Acura MDX 2012 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: MDX, Model: Acura MDX 2012Pages: 621, PDF Size: 11.15 MB
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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.
2
a
ab
1
1
23
5
4
Training a Button
NONO
NOYES
YES
Retraining a Button
Erasing Codes
Press and hold the desired
HomeLink button until the HomeLink
indicator begins to flash slowly.
When the indicator begins to flash
slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink
button and follow steps 1-3 under
Training a Button.
To erase codes stored in all buttons, press
and hold the two outer buttons until the
HomeLink indicator begins to flash (about
10 to 20 seconds), then release the buttons.
You should erase all three codes before
selling the vehicle. Press and hold the programmed
Homelink button for about a
second.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again.
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the "learn" button on the
remotely controlled device
(e.g., garage door opener).
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remotely
controlled device should operate.Training
complete Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1-3 inches (3-8cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter you wish to link.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?HomeLink
LED is on. Does the device (garage door opener) work?
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on.Indicator remains
on for about 25
seconds (standard
transmitter)
If you have any problems programming
HomeLink, see the owner's manual included with
the device you are trying to program, or call
HomeLink at 1-800-355-3515 or go online to
www.homelink.com.Indicator flashes rapidly
for 2 seconds, then
remains on for about 23
seconds (rolling code
transmitter)
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20
seconds?YES
HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver
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HomeLink
®is a registered trademark
of Johnson Controls, Inc.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation
system)Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
, or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.handsfreelink.
ca
, or call (888) 528-7876.
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HomeLink
®
Universal Transceiver,
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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Features
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Using HFLHFL ButtonsHFL Talk button-Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
HFL Back button-Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
Voice Control Tips●
Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
●
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to make
a command. After the beep, speak
in a clear, natural tone.
●
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
●
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can say
‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’or‘‘Dial Peter.’’
HFL TALK BUTTON
HFL BACK BUTTON
MICROPHONE
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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●
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help Features●
To hear general HFL information,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
●
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands free help.’’
Information DisplayAs an incoming call notification, you
will see the following display:SIGNAL
STRENGTHHFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
PHONE DIALING ROAM STATUS
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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Features
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Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to HFL.
You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
and the‘‘
’’indicator on the audio
display when you operate HFL.
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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How to Use HFLThe ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’or‘‘Dial’’ Press HFL
Talk button‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘List’’
‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
‘‘123-555-####’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’Enter desired phone number (See page 374)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 374)Set the pairing code to a‘‘Fixed’’or‘‘Random’’number
(See page 374) Search for another previously paired phone to link to
(See page 374)Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 373)Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 373) Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 373) E
Editthenameofapairedphone(Seepage372)Pair a phone to the system (See page 372)
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
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Features
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Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.‘‘Redial’’
‘‘List’’ Press HFL
Talk button‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’
‘‘Phonebook’’‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive
Contact’’ Send numbers or names during a call (See page 376)
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries (See page 378) If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts
from your phone to HFL (See page 378) Delete a phonebook entry (See page 377) Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry (See page 377) Store a phonebook entry (See page 376) Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 376)Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 375)Redial the last number called (See page 375)
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.‘‘System
Set up’’
ᤳ: Canadian modelsPress HFL
Talk button‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
‘‘Call Notification’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’
‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Change Language’’
‘‘Tutorial’’
‘‘Hands Free Help’’Change language from English to French (See page 381)
ᤳ
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each
command (See page 367)Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 367)Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 380)Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when
you enter the vehicle (See page 380)Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
(See page 380)Change your security passcode (See page 379) Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each
key cycle to access the system (See page 379)
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
Phone Setup
This command group is available for
paired cell phones.Phone pairing tips●
You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
●
Your phone must be in discovery
or search mode to pair. Refer to
your phone's manual.
●
Up to six phones can be paired.
●
Your phone's battery may drain
faster when it is paired to HFL.
●
If after three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not found, the system will time out
and return to idle.
To pair a cell phone:1. Press and release the HFL Talk
button. If you are pairing a phone
for the first time, HFL will give you
information about the pairing
process. If it is not the first phone
you are pairing, say‘‘Phone
setup’’and say‘‘Pair.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and put
your phone in discovery or search
mode. HFL will give you a 4-digit
pairing code and begin searching
for your phone.
3. When your phone finds a
Bluetooth device, select HFL from
the options and enter the 4-digit
code from the previous step.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and name
the newly paired phone.
To rename a paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Edit’’after the prompts.
3. If there is more than one phone
paired to the system, HFL will ask
you which phone's name you want
to change. Follow the HFL
prompts and rename the phone.
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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To delete a paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Delete’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will ask you which phone you
want to delete. Follow the HFL
prompts to continue with the
deletion.
To hear the names of all paired
phones:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘List’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will read out all the paired
phone's names.
To hear which paired phone is
currently linked:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Status’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will tell you which phone is
linked to the system.
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Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
(Models without navigation system)
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Features