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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 70).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
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.
Models without navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible iPhone 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.
•  Connect your phone to the USB port (see page 50).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora
to be launched.
•  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.
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.
SKIP bar: Press to
change files.
Selector knob: Display
the device name. AUX button:
Play
Bluetooth® Audio.
Preset 1 button: Pause
or resume audio.
Bluetooth Audio display
CATEGORY bar: Go to
the next or previous
station.
SKIP 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.
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On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™)
Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.
The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to
subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on
the selected audio source. Models with navigation
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
*if equipped
Power/
volume knob
More: Change screen
and sound settings,
or display menu
options. Shortcuts (Audio
tab): Store or select
up to six AM, FM, or
SiriusXM stations or
HDD tracks.
Audio Source:
Change
the audio source. Select
Edit Order to arrange
audio icons to your
preference.ODMD controls Sound: Adjust
sound settings.
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MENU button:
Display menu items. AUDIO button:
Display the audio
screen.
BACK button: Return
to the previous display.
Audio buttons
Interface dial (from the audio
screen): Move up, down, left, and
right. Rotate and press ENTER to
make selections in the upper display. SETTINGS button:
Choose Audio
Settings.
button: Adjust the
upper screen brightness.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select
and hold the desired
preset number. Select
a preset station once
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(from the Audio
screen): Select from
the station list or
presets in the upper
display.
Audio Source:
Select
the FM or AM icon.
Skip/seek bar:
Find a station with
a strong signal. TAG*: Tag songs
from HD Radio and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
Tune bar: Change the
station. Scan: Scan for stations
with a strong signal.
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SiriusXM® Radio
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or  www.siriusxm.ca (Canada). Models with navigation
Compact Disc (CD) or
USB Flash Drive
Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-
RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.
Connect your USB flash  drive using  the USB port (see page 50).  The audio 
system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.
Available in  the U.S.  and  Canada,  except Hawaii,  Alaska,  and Puerto Rico.  
XM® is  a registered  trademark of Sirius XM Radio,  Inc.
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or
SportsFlash—see your Navigation Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada).
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for MusicUse the interface dial to search for tracks on the CD or USB.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or
folder.
4. Select the song you want to play.
Interface dial
(from the Audio
Screen): Select
from the category
list, channel list, and
presets in the upper
display.
Presets: To store a
station, tune to the
desired station, select
Presets, and select and
hold the desired preset
number. Select a preset
station once stored.
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Skip/seek bar:
Change the channel.
Audio Source:
Select the XM Icon.
Category bar: Change
the category.
Scan: Scan for channels.
Play/pause TAG*: Tag songs and
store to a connected
iPod or iPhone.
SiriusXM display
Audio Source:
Select the CD or
USB icon. CD slot
CD eject button
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track. Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Scan: Scan tracks
on the CD or USB.
Random: Play tracks or
files in random order. Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
Folder: Change the
folder.
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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device
to the USB port (see page 50).
Models with navigation
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.
Searching for Music
Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
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
151). Searching for Music Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
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 iPod music using Song By Voice™ (see page
151).
iPod is  a trademark  of Apple,  Inc.
Audio Source: Select
the HDD icon.
Scan: Scan all tracks or
the first track on each
album.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display. Repeat: Repeat the
artist, album, or
track.Album bar: Change
the album.
Random: Play the
artist, album, or tracks
in random order.
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HDD display
Album bar: Change
the album.
Repeat: Repeat the
current track or file.
Skip/seek bar:
Change the track.
Play/pause
Shuffle: Play tracks
or albums in random
order. Audio Source:
Select
the iPod icon.
Interface dial (from
the Audio screen):
Select tracks in the
upper display.
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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Models with navigation
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio
system. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check phone compatibility. Standard data
rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.
For iPhone:
• 
Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB (see page 50).
•  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 other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
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.
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.
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.
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Bluetooth Audio 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
display.
Play/Pause
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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models without navigation
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.
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.
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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.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB (see page 50).
•  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 75).
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.
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
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Aha display
PHONE button: Go to
the phone screen.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display
or cancel an operation.
Selector knob: Rotate
and press to make and
enter 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.
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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 without navigation
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 without navigation
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 or ODMD 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
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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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.
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