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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone when it is paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71). Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard
data rates may apply.
Models with ODMD
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 safe to do so.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Play/Resume
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Select an
item in the upper
display.
Audio Source:
Select
the Bluetooth icon.
Pause
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Folder bar: Search
for a folder.
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 compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with ODMD
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71) or USB (see page 47).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to
be launched.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the
cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71).
Pandora® display
Audio Source: Select
the Pandora icon. Station bar:
Change the station.
Like/Dislike a song Skip forward
Interface dial
(from the Audio
screen): Select an
item in the upper
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AcuraLink featuring Aha™
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social
media through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.)
or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply.
Visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.myacura.ca (Canada) and download the
AcuraLink app to your phone prior to using this feature. Make sure you have an
active Aha account. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Models with ODMD
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71) or USB (see page 47).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Aha to be
launched.
• If Aha still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if
necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
• Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 71).
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.
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 with one display
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 ®
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Aha display
Play/pause
Audio source: Select
the aha icon.
Station/track bar
Like/dislike
Favorites: View and
select 16 previously
favorited stations.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select an item in the
upper display. MENU button:
View the complete
station list.
15-second skip back30-second skip
forward
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.
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.
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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.
Models with one display
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.
Models with one display
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 ODMD
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.
HFL display
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
Interface Dial (from the
Phone screen): Rotate and
press to select an item in
the upper display. Move
up, down, left, and right. MENU button
(from the Phone
screen): Display
menu items.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone
Settings.
Pick-Up button: Go to a phone-specific voice
command screen, or answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End a call, or cancel a
command.
Talk button: Say voice commands.
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Talk Button Tips
For a list of phone-related voice commands, see page 145.
• When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
• 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.
When there is an
incoming call, select
the green Pick-Up or
red Hang-Up icon.
When a number
keypad is displayed,
select numbers to
enter. When an alphabet
keyboard is
displayed, select
letters to enter.
ODMD display
Select Shortcuts (Phone tab) to
access Speed Dial and Call History.
*vehicles with navigation
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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.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been
paired) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional
phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone
when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Device Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the
code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Automatic
Phone Sync, which imports your phone’s call
history and phonebook. Select On.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
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Using Speed Dial and Call History
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before saying each command.
1. Say “Call by name.”
2. Say the name of the stored voice tag.
3. The system begins to dial.
Using the phone screen
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. For Speed Dial, use the interface dial to scroll
through the list to find the entry you want to
call, and select it to call.
For Call History, move the interface dial to the
right and scroll through the list.
Using the ODMD
Select items on the screen by touching them.
1. Select Shortcuts.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Speed Dial or Call History. Speed dial
entries must be previously stored to the
Shortcuts menu. Select Edit and follow the
prompts.
4. Select the desired entry to call.
Models with ODMD
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail
Receive and send text messages and e-mails 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.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and mail accounts, you can select only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Messages or an e-mail account.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When your receive a new message, a pop-up appears in the upper 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 prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
3. To reply: Select Reply, and choose one of the
six available responses. Select Send to send the
message. You cannot create a new message.
To call the sender: Select Call.
xyz xyz
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Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or cancel a
command.
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only
press and release the Talk button, the standard voice
recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not
displayed in the vehicle.
• Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source
to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ” Learn about Acura’s advanced connectivity services.
AcuraLink Messages
Receive messages on vehicle features, safety and emissions recall campaigns,
maintenance reminders, and diagnostic information. Some message features
require a phone connection. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or
www.
handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Viewing Messages
When you receive a new message, an icon appears on the upper right corner of
the upper screen. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press INFO.
2. Select AcuraLink Messages.
3. Select a message category.
4. Select a message.
5. Select Voice to hear the entire message details read
aloud.
Message Options
When you receive certain messages, you can call
your dealer if your phone is paired to the system,
find the nearest dealer, or schedule service
appointments. A current AcuraLink subscription
is required to set up this feature and modify your
message preferences.
A CURALINK®*
*if equipped
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Navigation Display and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections. Some manual
functions are inoperable while driving.
NAVAUDIOAUDIONAV
NAV button:
Display the map
screen or directions
when en route. INFO button:
Select items such as
traffic incidents and
AcuraLink messages.
BACK button:
Return to the
previous display.
SETTINGS button:
Change Navi settings. MENU button:
Enter destination
information.
button: Change
upper screen
brightness. Use the
interface dial to make
adjustments. Interface dial (from the map
screen): Rotate to zoom in or
out of the map. Press to display
the map menu. Rotate and
press to select items.
GPS
signal
strength Traffic
incident icon*
Traffic
status* Traffic flow*
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current streetLandmark
icon
*subscription feature
Interface Dial Feedback
Configure the system to read aloud selections made using the interface dial. Use
the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Interface Dial Feedback.
4. Select Off, Auto, or On.
On: Always reads the selection.
Auto: Reads the selection only when the vehicle is moving.
Off: Turns interface dial feedback off.
System Guidance Volume
Adjust the navigation system guidance volume. Use the interface dial to make
and enter selections. You can also adjust the volume during guidance using the
volume knob or steering wheel controls.
1. From the map screen, press the interface dial to
display the map menu.
2. Select Guidance Volume.
3. Adjust the volume to your preferred level.
4. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Voice Prompt
Turn the voice prompt feature on or off. Use the interface dial to make and enter
selections.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select System Settings.
3. Select Voice Prompt.
4. Select Off or On.
On: Provides voice prompts.
Off: Voice prompts are disabled.