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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired
to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 64 or 68). Visit www.acura.
com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates may apply.
Models without navigation
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all
phones.
State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Bluetooth® Audio display SKIP bar:
Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button:
Pause
or resume audio.
Models with navigation
Bluetooth® Audio display
SKIP bar: Change
files.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and
press ENTER to make
selections. HDD/AUX button:
Play Bluetooth®
Audio.
TUNE button: Go to
the next or previous
track.
AUDIO button: Go to
the audio screen.

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State  or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a vehicle.  
Only launch streaming  audio on your phone  when it is safe  to do so.
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatiblilty. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
CATEGORY bar:
Go to the next or
previous station.
Pandora displaySKIP bar:
Go to the
next song.
SETUP button:
Choose various
play modes, such as
repeat and random. AUX button:
Play
Pandora.
Selector knob: Enter
the Pandora menu.
Select items such as
like, dislike, station
list, and bookmarks.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68) or USB (see page
45).
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming
through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode on the audio system is
selected.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, you may have to reconnect the cable.
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
For Android and BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
Models without navigation
Models with navigation
Pandora display
CATEGORY bar: Go
to the next or previous
station. SKIP bar:
Go to the
next song.
AUDIO button: Go
to the audio screen. HDD/AUX button:
Play Pandora.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Move up,
down, left, and
right. Rotate and
press ENTER to
make selections.

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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default
onto the built-in HDD for later playback.
Models with navigation
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks stored on the HDD using several
methods.
1. Press AUDIO.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).
4. Select the song you want to play.
You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice™ (see page 129).
HDD/AUX button:
Play HDD.
AUDIO button: Go to
the audio screen.
CD
eject button
HDD displaySKIP bar:
Change
tracks, or rewind or
fast forward within
a track.
CATEGORY bar:
Skip to the next or
previous album.
TUNE bar: Go to
the next or previous
track.Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and
press ENTER to make
selections.
CD slot
SCAN button: Press to hear a 10-second
sample of each song in the current search
method. Press again to turn off scan.
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Models without navigation
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections. To reduce the
potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK ®
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button: Go
back to the previous
display or cancel an
operation. Selector knob: Rotate
and press SELECT to
make selections.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer
an incoming call.
Hang-Up button: End a call.
Talk button: Call a number with a stored voice tag.
Back button: Go back to the previous screen.
State 
or local laws may prohibit  the operation  of handheld electronic  devices while operating  a 
vehicle.
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Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the
selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone
1. Press the PHONE button. A prompt appears.
Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
Select OK.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone  does not appear: 
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect when
prompted.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your
phone when prompted. The phone is now paired.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to
a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
Select OK.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If  your phone  does not appear: 
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect when
prompted.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your
phone when prompted. The phone is now paired.
Making a Call
You can make calls using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob to make and enter
selections. This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green Dial
icon, or press the Pick-Up button to begin the
call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This feature is
inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find the name and
number you want to call, and select it to begin
the call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 15 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob to make and enter
selections.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Speed Dial.
4. Select Add New.
5. Select an entry method.
6. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the
number. Follow the prompts.
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Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries. Use the selector knob to make
and enter selections.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Select the entry you want to begin the call.
If an entry has a stored voice tag, you can call it at any time. Press the Talk button
and follow the prompts.
SMS Text Messaging
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone. Visit  
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the
vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the
selector knob to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also
reply to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the pop-up appears, select Yes.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: Select Reply, and choose one of the
six available responses. Select Send to send the
message.
To call the sender: Select Call.
Models with navigation
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections. To reduce the
potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or
grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
CANCEL button: Go
back to the previous
display or cancel an
operation. Interface dial
(from
the Phone screen):
Move up, down, left,
and right. Rotate and
press ENTER to make
selections.
HFL display
Pick-Up button: Go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen, or answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up button: End a call.
Talk button: Say voice commands.
Back button: Go back to the previous screen.
Voice Command Tips
•  When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
•  To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•  When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•  Reduce all background noise.
•  Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
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Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the
interface dial to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone
1. Press the PHONE button. A prompt appears.
Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
Select OK.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone  does not appear: 
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect when
prompted.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your
phone when prompted. The phone is now paired.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Phone
screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to
a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
Select OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone  does not appear: 
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect when
prompted.
7. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your
phone when prompted. The phone is now paired.
Making a Call
You can make calls using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the interface dial to make and
enter selections. This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Cellular
Phone screen.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select Dial to begin the
call.
To use voice commands, press the Talk button and say “Dial by number.” Follow
the prompts.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. This feature is
inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Cellular
Phone screen.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find the name and
number you want to call, and select it to begin
the call.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Cellular
Phone screen.
2. The first three speed dial entries are on the Cellular
Phone screen. Select one to begin the call.
3. To view more speed dial entries, select More
Speed Dial. Select the entry you want to begin
the call.
If an entry has a stored voice tag, you can call it using voice commands. Press the
Talk button and say “Dial by  voice tag.” Follow the prompts.
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Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1. Press the PHONE button to go to the Cellular
Phone screen.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Edit Speed Dial.
4. Select Store Speed Dial.
5. Select a location for the speed dial entry.
6. Select the method of entry.
7. When the entry is stored, you are prompted to
create a voice tag. Follow the prompts, using the
Talk button to say the name.
SMS Text Messaging
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatiblility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while
the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When your receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the
interface dial to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply
to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the pop-up appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: Select Reply, and choose one of the
six available responses. Select Send to send the
message. You cannot create a new text message.
To call the sender: Select Call.
Learn about Acura’s advanced connectivity services. Available in the U.S. only.
AcuraLink Messages
Receive messages on vehicle features, safety and emissions recall campaigns,
maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information. Some message features
require a phone-data connection. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check
phone compatibility.
Viewing Messages
When you receive a new message, an envelope icon appears on the navigation
screen. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. From the map screen, press ENTER to open the
map menu.
2. Select New Messages.
3. Select the message you want to read.
Message Options
When you receive certain messages, you can call
your dealer or find the nearest dealer. If your phone
is compatible, you can schedule appointments from
the message options. Visit owners.acura.com to set
up this feature and modify the required settings.
A CURALINK®*
*if equipped
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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the system controls.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to give voice commands.
TALK button: Press to give navigation commands.
BACK button: Press to cancel a command or operation.
Voice Command Tips
•  When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
•  To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
•  When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
•  Reduce all background noise.
•  Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away from
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so.
WARNING
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Talk button
Back button
Navigation Display and ControlsUse the controls to enter information and make selections.
MAP/GUIDE
button: Display
the map screen or
directions when en
route. INFO button:
Select items such
as calendar, traffic
incidents, and
system setup.
CANCEL button: Go
back to the previous
display or cancel an
operation. DEST/ROUTE
button: Enter
destination
information.
button: Change
screen brightness. Use
the interface dial to
make adjustments. Interface Dial:
Rotate to scroll the
map or menus. Move
up, down, left, or
right. Press ENTER to
make a selection.
GPS signal
strength
Traffic
status*
Current
map scale Current vehicle
position
AcuraLink®
message Weather
warning*Map
orientation
Current
streetLandmark
icon
*subscription feature
Traffic icon examples*
Weather icon examples*
Congestion
Incident
Weather
Construction
Road closed Clear
Cloudy
Fog
Rain
Snow