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ÎHFL Buttons
Hard Reset
Linking Pairing
Soft Reset (cellular phone)
Software Version
Standard Ringtone
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A
B
HFL TALK button (A): Use this button on the steeringwheel to give commands. Press the button before a
voice command is given.
HFL BACK button (B): Use this button on the steering wheel to end a call or return to a previous prompt in
the HFL menu. Pressing the button twice or holding it
down returns you to the HFL main menu.
Hard resets clear the saved settings in the cell phone
and restores it to the factory defaults. A hard reset
should be done only as a last resort (see the sell phone
owner’s manual for more information).
This is when your paired phone is actively ready to use
the HFL system. You can pair up to six phones to the
HFL system, but only one phone can be linked at a time.
If two paired phones are in the vehicle, only the phone
that is linked can use the HFL system and functions. The
second phone must be used as a normal handset. A description for linking two Bluetooth devices together.
In this case, you are linking a cell phone with the HFL
system. After the pairing process is complete, the
devices are able to recognize each other and
communicate wirelessly via Bluetooth.
This helps to restore the basic functions of the phone.
To do a soft reset, turn the phone power off, remove
and reinsert the cell phone battery, then turn the phone
back on.
This refers to the software version loaded in the cell
phone. The software version that was tested and
determined to be compatible with the HFL system may
be listed on the HFL website. Not all software versions
are compatible with the HFL system.
These ringtones come factory-installed on the cell
phone.
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
23-371
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
HFL does not respond
Control Unit Input Test
(see page 23-388) Check and repair all CAN related DTCs
The Bluetooth icon in the
navigation display is grayed-out There is no HFL-compatible
phone paired to the vehicle. Pair
an approved HFL-compatible
phone to the vehicleThe phone must be on the Honda list of
approved Bluetooth phones and
configured correctly. For a current list of
approved phones, go to www.acura.com/
handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for
further assistance.
Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the
Navi System Link
The Honda approved Bluetooth
phone is having problems pairing
to the vehicle HFL System Troubleshooting
(see page 23-373)
The phone must be on the Honda list of
approved Bluetooth phones and
configured correctly. For a current list of
approved phones, go to www.acura.com/
handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for
further assistance.
Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the
Navi System Link
The Honda approved Bluetooth
phone cannot use all its functions HFL System Troubleshooting
(see page 23-373)The phone must be on the Honda list of
approved Bluetooth phones and
configured correctly. For a current list of
approved phones, go to www.acura.com/
handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for
further assistance.
Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the
Navi System Link
The Honda approved Bluetooth
phone does not place or receive
calls using the HFL system HFL System Troubleshooting
(see page 23-373)
The phone must be on the Honda list of
approved Bluetooth phones and
configured correctly. For a current list of
approved phones, go to www.acura.com/
handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for
further assistance.
Check the Diagnostic Menu and use the
Navi System Link
The client wants the HFL system
reset (all phones and address
information cleared from the HFL
system) Clearing the system (see page
23-367)
See the owner’s manual for additional
information.
The HFL system is locked and the
pass code has been lost or
forgotten Symptom Troubleshooting
(see page 23-383)
The HFL system does not
recognize all voice prompts Symptom Troubleshooting
(see page 23-382)Also see Voice control tips.
The address book does not
transfer from Honda approved
Bluetooth phone to HFL system There is no HFL compatible
phone paired to the vehicle or
the approved phone does not
support the function. Pair an
approved HFL compatible
phone to the vehicle.The phone must be on the Honda list of
approved Bluetooth phones and
configured correctly. For a list of approved
phones, go to www.acura.com/
handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876.
The HFL messages cannot be
heard or are weak Symptom Troubleshooting
(see page 23-383)Excessive interior noise (open windows,
vents blowing on microphone, etc.).
The Bluetooth icon does not
display (the Bluetooth phone is
linked) Symptom Troubleshooting
(see page 23-386)
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23-374HandsFreeLink System
Circuit Diagram
UNDER-HOOD FUSE/RELAY BOX
Q1E5
WHT 15 16
ORN
RED
WHT
ACC
BAT
IGNITION SWITCH
No. 23 (10 A)
No. 2 (IG) (50 A)
BATTERY
No. 1 (BAT) (100 A)
BRN
BRN
2
GRN 3
BLK
G501 1
CABLE REEL
H1
D4
G2
B ACC
MICU
13 HFL-VOICE CONTROL SWITCH4
LIGHTS
(LEDx4)
5 PUR
UNDER-DASH FUSE/RELAY BOX
No. 35 (7.5 A)
GND 20BLUETOOTH
TRANSCEIVER
1k
HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT
VOICE
CONTROL
SWITCH
HFL
BACK HFL
TALK
47 180 A
C2
No. 4 (10 A) FUSE
(In the under-hood
fuse/relay box) ORN/WHT 10
20
HFL
STRG
SW
DASH LIGHTS
BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLLER RED BRN
BRN
1
2
11
12
RED/BLK
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YES
NO YES
NO
The Bluetooth icon does not display
(the Bluetooth phone is linked)
23-38623-386HandsFreeLink System
Symptom Troubleshooting (cont’d)
HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT 28P CONNECTOR
HFL MUTE (LT BLU)
NAVIGATION UNIT CONNECTOR B (24P) HFL MUTE (LT BLU)
HANDSFREELINK CONTROL UNIT 28P CONNECTOR
HFL ICON (LT GRN)
13. Check for continuity between HandsFreeLinkcontrol unit 28P connector terminal No. 3 and
navigation unit connector B (24P) terminal No. 8.
Substitute a known-good HandsFr eeLink
control unit (see page 23-388), and recheck. If the
symptom/indication goes away, replace the
original HandsFreeLink control unit. If the
symptom/indication is still present, replace the
navigation unit (see page 23-355).
Repair open in the wire between
HandsFreeLink control unit and the navigation
unit. 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Disconnect navigation unit connector B (24P) and
the HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector.
3. Check for continuity between body ground and HandsFreeLink control unit 28P connector terminal
No. 19.
Repair short to body ground in the wire
between the HandsFreeLink control unit and the
navigation unit.
Go to step 4.
Wire side of female terminals
Wire side of female terminals Wire side of female terminals
Is there continuity?
Is there continuity?
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