bluetooth Acura RL 2009 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
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4: Canadian models only
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH MIRROR CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.140,142)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON
HEATED MIRROR
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (ACC)
BUTTONS
MULTI-INFORMATION
BUTTONS
(P.71)
INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PADDLE SHIFTERS
(P.137) WINDSHIELD
WIPER/WASHER
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
FRONT SEAT HEATER
AND SEAT
VENTILATION
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS(P.138)
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLSBLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
HORN
DISTANCE
BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.145)
(P.148) (P.278)(P.356)
(P.304) (P.328,333)
(P.182)
(P.181)/
(P.316)/
(P.162)
(P.147)/
(P.146)
(P.146)
(P.161) (P.319,324)
(P.409)
(P.422)
(P.436)
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This monitor shows how much
torque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more inf ormation, see
page .Whenthetirepressuremonitoris
shown on the multi-inf ormation
display, press the SEL/RESET
button. The display changes as
shown.
You can see the pressure of each tire
in this monitor. If one or more tires
are low, inflate them to the correct
pressure. For more inf ormation, see
page .You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
SH-AWD T orque Distribution
MonitorTire Pressure Monitor BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
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Canada
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On models with navigation system, refer to the navigation system manual.
If equipped.
Canadian models only
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2:
3:
4:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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MIRROR CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
PADDLE SHIFTERS
DISTANCEBUTTON
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
HEADLIGHTWASHER
SWITCH
COLLISION MITIGATION
BRAKE SYSTEM (CMBS)
OFF SWITCH
ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING
SYSTEM (AFS) OFF SWITCH
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONSHORN
(P.138)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNAL/FOG
LIGHTS
(P.140,142) INSTRUMENT
PANEL BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.35)
(P.137)
BLUETOOTHHANDSFREELINKBUTTONS HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER AND
SEAT VENTILATION BUTTONS
MULTI INFORMATION
DISPLAY BUTTONS
FRONT SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES (P.71)
(P.145)
(P.162) (P.148) (P.356)
(P.278)(P.304) (P.182)(P.181)/
(P.316)/
(P.162)
(P.147)/
(P.146)
(P.146)
(P.328,333) (P.319,324)
(P.409)
(P.422)
(P.436)
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The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle................
Climate Control System .204
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Climate Control Sensors .212
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Audio System .213
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .214
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AM/FM Radio Frequencies .224
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AM/FM Radio Reception .224
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Adjusting the Sound .226
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .229
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Operating the Disc Changer .236
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PlayinganiPod .247
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device .256
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Playing a Bluetooth
Audio .265
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Disc Changer Error Messages .271
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iPod Error Messages .272
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages .273
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Protecting Your Discs .274
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Auxiliary Input Jack .277
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Remote Audio Controls .278
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Radio Thef t Protection .280
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Compass System .281
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Voice Control Basics .304
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Setting the Clock .313
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Security System .315 ...............................
Cruise Control .316
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .319
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .334
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AcuraLink .338
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.355
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .382
Features
Features
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µTo turn it off, have this mode
highlighted and press ENTER again.
You can also select another list from
theiPodmenuwhilekeepingthe
random f unction.
Available operating f unctions vary
on models or versions. Some
f unctions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
This feature
plays all available albums f rom the
selected items in the iPod menu list
(playlists, artists, albums or songs)
in random order. The f iles in each
album are played in the recorded
order. You will see ALBUM
RANDOM on the screen. To play the radio, press the AM/FM
or XM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the Bluetooth
audio
and iPod.
To play the radio, press the AM or
FM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the Bluetooth
audio
and iPod.
Hawaiian models
All models except Hawaiian
Audio System
T o Stop Playing Your iPod
ALBUM RANDOM
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You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Make sure to f ollow
the USB f lash memory device’s
instructions when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the upper display and the audio
screen (if selected) show NO DATA.If you see an error message in the
upper display, see page .
To play the radio, press the AM/FM
or XM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the USB mode and
Bluetooth
audio.
To play the radio, press the AM or
FM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the USB mode and
Bluetooth
audio. 273
All models except Hawaiian
Hawaiian models
Audio System
To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device USB Flash Memory Device Error
MessagesDisconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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Audio System
Playing BluetoothAudio
Features
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AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAYDISP
BUTTON
DISC/AUX BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
AUDIO
BUTTON
SKIP BAR
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB
UPPER DISPLAY
2009 RL

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Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
Press the DISC/AUX button . When
the phone is recognized, you will see
the Bluetooth
Audio message on
the upper display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected), and the system
begins to play.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ). Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the DISP button switches
the upper display between the
Bluetooth
Audio and the device
name.
If an iPod, USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected as the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
upper display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
DISC/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your Bluetooth
Audio phone.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone.
Follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving.
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-866-78-ACURA. :
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www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
Audio System
T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
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In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message af ter pressing the preset 1
button.You can also operate the skip
f unction with the interf ace dial on
the audio control display of the
navigation screen. Push the AUDIO
button. Each time you push the
selector on the interface dial to the
right, the system skips forward to
the beginning of the next f ile. Push it
tothelefttoskipbackwardtothe
beginning to the current f ile. Push
the selector to the lef t again to skip
to the previous file.
The phone is not linked to HFL.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
Press the side of the SKIP bar
to skip f orward to the next f ile, and
press the side to skip backward
to the beginning of the current f ile.
Push the side again to skip to
the previous f ile.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Your phone is not set to play audio
f iles.
If your Bluetooth
Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To f ind out if your phone is
approved, go to (in Canada, visit
), or call the
HandsFreeLink
client support at
(888) 528-7876.
To skip a f ile
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink www.
acura.ca.
Audio System
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Features
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If you receive a call when the
Bluetooth
Audio is playing, press
the Talk button on the steering
wheel. The screen and the upper
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the HFL
Backbuttontogobacktothe
Bluetooth
Audio mode.
If you receive a call while the system
is in the pause mode, the mode will
be canceled and Bluetooth
Audio
will continue to play. Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; FM, AM or DISC
(if a disc is loaded), on the audio
control panel or press the mode
buttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly to select another audio
mode.If aniPodorUSBflash
memory device is connected to the
USB adapter cable or audio unit is
connected to AUX jack, pressing the
DISC/AUX button also changes a
mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; FM/AM, XM or
DISC/AUX (if a disc is loaded), on
the audio control panel or press the
modebuttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly to select another audio
mode.If aniPodorUSBflash
memory device is connected to the
USB adapter cable or audio unit is
connected to AUX jack, pressing the
AUX button also changes a mode.
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Hawaiian models
All models except Hawaiian
Audio System
T o swit ch t o HFL mode T o t urn of f t he Bluet oot hAudio
mode
Features
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