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Text Message/E-mailHFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/
Email*1
Manual  Input
Edit Speed  DialNew Entry
 
Import from Call History
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
 
 
 
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 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 Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring 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 AccountSelect a mail or text message account.
 
Enable Text/EmailTurn the text message/E-mail function on and off.
New Text/Email AlertSelect 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-mailHFL 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 History
Import from  PhonebookSelect 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 DialsDisplay 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-mailHFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/Email*1
Message is 
read aloud.
*2: Not available on all models
See the previous message.
(Read/Stop)
Previous
NextSee the next message. System reads received message aloud, or stop message 
from being read.
Reply
Call
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*1Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Call History*1All
Dialed
Received
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
MissedDisplay the last 20 missed calls.
Roadside Assistance*1,2Makes a call to the number for  the Roadside Assistance service.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL. 
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AcuraLink®
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 important 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 screen
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM 
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AcuraLink®Operator Assistance
AcuraLink®
Operator Assistance
Connect 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 message1Reading 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 Options1 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 Appointments1 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. 
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Rear Entertainment System
Rear Entertainment System
The Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel 
and the rear control panel.
2Front Control Panel Operation P. 276
2Rear Control Panel Operation P. 265
Auxiliary Console Panel
Auxiliary 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 
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Rear Entertainment System
Rear Control Panel Operation
Selecting the Audio Source
■RES
1. Press the Rear Power button on the front control panel.
2. Press the audio source button on the rear control panel.
You can also change the audio source by the front control panel. 
2 Selecting the Audio Source using front control panel P. 276
3. Select a station, channel, track, or chapter using the CH/FOLDER, TUNE/SKIP, or 
CATEGORY bars.
2 Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel P. 15
■ Ultrawide RES
1.Press the Rear Power button on the 
front control panel.
2. Press the SOURCE button on the 
rear control panel.
3. Select the audio source. Press the 
ENTER button.
You can also change the audio 
source by the front control 
panel. 
2 Selecting the Audio Source 
using front control panel 
P. 276
4. Select a station, channel, track, or 
chapter using the CH/FOLDER, 
TUNE/SKIP, or CATEGORY bars.
1Rear Control Panel Operation
In the procedures of this section, “select” means 
the following actions:
The rear control panel ca n be detached from the 
ceiling unit and used as a remote control.
2 Overhead Screen and Rear Control Panel 
P. 15
In this section, screen illustrations from the 
standard RES are used for the explanation unless 
otherwise noted.
The screen is displayed on the overhead screen.
RES
Press the cursor buttons 
on the rear control panel.
Ultrawide RES
Rotate the Interface Dial 
on the rear control panel. 
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Rear Control Panel OperationRear DVD Menu
Rear Entertainment System
Rear DVD Menu
HMENU button (in the DVD mode)
Select an item. Press the ENTER 
button.
The following item s are available:
• Top Menu : Displays the top menu of the DVD.
• Menu : Displays the menu of the DVD.
• Play Mode: Displays while a DVD is playing and changes the DVD’s audio, 
subtitle, or angle settings.
2 Setting the Play Mode P. 267
• Initial Settings : Displays while a DVD is not  playing and changes the DVD 
preferences.
2 DVD Initial Settings (RES only) P. 272
• Search/NumInput : Skips to a title or chapter by entering the number.
2Searching a Title/Chapter P. 268
• Repeat :
o  TITLE REPEAT: Repeats the current title.
p  CHAPTER REPEAT: Repeats the current chapter.
• Pause/Play : Pauses or resume the playback
• Stop : Stops the playback.
• Return : Hides the rear audio menu.