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Features
HFL can display newly received text mess ages as well as the last 20 messages
received on a linked cell 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 message.
2. Select Open.
3. Select to listen to th e message. To stop
listening to the message, select .
u Select to hear the message from the
beginning.
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text Message
Some cell phones might not be able to read the
transmission log of data sent and data received.
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
The system can only receive messages that are sent as
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the
data services will not be displayed in the list.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 of the last text messages received.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message feature. Only use the text message feature
when conditions allow you to do so safely.
Depending on the status of A-zone, the received
message screen may be displayed on the B-zone.
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Features
You can select one from the Bluetooth® device list to be active and receive
notifications.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Messages .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Change Connected Phone .
5. Change a desired phone.
2 To change the currently paired phone
P. 384
■Selecting a Phone1 Selecting a Phone
You can only receive notifications from one phone at
a time.
You can only connect one de vice to use both text
message function and Bluetooth® hands-free phone
function.
If Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is active, a message
will appear if this setting is selected allowing the user
to end the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto session
and continue connecting to Bluetooth®.
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Features
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Inbox.
4. Select a message.
u The message information is displayed.
5. Select View Message .
u The text message is displayed.
■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 next message, select Prev or
Next on the message screen.
Message List
Message
Information
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■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Display the message information.
2. Select .
u The system starts reading the message
aloud.
3. Select to stop reading.
Select again to start reading the
message.
u While listen to the message, select to
start reading the message from the
beginning.
■Reply to a message
1. Display the message information.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply messag e was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available reply messages are as follows:
•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.
•No•OK
•Talk to you later, I'm driving.
•Yes
The display language of th e default reply message
depends on the connected phone. 2 To edit a reply message P. 401
You can add or delete a re ply message by selecting
Saved Replies .
2 To edit a reply message P. 401
2 To delete a reply message P. 401
Only certain phones receive 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 1-855-490-7351.
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Features
AcuraLink®
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of importa nt messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
Use the following procedure to connect to AcuraLink.
■To enable the AcuraLink
You need to allow the consent of the lo cation service to enable the AcuraLink.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
u The confirmation message appears on
the screen for the first time, then select
Allow .
■To Connect to AcuraLink
1AcuraLink ®
AcuraLink also provides services you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an Acura
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).
1To enable the AcuraLink
You can also set up a Vehicle Data Collection by
the following procedure.
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
3. Select MENU .
4. Select Vehicle Data Collection .
5. Select Allow or Block.
•Allow: Sends the vehicle location data, diagnostic
information, driving behavior data and phone data
when you have previously allowed it when you
connect a phone with Bluetooth®.
•Block : Does not send the ve hicle location data,
diagnostic information, driving behavior data.
For detail information of all data shared visit https://
acuralink.acura.com/#/acuralinkLegalTerms
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Features
■To link with AcuraLink
You may see the connection guide screen
after launching AcuraLink when there is no
phone connecti on available.
Continue Without Connecting: Displays
the AcuraLink menu screen without phone
connection.
Connect Phone: Displays the Bluetooth®
setup screen.
2 To change the currently paired phone
P. 384
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select AcuraLink .
1To link with AcuraLink
We recommend that you install AcuraLink app on
your smartphone to make AcuraLink more
functional, contact an Acura dealer, or visit
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada).
If you do not connect a phone to AcuraLink, Last Mile
function of AcuraLink app is disabled.
■AcuraLink1 AcuraLink
You can also select AcuraLink from the All Apps
screen. 2 Audio/Information Screen P. 248
AcuraLink
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Features
■Vehicle Notifications
Displays the diagnostic information, recall or impo rtant safety information*1, or
general information by connecting to the Acura server using HFL.
■Contact Acura
Connect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance.
■My Acura Dealer
Calls your Acura dealer using HFL or sets the navigation* destination to your dealer.
■MENU
Displays the AcuraLink menu screen.
• Vehicle Data Collection : Displays the AcuraLink connection setting screen.
2To enable the AcuraLink P. 405
•AcuraLink Subscriptions : Displays your current AcuraLink subscription status.
• Connect Bluetooth Device: Displays the Bluetooth® setup screen.
2To change the currently paired phone P. 384
*1: When you select Roadside Assistance, the system connects to the AcuraLink operator
through the telematics control unit (TCU).
1 Vehicle Notifications
Some messages can be deleted manually; some
others will automatica lly disappear when the
malfunction is fixed, cont act a dealer if necessary.
* Not available on all models
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Features
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the AcuraLink operator. If
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, AcuraLink will attemp t to notify emergency services but
NEITHER ACURA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Acura reserves the right to terminate Acur aLink services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
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