2013 Acura MDX pairing phone

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,
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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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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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
Phone Setup
This command group is available for
paired cell phones.Phone pairing tips●You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.●Your phone must be in discovery
or search mode to pair. Refer to
your phone's manual.●Up to six phones can be paired.●Your phone's battery may drain
faster when it is paired to HFL.●If after three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not found, the system will time out
and return to idle.
To pair a cell phone:1. Press and release the HFL Talk
button. If you are pairing a phone
for the first time, HFL will give you
information about the pairing
process. If it is not the first phone
you are pairing, say‘‘Phone
setup’’and say‘‘Pair.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and put
your phone in discovery or search
mode. HFL will give you a 4-digit
pairing code and begin searching
for your phone.
3. When your phone finds a
Bluetooth device, select HFL from
the options and enter the 4-digit
code from the previous step.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and name
the newly paired phone.
To rename a paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Edit’’after the prompts.
3. If there is more than one phone
paired to the system, HFL will ask
you which phone's name you want
to change. Follow the HFL
prompts and rename the phone.
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®HandsFreeLink
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To change from the currently linked
phone 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.
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(Models without navigation system)
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using either the
navigation system controls or voice
commands without the distraction of
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, visit
www.handsfreelink.
ca
, or call (888) 528-7876.Using HFL
Interface DialUse the Interface Dial to make menu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the selector knob left or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with
,
,
,or
icons, push the knob up,
down, left, or right.
Press the INFO/PHONE button to
go to the main information screen.
Press the CANCEL button to go back
to previous screen.
KNOB CANCEL
BUTTONINFO/PHONE
BUTTON
ENTER
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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. (See page 391) Set a‘‘Fixed’’or‘‘Random’’pass-key
code for phone pairing. (See page 391)
Create a user name for a paired phone. (See page 392)
‘‘Name’’ ‘‘Setup
Bluetooth
Phone’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone. (See page 393) Pair your phone to the system. (See page 390)
‘‘Pair Phone’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone. (See page 393) ‘‘Search
for Next
Phone’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN’’
‘‘PIN’’ ‘‘Pass-Key’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be used
from the Cellular Phone screen. To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen, press the Pick-Up button on
the steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
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Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone. (See page 392)Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).Cellular Phone
Press the PICK-UP button to go
directly to the Cellular Phone screen.Phone Setup
This menu group is for phone
pairing, and user, phonebook, and
speed dial editing.
Select‘‘PHONE SETUP’’from the
Cellular Phone screen.
PHONE SETUP
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