Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual - part 27

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To make a call using the imported 
phonebook

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Phonebook, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a contact name, then 

press .

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The phonebook is stored alphabetically.

4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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To make a call using the imported phonebook

You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial 
number, phonebook name, or number using voice 
commands.

2 Speed Dial P. 413

You can use the keyboard on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display

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 for a partial match search.

You can use the keyboard on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display

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 for an alphabetical search.

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Dial, then press 

.

3. Select a number.

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Use the keyboard on the On Demand 
Multi-Use Display

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 for entering 

numbers.

4. Select .

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To make a call using redial

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Redial, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by All

*1

, Dialed, 

Received, and Missed.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Call History, then 

press .

3. Move  

or  

to 

select 

All

*1

, Dialed, 

Received, and Missed.

4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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1. Press the 

 button.

2. Move the left selector wheel right to select 

Call History.

3. Roll the left selector wheel to select a 

number.

4. Push the left selector wheel or the 

 

button.

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*1: This function may not be available depending on a cellular phone.

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To make a call using the call history

The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or 
missed calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.)

These icons next to the number indicate the 
following:

: Dialed calls.
: Received calls.
: Missed calls.

The call history displays the last 12 dialed, received, or 
missed calls.

Steering switches

On MID

Steering switches

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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1. Press the 

 button.

2. Move the left selector wheel left to select 

Speed Dial.

3. Roll the left selector wheel to select a 

number.

4. Push the left selector wheel or the 

 

button.

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

Rotate 

 to select More Speed Dials to view 

another paired phone’s speed dial list. You can make 
a call from that list using the currently connected 
phone.

When a voice tag is stored, press the 

 button to 

call the number using the voice tag.

2 Speed Dial P. 413

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name 
or number can be dialed by voice from any screen.
Press the 

 button and follow the prompts.

The speed dial displays the 20 speed dial entries.

Steering switches

On MID

Steering switches

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When there is an incoming call, an audible 
notification sounds (if activated) and the 
Incoming Call screen appears.

Press the 

 button to answer the call.

Press the 

 button to decline or end the 

call.

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Receiving a Call

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Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Press the 

 button to put the current call on hold to 

answer the incoming call.

Press the 

 button again to return to the current 

call.
Ignore the incoming call if you do not want to answer 
it.
Press the 

 button if you want to hang up the 

current call.

Information Screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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The following options are available during a call.

Phone Call Active - Transfer to Mobile: 
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.

Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer to Mobile: Transfer a call from HFL 
to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. 
This is useful when you call a menu-driven 
phone system.

The available options are shown on the On 
Demand Multi-Use Display

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Select the option.

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The Mute icon is checked when Mute is 
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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Options During a Call

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Options During a Call

Touch Tones: Available on some phones.

Information Screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

Mute Icon

Information Screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

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HFL can display newly received text and e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most 
recently received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be 
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new 

text or e-mail message.

2. Rotate 

 to select Read to listen to the 

message, then press 

.

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The text or e-mail message is displayed. 
The system automatically starts reading 
out the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, press 

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

The system does not display any received messages 
while you are driving. You can only hear them read 
aloud.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to 
20 most recent text and e-mail messages.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail 
message feature when conditions allow you to do so 
safely.

When you receive a text or e-mail message for the 
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are 
asked to turn the New Text/Email Alert setting to 
On.

2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message 

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If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to 
be active and receive notifications.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

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Repeat the procedure to select Select 
Account.

3. Rotate 

 to select Text Messages or an 

e-mail account you want, then press 

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Selecting a Mail Account

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Selecting a Mail Account

You can also select a mail account from the folder list 
screen or the message list screen.
Rotate 

 to select Select Account, then press 

.

You can only receive notifications from one text 
message or mail account at a time.

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Displaying text messages

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Text/Email, then press 

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Select account if necessary.

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading the 
message aloud.

4. Rotate 

 to select View Full Message.

5. Press 

 to displays the full text of the 

message.

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Displaying Messages

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Displaying Messages

The 

 icon appears next to an unread message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message 
will also be deleted from the system. If you send a 
message from the system, the message goes to your 
phone’s outbox.

To see the previous or next message, move 

 or 

 

on the text message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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Displaying e-mail messages

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Text/Email, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a folder, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The e-mail is displayed. The system 
automatically starts reading the message 
aloud.

