2016 Acura MDX Phone

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select Play or Pause , then press .
Select the play icon or pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone. This functi on may not be available
on some phones.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk bu tton on the steering wheel when your
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
2Phone Setup P. 291
■Using Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
1 Using Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the same. No
feedback or commands appear.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the
display changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
• Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano (1st to 6th generation) launch in 2010
iPod touch (1st to 4th generation) launch in 2010
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s /iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s/iPhone 6/
iPhone 6 Plus
■USB Flash Drives
1 iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features

Add Bluetooth
Device
Disconnect
Default

PhoneConnect Phone

Edit Bluetooth Device
Add Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Device
List
Edit Speed Dial
Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
Use Contact Photo
Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email

Phone
Settings

Info Screen Preference

Clock Format
Clock/Wallpaper Type
Clock Adjustment

Clock
Default
Info
Settings
Others
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
System
Settings
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth StatusTurns the
Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 291
—
Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 293Random/Fixed*1
Voice
RecogVoice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.Beginner*1/ Expert
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
ClockChanges the clock display type.Analog /Digital*1/
Small Digital/ Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an imported wallpaper (default
wallpapers can be deleted).
2Wallpaper Setup P. 227
Blank/Galaxy*1/
Metallic
Clock AdjustmentAdjusts Clock.
2 Clock P. 128—
Clock FormatSelects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.12H*1/24H
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Phone
SettingsPhone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.
2Phone Setup P. 291
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 291
—
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup P. 291—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatically transfer from your
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.On*1/Off
Auto AnswerSets whether to automatically answer an
incoming call after about four seconds.On /Off*1
Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.Fixed /Mobile
Phone*1/ Off
Automatic Phone SyncSets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL.On /Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.On*1/Off
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Settings
Text/
Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text message/e-mail message function
on and off.On*1/
Off
Select AccountSelects 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
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the syst em automatically reads
out messages, and, if selected, whether only
when driving.
On /Off /Auto*1
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Phone
Settings group as default.Default/OK
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
See 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 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 MID.
(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
1 Bluetooth ® 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 fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voice tag, a phonebook
name, or a number. Spe ak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE

Button
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