bluetooth Acura MDX 2016 User Guide

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 291
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Play Icon
Pause Icon
More
Select to display
the menu items.
Audio Source
Select to change
an audio source.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on and
off.
Interface Dial/
ENTER Button
Press and turn to
select an item,
then press to set
your selection.
Move up, down,
right and left to
select secondary
menu.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or
to change files.
MENU Button
Press to display
the menu items. Folder Up/Down
Icons
Select or to
change folders.
On Demand Multi-
Use DisplayTM
VOL (Volume) Knob
(Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Audio/Information
Screen
Sound Icon
Select to display
the Sound
menu.
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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
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select Play or Pause , then press .
Select the play icon or pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To 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.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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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. 291
■Using Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
1 Using Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the same. No
feedback or commands appear.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the
display changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
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Features
■Customization flow
Press the SETTINGS button.

Brightness
Contrast
Black Level




Bluetooth Status
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Pairing Code
Default
Display
System
SettingsBluetooth
Sync Display Brightness
Factory Data Reset

Background Color
Header Clock Display
Clock
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Clock
LanguageOthers

Wallpaper
Clock/Wallpaper
Type
Display Operation Restriction Tips
Voice
RecogVoice Prompt
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Features

Default
Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline


DefaultSound
Source Select Popup
Cover Art*1
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device*1
Bluetooth Device List*1
Audio
Settings
Maintenance ResetMaintenance Info.
Keyless Open Mode
Power Open By Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate Setup

Camera
Settings
Preferred IDS ModeIDS Setup
Key And Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Auto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Door
Setup
*1: May change depending on your currently selected source.


Interior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Light Sensitivity
Lighting
Setup
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Features

Add Bluetooth
Device
Disconnect
Default

PhoneConnect Phone

Edit Bluetooth Device
Add Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Device
List
Edit Speed Dial
Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
Use Contact Photo
Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email

Phone
Settings

Info Screen Preference

Clock Format
Clock/Wallpaper Type
Clock Adjustment

Clock
Default
Info
Settings
Others
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
System
Settings
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth StatusTurns the
Bluetooth® on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.
2 Phone Setup P. 291
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Edit Pairing CodeChanges a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 293Random/Fixed*1
Voice
RecogVoice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.Beginner*1/ Expert
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
ClockChanges the clock display type.Analog /Digital*1/
Small Digital/ Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an imported wallpaper (default
wallpapers can be deleted).
2Wallpaper Setup P. 227
Blank/Galaxy*1/
Metallic
Clock AdjustmentAdjusts Clock.
2 Clock P. 128—
Clock FormatSelects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.12H*1/24H
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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Settings Sound
Adjusts the settings of th
e audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 229
-6 ~ C*1 ~ +6 (Bass ,
Treble and
Subwoofer ), -9 ~ C
*1
~ +9 (Fader ,
Balance ), Off/Low/
Mid
*1/ High (SVC )
Source Select Popup Selects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on when the
AUDIO button is
pressed. On
/Off
*1
Cover Art Turns on and off the cover art display.
On*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device Connects, disconnects or pairs a
Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL. —
Bluetooth Device List Edits or deletes a
Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL. —
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Audio
Settings group as default. Default/
OKiPod, USB, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Phone
SettingsPhone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.
2Phone Setup P. 291
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Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
2Phone Setup P. 291
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Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Phone Setup P. 291—
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
Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.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
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
See Navigation System Manual for how to operate 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 multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel 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 screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
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 , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips:
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voice tag, a phonebook
name, or a number. Spe ak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices 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 on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE

Button
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