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The selectable languages vary from DVD to DVD, and this feature may not be available on some DVDs.

‘‘Subtitle’’

Press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu. Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

▼

▲

or

To change the DVD’s subtitle, highlight ‘‘Subtitle’’ from the play mode menu with the

button and press the ENT button. You can see the available subtitles with the

▼

▲

or

or

button. Press the ENT button

when your desired subtitle is highlighted.

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After selecting your desired subtitle, press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu. Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

▼

▲

or

CONTINUED

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‘‘Angle’’

If there are no multiple angles available on the DVD, you cannot change from ‘‘Angle 1’’.

Search

Press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu.

▼

▲

or

Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

or

When you highlight ‘‘Search’’ with the button, the ‘‘Jump to chapter and title number input’’ message appears. To select ‘‘Chapter’’ or ‘‘Title’’ search, press the ENT button.

or

▼

▲

To change the view angle, highlight ‘‘Angle’’ from the play mode menu with the button and press the ENT button. You can see the available angle options with the button. Press the ENT button when your desired subtitle is highlighted.

or

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‘‘Title/ChapterSearch’’

NumInput

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With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use the

or

button to jump to your

desired title and press the ENT button. When ‘‘Chapter’’ is highlighted, follow the same procedure for the chapter search.

A numerical command can be issued to a DVD by inputting a two digit number, and a button number can be selected on the screen.

or

When you highlight, ‘‘NumInput’’ with the button, the ‘‘Jump to keypad’’ message appears. Press the ENT button to go to the NumInput selection screen.

Select the first digit number using the

▲▼ button, and enter it by pressing

, or

the ENT button. If you want to change the number, select ‘‘DEL,’’ and press the ENT button, then select and enter the new number.

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Select and enter the second digit number the same way. The cursor will automatically move to the ‘‘ENT’’ icon when you press the ENT button. Press the ENT button to enter the number command. To go back to the DVD screen, press the RETURN button or select EXIT and press the ENT button.

SETUP Button

When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is playing, the setup menu appears. The menu options are DISP ADUSTMENT, ASPECT RATIO, and PERSONAL SURROUND.

DispAdjust To adjust the display, highlight ‘‘Disp Adjust’’ from the setup menu with the button and press the ENT button. You can adjust these display settings:

▼

▲

or

Brightness Contrast Black Level Tint Color

To change a setup, use the

button to highlight your

selection and press the ENT button. To return to the DVD video screen, select EXIT.

or

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The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENT button. You will see the message ‘‘Default display settings applied’’ on the display for 5 seconds.

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If you want to set the display to the default setting, select ‘‘Reset’’ by pressing the button, and, then pressing the ENT button.

▼ ▲

or

Select the quality you want to adjust by pressing the button. Adjust the setting by pressing the

▲

▼

or

or

button. When you are

finished with your adjustment, cursor back to the top of the setup menu, or press the RETURN button to exit.

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AspectRatio You can set the screen mode to these settings:

Normal Wide Zoom Full

The selected setting will be highlighted in blue for one second, and the screen returns to the play mode in the selected setting.

Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by pressing the the ENT button.

button, then press

or

The selectable setting menu is displayed, and the current setting is highlighted in blue.

Select the desired setting by pressing the then press the ENT button.

or

button,

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PersonalSurround

or

Select ‘‘Cinema,’’ ‘‘Music,’’ or ‘‘Voice’’ by pressing the button, and enter your selection by pressing the ENT button. The ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

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If you select ‘‘Off,’’ the logo disappears, and there will be no special sound effect.

To change the Personal Surround setting, highlight ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ from the setup menu with the button and press the ENT button. The effect selection appears.

▲

▼

or

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INITIALSETTINGSMenu

INITIALSETTINGS(Language)

Menu Language

When you select ‘‘Language’’ with the button, the menu shown above appears.

or

To return to the stop or prestop screen, select ‘‘Exit’’ using the

or

button, and then press

the ENT, or the SETUP button.

To select the language used in the DISC menus, select ‘‘Menu Language’’ by pressing the button.

▼ ▲

or

When you press the SETUP button on the rear control panel when a DVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIAL SETTINGS’’ menu is displayed.

There are two selectable menus: ‘‘Language’’ and ‘‘Others.’’

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If you want another language than those listed, you need to enter the code number of the desired language. Select ‘‘other,’’ and press the ENT button. The display changes as shown in the next column.

