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Features

Default
Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline


DefaultSound
Source Select Popup
Cover Art*1
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device*1
Bluetooth Device List*1
Audio
Settings
Maintenance ResetMaintenance Info.
Keyless Open Mode
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate Setup

Camera
Settings
Preferred IDS ModeIDS Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Door
Setup
*1: May change depending on your currently selected source.


Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Lighting
Setup
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
System
SettingsDisplay
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness
synchronizes with the instrument panel
brightness.
On*1/Off
BrightnessChanges the brightness of the audio/information
screen.—
ContrastChanges the contrast of the audio/information
screen.—
Black LevelChanges the black level of the audio/information
screen.—
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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
System
SettingsOthers
LanguageChanges the display language.English*1/Français /
Español
Display Operation
Restriction TipsAlerts you when manual control of the system is
disabled to prevent distraction while driving.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 DisplaySelects whether the clock display comes on.On*1/ Off
Factory Data ResetResets all the settings to their factory default.
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 281—
DefaultCancels /Resets all customized items in the
System Settings group as default.Default/OK
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Settings Sound
Adjusts the settings of th
e audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 229
-6 ~ C*1 ~ +6 (Bass ,
Treble and
Subwoofer ), -9 ~ C
*1
~ +9 (Fader ,
Balance ), Off/Low/
Mid
*1/ High (SVC )
Source Select Popup Selects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on when the
AUDIO button is
pressed. On
/Off
*1
Cover Art Turns on and off the cover art display.
On*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device Connects, disconnects or pairs a
Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL. —
Bluetooth Device List Edits or deletes a
Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL. —
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Audio
Settings group as default. Default/
OKiPod, USB, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
* Not available on all models
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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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Features
The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the ve hicle 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.
2 Speed Dial P. 302
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Blue tooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor 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.
1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish. 2 Customized Features P. 263
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make sure your phone is search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, move
to select Device Not Found? and
search for Bluetooth devices using your
phone. From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
connected to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.
When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone
Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call
history and phonebook automatically imported to
HFL.
2 Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting P. 301
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when a phone has
already been paired to the system)
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Connect
Phone , then Add Bluetooth device .
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, move
to select Device Not Found? and
search for Bluetooth devices using your
phone. From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
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