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Features
■Connecting Apple CarPlay using the USB cable to the USB port
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
3. Select Enable Apple CarPlay .
u If prompted on your device, click Allow to allow Apple CarPlay while your
phone is locked.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Apple CarPlay wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Pair and connect the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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3.A screen with option to select Continue with Bluetooth or Change to CarPlay
is provided.
4. Select Change to CarPlay .
5. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay1 Enabling Apple CarPlay
You can use the method below to access Apple
CarPlay settings. Here you can connect to/
disconnect from devices, de lete a device or change
permissions to enable or disable a device:
Press the (home) button  Select Settings 
Connections  Apple CarPlay  Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
■Set up Apple CarPlay wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Ensure Siri is enabled on your iPhone.
2. Select Apple CarPlay on the home screen, then select Connect Phone.
3. Select + Connect New Device .
4. Start Bluetooth ® pairing.
5. Select Enable Apple CarPlay on the disclaimer.
6. Your iPhone will request your permission to accept wireless Apple CarPlay. Accept
the request to complete setup.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
•
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
•
You can check Android notifications.
• (Android Auto Home)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that
appear just when they’re needed.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port or wirelessly,
Android Auto is automatically initiated.
Before setting up a connection, ensure that the Android Auto app is closed on the
phone.
■Connecting Android Auto using the USB cable to the USB port
To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select
Enable Android Auto on the screen.
You may change the consent settings under the Connections settings menu.
■Set up Android Auto wirelessly by Bluetooth® pairing
1. Pair and connect the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®.
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2.A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Change to Android Auto .
3. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the requests to complete setup.
■Android Auto Setup1Android Auto Setup
Only initialize Android Au to when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you have completed the initial
setup:
Press the (home) button Select Settings
Connections Android Auto Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
■Set up Android Auto wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Select Android Auto on the home screen, then select Connect Phone.
2. Select + Connect New Device .
3. Start Bluetooth ® pairing.
4. A privacy policy statemen t will appear. Select Enable Android Auto .
5. Your phone will display various screens that request your permissions needed for
Android Auto. Accept the re quests to complete setup.
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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
■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.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
To use the system, 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 from them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
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 or use the audio remote controls on the
steering wheel. (Talk) Button
(Back) Button
VOL( +/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Left Selector Wheel
APPS Button
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Connect Phone .
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select + Connect
New Device .
u HFL automatically becomes discoverable.
5. Select the HandsFreeLink when it appears
on your phone.
u If HFL does not appear, select Search for
Devices.
6. The system 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.
u After confirming pairing, may be
required to confirm Bluetooth ®
operation depending on phone. Select
Continue with Bluetooth .
7. The device options sc reen appears, then
select Continue .
u You can enable/disable the AcuraLink
Assist and Phone Data Collection on
the screen. Both default settings are
Enable .1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to the
system 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
paired to the system.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or more icons.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay.
: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth®
compatible devices is unavailable.
Enable Smart Sharing pop-up
Smart Sharing to share phone data with Acura, you
can change the AcuraLink Assist and Phone Data
Collection settings later by selecting the device in
the Phone Menu screen and then Options .
For detail information of all data shared visit https://
acuralink.acura.com/#/acuralinkLegalTerms
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