phone Acura MDX 2015 Navigation Manual

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Text Message/E-mailHFL 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-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 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-mailHFL 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®Security Features
AcuraLink®
Security Features
Your subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, remotely
lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number (PIN).
■ Stolen vehi cle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the pol ice as well as the
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when try ing to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you ca nnot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function , you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicle dete cts an abnormal condition, such as someone
tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your preferred
method.1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your
user ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe
to AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above,
contact a dealer or go to owners.acura.com.
You can also activate the remote door lock/
unlock and vehicle finder features from the
Internet or using your smartphone app. Ask a
dealer or visit owners.acura.com for details.
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop fl ashing and horn will stop
sounding under the following conditions:
•When 30 seconds have elapsed.•You unlock the doors using the remote
transmitter.
•You unlock the doors us ing the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors using the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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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 seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment
source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio choices.
Rear Entertainment System..................262
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................262
HDMI Input Jack (Ultrawide RES only) ....263
Playable Discs ........................................264
Rear Control Panel Operation ...............265
Selecting the Audio Source ...................265
Rear DVD Menu ....................................266
Screen and Surround Settings ...............269
DVD Initial Settings (RES only) ...............272
Dual Screen Mode (U ltrawide RES only) .273
Replacing the Batteries ..........................275
Front Control Panel Operation .............276
Selecting the Audio Source using front
control panel .......................................276 Rear System Setup ............................... 277
Setting the DVD Menu ......................... 278
Wireless Headphones ........................... 280
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 280
Changing the Sound Sour ce (Ultrawide RES
only)................................................... 281
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 282

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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 Control Panel OperationScreen and Surround Settings
Rear Entertainment System
Screen and Surround Settings
HSETUP button (in the DVD mode)
Select an item. Press the ENTER
button.
The following items are available:
• Brightness (Ultrawide RES only): Adjusts the screen’s brightness. Adjust the
brightness using the Interface Dial and press the ENTER button.
• Appearance (Ultrawide RES only): Selects th e color of the rear menu screen.
• Display Adjust : Adjusts the screen’s preferences.
2Adjusting the Screen P. 270
• Aspect Ratio: Selects an aspect ratio of the image
2 Setting the RES Aspect Ratio P. 271
2Setting the Ultrawide RES Aspect Ratio P. 271
• PERSONAL SURROUND : Sets the surround of the wireless headphones. You can
choose from three options: Music, Cinema , or Voice . Select Off to disable the
feature.
• Language : Sets the system language used on all screens. You can choose from
three languages: English, Français (French), or Español (Spanish).

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Front Control Panel OperationRear System Setup
Rear Entertainment System
Rear System Setup
HSETTINGS button  Rear Ent Settings
1.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select an option.
Press u.
The following items are available:
• Source Select Popup : Selects whether the list of selectable audio sources comes
on when the AUDIO button is pressed.
• Rear Control: Sets whether to use the rear control panel to control the RES.
On (factory default): Operates the RES using the rear control panel.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Rear Speaker : Sets the front audio source to pl ay through the rear speakers, even
when the RES is on. The RES source can only be heard through the wireless
headphones.
On (factory default): Output s the sound of the front source to the rear speakers.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Single/Dual Screen Mode (Ultrawide RES only): Selects a source to continue
playing when you switch from dual mode to single mode on the overhead screen.
Rotate i to select a source and press u.