5. Rotate 

 to select View Full Message.

6. Press 

 to displays the full text of the 

message.

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Displaying e-mail messages

Received text and e-mail messages may appear in the 
message list screen at the same time. In this case, text 
messages are titled No Subject.

Folder List

Message List

E-mail 
Message

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Read or stop reading a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 430

2. Rotate 

 to select Stop Reading 

Messages.

3. Press 

 to stop reading.

Press 

 again to start reading the message 

from the beginning.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 430

2. Rotate 

 to select Reply, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select the reply message, then 

press .

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Message sent appears on the screen 
when the reply message was successfully 
sent.

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Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

•

Talk to you later, I’m driving.

•

I’m on my way.

•

I’m running late.

•

OK

•

Yes

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No

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

Only certain phones receive and send messages when 
paired and connected. For a list of compatible 
phones:

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U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.

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Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

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Making a call to a sender

1. Go to the text message screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

2 Displaying text messages P. 430

2. Rotate 

 to select Call, then press 

.

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Provides a nationwide service for unexpected incidents. You can call for assistance 
using a phone paired and connected to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Roadside Assistance, 

then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a phone number, then 

press .

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Roadside Assistance

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Roadside Assistance

*

If you are subscribed to a paid AcuraLink package, 
you can call roadside assistance using the LINK 
button instead of your phone.

2 AcuraLink®

*

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* Not available on all models

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AcuraLink®

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Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice 
communication in case of emergency, online security, one-on-one operator 
assistance, and the transmission of important messages regarding your vehicle’s 
status.

For information on traffic rerouting and traffic information updates, provided by the 
AcuraLink server, see the Navigation System Manual.

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit 
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, 
your vehicle will automatically attempt to 
connect to the AcuraLink operator. Once 
connected, information about your vehicle, its 
positioning, and its condition will be sent to 
the operator; you also can speak to the 
operator when connected.

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In Case of Emergency

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AcuraLink®

*

AcuraLink also provides services you can operate 
from the Internet or your smartphone.

To subscribe to AcuraLink, or to get more 
information about all of its features, contact an Acura 
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or 
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).

Canadian models

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In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator 
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected, or you 
do not have adequate cellular coverage.

You cannot use emergency services when:

•

You travel outside the AcuraLink service coverage 
areas.

•

There is a problem with the connecting devices, 
such as the ASSIST button, microphone, speakers, 
or the unit itself.

•

You are not subscribed to the service or your 
subscription is no longer valid.

You cannot operate other navigation or phone 
related functions using the screens while talking to 
the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to 
your vehicle.

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If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

Information screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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When connected to the AcuraLink 
operator:

* Not available on all models

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Manual operator connection

If you need to talk to the AcuraLink operator 
in an emergency situation, you can manually 
connect to them by pressing the ASSIST 
button with the power mode in ACCESSORY 
or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling 

console.

2. Press the ASSIST button.

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You are connected to the AcuraLink 
operator.

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Manual operator connection

Do not press the button while driving. When you 
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a 
safe place.

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.

In an emergency, the cover can be broken through to 
press the ASSIST button.

ASSIST Button

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Your subscribed telematics service provider can track your vehicle’s location, 
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you need your user ID and personal identification number 
(PIN).

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Stolen vehicle tracking

This feature searches and tracks down your vehicle position even if it is on the move. 
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police as well as the 
provider.

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Remote door lock/unlock

The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.

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Vehicle finder

This feature is convenient to use when trying to locate your vehicle in large areas, 
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot locate your vehicle after using the 
remote transmitter’s answerback function, you can contact the provider which can 
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn.

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Security alarm notification

If the security system in your vehicle detects an abnormal condition, such as 
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by your 
preferred method.

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Security Features

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Security Features

The contact information of your provider, your user 
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to 
AcuraLink. If you forget any of the above, contact a 
dealer, or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or 
www.acura.ca/owners/acuralink (Canada).

You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock 
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using 
your smartphone app. Ask a dealer, or visit 
owners.acura.com (U.S.) or www.acura.ca/owners/
acuralink (Canada) for details.

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Vehicle finder

The lights will stop flashing and horn will stop 
sounding under the following conditions:

•

When 30 seconds have elapsed.

•

You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.

•

You unlock the doors using the keyless access 
system.

•

You unlock the doors using the built-in key.

•

The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.

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