phone Acura MDX 2012 Advanced Technology Guide

M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( M I D )
A c c e s s i n g t h e M I DM a i n D i s p l a y s
L o w e r D i s p l a y s
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.Odometer\bTrip meter
Trip A\b
Odometer Trip B\b
Odometer
Oil life\b
Odometer Outside temperature\b
Odometer
Trip computer
SH-AWD torque
distribution monitor
Keyless Memory Settings
TMTire pressuremonitor
*if phone is paired
When you start the engine\b the MID
shows the last active display from
the previous drive cycle.
To toggle between the different
displays\b presseither Info button
(▲/▼) for the main displays and
press SEL/RESET for the lower
displays.SEL/RESET
button
INFO
button
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4
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®
(shown on base model only)*
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
F u n c t i o n s b y V o i c e C o m m a n d
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
hands-free calling\b navigation\b audio\b climate control\b and AcuraLink functions. For a
full list of commands\b say“Information” and“Voice Help.”
Control five different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the
ceiling microphone.
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Advance Package shown
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B L U E T O O T H® H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®p. 25
A C U R A L I N K *p. 24
A U D I O*p. 19
C L I M A T E *p. 19
N A V I G A T I O N *p. 2\f
*Voice commands for these systems are available on Tech/Advance Package only.
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U s i n g t h e V o i c e C o m m a n d S y s t e mV o i c e C o m m a n d T i p s
HFL Talk button:
Give HFL
commands and answer
incoming calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline
a call.
B a s e M o d e l
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL\b navigation\b
audio\b climate control\b or
AcuraLink commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the
Talk button\b then say“Help.”
• When using the Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a command.
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in blue.
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
C o m m o n l y U s e d V o i c e C o m m a n d s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
L o o k f o r R e s t a u r a n t s
N e a r Y o u r L o c a t i o n
Say a command like “Display
restaurants” to see restaurant icons
appear on the map.
A d j u s t V e h i c l e ’ s C l i m a t e
S e t t i n g
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” and“Fan speed 4”
to achieve a comfortable climate
setting.
M a k e A u d i o S e l e c t i o n s
Say a command like “Radio 97.\f
FM” or“CD play track 5” to select
that station or song.
G e t E s t i m a t e d D i s t a n c e
t o D e s t i n a t i o n
After a destination is entered\b say
“How far to the destination?” to
hear the remaining distance.
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
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A C U R A L I N K® M E S S A G E S( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Acura periodically sends you messages on vehicle features\b recall and safety
information\b maintenance reminders\b and diagnostic information. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
B L \b E T O O T H®
H A N D S F R E E L I N K ®( B a s e M o d e l )
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
U s i n g H F L
HFL Talk button:Give HFL
commands and answer incoming
calls.
HFL Back button: Cancel a
command and end or decline a
call.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone
3. HFL gives you a four-digit code that also appears
on the MID. 5. HFL asks you to name the
phone. For example\b say
“Mary's phone.” The phone
is now paired.
2. Say “Phone setup,” then
say “Pair.” 4.
Search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone\b and
enter the code when
prompted. Connectto HFL.
P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. When you receive a new message\b an envelope icon
appears on the map screen.
2. Say “Messages,” and a list of
messages appears.
3. Say the number of the
message you want to
hear.
V i e w i n g N e w M e s s a g e s
S c h e d u l i n g a D e a l e r A p p o i n t m e n t
1. Using the Interface Dial\b open a maintenance or
product update message.3. The system searches for the next available appointment at your registered dealer.
Select “Confirm Appointment” if you are
satisfied with the date.
2. Select “Schedule
Dealer Appt.”4. Select “OK” to set the appointment.
To use this feature\b register at My Acura (www.myacura.com)\b and make sure your
compatible phone is paired (see page \b7) and set up for data connection.
\bOTE:If you are not satisfied with the available date, use the Call option to call your
dealer directly.
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P a i r i n g Y o u r P h o n e
M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Say “Call” and the phone
number.
2. Say “Call” or“Dial” to
begin the call. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
B L \b E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®( Tech \bAdvance Package)
Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle's navigation and audio systems.
Visitwww.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if your phone is compatible.
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
3. Say “Pair phone .”
2.
Say “Setup Bluetooth
phone .”
4. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-
key and begins to search
for your phone.
5. Put your phone in discovery
mode\b and searchfor
HandsFreeLink.
6. When your phone prompts you\b input the 4-digit pass-
key and connect to HFL.
1.Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen\b and say“Phone setup.”
PickUp button: Answer an
incoming call\b or go directly to the
Cellular Phone screen.
HangUp button: End a call or
decline a call.
