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Audio
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music tracks stored on your Bluetooth-
compatible phone.
This function is available when the phone is linked to the vehicle’s Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 179
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode
1.Make sure that your phone is on, paired, and linked to HFL.
2Pairing a Phone P. 182
2. Press the HDD/AUX button to select Bluetooth® Audio mode.
A Bluetooth ® message and icon are displaye d on the display and screen.
3. If necessary, follow the cell phone operating instructions for playing audio tracks.
Check the following if the phone is not recognized:
• Another HFL-compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, is
already connected.
1 Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
d “Display audio screen”
You can control the Bluetooth® Audio using
voice commands.
2 Bluetooth ® Audio Commands P. 249
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with
streaming audio capabilities are compatible. To
check if your phone is compatible:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink .
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca .
•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at
(888) 528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some
data device functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in
the vehicle, the first paired phone the system
finds will be automatically linked.
Pressing the TITLE button switches the center
display between the Bluetooth® Audio message
and the device name.
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Playing Bluetooth® AudioSwitching to HFL Mode
Switching to HFL Mode
1.If you receive a call when
Bluetooth ® Audio is playing, press
the h (Pick-Up) button on the
steering wheel to answer the call.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
P. 180
2. Press the j (Hang-Up) button to
end the call, and Bluetooth® Audio
is resumed.
Audio Screen Control
H AUDIO button (in BT mode)
Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Sound Setup : Displays the sound preferences screen.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 176
• Resume/Pause : Resumes/pauses play.
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL
system, there may be a delay before the system
begins to play.
A “NO CONNECT” message may be displayed if:
•The phone is not linked to HFL.
•The phone is not turned on.
•The phone is not in the vehicle.
•An incompatible phone is connected.
h (Pick-Up) button
j (Hang-Up) button
1Audio Screen Control
The display items may vary depending on the
connected device.
The pause function may not be available on
some devices.
Bluetooth ® Audio mode
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Audio
Adjusting the Sound
HAUDIO button  AUDIO MENU  Sound Setup
Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and ba lance. You can also adjust the strength
of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can
set Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-s ensitive Volume Compensation (SVC).
1.Rotate i to select the sound
mode to adjust. Press u.
2. Rotate i to adjust the desired
level. Press u.
The display returns to the audio
screen after a few seconds.
You can also use the 8 (Sound) button to adjust the sound. Press the 8
button repeatedly to cycle through the edit modes, displayed on the display. Rotate
the VOL 9 knob to adjust the setting.
1Adjusting the Sound
You can check the level on the navigation screen
or on the display. When the level reaches the
center, you will see “C” in the display.
Fader adjusts the front-t o-back strength, while
balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. If the
fader adjustment is set to the maximum front
level, the subwoofer is turned off. If the fader is
set to the maximum rear level, the center speaker
is off.
Dolby PL II signal proc essing creates multi-
channel surround sound fro m 2-channel stereo
audio sources. Dolby ProL ogic II is available only
in DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM® Radio,
AUX (USB, iPod®, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio), and
HDD modes.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, ProL ogic, MLP Lossless, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID, and
HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the audio
volume increases. As you slow down, the audio
volume decreases. If you feel the sound is too
loud, choose LOW , and vice versa.
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Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the
steering wheel.
Adjusts the volume.
•Press the R (Volume) button to increase the volume.
• Press the U (Volume) button to decrease the volume.
Changes the audio source mode.1 MODE Button
Press to cycle through: FM1 > FM2 > AM > XM1
> XM2 > DISC > HDD > USB or iPod®/Pandora®
> Bluetooth ® Audio > AUX > FM1…
When in AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote audio controls:
•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Audio unit plugged into th e auxiliary input jack
•Bluetooth® Audio (not all phones support this
function)
Volume button Mode button
Channel button
■VOL (Volume) Button
■MODE Button
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel Controls
Audio
FM/AM, XM
•Press the N (Channel) button to select the next preset station (channel).
