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Text Message/E-mail
Displaying Messages
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
1.Go to the text message or E-mail
screen.
The system automatically starts
reading the message aloud.2Displaying Messages
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2. Press u to stop reading.
Press u again to start reading the
message from the beginning.
1. Go to the text message or E-mail
screen.

The system automatically starts
reading the message aloud.2Displaying Messages
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2. Move r and rotate i to select
Reply . Press u .
■Read or stop reading a message■Reply reading a message

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Text Message/E-mail
Displaying Messages
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
3.Rotate i to select the reply
message. Press u .
The pop-up menu appears on
the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.

Message Sent appears on the
screen when the reply message
was successfully sent.
1. Go to the text message screen.
The system automatically starts
reading the message aloud.
2 Displaying text messages
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2. Move r and rotate i to select
Call . Press u.
■Making a call to a sender
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.

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Text Message/E-mail
HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/
Email
*1
Manual Input
Edit Speed Dial
New Entry

Import from Call History
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.


Import from Phonebook


Delete All
Delete 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 number.•Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously st ored speed dial number.

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the
vehicle.
Auto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four
seconds.
Select the ring tone.
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

Select Account
Select a mail or text message account.

Enable Text/Email
Turn the text message/E-mail function on and off.
New Text/Email Alert
Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new
text message/E-mail.

Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.
Default

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Text Message/E-mail
HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
■Phone screen
1.Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button to display
the menu items.
Select a phone number from the call history to store as a
speed dial number.
Speed Dial
*1
Manual Input
New Entry

Import from
Call HistoryImport from Phonebook
Select a phone number from th e phonebook to store as a
speed dial number. Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number.
More Speed Dials
Display another paired phone’s speed dial list.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
(Existing entry list)
Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.


Phonebook
*1
Dial
*1
Display the paired phone’s phonebook. Enter a phone number to dial.
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Text Message/E-mail
HFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/Email
*1
Message is
read aloud.
*2: Not available on all models
See the previous message.
(Read/Stop)PreviousNext
See the next message. System reads received message aloud, or stop message
from being read.
ReplyCall
Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.
Make a call to the sender.
Select
Account
Select a message
and press .
Select a mail or text message account.
Redial
*1
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Call History
*1
AllDialedReceived
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
Missed
Display the last 20 missed calls.
Roadside Assistance
*1,2
Makes a call to the number for the Roadside Assistance service.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

256AcuraLink®
AcuraLink®Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator
assistance, and the transmission of impo rtant messages regarding your vehicle’s
status.
For information on traffic re routing and traffic information updates, provided by the
AcuraLink server.In Case of Emergency
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. Once
connected, information about your
vehicle, its positioning, and its
condition will be sent to the operator;
you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
■ Automatic collision notification
1 AcuraLink®
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.1In 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 emergency services when:•You travel outside the AcuraLink service
coverage areas.•There is a problem with the connecting
devices, such as the ASSIST button,
microphone, speakers, or the unit itself.•You are not subscribed to the service or your
subscription is no longer valid.
You cannot operate othe r navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking
to the operator.
Only the operator can te rminate the connection
to your vehicle.
1 Automatic collis ion notification
If the unit fails to conne ct to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
Navigation screenOn Demand Multi-Use Display
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AcuraLink®
Operator Assistance
AcuraLink®
Operator AssistanceConnect to the AcuraLink operator when trying to find a destination or for roadside
assistance. 1.Press the LINK button.

Connection to the operator
begins.
2. Talk to the operator.

To disconnect, press the selector
knob, select End Call on the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, or
press the Hang-up button.
1 Operator Assistance
Remain attentive to road conditions and driving
during operator assistance.
LINK Button

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AcuraLink®
AcuraLink Message
AcuraLink®
1.Press the INFO button, rotate i to
select AcuraLink/Messages , then
press u.
If your display has changed from
Info menu to Current Drive ,
press the MENU button.

Select AcuraLink messages .
2. Rotate i to select a category,
then press u.

If there are unread messages in a
category, a message icon
appears next to that category.
3. Rotate i to select a message you
want to read, then press u.
While a message is displayed, you can
use options to take immediate action
to the message.
Available options are:
• Voice : Reads the message aloud. Select Stop to cancel it.
■
Reading a message
1Reading a message
If there is no message listed on the menu,
AcuraLink/Messages is grayed out and cannot
be selected.
The message icon disappears once you read the
message.
However, the exclamation mark that indicates
that the message has a high priority remains.•
: A read message with high priority.
■ Message Options
1 Message Options
The available options va ry by message category.
You can delete all mess ages in a category at
once.
Voice is available only when the Message Auto
Reading setting is in ON, and the language
selected is English.
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AcuraLink®
AcuraLink Message
AcuraLink®
•Find Acura Dlr. : Searches for the nearest Acura dealer.
• Delete : Deletes the displayed message.
• Call Your Dealer: Calls your Acura dealer using HFL.
• Schedule Dealer Appointment: Automatically sets an appointment date at your
dealer.
• Phone number : Dials a number displayed in the message via HFL.
• Diagnostic Info : Updates the current diagnostic message by connecting to the
Acura server using HFL.
You can confirm the scheduled appointment date when you receive a Maintenance
Minder or Recalls/Campaigns message, or reschedule any existing appointments.
1.Select a Maintenance Minder ,
Recalls/Campaigns , or Scheduled
Dealer Appointment message.
2. Rotate i to select Scheduled
Dealer Appointment or
Reschedule Appointment
(depending on the screen). Press
u .

A suggested time and date are
displayed.
3. Rotate i to select Confirm
Appointment . Press u to accept
the time and date.
4. Press u to select OK.
■Dealer Appointments
1 Dealer Appointments
To set up an automated dealer appointment
when a regular maintena nce is due, visit the
Acura Owners website at owners.acura.com and
set the required option. A reminder message will
be sent as the date for the dealer appointment
approaches. A reminder me ssage will also be
sent if you schedule an appointment online using
the Schedule Service Appointment function.
If you are not satisfied with the proposed
appointment date and ti me, call your dealer
directly.
To cancel the scheduled appointment, select
Cancel Appointment when a message is
displayed.

264Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment SystemThe Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel
and the rear control panel.2Front Control Panel Operation
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2Rear Control Panel Operation
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Auxiliary Console PanelAuxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system
are on the back of the center console compartment.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■ Auxiliary Input Jacks
The system will accept auxiliary input s from standard video games and video
equipment. Some video game power su pplies may cause poor picture quality.
■ Headphone Connectors
There are two headphone connectors for th e rear passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
1 Rear Entertainment System
This vehicle’s overhead m ounted video display, if
so equipped, include s mercury-containing
components. Upon removal, please reuse,
recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.NOTICE
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK