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To rename a paired phone, do this:
To pair another phone, do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phone setup
options are pair, edit, delete, list,
status, next phone, and set pairing
code. Press the Talk button and
say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Which phone would like
to edit? Press the Talk button, and
say a name, or say List, to hear the
names of the paired phones’’
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phone setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phone setup
options are pair, edit, delete, list,
status, next phone, and set pairing
code. Press the Talk button and
say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘ John’s phone
has been successf ully paired.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
hear the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink tutorial now?
Press the Talk button and after
the beep, say Yes to begin the
tutorial, or say No to exit
HandsFreeLink.’’
If you press and release the Talk
button and say ‘‘Yes,’’ HFL begins
Tutorial. If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL
returns to idle.
With only one paired phone, f or
example, John’s phone , HFL
responds ‘‘What is the new name
f or John’s phone ?’’ Then go to
step 4.
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You can select or change some
settings for the HFL system. Here
are the settings you can select or
change. To do this, make sure your
vehicle is parked safely, with your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.You can set a f our-digit security
passcode to lock the HFL system
f or security purposes.
If you f orget your passcode, you
cannot activate HFL. Consult your
dealer to cancel the passcode.
You can also select a ‘‘System
Clear’’ command to reset HFL
(see page ).
You can change the security
passcode. The incoming notif ication can be
set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notif ication. The def ault setting is
aprompt.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Security.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Security is
disabled. Would you like to enable
security? Press the Talk button
and say Yes or No.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our-
digit number you would like to set
as your security passcode? Press
the Talk button and say the
number.’’
If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to
idle.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the f our-digit
passcode you want to use. For
example,say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’
HFLresponds‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthis
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
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To set a security passcode, do this:
Setting Up the System
Setting a security passcode
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HFL responds ‘‘Security is on.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system. If you f orget this
passcode, you must either go to
the dealer to have it reset, or clear
the entire system using the
System Clear command.’’
Once a passcode is set, HFL will
prompt you f or your passcode each
time the ignition switch is turned to
the ON (II) position and you press
the Talk button. You will only be
askedforthepasscodeonceper
ignition cycle. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, HFL prompts ‘‘The
system is locked. What is the f our-
digit passcode?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say your f our-digit
passcode.Forexample,say‘‘1,2,3,
4.’’
If thepasscodeiscorrect,HFL
responds ‘‘System is unlocked.’’
If thepasscodeisnotcorrect,please
try again according to the HFL’s
guidance.
You can also select a ‘‘System Clear’’
command to reset HFL (see page ). Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Change
passcode.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our
digit number you would like to set
as your security passcode? Press
the Talk button and say the
number.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say your f our digit
passcode,forexample,say‘‘1,2,3,
4.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
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To enter your passcode, do this; To change your security passcode, do
this:
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You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
HFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
f rom the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle’s battery.With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? Press the Talk button and say
a name, a number, or say list to
hear the phonebook entries.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’
HFL responds ‘‘123 456 7891.
Press the Talk button and
continue to add numbers, or say
Call or Dial to place a call.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
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To make a call using a phone number,
do this:
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To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this: To redial the last number called by the
phone, do this:
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? Press the Talk button and say
a name, a number, or say list to
hear the phonebook entries.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to call. For example, say
‘‘John.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
call John? Press the Talk button
and say Yes or No.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Redialing.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. To change the volume, use
the audio system volume knob or the
steering wheel volume controls.
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If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notif ication, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the Talk button and begin speaking.
If you don’t want to answer the call,
press the Back button.
If your phone has call waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press and release the
Talk button to answer it. When you
do this, the original call is placed on
hold. To return to the original call,
press the Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the new call,
disregard it, and continue with your
original call. If you want to hang up
the original call and answer the new
call, press the Back button.You can transfer a call from HFL to
your phone, or f rom your phone to
HFL.
To transfer a call from HFL to your
phone, or f rom your phone to HFL,
do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The
audio switches between HFL and the
phone.
This f unction allows you to transf er a
call automatically to the HFL system.
If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, a call will be
transferred automatically to the HFL
system when you turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I)
position.
With this function activated, you can
also make a call by dialing with the
number keys on the phone which
has been paired to the HFL system.
The automatic transferring function
can be set to on or of f .
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With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phonebook.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list. Press the
Talk button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Receive
contact.’’
HFL responds ‘‘The receive
process requires operation of your
Bluetooth device. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped. HandsFreeLink
is now waiting to receive a contact
f rom a Bluetooth device.’’ Select a desired number f rom the
list on your phone, and send it via
Bluetooth (steps will vary f or
phone types, f ollow your phone’s
operating manual).
HFL responds, f or example ‘‘ 2
phone numbers have been
received f or this contact. What
name would you like to store f or
the mobile number
1234567891 ? Press the Talk
button and say a name or say
Discard, to discard this number.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Neil at work.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work will
be stored. Is this correct? Press
the Talk button and say Yes or No.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Neil at work has
been stored. Would you like
HandsFreeLink to receive another
contact? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
Go to step 6.
If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL returns to
idle.
If you want to continue to store
any other numbers, press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink is
now waiting to receive a contact
f rom a Bluetooth device.’’
Go back to step 3.
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Your vehicle’s starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START
(III) position, this f eature keeps the
engine’s starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs f or about 6 to 9 seconds until the engine starts.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
Apply the parking brake. If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds bef ore trying
again.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position f or more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs f or about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.6.
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The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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