’’
‘‘ Next Phone ’’
‘‘ Set Pairing
Code ’’
‘‘ 123-555- ＃＃＃＃ ’’
‘‘ Jim Smith ’’Enter desired phone number (See page 371)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 371) Set the pairing code to a
‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’number
(See page 371)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
(See page 371)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 370) Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 370)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 370) Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 369) Pair a phone to the system (See page 369)
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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To change from the currently linkedphone to another paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Next phone ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired
phone.
4. Once another phone is found, it is linked to the system. HFL will
inform you which phone is now
linked.
If no other phones are found or
paired, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is linked again.
To change the pairing code setting:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Set pairing code ’’after the
prompts.
3. If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a
phone, say ‘‘Random .’’ If you want
to choose your own 4-digit code to
be used each time, say ‘‘Fixed ’’
and follow the HFL prompts. Making a Call
You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phonebook or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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To select either a ring tone or aprompt as the incoming call
notification
ꭧ:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Call notification ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or ‘‘Prompt .’’ You can
also say ‘‘Off ’’for no audible
incoming call notification.
ꭧ : The default setting is a ring tone.
To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Auto transfer ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting.
To clear the system:This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones, and all names in the
HFL phonebook data.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Clear ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to continue to complete the clearing
procedure.
You can also clear the system when
you have forgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you for the passcode, say ‘‘System
clear .’’ Paired phones, all names in
the HFL phonebook data will be lost.
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘ Phone
Setup’’
‘‘Delete ’’
‘‘
Delete Phone ’’
Delete a previously paired phone. Set a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’pass-key
code for phone pairing.
Create a user name for a paired phone.
‘‘ Name ’’
‘‘
Setup
Bluetooth Phone ’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone.
Pair your phone to the system.
‘‘ Pair Phone ’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
‘‘
Search
for Next Phone ’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN ’’
‘‘PIN ’’
‘‘
Pass-Key ’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
ꭍ
Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone.Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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Making a Call
You can make calls by inputting any
phone number, using the imported
phonebook, using the call history, or
with speed dial entries.During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.To make a call using a name in the
Phone Book:
1. Select
‘‘Phonebook’’ from the
Cellular Phone screen.
If a phonebook has not yet been
imported, the system will attempt to
import one first. 2. Select a name from the list. You
can also select ‘‘Search
Phonebook ’’and enter the first few
letters of the name.
3. Push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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