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Once a device is linked, the name of
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Audio and the device
name.
If more than one phone is paired
to the HFL system, there will be a
delay before the system begins
to play. In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message after pressing the TITLE
button.
The phone is not linked to HFL.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible f or
Audio, is already
connected. You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons, but
cannot operate the play mode
f unctions.
Press the side of the SKIP bar
to skip f orward to the next f ile, and
press the side to skip backward
to the beginning of the current f ile.
Push the side again to skip to
the previous f ile.
If your
Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To f ind out if your phone is
approved, go to
(in Canada, )
,
or call the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. The skip f unction may not be
available on some phone devices.
Adevicenamemaynotbe
displayed on some phone devices.
Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
www.acura.com/ handsf reelink
www. handsf reelink.ca Voice Cont rol Syst em
T o skip a f ile
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The resume/pause mode can stop
playing a f ile temporarily.Turn the interface dial to switch the
setting between the resume/pause
mode and the sound setup mode.
Select Resume/Pause, then press
ENTER to set your selection. Each
time you press ENTER, the system
switches between the resume mode
and pause mode.
Thepausefunctionmaynot
be available on some phone devices.
Press the AUDIO button to display
the audio control display. Turn the
dial to switch the setting between
the resume/pause mode and the
sound setup mode. Select Sound
Setup, then press ENTER to set
your selection.
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T o pause or resume a f ile T o change sound settings
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Turn the dial to select a sound setup
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. See page f or more
sound setting inf ormation.Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
If you receive a call when the
Audio is playing, press the
PICK-UPbuttononthesteering
wheel. The screen and the center
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the
HANG-UP button to go back to the
Audio mode. Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, ,
DISC, or HDD/AUX on the audio
control panel, or press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
select another audio mode.
This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page f or
more inf ormation.
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Bluetooth To turn of f the
Bluetooth
Audio mode
T o switch to HFL mode
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1, XM2, disc (if a disc is loaded),
HDD (on models with navigation
system),
Audio (if paired),
AUX (if an appropriate audio unit is
connected).
If an iPod or a USB f lash memory
device is plugged into the system,
you can also select AUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
preset station. If you press and hold
the CH button ( ) or ( ), the
system goes into the skip (seek)
mode. It stops when it f inds a station
with a strong signal. If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track/f ile (f ile in MP3, WMA, or
AAC format) each time you press
the top ( ) of the CH button. Press
the bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track/f ile.
Press it twice to return to the
previous track/f ile.
In MP3, WMA or AAC mode, you
can use the seek function to select
folders. Press and hold the top ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep to skip forward to the first file
of the next folder. Press the bottom
( ) to skip backward to the
previous
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON
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Bluetooth
www.acura.com/ handsf reelink
www.handsfree link.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
In the U.S., visit
,
or call (888) 528-7876.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents,
windows and moonroof may
interf ere with the microphone.
Adjust or close them as necessary.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
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.
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Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL ButtonsVoice Cont rol T ips
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MICROPHONE
HFL BACK BUTTON HFL TALK BUTTON
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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- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’ As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.
When there is an incoming call, or
HFL is in use, ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
will appear on the display.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display when a phone is
linked.
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Help Feat uresInf ormation Display
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SIGNAL
STRENGTH
HFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS PHONE NUMBER ROAM STATUS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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How to Use HFL
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. ‘‘123-456- ’’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 currently linked to the system
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
Enter desired phone number
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page
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(See page 413)
(See page 413)
(See page 413)
(See page 414)
(See page414)
(See page 414)
(See page415)
(See page 415)
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‘‘Redial’’
‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive Contact’’
‘‘List’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. 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
Store a phonebook entry
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries (See page
415)
(See page416)
(See page 417)
Send numbers or names during a call (See page 417)
(See page 418)
(See page418)
Delete a phonebook entry (See page419)
If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts from
your phone to HFL (See page419)
(See page419)
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