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HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
Here are the main features of HFL.
Instructions f or using HFL begin on
page .
Your vehicle is equipped with
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit , or call 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. HFL is available in
EnglishonU.S.models,andinboth
English and French on Canadian
models. To change the language, see
page . The Bluetooth
name and logos are
registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners. To use HFL, your phone must have
approved Bluetooth capability along
with the Hands Free Profile. This
type of phone is available through
many phone makers and cellular
carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
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With a linked phone, HFL allows you
to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.HFL can store up to 50 names and
phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
The HFL system has a help f unction
to provide instructions f or pairing a
phone, and give hints on how to
operate HFL properly. If your
response or command is not correct,
or the system cannot recognize a
command, the HFL system will give
you an appropriate command or play
the help prompt. You can also store the desired
number to the HFL phonebook
directly f rom your cell phone using
the receive contact f unction in HFL.
For more inf ormation on how to
store the number, see page . To
make a call, see page .
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, in f ront of the map lights.When HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, HFL overrides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob or
the steering wheel volume controls.
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Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
Close the windows and the
moonroof .
To enter a command, press and
release the HFL Talk button. After
the beep, say your command in a
clear, natural tone.
When voice commands are used,
the fan speed will be automatically
adjusted to low. However, for
better voice recognition, lowering
the f an speed may be necessary. If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command it plays an appropriate
Help prompt. Response time may
vary depending on the voice
command.
To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the HFL Talk
button, wait f or the beep, and say
‘‘Hands f ree help’’ or ‘‘Help.’’
When you are at the main menu,
you can hear general HFL
inf ormation such as pairing or
setting up the system. Press the
HFL Talk button, wait f or the beep,
and say ‘‘Tutorial.’’Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press the
HFL Talk button while HFL is
speaking. HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
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To go back one step in a command
process, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the HFL Back button.
If nothing is said while HFL is
listening f or a command, HFL will
time out and stop its voice
recognition, then prompt you with
available options or help
inf ormation. The next time you
press the HFL Talk button, HFL
begins listening f rom the point at
which it timed out.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the HFL
Back button, or press and release
the HFL Talk button, wait for the
beep, and say ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next
time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.When you f inish a command
sequence, HFL returns to idle. For
example, when you store the name
‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL system response
is ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The
next time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.
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.
Up to six phones can be paired to
HFL.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its discovery mode (searching f or
a Bluetooth related device).
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
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Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its discovery mode.
The phone will search f or HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
has connected to a new phone. A
name is needed to identif y this
phone. Press the Talk button and
say a name. For example, John’s
phone.’’
Steps 4 and 5 show a
common way to get your phone into
its discovery mode (searching f or a
Bluetooth related device). If these
steps do not work on your phone,
ref er to the phone’s operating
manual.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say No, HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to hear
the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
tutorial now? Press the Talk
button and af ter the beep, say yes
to begin the tutorial, or say No to
exit HandsFreeLink.’’
If you say Yes, HFL will begin the
tutorial. Follow the prompts on
HFL.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Entering phone set up:
pair menu. The pairing process
requires operation of your
Bluetooth phone. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped.’’
HFL responds ‘‘For proper system
f unction a compatible Bluetooth
phone is required. Please visit the
HandsFreeLink
website, listed in
the owner’s manual, f or a list of
approved phones and other system
inf ormation. HandsFreeLink is
waiting to pair with a Bluetooth
phone. From your phone, search
f or Bluetooth devices and select
HandsFreeLink.’’
HFL responds ‘‘When prompted
by your mobile phone, enter the
pairing code: 1234 .’’
Go to Step 4. 3.
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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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To delete a paired 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.
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to rename.
For example, say ‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the new
name f or John’s phone? Press the
Talk button and say a name.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the new name
of the phone. For example, say
‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘The name has
been changed.’’
With only one paired phone, f or
example, John’s phone , HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to deleteJohn’s phone ?’’ Then go to
step 4.
HFL responds ‘‘Which phone
would like to delete? Press the
Talk button and say a name, or say
list, to hear the names of the
paired phone.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’
‘‘Go back’’ or ‘‘Cancel’’ does not
delete the phone.
HFL responds ‘‘The phone has
been deleted.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say
‘‘Continue.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to delete. For
example, say ‘‘John’s phone.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to delete
John’s phone? Press the Talk
button and say Yes or No.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Preparing to
delete John’s phone. Press the
Talk button and say Continue;
otherwise say Go Back or Cancel.’’
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To change f rom the currently linkedphone to another paired phone, do this:
To f ind out the status of the phone being
used, do this:
To list all paired phones, 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 ‘‘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 ‘‘List.’’
HFL responds by listing the name
of each paired phone. When all
phones paired to the system have
been read, HFL responds ‘‘The
entire list has been read.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ For
example, HFL responds ‘‘John’s
phone is linked. Battery strength
is three bars. Signal strength is
f ive bars, and the phone is
roaming.’’
Some Phones may not send the
status information to the HFL
system. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Searching f or the
next phone.’’
The system then disconnects the
linkedphoneandsearchesfor
another paired phone. If the
system f inds it, f or example, HFL
responds ‘‘Paul’s phone is linked.’’
If no other phones are f ound or
paired, the f irst phone remains
linked. For example, HFL responds
‘‘No other paired phones were
f ound/have been paired. Returning
to John’s phone .’’
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.’’
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