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Features
HFL can display newly received text and e-ma il messages as well as 20 of the most
recently received messages on a linked ce ll phone. Each received message can be
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase. 1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text or e-mail message.
2. Rotate to select Read to listen to the
message, then press .
u The text or e-mail message is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
.
■Receiving a Text/E-mail Message1Receiving a Text/E-mail Message
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text and e-mail messages.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail
message feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.
When you receive a text or e-mail message for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Text/Email Alert setting to
On .
2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message
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■Displaying text messages
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Text/Email, then press
.
u Select account if necessary.
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
4. Rotate to select View Full Message .
5. Press to displays the full text of the
message.
■Displaying Messages1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message
will also be dele ted from the system. If you send a
message from the system, the message goes to your
phone’s outbox.
To see the previous or ne xt message, move or
on the text message screen.
Message List
Text Message
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■Displaying e-mail messages
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Text/Email , then press
.
3. Rotate to select a folder, then press .
4. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The e-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
5. Rotate to select View Full Message .
6. Press to displays the full text of the
message.1Displaying e-mail messages
Received text and e-mail messages may appear in the
message list screen at the same time. In this case, text
messages are titled No Subject.Folder List
Message List
E-mail
Message
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■Read or stop re ading a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Rotate to select Stop Reading
Messages.
3. Press to stop reading.
Press again to start reading the message
from the beginning.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Rotate to select Reply, then press .
3. Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply message was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.
•OK
•Yes•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
Only certain phones receiv e and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
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■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Rotate to select Call, then press .
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Provides a nationwide service for unexpecte d incidents. You can call for assistance
using a phone paired and connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate to select Roadside Assistance ,
then press .
3. Rotate to select a phone number, then
press .
u Dialing starts automatically.
■Roadside Assistance*1Roadside Assistance*
If you are subscribed to a paid AcuraLink package,
you can call roadside assistance using the LINK
button instead of your phone. 2 AcuraLink ®
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* Not available on all models
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Features
Compass*
When you set the power mode to ON, the compass self-calibrates, and the compass
display appears.
Compass Calibration
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need
to manually calibrate the system.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any source, press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass Settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Calibration, then press .
4. When the display changes to Calibration Start, press .
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
u The compass starts to show a di rection after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1 Compass*
Compass operation can be affected under the
following conditions:
•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge
•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance
•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1 Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass, press the BACK button to
cancel the setting mode a nd return to the previous
screen.
Models with navigation self -calibrate using GPS. The
compass in the MID and the direction arrow on the
map screen (when Heading-Up view selected) may
not be in sync when firs t starting the vehicle, but
should correct themselves as you drive.
If the compass in the MID continues to indicate an
incorrect direction, please see your Acura dealer.
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuCompass*uCompass Zone Selection
Features
Compass Zone Selection
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. On the top screen of any source, press and hold for five seconds.
u The display switches to the Compass Settings screen.
3. Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then press .
u The display shows the current zone number the system is set to.
4. To change the zone, rotate to select the zone number of your area (See Zone
Map), then press .
2
3
4 5678910
111213
14
15Zone Map
Guam Island: Zone 8
Puerto Rico: Zone 11
1 Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the
variation between magneti c north and true north.
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration
is completed.
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