
During a call, you can transfer it
f rom the HFL to your phone, or f rom
your phone to the HFL.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’
The audio switches f rom the HFL
to the phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’
The audio switches f rom your
phone to the HFL.
During a call, you can mute or
unmute your voice to the person you
are talking to. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Mute is
cancelled.’’
The HFL phonebook can store up
to 50 names with their associated
numbers. These can be any types
of numbers. For example, you can
store a phone number and use it to
make a call, or you can store an
account number and use it during
a call to a menu-driven phone
system.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Store.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name
would you like to store?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Eric’’ or say ‘‘account number.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
number f or Eric,’’ or ‘‘What is the
number f or account number?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number.
For example, say ‘‘123 456 7891.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘123 456
7891.’’
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3.
1. 1.
2.
4.
2. 1.
To transfer a call from the HFL to your
phone, do this:
To transfer a call from your phone to theHFL, do this: To mute your voice, do this:
To unmute your voice, do this: To add a name, do this:
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Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘This process
will clear all paired phones, clear
all entries in the phonebook, and
clear the passcode. Is this what
you would like to do?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
clear all paired phones, all
phonebook entries, and the
passcode. This may take up to 2
minutes to complete.’’ Press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to proceed, or say
‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel.’’
If you said ‘‘OK,’’ af ter a short
period of time, the HFL response
is, ‘‘System has been cleared.
Returning to the main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When
the end of the list is reached, the
HFL response is, ‘‘The entire list
has been read. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When it
saysthenameyouwanttocall,for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob.
This operation clears the HFL of
your passcode, your paired phones,
and all names in the HFL phonebook.
Clearing is recommended bef ore you
sell your vehicle. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
2. 3.
4.
1.
1.2.
3.
2.
To call a name f rom the phonebook list,
do this:
To clear the system, do this:Clearing the System
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When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Acura accessories, can
make your vehicle unsaf e. Bef ore
you make any modif ications or add
anyaccessories,besuretoreadthe
f ollowing inf ormation.
Your dealer has Acura accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer. If possible,
have your dealer inspect the f inal
installation.
On vehicles with side curtain
airbags, do not install accessories
on the side pillars or across the
rear windows as these may
interf ere with proper operation of
thesidecurtainairbags.
Although non-Acura accessories may
f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability (see page ).
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A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
255
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, all stored
driving positions will be lost. To
store the driving positions again, see
the storing procedure on page .
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If you vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system will disable itself . The next
timeyouturnontheradioyouwill
see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page). You will then have enter your
station presets.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the power tilt and telescopic steering
wheel system will be disabled. The
system needs to be reset af ter
reconnecting the battery (see page
). Push the tabs and remove the
cover by pulling it up caref ully.
To reinstall the cover, put the tabs
of the cover back to the original
position properly.
Turn the knob of the battery cover
toUNLOCKasshowninthe
illustration. Turn the knob of the cover to
LOCK position as showing in the
illustration.
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199 1. 2.
3.
4.
On vehicles with navigation system
Checking the Battery
Removing the Battery Cover
332
KNOB
TABLOCK
UNLOCK

If thefuseforthedrivingposition
memory system is removed, all
stored driving positions will be lost.
To store the driving positions again,
see page .
If the navigation system f use is
removed, the navigation system will
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
Navigation System Owner’s Manual.If the radio f use is removed, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradioyou
will see ‘‘ ’’ in the f requency
display. Use the preset buttons to
enter the f ive-digit code (see page
).
If thefuseforthepowertilt
telescopic steering is removed, the
system will be disabled. The system
needs to be reset af ter reinstalling
thefuse(seepage ).
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199
112
On vehicles with navigation system
Fuses
356

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Accessories .255
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .115
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 156
.....................................
Acura Link .208
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .107
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 305
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11, 25
............................
Air Conditioning .162
.........................................
Usage .163
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .326
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .248
......................................
Antif reeze .308
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .62, 275
...................................
Operation .275
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 199
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .115
.........................................
Ashtrays .157
................................
Audio System .171
Auto Control Mode, Starting ........................................
Engine .263 .......................
Automatic Lighting .105
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 201
..............
Automatic Transmission . 265
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .366
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 310
.......................................
Shif ting .265
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .265
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 265
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 270
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60, 348
............................
Jump Starting .343
..............................
Maintenance .331
..........................................
Cover .322
............................
Specif ications .367
..............................
Bef ore Driving .247
..................................
Belts, Seat .10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .154
..................................
Booster Seats .51 Brakes
Anti-lock Brake ........................
System (ABS) .275
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 248
...........................................
Fluid .311
.......................................
Parking .151
.................
System Indicator . 61,350
........................
Wear Indicators .274
.............................
Braking System .274
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .109
......................
Brights, Headlights .104
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .320
.......................
Front Fog Lights .318
...............
Front Position Lights . 317
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 317
.................................
Headlights .314
............................
Specif ications .367
............
Turn Signal Lights . 316,320
.....................................
Built-in-key .128
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .314
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