2013 Acura MDX navigation

Compass OperationOn models without navigation systemCompass 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.
Compass Calibration
If you see‘‘－－’’in the compass
display and‘‘CAL’’and‘‘
’’are
shown in the calendar display, the
compass is self-calibrating.
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, do the following.
1. Press and hold the SET button for
five seconds until the clock display
changes to‘‘ZON ? N.’’(Clock
adjustment mode will be started
after the first two seconds.)
2. Press the SET button.‘‘CAL ? N’’
will be displayed. At this point,
pressing the SET button will exit
calibration mode.3. Press the▼button.‘‘CAL ? Y’’will
be displayed.
4. Press the SET button. The
compass display will change to
‘‘－－’’and‘‘CAL’’and‘‘
’’are
shown.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
COMPASS DISPLAYPress and
hold SET
Press SET
Press▼
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HomeLink
®is a registered trademark
of Johnson Controls, Inc.This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See 592 page for
more information.
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)Bluetooth
®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 feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
, or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visitwww.handsfreelink.
ca
, or call (888) 528-7876.
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HomeLink
®Universal Transceiver,
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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Using HFLHFL ButtonsHFL Talk button－Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
HFL Back button－Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
Voice Control Tips●Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
●Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to make
a command. After the beep, speak
in a clear, natural tone.●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 123-456-7890’’or‘‘Dial Peter.’’
HFL TALK BUTTON
HFL BACK BUTTON
MICROPHONE
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help Features●To hear general HFL information,
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 free help.’’
Information DisplayAs an incoming call notification, you
will see the following display:SIGNAL
STRENGTHHFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS
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Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to HFL.
You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
and the‘‘
’’indicator on the audio
display when you operate HFL.
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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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 374)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 374)Set the pairing code to a‘‘Fixed’’or‘‘Random’’number
(See page 374) Search for another previously paired phone to link to
(See page 374)Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 373)Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 373) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 373) E
Editthenameofapairedphone(Seepage372)Pair a phone to the system (See page 372)
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.‘‘Redial’’
‘‘List’’ Press HFL
Talk button‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’
‘‘Phonebook’’‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive
Contact’’ Send numbers or names during a call (See page 376)
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries (See page 378) If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts
from your phone to HFL (See page 378) Delete a phonebook entry (See page 377) Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry (See page 377) Store a phonebook entry (See page 376) Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 376)Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 375)Redial the last number called (See page 375)
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.‘‘System
Set up’’
ᤳ: Canadian modelsPress HFL
Talk button‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
‘‘Call Notification’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’
‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Change Language’’
‘‘Tutorial’’
‘‘Hands Free Help’’Change language from English to French (See page 381)
ᤳ
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each
command (See page 367)Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 367)Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 380)Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when
you enter the vehicle (See page 380)Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
(See page 380)Change your security passcode (See page 379) Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each
key cycle to access the system (See page 379)
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