2012 Acura TSX bluetooth

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Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1 XM2 CD AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume
Press : Decreases the volume
CH Button
•When listening to radio
Press
(+
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(-
: Selects the previous preset radio station.
•When listening to a CD, USB flash drive or iPod®, or Bluetooth® audio
Press
(+
: Skips to the next song.
Press
(-
: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth® audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
VOL (Volume)
Button
CH (Channel)
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL
(HFL Talk) Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
(HFL Back) Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or
cancel a command.
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HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call
(888) 528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
528-7876.
Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button before giving a
command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say “Call 123-456-
7890” at once.•When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands
cannot be recognized.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Microphone Audio Remote
VOL (Volume)
Buttons
(HFL Talk) Button (HFL Back) Button

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•To hear general HFL information and help, say “Tutorial.”
•Say “Hands free help” or “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.
The multi-information display notifies you
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Help Features
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Information Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors 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®
Audio when it is playing. Audio will resume when the
call is ended.1Information Display
The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models.
Signal
StrengthHFL Mode Battery
Level
Status
Roam StatusPhone
Number

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HFL MenusThe ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or ON
(w
to use HFL.
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.
Press the (HFL Talk) button each time you give a command
“Set pairing code”
Pair a phone to the system.
Edit the name of a paired phone.
Delete a paired phone from the system.
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system.
Hear which paired phone is linked, and its remaining battery life.
Search for another phone that has been paired.
Set the pairing code to either “Fixed” or “Random.”
Say a phone number.
Say a name after a phonebook entry is stored.
Redial the last number called.
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL.
Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call.
Send numbers or names during a call.“Pair”
“Edit”“Delete”“List”“Status”“Next phone”e.g.: “123-456-####”e.g.: “Jim Smith”
“Phone setup”“Call”/“Dial”“Transfer”“Mute”“Send”“Redial”

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Features
“Change passcode”
Store a phonebook entry.
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry.
Delete a phonebook entry.
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries.
Transfer contacts from your phone to HFL.
Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system.
Change your security passcode.
Set how you want to be notified of an incoming call.
Set to automatically transfer calls from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle.
Switch the system language between English and French.
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system.
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command.“Store”
“Edit”“Delete”“List”“Receive contact”
*
“Security”“Call notification”“Auto transfer”
“Phonebook”“System setup”“Change language”
*
“Tutorial”“Hands-free help”
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, and security
passcode. “Clear”
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To pair a cell phone
1.If no phone has been paired to the system before, HFL gives you information
about how to pair the first phone.
If a phone has already been paired: say “Phone Setup” and “Pair” after the HFL
prompts.
2.Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode.
uHFL gives you a four-digit code and begins searching for your phone.
3.When your phone finds a Bluetooth® device, select HFL from the options and
enter the four-digit code.
4.Follow the HFL prompts and name the newly paired phone.
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To rename a paired phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Edit” after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone.
uIf there is more than one phone paired to the system, HFL will ask you which
phone’s name you want to change.
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To delete a paired phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Delete” after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts.
uHFL will ask you which phone you want to delete.
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Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Press the button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.•Your phone must be in the discovery or search
mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your
phone’s manual.•Up to six phones can be paired.•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is
paired to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.

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To hear the name of all paired phones
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “List” after the prompts.
3.HFL reads out all the paired phones’ names.
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To hear which paired phone is currently linked
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Status” after the prompts.
3.HFL will tell you which phone is linked with the system.
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To change the currently linked phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Next Phone” after the prompts.
3.HFL disconnects the current phone, and searches for another paired phone.
4.Once another phone is found, it is connected to the system. HFL will inform you
which phone is now linked.
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To change the pairing code setting
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 create your own four-digit code, say “Fixed.”
4.Follow the HFL prompts.
1Phone Setup
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is linked again.
The “Status” and “Next Phone” commands use:
Only one paired phone at a time can be linked to HFL.
When there are two or more paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone that the system finds is
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You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and
redial the last number called.■
Direct dialing a phone number
1.Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2.Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3.Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.
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From the HFL phonebook
1.Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2.Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts.
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To redial the last number called by HFL
Say “Redial.”
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To end a call
Press the (HFL back) button.
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Making a Call
1Making a Call
Press the button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum
range of about 30 feet (10 meters).
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.