Phone Acura MDX 2017 Owner's Guide

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Features

Add Bluetooth
Device
Disconnect
Default

PhoneConnect Phone

Edit Bluetooth Device
Add Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Device
List
Edit Speed Dial
Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
Use Contact Photo
Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email

Phone
Settings

Info Screen Preference

Clock Format
Clock/Wallpaper Type
Clock Adjustment

Clock
Default
Others
Info
Settings
Message Auto Reading
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■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
System
Settings
Display
Sync Display Brightness
Selects whether the display brightness
synchronizes with the instrument panel
brightness.
On*1/Off
BrightnessChanges the brightness of the audio/
information screen.—
ContrastChanges the contrast of the audio/
information screen.—
Black LevelChanges the black level of the audio/
information screen.—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth StatusTurns the Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 317
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Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 319Random/Fixed*1
Voice RecoVoice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.Beginner*1/Expert
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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Phone
SettingsPhone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.
2Phone Setup P. 317
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or cr eates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 317
—
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup P. 317—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatica lly transfer from your
phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.On*1/ Off
Auto AnswerSets whether to automatically answer an
incoming call after about four seconds.On /Off*1
Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.Fixed /Mobile
Phone*1/ Off
Automatic Phone SyncSets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phon e is paired to HFL.On/Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s pict ure on an incoming call
screen.On*1/ Off
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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Settings
Text/
Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail me
ssage function on and
off.On*1/ Off
Select AccountSelects a mail or text message account.—
New Text/Email Alert
Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the
screen when HFL receives a new text/E-mail
message.
On /Off
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the system automatically
reads out messages, and, if selected, whether
only when driving.
On /Off /Auto*1
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Phone Settings group as default.Default/ OK
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Defaulting All the Settings
You can reset all the menu and customiz ed settings as the factory defaults.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
3. Move or to select the Others tab.
4. Rotate to select Factory Data Reset ,
then press .
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
u The confirmation message will appear.
6. Rotate to select Yes, then press
again to reset the settings.
u The confirmation message will appear.
Press to select OK.1Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default a nd delete all personal data.
The following settin gs will be reset:
•Routing & Guidance: Rerout ing, Unverified Area
Routing, Traffic Re routing, Edit Waypoint Search
Area, Guidance Mode, Street Name Guidance
•Route Preference•Audio preset settings
•Phonebook entries
•Other display and each item settings
Models with navigation system
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s navigation*/audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call. (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the MID.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® 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.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om 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.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE

Button
* Not available on all models
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Features
The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the ve hicle 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. 328
■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 appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
You can change the system language. 2 Customized Features P. 285
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option
U.S. models
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HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.
■Phone Settings screen
1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Settings, then
press .
1 HFL 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.
PhoneConnect Phone
Bluetooth
Device List

(Existing
entry list)
Add Bluetooth Device
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.Connect a phone to the system.
*1: Appears only when a pho ne is connected to HFL.Disconnect
(Existing entry list)


Pair a phone to the system.

Add Bluetooth
DevicePair a phone to the system.

Replace This Device
Edit PIN Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Replace a previously paired phone with a
new phone.
Delete This DeviceDelete a previously paired phone.


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Features
Manual Input
Edit Speed
DialNew 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 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 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




Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.Default
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Features
■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 the 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 p hone 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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