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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 5th generation) released between 2007 and 2012
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s/iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s
■USB Flash Drives
1iPod 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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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

Default

Default
Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email

Phone
Settings

Message Auto Reading
Info Screen Preference


Clock/Wallpaper Type
Clock Adjustment
Clock
DefaultOther
Info
Settings

Clock Format
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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. 285
—
Edit pairing codeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 287Random/Fixed*1
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
SettingsPhone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.
2
Phone Setup P. 285
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 285
—
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup P. 285—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatically 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 phone is paired to HFL.On*1/Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.On*1/Off
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Phone
Settings
Text/
Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail message 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 message/E-
mail.
—
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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uuCustomized Features uDefaulting All the Settings
Features
Defaulting All the Settings
You can reset all the menu and customiz ed settings as the factory defaults.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Factory Data Reset ,
then press .
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
u The confirmation message will appear.
5. Rotate to select Yes, then press
again to reset the settings.
u The confirmation message will appear.
Press to select OK.1Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default a nd delete all personal data.
The following settin gs will be reset:
•Audio preset settings•Phonebook entries
•Other display and each item settings
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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 multi-information display.
(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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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
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. 296
■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. 2 Customized Features P. 257
■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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