If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENT button, the display returns to the initial screen of the ‘‘Language’’ menu.

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Select the desired language by pressing the and then pressing the ENT button.

button,

or

The selectable languages are, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese or others.

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Audio Language

If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes to the language code input mode. Select the first number digit using the

, or button, and press the ENT

button to enter it. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. When the fourth digit is entered, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel to enter the new language code.

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If you made a mistake entering a number digit, select ‘‘DEL’’ on the display with the or button, and press the ENT button on the control panel. Then select and enter the correct number digit as described. The display returns to the initial ‘‘Language’’ menu screen.

You can select the dubbed language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Audio Language’’ by pressing the button. You will see the submenu next to ‘‘Audio Language.’’

▼ ▲

or

Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language.

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Subtitle Language

INITIALSETTINGS(Others)

You can select the subtitle language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Subtitle Language’’ by pressing the see the submenu next to the ‘‘Subtitle Language.’’

button. You will

▼ ▲

or

Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language.

When you select ‘‘Others’’ at the top of the ‘‘INITIAL SETTINGS’’ screen, the above menu appears on the screen.

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Dynamic Range ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc. When this is on, the louder sounds are lowered, and quieter sounds are increased.

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Angle Mark

ANGLE MARK

When you switch to another angle while playing a DVD, the angle mark is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark.

When you select the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ by pressing the ▼ ▲ button, you will see the submenu next to the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ as shown above.

or

To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ on or off, select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing the

button.

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Select ‘‘Angle Mark’’ by pressing the button. The above submenu ▼ ▲ appears. If you want the angle mark to be displayed, select ‘‘ON’’ with the

or

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Parental Level You can place an auditory restriction by changing the parental control level. The higher the level number, the lower the restriction.

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Highlight ‘‘Parental Level’’ and press ENT button. You will see the submenu. If you select ‘‘No’’ and press the ENT button, the screen goes back to the ‘‘Others’’ menu.

When you select and enter ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes as shown above. To change the level, you need to enter your four digit password. Select the number for the first digit by pressing the

, or button, and enter it by pressing the ENT button. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. When you enter the fourth number, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel. CONTINUED

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Changing the Password

If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the parental control level steps until you enter the correct password.

If you enter the password correctly, you can then change the parental control level.

Once you correctly enter the password, press the or

button to change the level, and then press the ENT button to enter your selection.

The password was set to ‘‘1111’’ when the vehicle left the factory.

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To change the password, select ‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above menu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ by pressing the button, then press the ENT button.

or

If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENT button, the display returns to the ‘‘Others’’ menu.

Select the first digit by pressing the button,

, or

and enter it by pressing the ENT button. Repeat this until all four digits are entered. When you enter the fourth number, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel.

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If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the password setting steps until you enter the correct password.

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Remote Control

If you forget the password, select ‘‘Password,’’ and press the 10 times.

▲

button

The display changes as shown above. If you want to use the default password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENT button.

The message ‘‘Default password setting applied’’ is displayed for 5 seconds.

RELEASE BUTTON

The rear control panel can be detached from the ceiling unit and used as a remote control. To remove it from the ceiling unit, press the release button. The control panel will swing down partway. Pivot it down further past the detent until it detaches from the hinge. To reinstall it, reverse the procedure.

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Replacing the Remote Control Batteries

COVER

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

If it takes several pushes on the button to operate the rear entertainment system, have your dealer replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Battery type: BR3032

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AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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‘‘Protecting Your CDs’’ on page

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Playable DVDs

There are various types of DVDs available. Some of them are not compatible with your system.

The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVDs and CDs bearing the above marks on their packages or jackets.

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The DVD player can also play discs recorded in MP3/WMA formats and DTS CDs.

Those packages or jackets should also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or ‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played in this system.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Error Massage

Cause

Solution

DISC ERROR

FOCUS Error

MECH ERROR

Mechanical Error

HEAT ERROR

High Temperature

REGION ERR

Invalid region code

PARENT ERR

Invalid parental control level

Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc, and insert a disc compatible with this system. Reinsert the disc, and increase the parental control level (see page 259 ).

DVD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again.

The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc.

Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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Wireless Headphones

VOLUME DIAL

Some state and local government agencies prohibit the use of headphones by the driver of a motor vehicle. Always obey applicable laws and regulations.

