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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
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation*/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 ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
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 and release the but ton when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a numbe r. Speak 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.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE

Button
* Not available on all models
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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. 327
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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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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To change the pairing code setting
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Edit
pairing code .
3. Rotate to select Fixed or Random ,
then press .1 To change the pairing code setting
The pairing code may be si x or four digits depending
on your phone.
The default pair ing code is 0000 until you change the
setting.
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the
current code, then enter a new one.
For a randomly generated pa iring code each time you
pair a phone, select Random.
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Features
■To replace an already-paired phone
with a new phone
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
Bluetooth Device List.
3. Rotate to select a paired phone you
want to replace, then press .
4. Rotate to select Replace This Device,
then press .
5. HFL enters the pairing process and searches
a new phone.
u Follow the prompts to pair a new phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.1To replace an already-pair ed phone with a new phone
The replaced phone will keep the same speed dial
entries, and security PIN information from the
previously paired phone.
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Features
■To delete a paired phone
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select
Bluetooth Device List .
3. Rotate to select a phone you want to
delete, then press .
4. Rotate to select Delete This Device ,
then press .
5. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to select Yes, then press
.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
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Features
■To turn on or off the text/e-mail
message function
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select Enable
Text/Email .
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Rotate to select On or Off , then press
.
■To turn on or off the text/e-mail
message notice
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
u Repeat the procedure to select New
Text/Email Alert .
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Rotate to select On or Off , then press
.
■To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options1 To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options
To use the text/e-mail message function, you need a
Bluetooth -compatible cell pho ne. 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.
1 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message notice
On: A pop-up notification comes on every time you
receive a new text message.
Off: The message you receive is stored in the system
without not ification.
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