Acura MDX 2022 Owner's Manual page 384

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To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the (home) button.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Connect Phone.
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select + Connect
New Device.
u HFL automatically becomes discoverable.
5. Select the HandsFreeLink when it appears
on your phone.
u If HFL does not appear, select Search for
Devices.
6. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
After confirming pairing, may be
u
required to confirm Bluetooth®
operation depending on phone. Select
Continue with Bluetooth.
7. The device options screen appears, then
select Continue.
You can enable/disable the AcuraLink
u
Assist and Phone Data Collection on
the screen. Both default settings are
Enable.
uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to the
system before you can make and receive hands-free calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
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You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
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Up to six phones can be paired.
•
Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
paired to the system.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or more icons.
These icons indicate the following:
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay.
: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth®
compatible devices is unavailable.
Enable Smart Sharing pop-up
Smart Sharing to share phone data with Acura, you
can change the AcuraLink Assist and Phone Data
Collection settings later by selecting the device in
the Phone Menu screen and then Options.
For detail information of all data shared visit https://
acuralink.acura.com/#/acuralinkLegalTerms
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