The audio for the rear entertainment system is sent to the wireless headphones that come with the system. When using the headphones, make sure you wear them correctly: L (left) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. Wearing the headphones backwards may affect audio reception, limiting the sound quality and range.

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To use the headphones, pivot the earpieces outward. This turns them on. To adjust the volume, turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece. When you remove the headphones, the earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the headphones turn off. When not in use, store the headphones in the pocket of either front seat.

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Auxiliary Input Jacks

COVER

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TAB

BATTERY

Each headphone uses one AAA battery. The battery is under the cover on the left earpiece. To remove the cover, insert a coin in the slot and twist it slightly to pry the cover away from the earpiece. Pull the cover outward, and pivot it out of the way.

Remove the battery. Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in the diagram next to the battery slot. Slide the cover back into place on the earpiece, then press down on the back edge to lock it in place.

Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment.

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VOLUME DIALS

HEADPHONE CONNECTORS

There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers. Each connector has its own volume control.

AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality.

V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack

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The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the audio unit. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or the remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the outside with the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

Security System

The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are fully closed.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

3.

Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

1.

Push in the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

The cruise control system can be left on, even when it is not in use.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

Cruise Control

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button.

To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

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Cruise Control

Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel.

Cancelling Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel.

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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed.

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CanadianMDXmodel Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.

−−

’’ in the compass

Compass Calibration If you see ‘‘ display and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are shown in the calendar display, the compass is self-calibrating. The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following.

Compass

Press and hold SET Press SET Press

▼

Press the ▼ be displayed.

button. ‘‘CAL ? Y’’ will

Press the SET button. The compass display will change to ‘‘ −− shown.

’’ and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘

’’ are

5.

Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles.

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COMPASS DISPLAY

1.

Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the Clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.)

3.

4.

2.

Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL ? N’’ will be displayed. At this point, pressing SET button will exit calibration mode.

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Compass

6.

When the display goes from ‘‘ ’’ to an actual heading, the −− unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal.

Do this procedure in an open

NOTE: area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.

CompassZoneSelection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this:

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1.

2.

3.

Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the Clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.)

Press the ▼ be displayed.

button. ‘‘ZOY ? Y’’ will

Press the SET button. The zone the compass is currently in will be displayed.

4.

Find the zone for your area on the map.

5.

If the zone is incorrect, press the button to cycle the count down, ▼ or the button to cycle the count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 6.

▲

6.

Press the SET button to set the zone selection.

7.

Press and hold the SET button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone selection and return display to normal.

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Zone Map

Compass

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.

General Safety Information Before programming your HomeLink to operate a garage door opener, confirm that the opener has an external entrapment protection system, such as an ‘‘electronic eye,’’ or other safety and reverse stop features.

If your garage door was manufactured before April 1, 1982, you may not be able to program HomeLink to operate it. These units do not have safety features that cause the motor to stop and reverse it if an obstacle is detected during closing, increasing the risk of injury. Do not use HomeLink with any

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garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features.

Units manufactured between April 1, 1982 and January 1, 1993 may be equipped with safety stop and reverse features. If your unit does not have an external entrapment protection system, an easy test to confirm the function and performance of the safety stop and reverse feature is to lay a 2
under the closing door. The door should stop and reverse upon contacting the piece of wood. As an additional safety feature, garage door openers manufactured after January 1, 1993 are required to have external entrapment protection systems, such as an electronic eye, which detect an object obstructing the door.

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Important Safety Precautions Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener

to test that the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have this information, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Before programming HomeLink to a garage door or gate opener, make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential injury or damage. When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage.

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Training HomeLink Beforeyoubegin received your vehicle and have not trained any of the buttons in HomeLink before, you should erase any previously learned codes before training the first button. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons on the HomeLink transceiver for about 20 seconds, until the red indicator flashes. Release the buttons, then proceed to step 1.

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If you are training the second or third buttons, go directly to step 1.

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Hold the end of the garage door opener remote transmitter 1 to 3
inches from HomeLink. Make sure you are not blocking your view of the red indicator in HomeLink.

RED INDICATOR

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Press and hold the remote transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time.

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If the red indicator in HomeLink begins to flash slowly at first, then rapidly, release both buttons, and go to step 4. If the red indicator in HomeLink continues to flash slowly (does not flash rapidly), your remote transmitter may stop transmitting after a short time. Go to step 3.

