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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
4.HFL gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
Confirm if the pairing code on
the screen and your phone
match.
This may vary by phone.
5. You will receive a notification on
the screen if pairing is successful.
H SETTINGS button
 Phone Settings  Connect Phone
1. Rotate i to select Add
Bluetooth Device.
2. Make sure your phone is in search
or discoverable mode. Press u.
HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth® device.
1Pairing a Phone
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 Automatic Phone Sync setting P. 246
Some phones may have an additional setting to
allow the phone to auto connect each time you
turn on your vehicle.
■ Pairing from Phone Setup
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
3.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.
If your phone still does not
appear, move r to select
Phone not Found? and search
for Bluetooth
® devices using
your phone. From your phone,
select HandsFreeLink .
4. HFL gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
Confirm if the pairing code on
the screen and your phone
match. This may vary by phone.
5. You will receive a notification on
the screen if pairing is successful.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Making a Call
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Making a Call
You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.1 Making a Call
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook
name, or number can be dialed by voice from
most screens. Press the d button and say ”Call“
and the voice tag name, ”Call by name“ and the
phonebook name, or ”Call“ and the phone
number.
The maximum range be tween your phone and
vehicles is 30 fe et (10 meters).
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice
of the person you are calling through the audio
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AcuraLink
®
AcuraLink®
Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic re routing and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink
® server.
In Case of Emergency
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if
the unit detects that the vehicle is
severely impacted, your vehicle
automatically will attempt to connect
to the AcuraLink
® operator. Once
connected, information about your
vehicle, its positioning, and its
condition will be sent to the operator;
you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
■ Automatic collision notification
1 AcuraLink®
AcuraLink® also provides services you can
operate from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink
®, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer or visit www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink .
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected or you do not have adequate
cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink® service
coverage areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting
devices, such as the ASSIST button,
microphone, speakers, or the unit itself.
•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking
to the operator.
Only the operator can te rminate the connection
to your vehicle.
1 Automatic collis ion notification
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Audio/Information Screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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AcuraLink®AcuraLink® Message
AcuraLink
®
AcuraLink® Message
AcuraLink® sends you messages on
vehicle features, safety and emissions
recall campaigns, maintenance
reminders, and diagnostic
information.
When you receive a new message, an
icon appears on the upper right corner
of the audio/information screen.
There are six message categories.
• Feature Guide : Messages about your vehicle and its features are sent daily for the
first 90 days.
• Quick Tips : Supplements your Owner’s Manual with updated vehicle information.
• Diagnostic Info : Appears when a warning indicator or message comes on.
Rotate i to select Check Later or Check Now .
Selecting Check Now lets you know if you should see a dealer immediately or
later in accordance with the warning severity level.
• Scheduled Dealer Appointment : An appointment made through the Acura
server or Acura Owners website can be rescheduled or canceled from this option.
2 Dealer Appointments P. 275
• Maintenance Minder : Lets you know which maintenance item is due along with
a reminder message.
• Recalls/Campaigns : Reminds you of a recall or important safety information. You
should also be notified by mail.
1 AcuraLink Message
Messages may not appear immediately after your
vehicle purchase. It can take several days for your
dealer to register your vehicle’s ID.
If an icon includes an exclamation point, it
indicates that Acura give s high priority to this
message compared to the one without.
•: An unread message with high priority•: An unread message
Message Icon
■Message category1 Message category
The types of messages you receive can be
modified. Ask a dealer or visit www.acura.ca/
owners/acuralink .
You can call your dealer, find the nearest dealer,
or schedule appointment s from the message
options in Maintenance Minder, Recalls/
Campaigns , and Diagnostic Info .
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Rear Entertainment System
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment
source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio choices.
Rear Entertainment System..................278
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................278
HDMI
® Input Jack
(Ultrawide RES only) ............................279
Playable Discs ........................................280
Rear Control Panel Operation ...............281
Selecting the Audio Source ...................281
Rear DVD Menu ....................................282
Screen and Surround Settings ...............285
DVD Initial Settings (RES only) ...............288
Dual Screen Mode
(Ultrawide RES only) ............................289
Replacing the Batteries ..........................291 Front Control Panel Operation
............ 292
Selecting the Audio Source using front
control panel ...................................... 292
Rear System Setup ............................... 293
Setting the DVD Menu ......................... 294
Wireless Headphones ........................... 296
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 296
Changing the Sound Source
(Ultrawide RES only) ........................... 297
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 298

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Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment System
The Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel
and the rear control panel.
2Front Control Panel Operation P. 292
2Rear Control Panel Operation P. 281
Auxiliary Console Panel
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system
are on the back of the center console compartment.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■ Auxiliary Input Jacks
The system will accept auxiliary input s from standard video games and video
equipment. Some video game power su pplies may cause poor picture quality.
■ Headphone Connectors
There are two headphone connectors for th e rear passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
1 Rear Entertainment System
This vehicle’s overhead m ounted video display, if
so equipped, include s mercury-containing
components. Upon removal, please reuse,
recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.
NOTICE
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK

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Rear Entertainment System
Rear Control Panel Operation
Selecting the Audio Source
■RES
1. Press the Rear Power button on the front control panel.
2. Press the audio source button on the rear control panel.
You can also change the audio source by the front control panel.
2 Selecting the Audio Source using front control panel P. 292
3. Select a station, channel, track, or chapter using the CH/FOLDER, TUNE/SKIP, or
CATEGORY bars.
2 Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel P. 15
■ Ultrawide RES
1.Press the Rear Power button on the
front control panel.
2. Press the SOURCE button on the
rear control panel.
3. Select the audio source. Press the
ENTER button.
You can also change the audio
source by the front control
panel.
2Selecting the Audio Source
using front control panel
P. 292
4. Select a station, channel, track, or
chapter using the CH/FOLDER,
TUNE/SKIP, or CATEGORY bars.
1Rear Control Panel Operation
In the procedures of this section, “select” means
the following actions:
The rear control panel ca n be detached from the
ceiling unit and used as a remote control.
2 Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel
P. 15
In this section, screen illustrations from the
standard RES are used for the explanation unless
otherwise noted.
The screen is displayed on the overhead screen.
RES
Press the cursor buttons
on the rear control panel.
Ultrawide RES
Rotate the Interface Dial
on the rear control panel.