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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 317
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Play Icon
Pause Icon
More
Select to display
the menu items.
Source
Select to change
an audio source.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Interface Dial/
ENTER Button
Press and turn to
select an item,
then press to set
your selection.
Move up, down,
right and left to
select secondary
menu.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or
to change files.
MENU Button
Press to display
the menu items. Folder Up/Down
Icons
Select or to
change folders.
On Demand Multi-
Use DisplayTM
VOL (Volume)
Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Audio/Information
Screen
Sound Icon
Select to display
the Sound
menu.
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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. 317
■Using Siri Eyes Free
iPhone only
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes Free
While in Siri 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
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.
• 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 7th generation) released between 2005 and 2012
iPod touch (1st to 6th generation) released between 2007 and 2015
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s /iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s/iPhone 6/
iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s 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
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
Others
Info
Settings
Message Auto Reading
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
System
Settings
Display
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.—
Bluetooth
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. 317
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Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 319Random/Fixed*1
Voice RecoVoice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.Beginner*1/Expert
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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. 317
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Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or cr eates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 317
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Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup P. 317—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatica lly 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 phon e is paired to HFL.On/Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s pict ure on an incoming call
screen.On*1/ Off
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Settings
Text/
Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail me
ssage 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/E-mail
message.
On /Off
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the system 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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