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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial
Peter.’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents,
windows and moonroof may
interf ere with the microphone.
Adjust or close them as necessary.
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‘‘Change Language’’
‘‘Hands Free Help’’
‘‘System
Set up’’
‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’
‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
: Canadian models Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system (See page 250)
Change your security passcode (See page 251)
Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
(See page 251)
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle (See page 251)
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 252)
Change language from English to French (See page 252)
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 232)
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each comma nd
(See page 232)
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
HFL will tell you which phone is
linked to the system. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’ Say ‘‘ .’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
HFL disconnects the linked phone
and searches for another paired
phone.
Once another phone is f ound, it is
linked to the system. HFL will
inf orm you which phone is now
linked.
If no other phones are f ound or
paired, HFL will inf orm you that the
original phone is linked again. Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
If you want HFL to create a
random code each time you pair a
phone, say ‘‘ .’’ If you want
to choose your own 4-digit code to
be used each time, say ‘‘ ’’
and f ollow the HFL prompts.
1. 2.3.
1.2. 3.1. 2. 3.
4.
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phone t o anot her paired phone: T o change t he pairing code set t ing:
Phone setup
StatusPhone setup
Phone setup
Next phone Set pairing code
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This command group allows you to
change or customize HFL basic
settings.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’ Once a passcode is set, you
will need to enter it to use HFL each
time you start the vehicle. If you
f orget the code, your dealer will have
toresetitforyou,oryouwillhaveto
clear the entire system (see page ).
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the 4-digit passcode you want to
set.
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number.
1. 2.3. 4.
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System Setup
System setup
Security
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Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We recommend using quality
gasolines containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
On models with manual transmission
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
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Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tank
for the fuel to expand with
temperature changes.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display. If the system still detects
an evaporative system leak af ter
retightening the cap, the
malf unction indicator lamp may
come on (see page ).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
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5. 6.
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If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Check Fuel Cap Message
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It only helps with the
steering control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
The VSA indicator will come on
alongwiththeABSindicator.
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A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability. A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Import ant Saf et y Reminders
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Thebestwaytoconfirmthatall
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale. For public
scales in your area, check your local
phone book, or contact your trailer
dealer or rental agency for
assistance.
If you cannot get to a public scale,
you can estimate the total trailer
weight by adding the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the
manuf acturer) with everything in or
on the trailer.
If you normally pull the same load
each time you tow a trailer, you can
use a suitable scale or a special
tongue load gauge to check the
tongue load the f irst time you set up
a towing combination (a f ully loaded
vehicle and trailer), then recheck the
tongue load whenever the conditions
change.
The maximum allowable weight at
the vehicle axles is:
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
on the rear axle
on the f ront axle
EX and EX-L:
V6 models: EX and EX-L:
V6 models:
LX and LX-P:
LX and LX-P:
Towing a Trailer
Checking L oads
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GA WR): Canadian models
U.S. models
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2,017 lbs (915 kg)
2,337 lbs (1,060 kg)
2,403 lbs (1,090 kg)
2,061 lbs (935 kg)
2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
2,061 lbs (935 kg) 920 kg
950 kg
950 kg
1,065 kg
1,095 kg
1,175 kg
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