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Press and hold the remote transmitter button and one of the HomeLink buttons at the same time. While continuing to hold the HomeLink button, press and release the remote transmitter button every 2 seconds.

If the red indicator in HomeLink begins to flash slowly at first, then rapidly, release both buttons, and go to step 4.

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If the red indicator in HomeLink continues to flash slowly (does not begin to flash rapidly), repeat steps 1 thru 3.

Test the HomeLink button by pushing it for about 1 second.

If the button works, programming is complete. If the button does not work go to step 5.

Push and hold the HomeLink button and watch the red indicator on HomeLink.

If the indicator stays on, press the HomeLink button again; the remotely controlled device should operate. If the indicator flashes rapidly for 2 seconds then stays on, you have a rolling code transmitter: go to ‘‘Training with a Rolling Code System’’ (see page ). 278

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Repeat these steps to train the other two HomeLink buttons to operate any other compatible remotely controlled devices around your home (lighting, automatic gate, security system, etc.).

Training With a Rolling Code System For security purposes, newer garage door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’ or variable code. Information from the remote control and the garage door opener is needed before HomeLink can operate the garage door opener.

The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure trains HomeLink to the proper garage door opener code. The following procedure synchronizes HomeLink to the garage door opener so it sends and receives the correct codes.

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Make sure you have properly completed the ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ procedure.

Find the ‘‘training’’ button on your garage door opener unit. The location will vary, depending on the manufacturer.

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have approximately 30 seconds to complete the following steps.

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Press and hold the button on HomeLink for 3 to 4 seconds.

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Press and hold the HomeLink button again for 3 to 4 seconds. This should turn off the training indicator on the garage door opener unit. (Some systems may require you to press the button up to three times.)

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Press the HomeLink button again for about 1 second. It should operate the garage door.

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Press the training button on the garage door opener unit until the indicator next to the button comes on. The indicator may blink, or come on and stay on. You then

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Erasing Codes To erase the codes stored in all three buttons, press and hold the two outside buttons until the red indicator begins to flash, then release the buttons.

You should erase all three codes before selling the vehicle.

Retraining a Button If you want to retrain a programmed button for a new device, you do not have to erase all button memory. You can replace the existing memory code using this procedure:

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Press and hold the HomeLink button to be trained until the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly.

If a rolling code transmitter was previously programmed, the indicator will flash rapidly for 2
seconds, and then stay on for about 23 seconds.

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If a standard transmitter was programmed, the indicator will stay on for about 25 seconds.

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Once the HomeLink indicator begins to flash slowly, continue to hold the HomeLink button, and follow steps 3 thru 6 under ‘‘Training HomeLink’’ (see page 276

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Client Assistance If you have problems with training the HomeLink Universal Transceiver, or would like information on home products that can be operated by HomeLink, call (800) 355-3515. On the Internet, go to www.homelink.com.

HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Your vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses Bluetooth technology to link your cell phone to your vehicle. With HFL, you can place and receive calls through your vehicle’s audio system, without the distraction of handling your cell phone. To use this feature, you need a Bluetooth- compatible cell phone with the Hands-Free Profile. For more information, and a list of compatible cell phones, visit handsfreelink In Canada, visit www.acura.ca 1-888-9-ACURA-9. 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

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Here are the main features of the HFL. Instructions for using the HFL begin on page

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www.acura.com/handsfreelink calling the HandsFreeLink consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit , or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9.

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Incoming/Outgoing Calls With a linked phone, the HFL allows you to send and receive calls in your vehicle without holding the phone.

Phonebook The HFL can store up to 50 names and phone numbers in its phonebook. With a linked phone, you can then automatically dial any name or number in the phonebook.

Voice Control HFL recognizes simple voice commands, such as phone numbers and names. It uses these commands to automatically dial, receive, and store numbers. For more information on voice control, see 283
Using Voice Control on page

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth is the wireless technology that links your phone to the HFL. The HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which means the maximum range between your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10 meters).

To use the HFL, your phone must have approved Bluetooth capability along with the Hands Free Profile. This type of phone is available through many phone makers and cellular carriers. You can also find an approved phone by visiting

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Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem Your vehicle’s HFL system has the cellular phonebook import function. This allows you to import your cellular phonebook to the HFL. Using the navigation system, you can make a call directly and store a desired number in the HFL from the list shown on the navigation display. For more information on how to import the phonebook or to make a call, see page

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Onallmodels You can also store the desired number to the HFL directly from your cellphone using the receive contact function in the HFL.

