2013 Acura RDX bluetooth

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®For models with navigation system, s ee Navigation System Manual for how to
operate Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(TALK) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
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HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation systemTALK Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up Button
Pick-up Button
Volume down
Selector KnobPHONE Button
Back Button

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Features
The audio/information screen notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You
cannot select a grayed-out option until the
vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags can be called using voice
commands while the vehicle is in motion.
2 Speed Dial P. 213
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HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status Roam Status
Call Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
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Limitations for Manual Operation
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2 Language Selection P. 164
Disabled Option

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HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
PHONE or
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
1 HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
PHONE
Speed Dial
*1
Call History
*1
Dialed Calls
Dial
*1
Phonebook
*1
Received CallsMissed Calls
Display your speed dial entry lists.
(up to 15 entries per paired phone)
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial. Display the last 20
outgoing calls.
Display the last 20
incoming calls.
Display the last 20
missed calls.

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Features
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Redial
Text Message
Message is read aloud
Redial the last number dialed in the phone's history.
Read/Stop reading
ReplyCall
Display Message
System reads received message
aloud, or stop message from being
read.
Reply to a received message using
one of six fixed phrases.
Make a call to the sender.
See an entire received message
(if more than three lines of text).
Select message and .

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Features
Phone Setup
Connection
Add a New PhoneConnect a PhoneDisconnect PhoneDelete a Phone
Pair a phone to the system.
Connect a phone to the system.
Disconnect a paired phone from
the system.
Delete a previously paired phone.
Pairing CodeCreate a code for a paired phone.

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Features
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Speed Dial
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PhonebookCall HistoryPhone NumberChange Speed Dial
Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial
number.
Select a phone number from the call
history to store as a speed dial
number.
Enter a phone number to store as
a speed dial number.
Change a previously stored speed
dial number.
Delete Speed DialDelete a previously stored speed dial
number.
Store Voice Tag
Change Voice Tag
Create a voice tag for a speed dial
number.
Change a voice tag for a speed dial
number.
Delete Voice TagDelete a voice tag for a speed dial
number.
Add New
Existing entry list

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Features
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Auto Transfer
Name PriorityNumber Priority
Prioritize the caller’s name as the
caller ID.
Prioritize the caller’s phone number
as the caller ID.
Caller ID Info
Passcode
*1
Text Message Notice
System Clear
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle.
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, and
security codes.Turn incoming text message notifications on or off.
Create a security PIN for a paired phone.

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To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code to
input on your phone.
When your phone prompts you, input the
four-digit pairing code.
6. You will receive a notification on the screen
if pairing is successful.
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Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.•Up to six phones can be paired.•Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
paired to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.