bluetooth Acura MDX HYBRID 2020 User Guide

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play icon or pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search cate gory (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone. This functi on may not be available
on some phones.
Play Icon Pause Icon
■Searching for Music1 Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk bu tton on the steering wheel when your
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
2Phone Setup P. 405
■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
(Talk) buttonY
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands appear.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes
Free
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB
port ( ), you can use the information scre en, instead of the iPhone display, to
make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Ports P. 237
*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ). 2 USB Ports P. 237
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone.
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 308
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 405
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the previous
screen of this audio system.
Information Screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Apple CarPlay menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move and rotate the interface dial to select the item.
Press to enter the item.
BACK Button*1
Press to go back to the previous display.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 2.5A USB port
( ), Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto,
you can use the information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation),
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appe ar on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
2 USB Ports P. 237
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 313
1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port ( ).
2 USB Ports P. 237
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 405
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uuAudio Error Messages uApple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
Error MessageSolution
This device is not compatible with Android Auto.
Appears when your connected device is incompatible with
Android Auto.
Check if your device is compatible with Android Auto or the latest
version of the app is installed on your device.
Please update to the latest version of Android Auto.Appears when your version of the Android Auto is not supported.
Update Android Auto to the latest version.
Connection failed. Please confirm Bluetooth connection
status and try again.Appears when Bluetooth® connection is failed.
Check the Bluetooth® connection of this audio system and your
connected device.
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
■Customization flow
Information Screen
Press the SETTINGS button.
Bluetoot'Bluetoot'
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Speed Dial
Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
Use Contact Phot–
Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email


Default
Edit Pairing Code
Phone


Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings


See the Navigation System Manual.

Navigation Settings
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■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Phone Settings group as default.Yes/No
Bluetooth
BluetoothTurns the Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HF L, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 405
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Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 407Random/Fixed*1
Phone
Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2 Phone Setup P. 405—
Auto TransferSets calls to automatically 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
Information Screen
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Phone
Settings
Phone
Ring ToneSelects a fixed ring tone or the one from the
connected cell phone.Fixed/Mobile
Phone*1/ Off
Automatic Phone SyncSets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL.On /Off
Use Contact PhotoDisplays a caller’s picture on an incoming call
screen.On*1/Off
Text/Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail message function on and
off.On*1/ Off
Select AccountSelects a text or e-mail 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.
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the MID or to
answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to ca ncel 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 menu screen.
Interface dial (E NTER/MENU button): 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.handsfreelink.com/Acura , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On. If
there is an active connecti on to Apple CarPlay, HFL is
unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 362
Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from 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.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
Dial PHONE
Button
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
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Features
The On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM notifies you when there is an incoming call.
■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
s y s t e m wh e n it is p la y i n g . It wi ll r e s u m e w h en t h e c a l l
is ended.
1 HFL Status Display
The information that a ppears on the information
screen varies between phone models.
Bluetooth ® Indicator
Comes on when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Roam Status
Information Screen Battery Level
Status
Caller’s Name or
Caller’s Number
On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM
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