Microphone The HFL microphone is on the ceiling, between the front map lights and the console buttons. On models with navigation system, the microphone is shared with the navigation system.

Audio System When the HFL is in use, the sound comes through the vehicle’s front 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.

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HFL Buttons

HFL TALK BUTTON

HFL BACK BUTTON

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 follows:

HFL Talk: This button is used before you give a command, to answer incoming calls, and to confirm system information.

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HFL TALK BUTTON

Multi-Information Display

SIGNAL STRENGTH

HFL MODE

BATTERY LEVEL STATUS

HFL BACK BUTTON

ROAM STATUS

PHONE DIALING

Press and release the button, then wait for a beep before giving a command.

HFL Back: This button is used to end a call, go back to the previous voice control command, and to cancel an operation.

When you are operating the HFL, or when you manually select HFL on the multi-information display, you will see this information on the screen:

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Signal Strength network signal strength of the current phone. Five bars equals full strength.

ROAM Status − phone is roaming.

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Battery Level Status Indicates the power currently remaining in your phone’s battery. Five bars equals full battery strength.

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HFL Mode are dialing and receiving calls.

Indicates when you

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Phone Dialing number you entered or the number of the incoming call.

Indicates the

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Some phones do not send this information to the HFL.

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How to Use the HFL The HFL is operated by the HFL Talk and Back buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. The next few pages provide instructions for all basic features of the HFL.

All phones may not

NOTE: operate identically, and some may cause inconsistent operation of the HFL.

Using Voice Control Here are some guidelines for using voice control:

To enter a command, press and release the Talk button. Then, after the beep, say your command in a clear, natural tone.

Close the windows and the moonroof.

When voice commands are used, the fan speed will be automatically adjusted to low. However, for better voice recognition, lowering the fan speed may be necessary.

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 for the beep, then give a voice command.

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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 microphone picks up voices other than yours, the system may not interpret your voice commands correctly.

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.

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To hear a list of available options at any time, press the Talk button, wait for the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands free 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 for your next command.

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 for a command, the HFL will time out and stop its voice recognition. The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins listening from 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 for the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next time you press the Talk button, the HFL begins from its main menu.

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Setting Up the System The voice of the HFL can be set to male or female (U.S. models only). Also, the incoming notification can be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no notification.

Tosetupthesystem,dothis: 1.

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘System options are setup and clear.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Would you like male or female prompts?’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After 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 notification of an incoming call?’’

Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘Yes’’ after the beep, the HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like the notification to be a ring tone or prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’ after 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. After 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 the HFL system. Each time the vehicle is 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. Refer to the setting procedure in the next column.

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Setting Your Passcode The HFL will accept a numeric, four- digit passcode that you can use for security purposes.

Tosetyourpasscode,dothis: Follow the system setup 1. procedure as described previously.

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’

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The HFL response is ‘‘What is the four-digit number you would like to set as your passcode?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say the four-digit passcode you want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4. Is this correct?’’

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Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Security is on. Each time the vehicle is turned on, the passcode will be required to use the system. The system setup is complete. Returning to the main menu.’’

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Press and release the Talk button. If you say ‘‘No.’’ after the beep, the HFL response is ‘‘Security will not be used. The system setup is complete.’’

Toenteryourpasscode,dothis; Once a passcode is set, you can lock the HFL so it only operates after the passcode is entered.

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The HFL will prompt you for your passcode each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON (II) position and you press the Talk button. You will only be asked for the passcode once per ignition

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cycle. If the passcode is set, its response is ‘‘The system is locked. What is the four-digit passcode?’’

Press and release the Talk button. After the beep, say your four-digit passcode. For example, say ‘‘1, 2, 3, 4.’’

If the passcode is correct, the HFL response is ‘‘Main menu.’’ If the passcode is not correct, the HFL response is ‘‘1,2,3,4 is incorrect. Please try again.’’ Go back to the step 2.

If you forget your passcode and you cannot activate the HFL, consult your dealer to cancel the passcode.

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Pairing Your Phone Your Bluetooth compatible phone with HandsFree Profile must be paired to the HFL before you can make and receive hands-free calls. To confirm that your phone is Bluetooth compatible, visit acura.com/handsfreelink 528-7876. In Canada, visit ca phone retailer should also be able to confirm that your phone is Bluetooth compatible.

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