Acura RL Technology Guide

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Advanced Technology Guide

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Multi-Information

Display

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.

MID Lower DisplaysAccessing MID

Once you start the engine, the MID shows the last
active lower display. Press either Info button (▲/▼)
to see the last active selection on the upper display.

Odometer, Trip A

Upper
display

To toggle between the different displays, press
either Info button (▲/▼) for the upper display and

press the SEL/RESET button for the lower display.

SEL/RESET
button

Lower
display

INFO buttons

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Outside temperature, Trip A

Outside temperature, Trip B

Oil life

MID Upper Displays

Basic trip computer displays are shown here.

Instant Fuel
Economy

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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
(if paired)

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Range with
remaining fuel

Total travel
time

Average speed

Multi-Information

Display

Tire Pressure
Monitor

SH-AWD
Torque
Distribution
Monitor

Average fuel
economy for
trips A and B

Voice Command/

HFL/Navigation

Voice Command

Using the Voice Command System

To reduce driver distraction, use voice commands for hands-free calling, navigation/compass, audio,
AcuraLink, and climate control functions. A full list of these commands is in the navigation system manual.

HFL Talk button: Give HFL
commands or answer incoming
calls.

HFL Back button: End a call, go
back to the previous command,
or cancel an operation.

NAVI/COMPASS Talk button: Give
navigation, audio, AcuraLink, or
climate control commands.

NAVI/COMPASS Back button:

Cancel a command or return to
the previous screen.

Voice Command Tips:

Press and release the Talk button, wait for a

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beep, then give a command.

• To hear a list of available commands at any
time, say “Hands free help” after you press and
release the Talk button.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from
the microphone in the ceiling.

• Close the windows.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink

Pairing Your Phone

Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.

Enable “Discovery” or “Search” mode on

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your Bluetooth-compatible phone.

Has a phone been paired to the system
before?

NO

The system gives you
information about
pairing a phone for
the first time.

HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code.

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This code also appears on the MID.

HFL searches for your phone, and you must
search for a Bluetooth device from your
phone. When HFL finds your phone, your
phone prompts you to connect to HFL.

Was connection successful?

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Say “Phone

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setup.”

Say “Pair.”

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YES

YESNO

Enter the code from step 4 on your

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phone.

Was pairing successful?

NO

Repeat step 5.

HFL asks you to name the phone. For

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example, say “Mary’s phone.”

Your phone is now paired to HFL. The
system exits out of the HFL menu.

AcuraLink may display a connection
setup screen after the pairing process,
which is necessary for this feature to
work. See the AcuraLink section for
more information.

For more information or troubleshooting, call
HFL consumer support at [phone],
visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or see
your owner’s manual for details.

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Making a Call

1. Press the HFL

Talk button.

Receiving a Call

1. A notification is heard, and
“INCOMING CALL” and
the phone number appear
on the MID.

2. Say “Call” and

the desired
phone number.

2. Press the HFL Talk

button to accept the call.

3. Press the HFL

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Talk button and
say “Call” or “Dial”
to continue.

3. Press the HFL Back button

to decline or end the call.

4. The call is
connected and
heard through
the speakers.

Navigation (if equipped)

Entering a Destination Using Voice Control

Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.

Say “Display menu.”

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Say “Address.”

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Say “City” (or “Change state” if

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necessary).

Say the name of the city you want, or

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say “Current city” to select the city
currently shown.

A list of city names appears. Say

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the number listed next to the city you
want to select.

Say the street name. Do not include

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the direction (N, S, E, W) or type
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).

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*Note: Entering a destination can also be done
manually with the Interface Dial from the Menu screen.

A list of street names appears. Say
the number listed next to the street
you want to select.

Say the entire street address number.
For example, “1-2-5-0.”

The system calculates the route
and displays the “Calculate route to”
screen. Say “OK” to set the route.

Entering a Destination Using the “Find Nearest” Command

Try these simple steps to find a nearby point of interest, such as a gas station, movie theater, restaurant, etc.

Press and release the NAVI Talk button before you give a command.

1. Say “Find nearest ATM.”

3. Say the number you want to select.

2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area
is displayed by shortest distance to
destination.

4. The system calculates the route and
displays the “Calculate route to” screen.
Say “OK” to set the route.

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