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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HAZARD WARNING 
BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
BUTTONCRUISE
CONTROL
BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HORN
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.86,89)
(P.91)(P.183) (P.192)(P.111)
(P.186)
(P.90)
(P.90)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.60)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
(P.85)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS 
(P.89) 
VEHICLE STABILITY 
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH 
MIRROR CONTROLS 
(P.107)
(P.271)
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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. To use the system, your cell phone 
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to the HFL and how
to receive or make phone calls, or
visit the handsf reelink.com website.
When the multi-information display 
is in the trip computer mode,
pressing the SEL/RESET button
changes the display as shown in the
next column.
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/ 
FOG LIGHTS
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HORN
MIRROR CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTREMOTE AUDIO
CONTROL BUTTONS CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) OFF
SWITCH (P.86,89)
(P.89) 
(P.271) 
(P.107) (P.91)(P.183) (P.85)
(P.90)
(P.111)
(P.192)
INSTRUMENT PANEL 
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.186) 
REAR WINDOW 
DEFOGGER BUTTON 
(P.90)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKBUTTONS
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The climate control systems in your 
vehicle provide 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. 
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio 
system that requires a code number
to enable it. 
The security system helps to dis- 
courage vandalism and thef t of your 
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .126
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Climate Control .131
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Audio System .133 
Audio System (Models without
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Navigation System) .134
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .135 
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .139
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Operating the Disc Changer .145
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Playing a Tape .152
Audio System (Models with ..............
Navigation System) .155
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Voice Control System .155
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .156 
Playing the XM
Satellite
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Radio .159
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Operating the Disc Changer .165
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Playing a Tape .173
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Disc Changer Error Messages .176
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Protecting Your Discs .177
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AM/FM Radio Reception .180
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Auxiliary Input Jack .182
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Remote Audio Controls .183
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Radio Thef t Protection .184
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Security System .185
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Cruise Control .186 HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver .189
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
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AcuraLink .219
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Compass .230
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .233
Features
Features
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The HFL can store up to 50 names 
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen 
automatically dial any name or 
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
BluetoothHandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology as
a wireless link between it and your
Bluetooth
compatible cell phone.
When you are in your vehicle and
your phone is linked to the HFL, 
you’ll enjoy saf e, hands-f ree phone 
use. The HFL is available in English
on U.S. models, and in both English
and French on Canadian models. To
change the language, see page . 
HFL recognizes simple voice 
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage . 
Here are the main features of the 
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page . Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 
Bluetooth is the wireless technology 
that links your phone to the HFL. 
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). 
With a linked phone, the HFL allows 
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone. Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL f rom the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page . 
You can also store the desired 
number to the HFL directly f rom
your cellular phone using the receive
contact f unction in the HFL.
To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the Hands Free Link
consumer support at (888) 528-7876. 
In Canada, visit or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. 202
216
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On vehicles with navigation system
On all models
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
Phonebook
Voice Control Bluetooth WirelessTechnology
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
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To operate the HFL, use the HFL 
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.The HFL buttons are used as 
f ollows:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
Press and release the button, then 
wait f or a beep bef ore giving a
command. 
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto 
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
The HFL microphone is on the 
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the HomeLink buttons. On
models with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system. 
When the HFL is in use, the sound 
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob,
or the steering wheel volume
controls. 
Microphone HFL Buttons 
Audio System
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HFL TALK 
BUTTON
HFL BACK
BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
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When you are operating the HFL, or 
when you manually select HFL on
the multi-information display, you
will see this inf ormation on the
screen: Signal Strength Indicates the 
network signal strength of the
current phone. Five bars equals 
f ull strength. 
ROAM Status Indicates your 
phone is roaming. 
Battery Level Status Indicates 
the power currently remaining in
your phone’s battery. Five bars
equals f ull battery strength. 
HFL Mode Indicates when you 
are dialing and receiving calls.
Phone Dialing Indicates the 
number you entered or the
number of the incoming call.
Some phones do not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
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SIGNAL 
STRENGTH
BATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
HFL
MODE
ROAM STATUS PHONE DIALING
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TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL 
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next 
f ew pages provide instructions f or all 
basic f eatures of the HFL.Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone. 
Close the windows and the 
moonroof . Give a voice command in a clear 
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words or 
numbers. If the system cannot 
recognize your command because
of the background noise, speak
louder. 
If the HFL does not recognize a 
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its 
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it 
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt. 
If the microphone picks up voices 
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
Lower the A/C f an speed during
voice recognition operation. 
Adjust the airflow from both the 
dashboard and side vents so they 
do not blow against the 
microphone on the ceiling. 
After pressing the Talk button, 
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
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How to Use the HFL
A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent operation
of the HFL . Using Voice Control
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When you f inish a command 
sequence, the HFL goes back to
its main menu. For example, when 
you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the 
HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
stored.’’ The next time you press
the Talk button, you will be at the
main menu.
To go back one step in a command
process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the Back button. 
If nothing is said while the HFL is 
listening f or a command, the HFL
will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you
press the Talk button, the HFL
begins listening f rom the point at 
which it timed out. 
To end a command sequence at 
any time, press and hold the Back
button, or press and release the
Talk button, wait f or the beep, and
say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you 
press the Talk button, the HFL 
begins f rom its main menu.
To hear a list of available options 
at any time, press the TALK
button, wait f or the beep, and say, 
‘‘Hands f ree link help.’’ 
Many commands can be spoken 
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’ 
To enter a string of numbers in a 
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11. 
To skip a voice prompt, press the 
Talk button while the HFL is 
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
male or f emale prompts?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or
‘‘Female,’’ depending on the
system voice you want. The HFL
response is, ‘‘Male (Female)
prompts have been selected.
Would you like an audible
notif ication of an incoming call?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
If you say ‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
the notif ication to be a ring tone or
prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’ af ter the
beep, the HFL returns to its main
menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no
ring tone or prompt playback
during an incoming call. The audio
system will still mute, and a
message will be displayed.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or
‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘A
ring tone will be used’’ or ‘‘An
incoming call prompt will be used.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’
The HFL response continues ‘‘A
security option is available to lock
theHFL.Eachtimethevehicleis
turned on, a passcode would be
required to use this system. Would
you like this security option turned
on?’’ If you say ‘‘Yes,’’ you can set
your passcode. Ref er to the setting
procedure on the next page.
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To set up the system, do this:
Setting Up the System
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