hfl Acura TL 2009 Owner's Manual

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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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: Press the SEL/RESET button.
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2 : SH-AWD models only Odometer (See page81.)
Trip Meter (See page81.)
Trip Computer (See page82.) Engine Oil Life
(See page84.)
SH-AWD Torque Distribution Monitor
(See page86.)
Tire Pressure for each tire (See page85.)
HFL (See page86.) On models without navigation system only
This display will be shown when the
BluetoothHandsFreeLinkis activated.
Keyless Memory Settings (See page91.) Outside Temperature (See page84.)
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This monitor shows how much
torque is being delivered to each
wheel. For more inf ormation, see
page .You can receive or make phone calls
f rom your cell phone through your
vehicle’s Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL) system
without touching your cell phone. YoucanseeHFLinformationonthe
navigation screen (see page ).
To use the system, your cell phone
and the HFL system must be linked.
Not all cell phones are compatible
with this system. Ref er to page
for instructions on how to link
your cell phone to HFL and how to
receive or make phone calls, or visit
the acura.com/handsf reelink
website.
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On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
SH-AWD models only
BluetoothHandsFreeL inkSH-AWD T orque Distribution
Monitor
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
In some states, it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
Press the AUX button with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. The audio
displayshowstheBluetooth
Audio
message and mark. Until the phone
is recognized, you will see ‘‘NO
CONNECT’’ on the display. This
message will go of f when the phone
is recognized, then the system
begins to play. If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play.
Af ter a device is linked, press the
TITLE button to confirm the device
name. The name of the device will
appear on the audio display.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions.
If an iPod, USB flash memory
device, or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB, or AUX in
the audio display. Push the AUX
button again to play audio f iles
f rom your Bluetooth
Audio
phone.
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T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
BluetoothAudio System (Models without navigation system)
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In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message.The phone is not linked to HFL. 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.
Turning the selector knob to the
right or lef t also changes a f ile.
The resume/pause mode can stop
playing a f ile temporarily. Press the
SETUP button to display the audio
settings.
Turn the selector to select
RESUME/PAUSE mode, then press
ENTER to set your selection. Repeat
to resume play.
Thepausefunctionmaynot
be available on some phone devices.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible f or
Bluetooth
Audio, is already
connected.
BluetoothAudio System (Models without navigation system)
T o skip a f ile
T o pause or resume a f ile
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Af ter ending the call, press the HFL
Backbuttontogobacktothe
Bluetooth
Audio mode.
If you receive a call while the system
is in the pause mode, the mode will
be canceled and Bluetooth
Audio
will continue to play.
Press the SETUP button to display
the audio settings. Turn the selector
to select a desired sound mode, then
press ENTER to set your selection.
Turn the selector to your liking (see
page f or more sound setting
inf ormation). Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button: AM/FM, or
CD (if a disc is loaded), on the audio
control panel, or press the mode
buttononthesteeringwheelto
select another audio mode. If an iPod
or USB f lash memory device is
connected to the USB adapter cable,
or audio unit is connected to AUX
jack, pressing the AUX button also
changes the mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
If you receive a call when the
Bluetooth
Audio is playing, press
the HFL Talk button on the steering
wheel. The display switches to the
HFLmode(seepage ).
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To change sound settings
To switch to HFL mode To turn off the BluetoothAudio
mode
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Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. Yourvehiclehastheenginestart/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation to
select the power mode, see page .
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions.
Press the HDD/AUX button with
the power mode ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the Bluetooth
Audio messageandicononthecenter
display and the audio control display
on the navigation screen (if selected),
and the system begins to play.
If an iPod or USB f lash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
center display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
HDD/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your Bluetooth
Audio phone.
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T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
thedevicewillappearonthescreen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Bluetooth
Audio and the device
name.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play. If your Bluetooth
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.
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.
In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message af ter 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
Bluetooth
Audio, is already
connected.
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink www.acura.
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BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst em
T o skip a f ile
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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.Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, or
DISC on the audio control panel, or
presstheMODEbuttononthe
steering wheel to select another
audio mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
If you receive a call when the
Bluetooth
Audio is playing, press
the PICK-UP button on the steering
wheel. The screen and the center
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the
HANG-UP button to go back to the
Bluetooth
Audio mode.
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As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
T o t urn of f t he Bluet oot hAudio
mode
T o switch to HFL mode
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
Features
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HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
Here are the main features of HFL.
Instructions f or using HFL begin on
page .
Your vehicle is equipped with
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit , or call 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. HFL is available in
EnglishonU.S.models,andinboth
English and French on Canadian
models. To change the language, see
page . The Bluetooth
name and logos are
registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners. To use HFL, your phone must have
approved Bluetooth capability along
with the Hands Free Profile. This
type of phone is available through
many phone makers and cellular
carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
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).
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handsf reelink www.acura.ca
On models without navigation system
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
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Voice Control
Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
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With a linked phone, HFL allows you
to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.HFL can store up to 50 names and
phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
The HFL system has a help f unction
to provide instructions f or pairing a
phone, and give hints on how to
operate HFL properly. If your
response or command is not correct,
or the system cannot recognize a
command, the HFL system will give
you an appropriate command or play
the help prompt. You can also store the desired
number to the HFL phonebook
directly f rom your cell phone using
the receive contact f unction in HFL.
For more inf ormation on how to
store the number, see page . To
make a call, see page .
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, in f ront of the map lights.When HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, HFL overrides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob or
the steering wheel volume controls.
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Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Help Assistance Phonebook
MicrophoneAudio System
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