Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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. To answer the call and show the
HFL inf ormation, press the PICK-UP
button on the steering wheel.
HFL Display
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CALLER NAME
PHONE DIALINGBATTERY LEVEL
STATUS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
LENGTH OF CALL TIME ROAM STATUS
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
When the audio is in use.
U.S. model is shown.
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How to Use HFL
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All
Dial
Receive Missed
Call History
More
Speed Dial
Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command.
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON (see page ).
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Dial
Phone Book
Redial
Cellular
Phone (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.) (Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the system via HFL.)
(see page 444).
(see page 446).
Display the paired phone’s previously imported phonebook (or import a new one)
Enter a phone number to dial
Displays a list of all 20 speed dial entries. The first 4 speed dial numbers are shown on the
Cellular Phone screen (see page
445).
(see page 445).
(see page 445).
(see page 445).
(see page 445).
(see page 446).
Push and hold the interface selector (ENTER) to redial the last number called by HFL Display the last 20 incoming, outgoing, or missed calls
Display the last 20 outgoing calls
Display the last 20 incoming calls
Display the last 20 missed calls
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Add New PhoneConnect
Disconnect Delete
Store Voice Tag Delete
Speed Dial Store
Speed Dial
Delete Voice Tag Pass-key
Connection
Phone Setup
Edit
Speed Dial
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. Voice commands can be used for all above options.
Cellular
Phone Connect a paired phone to the system
Disconnect a paired phone from the system
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number Pair a phone to the system
Delete a previously paired phone
Delete a previously stored speed dial number(see page
436).
(see page 435).
(see page
432).
(see page 436).
Create a Pass-key number for a paired phone (see page 435).
(see page 444).
(see page 443).
(see page 443).
Select a number from the Call History, Phone Book, or manual
entry to store as a speed dial number (see page
442).
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Auto Answer
Auto Transfer
Phone Setup
Press and release the Talk button each time you give a command. Voice commands can be used for all above options. Edit Phone
Name/PIN
Cellular
Phone
Clear CellularPhone
Information (see page
439).
(see page 439).
Create a phone name/PIN number for a paired phone
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle
Set incoming calls to be automatically answered
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, speed dials, and pass-keys
(see page
437).
(see page 439).
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To use HFL, you need to pair your
Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to
the system.
HFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,which
means, the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UPbuttontogototheCellular
Phone screen.
Select ‘‘PHONE SETUP’’ f rom the
Cellular Phone screen.You can set up your phone and other
system options with this menu.
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Phone Setup
Cellular Phone
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Push the selector down for
PHONE SETUP.
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To pair a cell phone (when there is nophone paired to the system):
Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button. The system starts pairing
when there is no phone paired to the
system.
Press the PHONE button or PICK-
UP button. The system prompts
you to pair a phone. Select ‘‘Yes’’
on the conf irmation screen.Make sure your phone is set to
discoverable or visibility is ON,
and select ‘‘OK.’’ HFL begins to
searchforyourphone.
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Set up Bluet oot h Phone
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HFL gives you a 4-digit pass-key
that you will need to input on your
phone.
When your phone prompts you,
input the 4-digit pass-key.
You will receive a notif ication on
the screen and your phone if
pairing is successf ul.
If your phone doesn’t appear on
the list, select ‘‘Phone not f ound?’’
and search f or Bluetooth devices
using your phone. From your
phone, select ‘‘HandsFreeLink.’’ If your phone is f ound, it is
displayed on the screen. Select it
and press ENTER.
You will receive a notification to set
up an AcuraLink
connection. If you
want to do this, please see page ,
or select ‘‘Setup Later.’’
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You cannot pair your phone while
the vehicle is moving.
Up to six phones can be paired.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
Followsteps2through7fromthe
previous page.
Select an empty location on the list.
Make sure your phone is set to
discoverable or visibility is ON.
Select ‘‘PHONE SETUP’’ f rom the
Cellular Phone screen.
Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Add New Phone.’’
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To pair a cell phone (when there are one or more phones paired to the system): Phone pairing tips
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To delete a paired phone:
To change the pass-key setting:
Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Delete.’’
Select the phone you want to
delete. The Bluetooth icon shows
you the currently linked phone.
To create your own pass-key, select
‘‘Fixed’’ and f ollow steps 3 and 4.
Delete the current pass-key.
Enter a new pass-key, and select
‘‘OK.’’
The def ault pass-key ‘‘0000’’
is used until you change the setting.
For a randomly generated pass-key
each time you pair a phone, select
‘‘Random.’’ Select ‘‘Pass-key.’’ Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
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NOTE:
TRASH ICON
BLUETOOTH ICON
Example
Push the selector to left to delete.
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To disconnect a paired phone:
To connect another paired phone:
Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
Select ‘‘Disconnect.’’
Select the phone you want to
disconnect. The Bluetooth icon
shows you the currently linked
phone.
A trash icon appears next to the
selected phone. Select ‘‘OK’’ to
continue.
Select ‘‘Yes’’ f rom the
conf irmation screen.
Select ‘‘Connection’’ f rom the
Phone Setup screen.
Select the phone you want to
connect. The Bluetooth icon
shows you the currently linked
phone. Select ‘‘Connect.’’
Select ‘‘OK’’ to continue.1.
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BLUETOOTH ICON
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