2009 Acura TL pairing phone

When you pair your phone to HFL,
the HFL system will automatically
select a pairing code at random or in
order. You can customize this setting
mode between Random and Fixed. If
you select the f ixed mode, the HFL
system will select a pairing code
sequentially.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Set Pairing
Code.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Each time a phone
is paired with HandsFreeLink, a
pairing code is used f or security.
This code can be randomly
generated by HandsFreeLink, or
f ixed, which is needed f or some
Bluetooth devices with a preset
pairing code. Would you like to set
the pairing code as Random or
Fixed?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, to select the f ixed
mode, say ‘‘Fixed.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our
digit number you would like to set
as the pairing code? Press the Talk
button and say the number.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say a desired f our-
digit number. For example, say
‘‘1000.’’
HFL responds ‘‘1000. Is this
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
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 ‘‘Phone setup.’’ If the number is not correct, say
‘‘No.’’ HFL goes back to step 3.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
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Bluetooth device.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if the number is
correct, say ‘‘Yes.’’
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To change the setting mode, do this:
Set t ing a Pairing Code
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Your Bluetooth compatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to HFL bef ore you can make
and receive hands-free calls. To
conf irm that your phone is Bluetooth
compatible, visit, or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. Your phone
retailer should also be able to
conf irm if your phone is Bluetooth
compatible. The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, visit
,callthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876, or call
your phone retailer. In Canada,
visit , or call (888) 9-
ACURA-9.
Park the vehicle. With your phone
on and the vehicle’s power mode
in ACCESSORY or ON, press the
INFO button, rotate the interface
dial to select ‘‘Cellular Phone,’’ and
push ENTER, or press the Talk
button and say ‘‘Cellular Phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Which cellular
phone item would you like to
select?’’
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
HFL operates best if your phone is
set to automatically recognize the
system (Discovery mode).
If af ter 3 minutes your phone is
not ready to pair or a phone is not
f ound, the system will time out
and start the pairing process f rom
the beginning.
Up to six phones can be paired to
HFL.
For more inf ormation on how to
select the power mode, see page.
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µThe navigation system can
manage up to six phones. If you
attempt to pair a seventh phone, a
screen message will appear,
prompting you to delete one of your
existing phones.
The notif ication is displayed. If OK,
press ENTER. Then the message
‘‘Now your phone is ready f or
hands-free calls’’ appears. If you
want to pair two or more phones,
repeat steps 2 4.
If you want to cancel the
pairing process at this point, press
ENTER to select ‘‘Cancel,’’ or press
the Talk button and say ‘‘Cancel.’’
When the pass-key is transf erred
to HFL, it recognizes and pairs
your cell phone. HFL
automatically attempts to connect
to your cell phone that has just
been paired.
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Rotate the dial to select either
‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ and press
ENTER, or press the Talk button
and say ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random.’’
The navigation system generates
and uses a random pass-key f or
subsequent phone pairing.
HFL returns to the Setup Bluetooth
phone screen. Specif y a 4-digit number in the pass-
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interf ace selector down. The
specif ied number will be generated
and used f or subsequent phone
pairing.
HFL responds ‘‘Please say your 4-
digit pass-key.’’Refer to the navigation system
manual f or inf ormation on how to
enter numbers.
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Move the interf ace selector down
to select the ‘‘Phone setup’’ screen,
or press the Talk button and say
‘‘Phone setup.’’ HFL responds
‘‘Please select the phone setup
item.’’
Rotate the dial to select ‘‘Search
for next phone’’ and press ENTER,
or press the Talk button and say
‘‘Search f or next phone.’’HFL attempts to connect with
another paired phone, and the
message ‘‘Searching f or a Bluetooth
phone’’ appears.
If the above screen is displayed,
pairing has f inished. You can make calls using any phone
number or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
f rom an incoming or outgoing
number. During a call, HFL allows
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set the power mode to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK). Continuing a call
without running the engine may
discharge and weaken the vehicle’s
battery.
For more inf ormation on how to
select the power mode, see page .
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