Talk button: Give HFL commands.
Back button: Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
U s i n g H F L
1234567890
1
IN USE
C
CALLING
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R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. A notification is heard\b and
“INCOMING CALL” and the phone
number appear on the MID.
2. Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call. 3.
Press the HFL Back button to
decline or end the call.
INCOMING
CALL
1234567890
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M a k i n g a C a l l
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Dial.” 3.
Say the entire phone
number.4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.
R e c e i v i n g a C a l l
1. When you receive an incoming call\b you hear a notification and see
one of the following pop-up messages:
3.Press the Hang-Up button
to end or decline the call.2. Press the Pick-Up button to
accept the call.
On the audio screen
On the navigation
map screen
On the Cellular
Phone screen
D i a l i n g a N u m b e r
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g S p e e d D i a l a n d V o i c e T a g s
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
1. Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.” HFL imports your phonebook
if it is not already imported.4. Once the phonebook
imports\b saythe number of
the entry you want to call.
* Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
U s i n g t h e I m p o r t e d P h o n e b o o k *Note:See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on storing speed
dial entries and accompanying voice tags. 3. The call is connected and
heard through the
speakers.
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2. Say the number next to one of
the first four entries. For example\b
“One.” For the complete list of
speed dial entries\b say“More
speed dial.” If a speed dial has a stored
voice tag\b say“Call” and
the voice tag name. For
example\b “Call Mary.”
1.
Press the Pick-Up button to
access the Cellular Phone
screen.
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3.Press USB/AUX to begin playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.1. Open the center console\b and
pull out the USB adapter cable.
1. To record a song sample\b press
and hold XM for about 2 seconds.
2. To replay stored information\b push
the interface dial down. 3.
Rotate the selector knob to select
“NOTE\b” then pressENTER.
4. Turn the selector knob to select a
sound file\b then pressENTER. The
selected recording plays.
B L \b E T O O T H® A U D I O( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Play audio files from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink to check if this feature is available on your phone.
i P o d ® o r U S B F l a s h D r i v e( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system. See your Owner’s Manual for a list of compatible devices.
C o n n e c t i n g a n d P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s
R e c o r d i n g S o n g S a m p l e s
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired
to HandsFreeLink (see page \b7).
2.Press USB/AUX until “Bluetooth Audio”
appears.
3. From your phone\b openthe desired
audio player or app and begin
playing. Sound is redirected to the
audio system.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer\b Inc.\b registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
P l a y i n gBluet\f\fthA u d i o F i l e s
N o t e F u n c t i o n( T e c h \b A d v a n c e P a c k a g e )
Store up to 3\f ten-second recordings of songs and song information from XM®Radio
(with an active subscription).
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4. Press () or () on the audio
control panel or (+) or () on
the steering wheel to change
tracks.
4. Press the SKIP buttons to change
tracks.
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
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P l a y i n g A u d i o F i l e s U s i n g V o i c e C o m m a n d s ( c o n t i n u e d )
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
U s i n g t h e “ L i s t ” C o m m a n d
The system
provides
voice
feedback
and lists
possible
matches.
A list of tracks
from the
selected artist
displays.
Say
"iPod search"
or "HDD search."
Say "List" and
one of the
options on the
Search Mode
screen. For
example\b say
"List Artist XYZ."
Say the
number of
your selection.
For example\b
say "One."
The system
plays the
selection and
returns to the
Search Mode
screen. Say
the
number of
the artist.
For
example\b
say "Four."
if exact
matchfound if exact
match
not found
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e F r o n t S e a t
R E A R E N T E R T A I N M E N T S Y S T E M ( R E S )( i f e q u i p p e d )
Rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source than the front seat
occupants. If listening to the same media source\b both the driver and the rear
passenger have the ability to control functions for that source.
1.Press REAR PWR; the DVD
monitor automatically opens.
Rear passengers hear audio
through the wireless
headphones.
2. Press REAR CTRL OFF to
disable rear audio controls.
3. Press REAR SOURCE to
temporarily hear what is
playing in the rear.
4. Select a media source for
the rear passengers. Press
FRONT SOURCE to return to
the front audio controls.
O p e r a t i n g t h e R E S f r o m t h e R e a r S e a t
1. From the front audio panel\b make sure REAR PWR is on
and rear control is not
disabled.
2. From the rear control panel\b press DVD/AUX\b DISC/HDD\b XM\b
or FM/AM to make a selection.
4. The rear control panel can be detached and used as
a remote control. Pressthe
RELEASE button to remove it
from the ceiling.
3. Press the ()(
)(
)( )
buttons to navigate the
menu on the display. Press
ENT to select a function.
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