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To store a specific phone numberfrom your cell phone directly to the
HFL phonebook (available on somephones):Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phonebook. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Receive contact’’ after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts, select a number from your cell phone, and
send it to HFL.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and name the number, or say ‘‘Discard ’’if it
is not the number you want to
store.
5. Follow the HFL prompts if you want to store another number. System Setup
This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.
To set a 4-digit passcode to lock the
HFL system for security purposes:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Security ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the 4-digit passcode you want to
set.
4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number.
NOTE: Once a passcode is set, you
will need to enter it to use HFL each
time you start the vehicle. If you
forget the code, your dealer will have
to reset it for you, or you will have to
clear the entire system (see page
414).
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To change your security pass code:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Change passcode ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say the new 4-digit passcode.
4. Follow the HFL prompts to confirm the number.
To select either a ring tone or aprompts as the incoming call
notification
ꭧ:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Call notification ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or ‘‘Prompt. ’’You
can also say ‘‘Off ’’for no audible
incoming call notification.
ꭧ : The default setting is a ring tone.
To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:If you get into the vehicle while you
are on the phone, the call can be
automatically transferred to HFL
with the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Auto transfer ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting.
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To clear the system:This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones and all names in the
HFL phonebook.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say ‘‘System setup. ’’
2. Say ‘‘Clear ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to continue to complete the clearing
procedure.
You can also clear the system when
you have forgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you for the passcode, say ‘‘System
clear. ’’Paired phones and all names
in the HFL phonebook will be lost. Quick Language Selection
Canadian models only
To quickly change the language:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say the language you want to change to in that language.
2. Follow the HFL prompts. Change Language
Canadian models only
To change the system languagebetween English and French:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Change language. ’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts to change the language to English or French.
If you have not named your paired
phone in the language you just
selected, HFL will ask you to name it
in the current language.
When French is your currently
selected language, you can give voice
commands in French.
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Bluetooth
®Wireless Technology
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. HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will
interrupt
Bluetooth
ꭂAudio when it is
playing. Audio will resume when the
call is ended.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using either the
navigation system controls or voice
commands without the distraction of
handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink
, or call (888) 528-7826.
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
, or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. Using HFL
Interface DialUse the Interface Dial to make menu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the selector knob left or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with,
,or
icons, push the knob up,
down, left, or right.
Press the INFO/PHONE button to
go to the main information screen.
Select Cellular Phone from the menu
and press ENTER.
Press the CANCEL button to go back
to the previous screen.
To quickly access the Cellular Phone
screen, press the Pick-Up button on
the steering wheel.
INFO/PHONE
BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
DIAL SELECTOR ENTER
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HFL ButtonsPICK-UP Button-Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen.
HANG-UP Button -Press and
release to end or decline a call.
TALK Button -Press and release to
give a command.
Back Button -Press and release to
go back to the previous command, or
cancel the command.
Voice Control Tips●Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents or all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.●Press and release the Talk button
each time you want to make a
command. After the beep, speak in
a clear, natural tone.
●Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.Help FeaturesFor help at any time, including a list
of available options, say ‘‘Help. ’’LanguageRefer to the navigation system
manual for how to change the
system's language between English,
French, and Spanish.
PICK-UP BUTTON
HANG-UP
BUTTON
TALK BUTTON BACK BUTTON
MICROPHONE
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DisplayWhen you receive an incoming call,
you will see the following displays
and notifications.
You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK ’’on
the audio display while HFL is in use. On the navigation screen:
On the Cellular Phone screen:Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to the screen.
U.S. model is shown.
CALLER NAME
PHONE DIALINGBLUETOOTH INDICATOR
SIGNAL STRENGTH
BATTERY LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS
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How to Use HFL
‘‘Cellular
Phone ’’
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON (see page 194).
‘‘Phone
Setup ’’ ‘‘
Setup
Bluetooth
Phone ’’
‘‘ Search for
Next Phone ’’
‘‘ Edit User ’’ ‘‘
Pair Phone ’’
‘‘ Pass-Key ’’
‘‘ Delete Phone ’’
‘‘ Name ’’
‘‘ Delete ’’
‘‘ PIN ’’ Pair your phone to the system.
Set a
‘‘fixed ’’or ‘‘random ’’pass-key code for phone pairing.
Delete a previously paired phone.
Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone. Create a user name for a paired phone.
Delete a user name and settings for a paired phone.
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
Voice commands can be used for all above options. Voice commands for the HFL system can only be usedfrom the Cellular Phone screen. To quickly access the Cellular Phone screen, press the Pick-Up button onthe steering wheel. Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
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