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You can make calls using any phone
number or a name in the HFL
phonebook. You can also redial the
last number called.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
During a call, HFL allows you to talk
up to 30 minutes af ter you remove
the key from the ignition switch.
However, this may weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
thenamestoredintheHFL
phonebook that you want to call.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the name and make the
call. Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and say
the phone number you want to dial.
Follow the HFL prompts to
conf irm the number and say
‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ .’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’ 1.
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Call DialCall Dial
Call Dial
Redial
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To make a call using aname in the HFL phonebook: To make a call using a
phone number:
To redial the last numbercalled by HFL:
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When you receive a call, an incoming
call notif ication (if activated) will
play and interrupt the audio system
if it is on.
Press the HFL Talk button to answer
the call, or the HFL Back button to
hang up.If your phone has Call Waiting, press
and release the HFL Talk button to
put the original call on hold and
answer the incoming call.
To return to the original call, press
the HFL Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the incoming
call, disregard it and continue with
your original call. If you want to hang
up the original call and answer the
new call, press the HFL Back button.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 ‘‘ .’’
Receiving a Call
T ransf erring a Call
Transfer
Call Wait ing
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You can mute your voice to the
person you are talking to during
To mute your voice during a call,
press and release the HFL Talk
button and say ‘‘ .’’
To unmute your voice, press and
release the HFL Talk button and say
‘‘ ’’ again.HFL allows you to send numbers or
names during a call. This is usef ul
when you call a menu-driven phone
system.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button bef ore a command.
Say ‘‘ .’’
Follow the HFL prompts and
say the name or number you
want to send.
Follow the HFL prompts to send
the tones and continue the call. To send a pound ( ), say
‘‘pound.’’ To send a star (*), say ‘‘star.’’ Youcanstoreupto50nameswith
their associated numbers in HFL.
The numbers you store can be not
only phone numbers but other types,
such as account numbers or
passwords, which can be sent during
a menu-driven call.
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Muting a Call
Mute
Mute Send Numbers or
Names During a Call
Send Phonebook
To send a name or
number during a call:Features
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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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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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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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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.
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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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BluetoothWhen a phone has neverbeen 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.
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. Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button to enter the phone pairing
procedure (see page ). 432
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