Acura RLX Sport Hybrid Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 2018 Sedan Instruction Manual PDF

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BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK Learn how to operate the vehicles hands-free calling system.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call, or display speed dial and call history in the MID or head-up display. Selector wheel: Scroll through speed dial and call history in the MID or head-up display. Press to make a selection. Adjust volume during a call. Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or clear HFL information in the MID or head-up display. Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag, phonebook name, or phone number.

PHONE button: Go to the phone screen.

BACK button: Return to the previous display.

Interface dial: Rotate and press to select an item in the upper display. Move up, down, left, and right.

MENU button (from the Phone screen): Display menu items.

SETTINGS button: Go to Phone Settings.

Basic HFL Operation Make and receive phone calls using the vehicles audio system, without handling your phone. Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura (U.S.) or call (888) 528-7876 (Canada) to check phone compatibility.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

HFL Displays and Controls

Use the controls to enter information and make selections.

HFL display

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Talk Button Tips

When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.

To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.

When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.

Speak in a clear, natural voice.

Reduce all background noise.

Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.

Close the windows and moonroof.

On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) screens

When there is an incoming call, select the green Pick-Up or red Hang-Up icon.

When a number keypad is displayed, select numbers to enter.

When an alphabet keyboard is displayed, select letters to enter.

ODMD display

Select Shortcuts (Phone tab) to access Speed Dial and Call History.

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Pairing a Phone To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press SETTINGS.

2. Select Phone Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect Phone (if pairing an additional phone).

4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.

5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode.

6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list. If your phone does not appear: Select Phone Not Found? and search for HandsFreeLink from your phone.

7. HFL gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.

8. The system asks if you want to enable Automatic Phone Sync, which imports your phones call history and phonebook. Select On.

9. Press BACK to exit the menu.

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Making a Call You can make calls using several methods.

Dialing a Number

Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.

Using Voice Commands

Press the Talk button before saying each command.

1. Say Dial by number.

2. Say the phone number. For example, 3-1-0-5-5- 5-1-2-3-4. Say Dial if necessary.

3. The system begins to dial.

Using the Menu

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. This is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

1. Press PHONE.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Dial.

4. From the navigation screen or the ODMD, enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.

Using the ODMD

Select items on the screen by touching them. This is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

1. Select Shortcuts.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select Dial.

4. Enter the phone number and select the green phone icon to call.

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Using the Phonebook

When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to the system if you select On for Phone Synchronization.

Using Voice Commands

Press the Talk button before saying each command.

1. Say Call by name.

2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, John Smith mobile.

Using the Menu

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press PHONE.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Phonebook.

4. Scroll through the list to find the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.

Storing Speed Dial Entries

Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.

1. Press PHONE.

2. Press MENU.

3. Select Speed Dial, then select New Entry.

4. Choose an entry method.

5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.

When a voice tag is created, you can press the Talk button and say Call and the stored voice tag.

When speed dial entries are stored, you can add them to the Shortcuts (Phone tab) in the ODMD for quick access.

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Using Speed Dial and Call History

Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.

Using Voice Commands

Press the Talk button before saying each command.

1. Say Call by name.

2. Say the name of the stored voice tag.

3. The system begins to dial.

Using the MID

Press the Pick-Up button on the steering wheel.

1. The speed dial list appears in the MID and head-up display. For Call History, move the left selector wheel to the right.

2. Use the left selector wheel to scroll through the list to find the entry you want to call, and select it to call.

Using the Phone Screen

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. Press PHONE.

2. For Speed Dial, use the interface dial to scroll through the list to find the entry you want to call, and select it to call. For Call History, move the interface dial to the right and scroll through the list.

Using the ODMD

Select items on the screen by touching them.

1. Select Shortcuts.

2