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Avoid using duplicate name
entries.
Avoid using ‘‘home’’ as a name
entry.
It is easier f or HFL to recognize a
multisyllabic or longer name. For
example, use ‘‘Peter’’ instead of
‘‘Pete,’’ or ‘‘John Smith’’ instead of
‘‘John.’’Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenameentryyouwanttoedit.
When asked, say the new number
for that name.
Follow the HFL prompts to
complete the edit.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Say a name you want to list as your
phonebook entry.
Say the number you want to store
f or the name entry.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘ ’’ to store the entry.
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5.Phonebook
Edit
Phonebook
Store
Enter
To edit the number stored in a name:
T o st ore a phonebook ent ry:
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Say the name you want to delete
and follow the HFL prompts to
complete the deletion. Say ‘‘
.’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
HFL begins reading the names in
the order they were stored.
If you hear a name you want to call,
immediatelypresstheHFLTalk
button and say ‘‘ .’’ Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Follow the HFL prompts, select a
number f rom your cell phone, and
send it to HFL. Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts. Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and
name the number, or say
‘‘ ’’ if it is not the number
you want to store.
Follow the HFL prompts if you
want to store another number.
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4. 1.
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5.
Phonebook
Delete
Phonebook
List
Call Receive contact Phonebook
Discard
T o delet e a name: T o list all names in t he phonebook: T o st ore a specif ic phone number
f rom your cell phone direct ly t o t heHFL phonebook (available on somephones):
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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 ).
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the 4-digit passcode you want to
set. Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
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2.
3.
4.
System Setup
System setup
Security
T o set a 4-digit passcode t o lock t heHFL system f or security purposes:
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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 bef ore a command.Say ‘‘ .’’
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the new 4-digit passcode. Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
The def ault setting is a ring tone.
Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’ You
can also say ‘‘ ’’ f or no audible
incoming call notif ication. Say ‘‘ ’’ af ter the
prompts.
HFL will let you know if auto
transf er is on or of f , depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting. Say ‘‘’’ af ter the
prompts.
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System setup
System setup
System setup
Change passcode
Ring tone PromptOf f
Call notif ication
Auto transf er
T o change your securit y passcode: T o select eit her a ring t one or a prompt as t he incoming callnotification : To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function:
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Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.Follow the HFL prompts. Say the language you want to
change to in that language. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts to
change the language to English or
French.
When French is your currently
selected language, you can give voice
commands in 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.
This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones, and all names in the
HFL phonebook.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Say‘‘ ’’aftertheprompts.
Follow the HFL prompts to
continue to complete the clearing
procedure.
You can also clear the system when
you have f orgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you f or the passcode, say ‘‘ .’’ Paired phones, and all names
in the HFL phonebook will be lost. 1.
2.
3. 2. 1.
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2.
Canadian models only Canadian models only
T o clear t he syst em:
T o quickly change the language: T o change the system languagebet ween English and French:
Quick Language SelectionChange Language
Change language
System setup
Clear
System
clear
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Thename 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. An incoming call on HFL will
interrupt
Audio when it is
playing. Audio will resume when the
call is ended.
Bluet oot hWireless T echnology HFL L imitations
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Bluetoothwww.acura.com/ handsf reelink
www.handsfree link.ca, When a phone has never been paired to
the system: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.
In the U.S., visit ,
or call (888) 528-7876.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
UsetheInterfaceDialtomakemenu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the interf ace dial lef t or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with, , , or icons,
push the interf ace selector up, down,
lef t, or right.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button to enter the phone pairing
procedure (see page ). 432
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INFO BUTTON
SELECTOR
DIAL
ENTER
CANCEL
BUTTON
PHONE BUTTON
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µµ
CONT INUED
Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen.
Press and
release to end or decline a call.
PresstheINFObuttontogotothe
main inf ormation screen to select the
Cellular Phone menu.
Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UPbuttontogototheCellular
Phone screen.
Press the CANCEL button to go
back to the previous screen.
When there is a paired phone
is in your vehicle:
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HANG-UP Button
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PICK-UP BUTTON HANG-UP BUTTON
BACK BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
TALK
BUTTON
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