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To change from the currently linkedphone to another paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Next phone ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL disconnects the linked phone and searches for another paired
phone.
4. Once another phone is found, it is linked to the system. HFL will
inform you which phone is now
linked.
If no other phones are found or
paired, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is linked again.
To change the pairing code setting:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Phone setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Set pairing code ’’after the
prompts.
3. If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a
phone, say ‘‘Random .’’ If you want
to choose your own 4-digit code to
be used each time, say ‘‘Fixed ’’
and follow the HFL prompts. Making a Call
You can make calls using a name in
the HFL phonebook or any phone
number. You can also redial the last
number called.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
your phone and vehicle is 30 feet (10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘ Phone
Setup’’
‘‘Delete ’’
‘‘
Delete Phone ’’
Delete a previously paired phone. Set a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’pass-key
code for phone pairing.
Create a user name for a paired phone.
‘‘ Name ’’
‘‘
Setup
Bluetooth Phone ’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone.
Pair your phone to the system.
‘‘ Pair Phone ’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
‘‘
Search
for Next Phone ’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN ’’
‘‘PIN ’’
‘‘
Pass-Key ’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
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Setup Bluetooth PhoneTo pair a cell phone:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Pair Phone. ’’
3. HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key that you will need to input on your
phone.
4. Put your cell phone in ‘‘Discovery ’’
or ‘‘Search ’’mode, and search for a
Bluetooth device.
5. When your phone prompts you, input the 4-digit pass-key.
6. You will receive a notification on the screen and your phone if
pairing is successful.
Phone pairing tips:●
You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
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Up to six phones can be paired.
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Your phone's battery may drain
faster when it is paired to HFL.
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To change the pass-key setting:1. Select‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Pass-Key. ’’
NOTE: The default pass-key ‘‘0000 ’’
is used until you change the setting.
For a randomly generated pass-key
each time you pair a phone, select
‘‘ Random. ’’
To create your own pass-key, select
‘‘Fixed ’’and follow steps 3 and 4.
3. Delete the current pass-key.
4. Enter a new pass-key, and select ‘‘OK. ’’
To delete a paired phone:1. Select ‘‘Setup Bluetooth Phone ’’
from the Phone Setup screen.
2. Select ‘‘Delete a phone. ’’
3. Select the phone you want to delete. The Bluetooth icon shows
you the currently linked phone.
4. A trash icon appears next to the selected phone. Select ‘‘OK ’’to
continue.
Delete the number first
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Making a Call
You can make calls by inputting any
phone number, using the imported
phonebook, using the call history, or
with speed dial entries.During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes after you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle's battery.To make a call using a name in the
Phone Book:
1. Select
‘‘Phonebook’’ from the
Cellular Phone screen.
If a phonebook has not yet been
imported, the system will attempt to
import one first. 2. Select a name from the list. You
can also select ‘‘Search
Phonebook ’’and enter the first few
letters of the name.
3. Push ENTER to begin automatic dialing.
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Your vehicle's starting system has an
auto control mode. When you turn
the ignition switch to the START (III)
position, this feature keeps the
engine's starter motor running until
the engine starts. Follow these
instructions to start the engine:1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all electrical accessories to reduce the
drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in Park. Press on the brake pedal. 4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition switch to
the START (III) position, then
release the ignition switch. You do
not need to hold the ignition
switch in the START (III) position
to start the engine. Depending on
the outside temperature, the
starter motor runs for about 6 to 9
seconds until the engine starts.
If you hold the ignition switch in
the START (III) position for more
than 7 seconds, the starter motor,
depending on the outside
temperature, runs for about 10 to
25 seconds until the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, wait at
least 10 seconds before trying
again.
The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle from theft. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine's fuel system is disabled. For
more information, see page 137.
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air found at
altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop before shifting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into park. The
shift lever must be in Park before
you can remove the key from the
ignition switch.
Reverse (R)－Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
front of the shift lever to shift from
Park to reverse. To shift from reverse
to neutral, come to a complete stop,
and then shift. Press the release
button before shifting into reverse
from neutral.
Neutral (N) －Use neutral if you
need to restart a stalled engine, or if
it is necessary to stop briefly with the
engine idling. Shift to the Park
position if you need to leave your
vehicle for any reason. Press on the
brake pedal when you are moving
the shift lever from neutral to
another gear. Drive (D)
－Use this position for
your normal driving. The
transmission automatically selects a
suitable gear (1 through 6) for your
speed and acceleration. You may
notice the transmission shifting up at
higher engine speeds when the
engine is cold. This helps the engine
warm up faster. S Position (S)
－To shift into the S
position, press the release button on
the front of the shift lever, and move
the lever to S. This position is similar
to D, except only gears from first to
fifth are selected. (When shifting up
automatically, the vehicle speed is
higher than when in the D position.)
The S position keeps the
transmission from cycling between
fourth, fifth, and sixth gears in stop-
and-go driving.
With the shift lever in D or S, you
can also use the paddle shifters to
shift the transmission up or down.
Once you begin to use the paddle
shifters in S, the transmission will no
longer upshift or downshift
automatically. For more information
of driving with the paddle shifters,
see page 443.
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Engine Speed Limiter
If you exceed the maximum speed
for the gear you are in, the engine
speed will enter into the
tachometer's red zone. If this occurs,
you may feel the engine cut in and
out. This is caused by a limiter in the
engine's computer controls. The
engine will run normally when you
reduce the rpm below the red zone.
Before downshifting, make sure the
engine will not go into the
tachometer's red zone.
The engine may cut in and out in R
position or depending on the road
condition even when the engine
speed is lower than the tachometer's
red zone. This is the engine's
computer working to protect the
transmission.Shift Lock Release
This allows you to move the shift
lever out of Park if the normal
method of pushing on the brake
pedal and pressing the release button
does not work.
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Put a cloth on the edge of the shiftlock release slot cover. Use a small
flat-tipped screwdriver or metal
fingernail file to carefully pry up
the edge of the cover and remove
it from the slot.
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