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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
Phone Setup
This command group is available for
paired cell phones.Phone pairing tips●You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.●Your phone must be in discovery
or search mode to pair. 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 after three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not found, the system will time out
and return to idle.
To pair a cell phone:1. Press and release the HFL Talk
button. If you are pairing a phone
for the first time, HFL will give you
information about the pairing
process. If it is not the first phone
you are pairing, say‘‘Phone
setup’’and say‘‘Pair.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and put
your phone in discovery or search
mode. HFL will give you a 4-digit
pairing code and begin searching
for your phone.
3. When your phone finds a
Bluetooth device, select HFL from
the options and enter the 4-digit
code from the previous step.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and name
the newly paired phone.
To rename a paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Edit’’after the prompts.
3. If there is more than one phone
paired to the system, HFL will ask
you which phone's name you want
to change. Follow the HFL
prompts and rename the phone.
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To delete a paired phone:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Delete’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will ask you which phone you
want to delete. Follow the HFL
prompts to continue with the
deletion.
To hear the names of all paired
phones:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘List’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will read out all the paired
phone's names.
To hear which paired phone is
currently linked:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phone setup.’’
2. Say‘‘Status’’after the prompts.
3. HFL will tell you which phone is
linked to the system.
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To change from the currently linked
phone 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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To make a call using a name in the
HFL phonebook:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Call’’or‘‘Dial.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the name stored in the HFL
phonebook that you want to call.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to
confirm the name and make the
call.
To make a call using a phone
number:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Call’’or‘‘Dial.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to
dial.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to
confirm the number and say‘‘Call’’
or‘‘Dial.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers.To redial the last number called by
HFL:Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say‘‘Redial.’’Transferring a Call
You can transfer a call from HFL to
your phone, or from your phone to
HFL.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say‘‘Transfer.’’
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Muting a Call
You can mute your voice to the
person you are talking to during a
call.
To mute your voice during a call,
press and release the HFL Talk
button and say‘‘Mute.’’
To unmute your voice, press and
release the HFL Talk button and say
‘‘Mute’’again.Send Numbers or Names During
a Call
HFL allows you to send numbers or
names during a call. This is useful
when you call a menu-driven phone
system.
To send a name or number during a
call:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Send.’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the name or number you want to
send.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to send
the tones and continue the call.
NOTE:To send a pound (＃), say
‘‘pound.’’To send a star (
ᤳ), say
‘‘star.’’Phonebook
You can store up to 50 names with
their associated numbers in HFL.
The numbers you store cannot only
be phone numbers but other types,
such as account numbers or
passwords, which can be sent during
a menu-driven call.
To store a phonebook entry:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phonebook.’’
2. Say‘‘Store’’after the prompts.
3. Say a name you want to list as your
phonebook entry.
4. Say the number you want to store
for the name entry.
5. Follow the HFL prompts and say
‘‘Enter’’to store the entry.
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NOTE:●Avoid using duplicate name
entries.●Avoid using‘‘home’’as a name
entry.●It is easier for HFL to recognize a
multisyllabic or longer name. For
example, use‘‘Peter’’instead of
‘‘Pete,’’or‘‘John Smith’’instead of
‘‘John.’’
To edit the number stored in a name:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phonebook.’’
2. Say‘‘Edit’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say
the name entry you want to edit.
4. When asked, say the new number
for that name.
5. Follow the HFL prompts to
complete the edit.
To delete a name:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phonebook.’’
2. Say‘‘Delete’’after the prompts.
3. Say the name you want to delete
and follow the HFL prompts to
complete the deletion.
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To list all names in the phonebook:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say‘‘Phonebook.’’
2. Say‘‘List’’after the prompts.
3. HFL begins reading the names in
the order they were stored.
4. If you hear a name you want to
call, immediately press the HFL
Talk button and say‘‘Call.’’
To store a specific phone number
from your cell phone directly to the
HFL phonebook (available on some
phones):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.
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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
380).
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.
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