2013 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

The HomeLink
®Universal
Transceiver built into your vehicle can
be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around
your home, such as garage doors,
lighting, or home security systems.
General Safety InformationBefore programming your HomeLink
to operate a garage door opener,
confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection
system, such as an‘‘electronic eye,’’or
other safety and reverse stop features.
If your garage door was manufactured
before April 1, 1982, you may not be
able to program HomeLink to operate
it. These units do not have safety
features that cause the motor to stop
and reverse it if an obstacle is
detected during closing, increasing
the risk of injury. Do not use
HomeLink with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and
reverse features.Units manufactured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with safety stop and reverse
features. If your unit does not have an
external entrapment protection
system, an easy test to confirm the
function and performance of the safety
stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2
╳4 under the closing door. The door
should stop and reverse upon
contacting the piece of wood.
As an additional safety feature, garage
door openers manufactured after
January 1, 1993 are required to have
external entrapment protection
systems, such as an electronic eye,
which detect an object obstructing the
door.
Important Safety PrecautionsRefer to the safety information that came
with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning
properly. If you do not have this
information, contact the manufacturer of
the equipment.
Before programming HomeLink to a
garage door or gate opener, make sure
that people and objects are out of the way
of the device to prevent potential injury or
damage.
When programming a garage door opener,
park just outside the garage.Training HomeLinkBefore you begin
－If you just
received your vehicle and have not
trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase
any previously learned codes before
training the first button.
To do this, press and hold the two
outside buttons on the HomeLink
transceiver for about 20 seconds,
until the red indicator flashes.
Release the buttons, then proceed to
step 1.
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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.
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Training a Button
NONO
NOYES
YES
Retraining a Button
Erasing Codes
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button until the HomeLink
indicator begins to flash slowly.
When the indicator begins to flash
slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink
button and follow steps 1-3 under
Training a Button.
To erase codes stored in all buttons, press
and hold the two outer buttons until the
HomeLink indicator begins to flash (about
10 to 20 seconds), then release the buttons.
You should erase all three codes before
selling the vehicle. Press and hold the programmed
Homelink button for about a
second.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again.
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the "learn" button on the
remotely controlled device
(e.g., garage door opener).
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remotely
controlled device should operate.Training
complete Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter you wish to link.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?HomeLink
LED is on. Does the device (garage door opener) work?
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on.Indicator remains
on for about 25
seconds (standard
transmitter)
If you have any problems programming
HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with
the device you are trying to program, or call
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or go online to
www.homelink.com.Indicator flashes rapidly
for 2 seconds, then
remains on for about 23
seconds (rolling code
transmitter)
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?YES
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®Universal Transceiver
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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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®Universal Transceiver,
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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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®HandsFreeLink
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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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