Acura RDX 2012 Owner's Manual

Select a person from the list. Up to
three category icons are displayed in
the left side of the list:
These category icons indicate how
many numbers are stored for the
name. If a name has more than three
category icons,‘‘… ’’is displayed.
Select the person's number you want
to call, and press the HFL Talk
button.
Preference
Home
Cell phone
Work
Pager
Car
Voice
Other Fax
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Delete Imported Phonebook:You can delete any imported
phonebook.
Select‘‘Delete Imported
Phonebook, ’’and a list of imported
phonebooks will be displayed.
Select a phonebook you want to
delete. If the phonebook is PIN
protected, you will need to enter the
4-digit PIN number. After making a selection, the
following screen will appear.
Select
‘‘Yes, ’’then ‘‘OK’’ to complete
the deletion. PIN Number
You can add, change, or remove a
PIN number from any phonebook.
To add a PIN:If you have selected a phonebook
without a PIN, you will see the above
display.
Enter the new 4-digit PIN. You will
have to re-enter the PIN for
confirmation.
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To change the PIN to a new number:Select the phonebook you want. The
display will change as shown above.
Enter the current PIN for this
phonebook.
The display will change as shown
above.
Enter the new 4-digit PIN number.
You will be asked to re-enter the PIN
for verification.
To remove a PIN:Select‘‘PIN number, ’’then select
‘‘ Do not use PIN ’’after you enter
the current PIN.
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System Setup
This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
To set a 4-digit passcode to lock theHFL system for security purposes:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Security ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the 4-digit passcode you want to
set.
4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number. NOTE
: Once a passcode is set, you
will need to enter it to use HFL each
time you start the vehicle. If you
forget the code, your dealer will have
to reset it for you, or you will have to
clear the entire system (see page
330).
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To change your security pass code:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Change passcode ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4-digit passcode.
4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number.
To select either a ring tone or aprompt as the incoming call
notification
ᤳ:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Call notification ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or ‘‘Prompt. ’’You can
also say ‘‘Off ’’for no audible
incoming call notification.
ᤳ : The default setting is a ring tone.
To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Auto transfer ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting.
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To clear the system:This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones, all names in the HFL
phonebook, and all imported
phonebook data.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Clear ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to continue to complete the clearing
procedure. You can also clear the system when
you have forgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you for the passcode, say
‘‘System
clear .’’ Paired phones, all names in
the HFL phonebook and all imported
phonebook data will be lost. Quick Language Selection
Canadian models onlyTo quickly change the language:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say the language you want to
change to in that language.
2. Follow the HFL prompts.
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Change LanguageCanadian models onlyTo change the system languagebetween English and French:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Change language .’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts to change the language to English or French.
If you have not named your paired
phone in the language you just
selected, HFL will ask you to name it
in the current language.
When French is your currently
selected language, you can give voice
commands in French.
Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
The
Bluetooth
®name and logos are
registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth 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
Bluetooth
®Audio when it is
playing. Audio will resume when the
call is ended.
U.S. models onlyIn addition, you cannot use HFL
while using AcuraLink.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.Bluetooth
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On models with navigation systemexcept Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto RicoAcuraLink enhances your ownership
experience by providing a direct
communication link between your
vehicle and the Acura Server.
Working through the XM radio
satellite, AcuraLink works in
conjunction with the navigation
system,
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
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(HFL), and audio system in your
vehicle. It displays and receives
several kinds of messages, including:●Operating tips and information on
your vehicle's features.●Important recall and safety
information.●Maintenance information to keep
your vehicle in top condition.●Diagnostic information to provide
information about any problems
with your vehicle. Interface Dial
Most AcuraLink functions are
controlled by the interface dial. The
interface dial has two parts, a knob
and a selector.
The knob turns left and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
The selector can be pushed left,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER) to go to that selection.
KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR
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Reading MessagesIf you have new messages, an
envelope icon appears in the top
right corner of the navigation screen.
To open a message:●Press ENTER on the interface
selector, then select New
Messages from the navigation
system map menu. If there is more
than one message stored in the
system, you will see a list of
message titles.
●Select‘‘Messages ’’to display the
‘‘ Select a message category:’’
screen. Then, select ALL
MESSAGES.●Scroll up or down, and select the
message you want to read by
pressing ENTER on the interface
selector. To view previously read messages:
Press the INFO button, and the
INFO screen will be shown.
ENVELOPE ICON
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Select‘‘Messages ’’, then select a
message category. Select the
message you want to read and press
ENTER. Unread messages have a closed
envelope icon next to them. The icon
disappears when it has already been
read.
NOTE:
Only diagnostic info
messages overlay the screen while
driving. They indicate that your
vehicle has a problem that may need
immediate attention (see page 345). After purchasing your vehicle,
messages may not appear
immediately.
Your dealer has to register the
vehicle identification before you can
receive messages. This can take
several days to process.AcuraLink
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