Acura 2015 MDX - Owner's Guide (With Software Update) Ver. ST03 - Manual (Page 40)

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BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
SmS Text messaging and e-mail
Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is
moving.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and mail accounts, you can select only one of them
at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Messages or an e-mail account.
receiving and responding to messages
When your receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the interface
dial to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
To reply: Select Reply, and choose one of the six
available responses. Select Send to send the message.
You cannot create a new text message.
To call the sender: Select Call.
Learn about Acura’s advanced connectivity services.
AcuraLink messages
Receive messages on vehicle features, safety and emissions recall campaigns, maintenance
reminders, and diagnostic information.
Some message features require a phone connection. Visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
(U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
viewing messages
When you receive a new message, an envelope icon appears at the top of the upper
display. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press INFO.
2. Select AcuraLink Messages.
3. Select the message category (Feature Guide, Quick
Tips, Diagnostic Info, Maintenance Minder, or Recalls/
Campaigns).
4. Select the message you want to hear it read aloud.
message options
When you receive certain messages, you can call your
dealer if your phone is paired to the system, find the
nearest dealer, or schedule service appointments. A current
AcuraLink subscription is required to set up this feature and
modify your message preferences.
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*if equipped