• Press the B (Channel) button to select the previous preset station (channel).
• FM/AM: Press and hold for one second to scan for a station with a strong signal.
• XM: Press and hold for one second to skip to the next or previous station
(channel) in the current category.
DISC, HDD, iPod®, USB, Bluetooth® Audio (on some phones)
• Press the N button to skip to the end of the current track.
• Press the B button to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press the B
button again to go to the beginning of the previous track.
• Press and hold to skip forward or backward to the first track of the next folder.
Pandora®
• Press the N button to skip to the next song.
• Press and hold B or N button to select the upper or lower station.
■CH (Channel) Button
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You
can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............... 180
Pairing a Phone .................................... 182
Setting Up Speed Dialing...................... 187
Editing User Name and PIN................... 189
Phone Setup ........................................ 190
Making a Call....................................... 192
Receiving a Call .................................... 195
HFL Menus ........................................... 196
Text Messages ....................................... 199
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HPHONE button
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• PHONE SETUP : Move r to set up the HFL features.
2 Pairing a Phone P. 182
2Setting Up Speed Dialing P. 187
• Call History : Displays the call history.
2Using Call History P. 194
• Phone Book : Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2Using the Phonebook P. 193
• Dial: Makes a call by entering the phone number.
2 Entering a Phone Number P. 193
• Text Message : Displays received text messages list. is displayed if there is an
unread message.
2 Text Messages P. 199
• Speed Dial 1-3 : Makes a call to stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial P. 194
• More Speed Dial : Displays more speed dial en tries stored in the system.
2Using Speed Dial P. 194
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 196
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.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink .ca.
•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at
(888) 528-7876.
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 d (Talk) button before
giving a command. Speak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
•If the microphone picks up voices 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.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Say d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.
2Voice Help P. 5
■Help Features1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth ® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and
any use of such marks by Honda Motors 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.
Certain functions are disabled while the vehicle is
moving.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 21
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Receiving a Call
Receiving a Call
1.Press the h (Pick-Up) button to
answer a call and display the
Calling screen.
“HANDSFREELINK” is also
displayed on the display.
2. Press the j (Hang-Up) button to
terminate the call.
The following options are available during a call:
• Dial Tones (available on some phones): Allo ws you to send numbers or names
during a call. This is useful when you call an automated phone system.
• Transfer: Allows you to transfer a call from HF L to your phone, or from your
phone to HFL.
• Mute : Allows you to mute your voice.
1Receiving a Call
An incoming call notification appears on the
screen, and you hear an audible ring tone.
If your phone has Call Waiting, press the h
button to put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call. To return to the
original call, press the h button again. If you
want to hang up the origin al call and answer the
new call, press the j button.
To change the volume leve l of HFL, use the audio
system volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
Some phones may send battery, signal strength,
and roaming status information to the screen.
Phone Book
Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2 Using the Phonebook P. 193
Call ID Bluetooth indicator Roaming status
Signal strength Battery level
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Error Messages
Navigation System
Error MessageSolution
The display temperature is too high! For protection,
the display will shut down.This message appears briefly when the display temperature is too high. The navigation
system turns off until the display cools do wn. The system turns back on automatically
when the display cools down.
Cannot write to the HDD due to the low temperature.
Please wait until the system warms up.The navigation system has difficulty readi ng the HDD when the temperature is below
approximately -22°F. The navigation system starts up automatically when the display
warms up.
Cannot access the HDD due to low atmospheric
pressure. Navigation and HDD audio functions are
disabled. The system will restart when atmospheric
pressure is OK.The HDD is inoperable due to low atmospheric pressure. Move your vehicle to the
place where the atmospheric pressure is high.
No alternate route found.No alternative route method was found. Th e original route method will be used.
Ensure that a road name is displayed at the bottom of the map. If the error persists, or
is shown for a wide area, see a dealer.
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