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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Clock
Auto Daylight
*
Sets the navigation system to automatically adjust
the clock (“spring ahead” or “fall back” by one
hour) when a daylight saving time change occurs.
On
*1/Off
Clock Reset
Resets the settings of all items in the Clock group.
—
Others
Units
*
Changes the distance unit on the navigation map
screen.
miles
*1/km (U.S.)
miles/km*1 (Canada)
Language
Changes the display language.
English
*1/French/
Spanish
Voice Command Tips
Alerts you when manual control of the system is
disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only
voice commands are available.
On
*1/Off
Background Color
Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen and the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
Blue
*1/Amber/Red/
Green
Header Clock Display
Selects whether the clock display comes on.
On/Off
*1
System Device Information
Displays the system/device information.
—
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory default.
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Default
Cancels /Resets all customized items in the
System Settings group as default.
Default/OK
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsPhone
Settings
Phone
Auto Transfer
Sets calls to automatically transfer from your
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.
On
*1/Off
Auto Answer
Sets whether to automatically answer an
incoming call after about four seconds.
On/Off
*1
Ring Tone
Selects the ring tone.
Fixed/Mobile
Phone
*1/Off
Automatic Phone Sync
Sets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
On
*1/Off
Use Contact Photo
Displays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.
On
*1/Off
Text/
Email
Enable Text/Email
Turns the text message/E-mail function on and
off.
On
*1/Off
Select Account
Selects a mail or text message account.
—
New Text/Email Alert
Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the
screen when HFL receives a new text message/E-
mail.
On/Off
*1
Default
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Phone
Settings group as default.
Default/OK
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*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Info
SettingsAcura
Link
*
AcuraLink Msg NoticeSelects whether newly received AcuraLink
messages to be displayed.On
*1/Off
Delete AcuraLink MessageDeletes AcuraLink messages. —
AcuraLink Subscription Status
Displays your current AcuraLink subscription status. —
ClockClock/
Wallpaper
TypeClock
See System Settings on P. 271 to P. 273. Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Auto Time Zone
*
Auto Daylight
*
Clock Reset
Other Info Screen PreferenceSelects the top menu when the INFO button is
pressed.
●Info Top- A brief menu pops up.●Info Menu- A full menu pops up.●Off- A menu does not pop up.Info Top/Info
Menu
*1/Off
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Info
Settings group as default.Default/OK
* Not available on all models
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Features
Defaulting All the SettingsYou can reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3.Rotate to select Factory Data Reset,
then press .
uThe pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4.Rotate to select Yes, then press .
uThe confirmation message will appear.
5.Rotate to select Yes, then press
again to reset the settings.
uThe confirmation message will appear.
Press to select OK.
1Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default and delete all personal data.
The following settings will be reset:•Routing & Guidance: Rerouting, Unverified Area
Routing, Traffic Rerouting, Edit Waypoint Search
Area, Guidance Mode, Street Name Guidance•Route Preference•Audio preset settings•Phonebook entries•Other display and each item settings.Models with navigation system
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation
*/audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the multi-information display.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■
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.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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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, a
phonebook name, or a number. 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.
Talk Button Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
DialPHONE
Button
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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, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
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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.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.
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■
Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength HFL ModeBattery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option
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HFL MenusThe power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2.Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
1HFL 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.
Edit the user name of a paired phone.
Phone
Edit Device
Name
Connect
PhoneBluetooth
Device List
(Existing
entry list)
Replace This
Device
Add Bluetooth
Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system. Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Disconnect
(Existing entry list)
Pair a phone to the system.
Edit PIN
Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This
Device
Delete a previously paired phone.
Add Bluetooth
Device
Pair a phone to the system.
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Text/
Email
*1
Manual
Input
Edit Speed
Dial
New Entry
Import from
Call History
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Import from
Phonebook
Delete All
Delete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.
Select a phone number from the call
history to store as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial number.Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.
Edit
Delete
(Existing
entry list)
Edit a previously stored speed dial number.●Change a number.●Create or delete a voice tag.Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the
vehicle.
Auto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four
seconds.
Select the ring tone.
Use Contact Photo
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.
Automatic Phone Sync
Select Account
Select a mail or text message account.
Enable Text/Email
Turn the text message/E-mail function on and off.
New Text/Email Alert
Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new
text message/E-mail.
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.
Default