Acura RL 2010 Owner's Manual

When any indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the MID,
AcuraLink immediately notif ies you
with the message, ‘‘An indicator is on.
AcuraLink can help you decide what
to do.’’
If you do not want the inf ormation
right away, select the Check Later
option.
For this reason, it is important that
we retain your current phone
number. Please update your
inf ormation using My Acura at
The AcuraLink system cannot
determine some mechanical
problems (such as squeaks or
rattles) that are not triggered by the
diagnostic indicator monitors. When an indicator comes on or a
message is displayed on the Multi-
Inf ormation Display (MID),
AcuraLink can provide inf ormation
about the cause of the indicator or
message and the recommended
action to address it. This helps you
handle the problem as it occurs,
preventing or limiting costly repairs.
For more inf ormation on the
instrument panel indicators, see page.
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www.owners.acura.com.
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If you want the information now,
select the Check Now option. (If the
navigation screen is not active, you
must select OK f rom the navigation
disclaimer screen bef ore you can
check the inf ormation.)
You can then use the message
options to call your dealer f or an
appointment or to f ind the nearest
dealer. Depending on the severity of the
problem, the message will let you
know if you should see your dealer
immediately or if you can wait until a
later date.When viewing a diagnostic inf o
message through the INFO menu,
you can use the Diagnostic Inf o
option to connect to the Acura server
and retrieve the latest inf ormation
regarding the problem.There may not be any
additional inf ormation, depending on
thetimeelapsedsincetheprevious
time you retrieved the inf ormation
f rom the Acura server. When you make an appointment
through My Acura’s online Schedule
Service Appointment, you can be
reminded in advance about that
appointment through AcuraLink.
If you need to reschedule or cancel
the appointment, see page .
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Turning the Automated Appointment
pref erence of f will disable
appointment notif ications in the
vehicle based on appointments
createdorchangedatMyAcura’s
online scheduling website.
Appointments can still be created,
rescheduled, and canceled f rom the
vehicle; however the appointment
inf ormation stored in the vehicle will
not be updated. Any changes to
those appointments should be made
fromtheMyAcurawebsite.AcuraL ink/Message Screen
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To access the f ollowing f unctions,
press the SETUP option, push the
interf ace selector to the right to
select Other, then rotate the
interf ace knob to select AcuraLink/
Messages. Select this
option to delete all stored messages
within a category, except f or
diagnostic info and recall campaign
messages. These messages can only
be deleted by a certif ied technician
af ter the recall is done or the
problem is corrected, or through a
broadcast message f rom Acura. Select ON if you want to be notif ied
of new messages (envelope icon
appears on the navigation screen).
Select OFF if you do not want to be
notif ied of new messages (envelope
icon does not appear on the screen).
Messages can still be accessed using
the INFO menu. If you would like to
stop receiving messages, visit the
My Acura website at
to change your messaging
pref erences.
www.owners.
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µ Select
this option to begin the process
required to connect to Acura. This is
used to access the most recent
diagnostic inf ormation when a
problem occurs.
For the Phone Data
Connection button to be active, you
need a
compatible and
enabled cell phone paired to the
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
To complete the data connection
setup, the paired phone must have a
compatible data service.
Select ON to have
the system automatically read each
message to you. Select OFF to
manually select the Voice option
when you want a message read to
you.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Phone-Data Connection
Auto Reading
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The def ault setting is prompt. When
a diagnostic inf o message appears,
and you select the Check Now option,
the system will prompt you bef ore
connecting to the Acura server. If
you do not wish to connect at that
time, select No at the prompt, and
you will see the inf ormation f rom the
onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’
setting will remove the prompt when
you select the Check Now option and
will automatically connect to the
Acura server. This setting only
applies when you have a
enabled phone that is paired with
HFLandyouhavecompletedthe
Phone-Data Connection setup.
To find more information on
compatible and enabled
cell phones, visit or call
the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call 1-866-78-
ACURA.
Bluetooth As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
Bluetooth
www.acura.com/handsfree link
www.acura.ca
Connect to the Acura Server
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Bluetooth
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink
www.acura.caHandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit , or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
(866) 78-ACURA. Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command. Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
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Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL Buttons
Voice Cont rol T ips
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HFL TALK
BUTTON
HFL BACK
BUTTON
NAVI VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS MICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial
Peter.’’
When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.
Tochangethevolumelevelof
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted. Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
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As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.With the HFL system activated, you
will also see ‘‘HF LINK’’ on the upper
display.
A notif ication that there is an
incoming call, or HFL is in use, will
appear on the navigation screen
when the audio system is on.
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PHONE DIALING
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
BATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
HFL
MODE
ROAM STATUS
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
‘‘123-555- ’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Pair a phone to the system (See page
360)
Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 361)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 361)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 361)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 361)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page 361)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
(See page 362)
Enter desired phone number (See page 362)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 363)
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