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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 2.5A USB port
( ), Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto,
you can use the information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation),
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appe ar on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
2 USB Ports P. 237
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 313
1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ).
2 USB Ports P. 237
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 405
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uuAudio Error Messages uApple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
Error MessageSolution
This device is not compatible with Android Auto.
Appears when your connected device is incompatible with
Android Auto.
Check if your device is compatible with Android Auto or the latest
version of the app is installed on your device.
Please update to the latest version of Android Auto.Appears when your version of the Android Auto is not supported.
Update Android Auto to the latest version.
Connection failed. Please confirm Bluetooth connection
status and try again.Appears when Bluetooth® connection is failed.
Check the Bluetooth® connection of this audio system and your
connected device.
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Features
■Customization flow
Information Screen
Press the SETTINGS button.
BluetoothBluetooth
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


Default
Edit Pairing Code
Phone


Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings


See the Navigation System Manual.

Navigation Settings
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Phone Settings group as default.Yes/No
Bluetooth
BluetoothTurns the Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HF L, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 405
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Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 407Random/Fixed*1
Phone
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2 Phone Setup P. 405—
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
Information Screen
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings
Phone
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 /Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.On*1/Off
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.
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the MID 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 menu screen.
Interface dial (E NTER/MENU button): 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.handsfreeli nk.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On. If
there is an active connecti on to Apple CarPlay, HFL is
unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 362
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 devices while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
Dial PHONE
Button
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Features
The On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM notifies you when there is an incoming call.
■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
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 a ppears on the information
screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language. 2 Customized Features P. 362
Bluetooth® Indicator
Comes on when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Roam Status
Information Screen Battery Level
Status
Caller’s Name or
Caller’s Number
On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
Features
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle 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. 416
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Disabled Option
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