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Features
HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a compatible 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. Rotate to select Yes to listen to the
message, then press .
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
the BACK button.
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text 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 messages.
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
2 Displaying an entire message P. 373
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.
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Features
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Messages1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
2 Displaying an entire message P. 373
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
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■Using the stop reading or read option
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
4. Press to enter the Text Message Menu .
5. Rotate to select Stop Reading or
Read , then press .1Using the stop reading or read option
This option changes to:
•Stop Reading while the text message is read out.
Select this option to discontinue the message read-
out.
•Read when you go to the Text Message menu, or
after you selected Stop Reading. Select this option
to hear the system re ading out the selected
message.
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Features
■Reply to a message
You can reply to a message using one of the
six common phrases available in the system.
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press to enter the Text Message Menu .
5. Rotate to select Reply, then press .
6. Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
7. The reply message you se lected is displayed.
Select Yes to send the message.1Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I'm driving.
•I am on my way.
•I'm running late.•OK
•Yes
•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
After you reply, the fo llowing is displayed:
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■Making a call to a sender
You can call the text message sender.
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select to Text Message, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press to enter the Text Message Menu .
5. Rotate to select Call, then press .
u HFL begins dialing.
■Displaying an entire message
1. Press the PHONE button or the button.
2. Rotate to select to Text Message, then
press .
3. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press to enter the Text Message Menu .
5. Rotate to select Display Message,
then press .
6. Rotate to scroll down and display the
entire message.
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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 directly to the phone menu screen, to dial a call or
to answer an incoming call. Press and hold to redial the last number dialed in the
phone’s history.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the phone menu screen.
Interface dial (ENTER/MENU button): Rotate to select an item on the screen,
then press . Move , , or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth ® 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 1-855-490-7351.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
On . If there is an active c onnection to Apple CarPlay,
HFL is unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 316
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from 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.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with two displays
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 ®
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.
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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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. 394
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Disabled Option
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Features
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Bluetooth/Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Bluetooth/Phone
Settings , then press .
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Bluetooth
Replace This Device
Turns the Bluetooth ® on and off.Bluetooth
Edit PIN Create a security PIN for a paired phoneM
Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This DeviceDelete a previously paired phone.


Connect to AudioConnect a phone to use the Bluetooth®
audio and smartphone function.
Connect to PhoneConnect a phone to use the HFL.
Disconnect Disconnect a paired phone from the
systemM
Connect Both Connect the device to use the all
functions of Bluetooth® connection.
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Phone Settings group as default.
Default
(Existing
entry list)
Bluetooth
Device List Edit Device Name*Edit the user name of a paired phone.
* Not available on all models
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Manual Input
Edit Speed
Dial*1New Entry

Import from Call History
Import from Phonebook



Delete AllDelete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.
Select a phone number from the call
history to store as a speed dial number. Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial number. Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.

Edit
Delete
(Existing
entry list)Edit a previously stored speed dial number.●Change a name* and number.●Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously stored speed dial
number.

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the
vehicle.Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four
seconds.
Select a fixed ring tone or the one from the connected cell phone.
Use Contact Photo
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.Automatic Phone Sync*1




*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Phone

Changes a pairing code.Edit Pairing Code
Add Bluetooth DevicePair a phone to the system.
* Not available on all models
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