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The auxiliary input jack is inside the
console compartment. The system
will accept auxiliary input f rom
standard audio accessories using a
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.Whenyoupluginamini-jackcable
between a compatible audio unit and
the jack, you will see AUX in the
display and the system automatically
switches to AUX mode.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the
HDD/AUX button (AUX button on
models without navigation system)
to select it.
Auxiliary Input Jack
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
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Your vehicle’s audio system may
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.
You should have received a radio
code card that lists your audio
system’s code and serial numbers. 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 you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom your dealer.
To do this, you will need the audio
system’s serial number.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 1
hour bef ore trying again.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
If you have a My Acura account, you
can retrieve the anti-theft code online.
If your vehicle’s battery is discon-
nected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself. If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE’’ in the frequency display
(on the center display on
models with navigation system) the
next time you turn on the system.
Use the preset buttons to enter the
five-digit code. The code is on the
radio code card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
Radio T hef t Protection
Features
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NOTE:
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To set the time, press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(hour) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(minute) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press and hold
the CLOCK button, then press the R
(reset) button to set the time back to
the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the same
procedure sets the time f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
1:06 would RESET to 1:00.
1:52 would RESET to 2:00.
For example:
On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
Setting the Clock
374
On models without navigation system
HOUR BUTTON
(PRESET 4)CLOCK BUTTON
RESET BUTTON
(PRESET 6)
MINUTE BUTTON
(PRESET 5)
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Ú
You can also adjust the clock and
switch the clock display between
24-hours and 12-hours in the menu
mode.
To adjust the clock setting:
You can adjust the clock setting
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. Press and release the SETUP
button. The display shows you the
menu items. Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CLOCK ADJUST.’’
Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display changes to the clock
adjusting display.Turn the selector knob to select
the item which you want to adjust.
Turning the selector knob will
change the selected item between
the clock display setting, hours,
minutes, and SET. The selected
item is indicated with in the
display.
1.
2.
3.4.
CONT INUED
On models without navigation system
Adjusting the Clockwith SETUP Button
Setting the Clock
Features
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Compass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings,
past large vehicles, or driving near
large objects that can cause a
magnetic disturbance. It can also be
affected by accessories such
as antennas and roof racks that are
mounted by magnets.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the compass is
self-calibrating, then the compass
display is shown in the display.The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, or the compass
display is blinking with the CAL
indicator on, do the f ollowing
procedure. Do this procedure in an open
area, away f rom buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
Press and hold the SETUP button
f or about 5 seconds. The display
shows you the compass setting
menu items.
1.
2.
On models without navigation system
CONT INUED
Compass Operation
Compass Calibration
Compass
Features
379
NOTE:
COMPASS SETTING MENU ITEMS
U.S. model is shown. COMPASS
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µµ
Bluetooth
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink
www.handsfreelink.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
In the U.S., visit
, or call (888) 528-7876.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents,
windows and moonroof may
interf ere with the microphone.
Adjust or close them as necessary.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
CONT INUED
Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL ButtonsVoice Cont rol T ips
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation system)
Features
389
MICROPHONE
HFL BACK BUTTON HFL TALK BUTTON
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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’ As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.
When there is an incoming call, or
HFL is in use, ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
will appear on the display.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display when a phone is
linked.
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation system)
Help Feat uresInf ormation Display
390
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
HFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS PHONE NUMBER ROAM STATUS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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CONT INUED
How to Use HFL
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation system)
Features
391
‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. ‘‘123-456- ’’Pair a phone to the system (See page
394)
Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 395)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page395)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 395)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 396)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page396)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
(See page 396)
Enter desired phone number (See page 397)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page 397)
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