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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 somephones):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 theHFL 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
377).
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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To select either a ring tone or aprompt as the incoming call
notification
ꭧ:
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Call notification ’’after the
prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and say ‘‘Ring tone ’’or ‘‘Prompt .’’ You can
also say ‘‘Off ’’for no audible
incoming call notification.
ꭧ : The default setting is a ring tone.
To activate or deactivate the auto
transfer function: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 before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Auto transfer ’’after the
prompts.
3. HFL will let you know if auto transfer is on or off, depending on
the previous setting. Follow the
HFL prompts to change the
setting.
To clear the system:This operation clears the passcodes,
paired phones, and all names in the
HFL phonebook data.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘System setup .’’
2. Say ‘‘Clear ’’after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to continue to complete the clearing
procedure.
You can also clear the system when
you have forgotten the passcode and
cannot access HFL. When HFL asks
you for the passcode, say ‘‘System
clear .’’ Paired phones, all names in
the HFL phonebook data will be lost.
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Quick Language Selection
Canadian models onlyTo quickly change the language:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.1. Say the language you want to change to in that language.
2. Follow the HFL prompts. Change Language
Canadian models only
To change the system language
between English and French:Press and release the HFL Talk
button before a command.
1. Say ‘‘Change language .’’
2. Follow the HFL prompts to change the language to English or 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.
When French is your currently
selected language, you can give voice
commands in French.
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On models with navigation systemBluetooth
®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 feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/handsfreelink,
or
call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.handsfreelink.
ca
, or call (888) 528-7876. Using HFL
Interface DialUse the Interface Dial to make menu
or list selections.
To select an item on the screen, turn
the selector knob left or right to
highlight it, and then press ENTER.
To select an item that comes with
,
,
,or
icons, push the knob up,
down, left, or right.
Press the INFO/PHONE button to
go to the main information screen.
Press the CANCEL button to go back
to previous screen.
KNOB
CANCEL
BUTTON INFO/PHONE
BUTTON
ENTER
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HFL ButtonsPICK-UP Button－Press and
release to answer a call, or press to
go directly to the Cellular Phone
screen.
HANG-UP Button －Press and
release to end or decline a call.
TALK Button －Press and release
to give a command.
BACK Button －Press and release
to go back to the previous command,
or cancel the command.
Voice Control Tips●
Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents, or all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
●
Press and release the Talk button
each time you want to make a
command. After the beep, speak in
a clear, natural tone.
●
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
●
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Help FeatureFor help at any time, including a list
of available options, say ‘‘Help. ’’LanguageRefer to the navigation system
manual for how to change the
system's language between English,
French, and Spanish.
PICK-UP
BUTTON HANG-UP
BUTTON
BACK
BUTTON
TALK
BUTTON
MICROPHONE
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DisplaysWhen you receive an incoming call,
you will see the following displays
and notifications.
On the audio screen:You will see‘‘HANDSFREELINK ’’on
the audio display while HFL is in use. On the navigation screen:
On the Cellular Phone screen:Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to the screen.
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘ Phone
Setup’’
‘‘Delete ’’
‘‘
Delete Phone ’’
Delete a previously paired phone. Set a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’pass-key
code for phone pairing.
Create a user name for a paired phone.
‘‘ Name ’’
‘‘
Setup
Bluetooth Phone ’’
Delete a user name and settings for
a paired phone.
Pair your phone to the system.
‘‘ Pair Phone ’’
Create a PIN number for a paired phone.
‘‘
Search
for Next Phone ’’
‘‘Edit User/PIN ’’
‘‘PIN ’’
‘‘
Pass-Key ’’
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
ꭍ
Switch from a currently linked phone to another paired phone.Bluetooth
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Voice commands can be used for all above options.Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
Select a number from Call History or
Phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
‘‘
Cellular
Phone ’’
‘‘Phone Setup ’’
Delete a previously imported phonebook.
‘‘Register Voice Tag ’’
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
‘‘
Register Speed Dial ’’‘‘Delete Speed Dial ’’
‘‘Import
Cellular
Phonebook ’’
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.
Import your entire cell phone's phonebook data to the system.
‘‘ Edit
Speed Dial ’’
‘‘ Delete
Imported
Phonebook ’’
‘‘Delete Voice Tag ’’
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Voice commands can be used for all above options.Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
‘‘ Phone Book ’’
‘‘
Cellular
Phone ’’
Speed dialentries ‘‘Lisa ’’
‘‘
Transfer ’’Mute your voice during a call.
Send numbers or names during a call.
‘‘ Eric ’’
‘‘ Mike ’’
‘‘
Dial ’’
The first 4 speed dial numbers are
shown on the Cellular Phone screen.
Enter a phone number to dial.
‘‘Direct Dial ’’ ‘‘
Dial ’’
‘‘ Call History ’’
‘‘ More Speed
Dial ’’ ‘‘
John ’’
‘‘
Mute ’’
Display a list of all 20 speed dial entries. Transfer a call from HFL to your phone,
or from your phone to HFL.
Display the paired phone's previously imported phonebook
(or import a new one).
Display the last 30 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls.
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