2009 Acura TL Security system

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
Changing a security passcode Selecting the incoming
notif ication
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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
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HFLresponds‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthis
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’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.
After the beep, say ‘‘Call
notification.’’
HFL responds: ‘‘Would you like
the incoming call notif ication to be
a ring tone, a prompt, or of f ?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, f or example, say
‘‘Ring tone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘A ring tone will be
used.’’ You will hear a ring tone
through the audio speakers to
announce an incoming call.If you say, ‘‘Prompt.’’ HFL responds
‘‘An incoming call prompt will be
used.’’ You will hear a ‘‘You have an
incoming call.’’ prompt when
receiving an incoming call.
If you say, ‘‘Of f ,’’ no audible
notif ication of an incoming call will
be selected. During an incoming call,
thereisnoringtoneorprompt
playback. The audio system will still
mute, and the HFL message or the
HFL notif ication screen will be
displayed.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Security passcode
has been changed.’’
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To activate this function, do this:
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.’’
If this feature is set to off, HFL
responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
disabled. Calls dialed on the phone
do not automatically transf er to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Would
you like to enable Auto Transf er?
Press the Talk button and say Yes
or No.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Auto transf er.’’If the setting changes from on to off,
HFL responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
disabled. Use the Transf er command
at the HandsFree main menu to
manually transf er calls dialed on the
phone.’’
If this feature is set to on, HFL
responds ‘‘Auto-transf er is enabled.
Calls dialed on the phone will be
automatically transferred to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Would
you like to disable Auto Transf er?
Press the Talk button and say Yes
or No.’’
Never try to dial from your
phonedirectlyif thevehicleis
moving.
To end the call, press the Back
button. If the setting changes from off to
on, press and release the Talk
button. Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
enabled.’’
When you make a call directly f rom
the phone with the auto transf er on,
make sure to stop your vehicle saf ely.
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To clear the system, do this:Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Preparing to clear
the system, which may take up to
two minutes to complete. To
proceed, press the Talk button and
say Continue, otherwise say Go
Back or Cancel.’’
After saying Continue, HFL
responds ‘‘Please wait while the
system is cleared.’’ HFL responds
‘‘The system has been cleared.’’
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.
After the beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’
HFL responds ‘‘This process will
clear all paired phones, clear all
entries in the phonebook, clear the
security passcode, and restore the
defaults in the system setup. Is
this what you would like to do?
Press the Talk button and say yes
or no.’’
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.
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Clearing the System
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the trunk or take them with you.
Lock the doors.
If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
If you are unable to stop the
engine normally while in the Park
position, see on page . 184
On models with keyless access system
Parking T ips
Emergency Engine
Stop
Parking
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Tachometer .75
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .581
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Emissions Control Systems .623
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .625
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Temperature Gauge .76
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Temperature, Outside .84
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Seat Belts .8,20
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Additional Information .20
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Cleaning .564
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .21
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Maintenance .23
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .20,64
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System Components .20
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Use During Pregnancy .18
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Seat Heaters .193
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Seats, Adjusting the .155
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Security System .380
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Sequential Shif t Mode .514
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Serial Number .612
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Service Intervals .544
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Service Manual .633
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Service Station Procedures .488
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Setting the Clock .377
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SH-AWD
Indicator .73
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .507
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Shif t Lock Release .510
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Shif ting .508
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Side Airbags .9,30
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Side Airbag Of f Indicator .33,67
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Side Curtain Airbags .32
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Signaling Turns .133.....................................
Snow Tires .575
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Sound System .223
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .582
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Specif ications .582,616
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Specif ications Charts .614
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Speed Control .386
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .24
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Additional Safety Precautions .36
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Airbag Components .24
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Airbag Service .35
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .32
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .26
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How Your Side Airbags Work .30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .32
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SRS Indicator .32,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) .145
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START Mode (Power Mode) .178
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Start/Stop Button, Engine .178
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Starting the Engine .503,506
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With a Dead Battery .591
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State Emissions Testing .623
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .593 Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .140
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Anti-thef t Column Lock .145
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Stereo Sound System .223
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Storing Your Vehicle .578
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Sunglasses Holder .207
Super Handling All-Wheel Drive ......................
(TM) (SH-AWD
). 73
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Supplemental Restraint System .24
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Servicing .35
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SRS Indicator .34
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System Components .24
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