Does anyone know if the RL acknowledges the presence of a linked phone? In my recently departed TL there was "telephone" icon that appeared in the center display panel whenever a linked phone was present.

 

I don't think it does. Also - in the RL you can't scroll through the MID to go to the phone screen like you could in the TL. I am not sure why you can't do that either. It also doesn't pause the playing of a CD while using the HFL.

 

You have to hit the phone button for the MID to show the connection strength and battery level bars to know the phone is connected.

 

I just noticed that. Pretty curious that the TL would have both of these features (Handsfree Link acknowledgement and CD pause) and the upscale RL would not. Sometimes, it's just the little things in life....

 

Many, if not most, phones will not show either one or both of the battery and connection strength. So, depending on the phone you have, you still might not see anything.

Basically, if your phone is connected and working, it will simply work or not work. If it's not connected, the system will say "No paired phones have been found." Of course, mine says that all the time, even with my phone in the car.

 

Nope, no indicator. Pretty dumb if you ask me. What's the big deal in showing a tiny phone icon when your phone is linked up? It's not like it's 100% reliable

 

How can the CD not pause when a call comes in? That's ridiculous. I listen to Books on Tape (CD). My 2004 TL always paused. By the time the phone rings, it's too late to pause the CD by pressing the disk number. So after the call, I have to try to figure out where I was in the story. I was sure it had to be a defect in just my car, but after reading the comments here, I guess it's a design defect. Has anybody found a solution? My RL is a 2006 that I just purchased used with 1800 miles on it.
Cary

 

Not true in my 2006, anyway. The CD does pause while using the HFL, as does the iPod (using a Neo Car Audio iPod adapter).

I do agree that it does not show a phone is connected, it just works when you press the HFL button.

 

Also not true in my 2006. The CD always automatically pauses in mine, and so does the iPod (sometimes) using Acura Music Link.

Perhaps your car needs to be rebooted?

 

Hmmm...the CD does not pause in mine when I'm using th HFL! I wish it would.

LL

 

Certainly doesn't pause in my 05. These are the kinds of things that make you wonder if the guys and gals that put these things together ever use the products they build. Or at least do a beta test with some tech savvy and critical people that look for those types of oversights.

 

It does pause in my 06. I think this is one of the subtle changes that were made between the 05 & 06 models. These subtle changes are typically not highlighted by the manufacturer to avoid irritating the earlier model owners.

 

It was so subtle that my '06 didn't pick it up. Mine was manufactured in July '06 I think.

 

I've got an '08 that doesn't pause either.

 

My 06 doesn't pause either.

 

My '06 doesn't pause either. Is there a TSB out for this by any chance? Should I ask my dealer about it?

 

I wonder if it's only pausing for those who have the Music Link or other iPod interface products installed?

 

Checked again, and it doesn't pause in my '06.

 

It doesn't pause the musiclink either. Just checked.

 

Good question. I think the first part of the thread has been answered about BT linkage with a phone, and everyone agrees the car does not show it.

Second part seems to be about pausing. It seems that it not just iPod interface, but also the CD/DVD itself. Should we start an informal list to discern trends?

My car:
2006 RL CMBS CD/DVD pauses on HFL use as delivered. Installed Neo ProLink iPod adapter aftermarket, now both iPod and CD/DVD pauses on HFL use.

 

My car:
2006 RL CMBS - CD doesn't pause with HFL use. I have the USA Spec adapter that I took out of my 2005 before trading it in. Maybe I'll install it in the 06.

How about we add last 5 digits of the VIN? Mine is 00441. I guess that mean it's an early 06. Maybe they updated the headunit or HFL firmware sometime during the 2006 production run. FWIW, I had a weird version Nav disc in the car when I got it that lacked some features of earlier discs.

 

Added VIN and mfg date

 

2005 RL..........No CD Pause during a HFL call............will be researching further