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Audio
Adjusting the Sound
HAUDIO button  AUDIO MENU  Sound Setup
Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and ba lance. You can also adjust the strength
of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can
set Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-s ensitive Volume Compensation (SVC).
1.Rotate i to select the sound
mode to adjust. Press u.
2. Rotate i to adjust the desired
level. Press u.
The display returns to the audio
screen after a few seconds.
You can also use the 8 (Sound) button to adjust the sound. Press the 8
button repeatedly to cycle through the edit modes, displayed on the display. Rotate
the VOL 9 knob to adjust the setting.
1Adjusting the Sound
You can check the level on the navigation screen
or on the display. When the level reaches the
center, you will see “C” in the display.
Fader adjusts the front-t o-back strength, while
balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. If the
fader adjustment is set to the maximum front
level, the subwoofer is turned off. If the fader is
set to the maximum rear level, the center speaker
is off.
Dolby PL II signal proc essing creates multi-
channel surround sound fro m 2-channel stereo
audio sources. Dolby ProL ogic II is available only
in DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), SiriusXM®
Radio, AUX (USB, iPod®, AUX, Bluetooth®
Audio), and HDD modes.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, ProL ogic, MLP Lossless, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID, and
HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the audio
volume increases. As you slow down, the audio
volume decreases. If you feel the sound is too
loud, choose LOW , and vice versa.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HPHONE button
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• PHONE SETUP : Move r to set up the HFL features.
2 Pairing a Phone P. 180
2Setting Up Speed Dialing P. 185
• Call History : Displays the call history.
2Using Call History P. 192
• Phone Book : Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2Using the Phonebook P. 191
• Dial : Makes a call by entering the phone number.
2Entering a Phone Number P. 191
• Text Message : Displays received text messages list. is displayed if there is an
unread message.
2 Text Messages P. 197
• Speed Dial 1-3 : Makes a call to stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial P. 192
• More Speed Dial : Displays more speed dial en tries stored in the system.
2Using Speed Dial P. 192
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 194
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.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink .ca.
•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at
(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 d (Talk) button before
giving a command. Speak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
•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.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Setting Up Speed Dialing
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Setting Up Speed Dialing
HPHONE button  PHONE SETUP  Edit Speed Dial  Store Speed Dial
Create speed dial entries with voice tags for easy calling.
1.Rotate i to select a location in
the speed dial list. Press u .
2. Rotate i to select a number entry
method. Press u.
3. Follow the prompt to enter a voice
tag.
The following options are available:
• Phone Book: Adds a number from the imported phonebook.
• Call History: Adds a number from the last 30 numbers.
• Dial: Enters a number manually.1Setting Up Speed Dialing
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 194
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored per
user. The first three entries are displayed on the
Cellular Phone screen.
You can select a “No Entr y” field directly from
the Cellular Phone screen to store a speed dial
number.
Speed dial
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HPHONE button  Phone Book
1.Rotate i to select a name. Press
u .
Move w or y to select
alphabetical tabs to display the
entries in the group.
2. Rotate i to select a number.
Press u to begin dialing.
H PHONE button
 Dial
1.Enter a phone number.
2. Move r to select DIAL to begin
dialing.
■ Using the Phonebook1 Using the Phonebook
Your phonebook is automatically imported when
the phone is paired.
Up to three icons are displayed for each
phonebook entry. If there are more than three
numbers for an entry, “…” is displayed.
This feature is not available on all phones.
PreferenceFax
HomeCar
MobileVoice
WorkOther
Pager
■Entering a Phone Number
1 Entering a Phone Number
A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say d “123-456-
7890” at once.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Receiving a Call
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Receiving a Call
1.Press the h (Pick-Up) button to
answer a call and display the
Calling screen.
“HANDSFREELINK” is also
displayed on the display.
2. Press the j (Hang-Up) button to
terminate the call.
The following options are available during a call:
• Dial Tones (available on some phones): Allo ws you to send numbers or names
during a call. This is useful when you call an automated phone system.
• Transfer: Allows you to transfer a call from HF L to your phone, or from your
phone to HFL.
• Mute : Allows you to mute your voice.
1Receiving a Call
An incoming call notif ication appears on the
screen, and you hear an audible ring tone.
If your phone has Call Waiting, press the h
button to put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call. To return to the
original call, press the h button again. If you
want to hang up the origin al call and answer the
new call, press the j button.
To change the volume leve l of HFL, use the audio
system volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
Some phones may send battery, signal strength,
and roaming status information to the screen.
Phone Book
Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2 Using the Phonebook P. 191
Call ID Bluetooth indicator Roaming status
Signal strength Battery level

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
You can operate HFL by voice when on the Cellular Phone screen. Below is the flow
chart showing available voice commands.1 HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the
vehicle is parked.
“Add New Phone”
“Connect”
“Pass-key”
“Connection”
“Phone Setup”
“Disconnect”
“Delete”
“Store Voice Tag”
“Delete Voice Tag”
“Store Speed
Dial”
“Delete Speed Dial”
“Edit Speed Dial”
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Press the h (Pick-Up) button to display the Cellular Phone screen.
Press the d (Talk) button each time you give a voice command.
Pair your phone to the system.
2Pairing a Phone P. 180
Set a “fixed” or “random” pass-key code for phone
pairing. 2Changing the Pass-key P. 182
Delete a previously paired phone.
2
Deleting a Paired Phone P. 183
Switch from a currently lin
ked phone to another paired
phone. 2 Changing the Currently Paired Phone P. 184
Disconnect your paired phone from the system.
2 Changing the Currently Paired Phone P. 184
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
2 Registering a Voice Tag to a Speed Dial Entry P. 186
Delete a voice tag fo r a speed dial number.
Select a number from Call History or Phonebook to
store as a speed dial number.
Delete a previously st ored speed dial number.
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Setting Up Speed
Dialing P. 185

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
“Phone Book”
“Call History”
“Name”
“PIN”
“Edit Phone Name/PIN”
“Auto Transfer On/Off”
“Auto Answer On/Off”
“Text Message Notice”
“Clear Cellular Phone
Information”
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Press the h (Pick-Up) button to display the Cellular Phone screen.
Press the d (Talk) button each time you give a voice command.Delete all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys.
2 Phone Setup P. 188
Display the paired phone’s imported phonebook.
2 Using the Phonebook P. 191
Display the last 30 incoming,
outgoing, or missed calls.
2 Using Call History P. 192
Turn the auto transfer on or off.
2
Phone Setup P. 188
Turn the auto answer on or off.
2 Phone Setup P. 188
2
Editing User Name
and PIN P. 187 Create a user name for a paired phone.
Create a PIN for a paired phone.
Turn the text message notification on or off.
2 Phone Setup P. 188

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HFL Menus
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
“Dial Tones”
“Dial”
“Mute”
“Transfer”
“One”
“Two”
“Three”
“More Speed
Dial”
“Speed dial entries”
“Dial”
“Text Message”
The first three on the Cellular Phone screen.
Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries.
2
Using Speed Dial P. 192
2 Using Speed Dial P. 192 Send numbers or na
mes during a call.
Say a phone number to dial.
2
Entering a Phone Number P. 191
Mute your voice during a call.
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your
phone to HFL.
Display received text messages list.
2 Text Messages P. 197