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Acura: How to Pair Phone to Bluetooth

Pairing your phone to your car's Bluetooth is a simple process that is well worth your time. This article will walk you through the steps to get yours set up correctly.

By Brett Foote - April 18, 2016

This article applies to Bluetooth-enabled Acura MDX, RDX, 3rd/4th Gen TL, 1st/2nd Gen TSX models.

Bluetooth functionality is a useful tool that not only adds convenience to your everyday commute, but a measure of safety as well. Once you pair your phone with your car's Bluetooth, you'll be able to receive and make calls using the car's steering wheel controls and transfer calls back and forth if necessary. Doing so ensures that you can keep your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road, where they belong, while driving. Pairing your phone with your car's Bluetooth is a simple process that anyone can complete in just a few minutes time. Keep reading and we'll walk you through the process.

Materials Needed

  • Car keys
  • Phone with Bluetooth capability

Step 1 – Place the car in pairing mode

With the phone on and the ignition in the accessory or "on" position, navigate to the phone set up screen in the car, or say "phone set up" using the talk button. You will be given the options of status, pair, edit, delete, and list. Select the "pair" option and the system will prompt you to enter a four-digit code. Key in or speak the four digit code and the system will ask you to verify that it is correct. Once this is complete, the system will begin searching for your phone.

Figure 1. Navigate to phone settings to begin the pairing process.

Step 2 – Pair your phone with the car's Bluetooth

To make your phone "discover-able" to the car's Bluetooth, you must first place the phone in discovery mode. Go to the settings menu on your phone, then click on Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and, depending on which type of phone you are pairing, you might need to turn on discovery mode separately. Your phone will begin searching for nearby devices while the car is doing the same. The name of the car's Bluetooth will show up on your phone's screen after a few seconds. Tap on the name and you will be prompted to enter the four-digit passcode you created in Step 1. Enter the code and press "pair." Once your phone is connected, you will have the option to sync your contacts as well as show notifications, among others depending on the type of phone you have.

Figure 2. Once your phone is paired, you can sync your contacts and change your notification settings.

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