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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
Phone Setup To pair a cell phone
1. If no phone has been paired to the system before, HFL gives you information
about how to pair the first phone.
If a phone has already been paired: say "Phone Setup" and "Pair" after the HFL
prompts.
2. Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode.
HFL gives you a four-digit code and begins searching for your phone.
3. When your phone finds a Bluetooth
® device, select HFL from the options and
enter the four-digit code.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and name the newly paired phone.
To rename a paired phone
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "Edit" after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone.
If there is more than one phone paired to the system, HFL will ask you which
phone's name you want to change.
To delete a paired phone
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "Delete" after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts.
HFL will ask you which phone you want to delete.
Phone Setup
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
Yo u r Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired
to HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
tmoving.
Your phone must be in the t

discovery or search
mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your
phone's manual.
Up to six phones can be paired.
tYour phone's battery may drain faster when it is tpaired to HFL.
If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found tby the system within three minutes, the system
will time out and returns to idle.

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Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
To hear the name of all paired phones
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "List" after the prompts.
3. HFL reads out all the paired phones' names. To hear which paired phone is currently linked
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "Status" after the prompts.
3. HFL will tell you which phone is linked with the system. To change the currently linked phone
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "Next Phone" after the prompts.
3. HFL disconnects the current phone, and searches for another paired phone.
4. Once another phone is found, it is connected to the system. HFL will inform you
which phone is now linked. To change the pairing code setting
1. Say "Phone Setup."
2. Say "Set Pairing Code" after the prompts.
3. If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a phone, say
"Random." If you want to create your own four-digit code, say "Fixed."
4. Follow the HFL prompts.
Phone Setup
If no other phones are found or paired when trying
to switch to another phone, HFL will inform you
that the original phone is linked again.
The "Status" and "Next Phone" commands use:
Only one paired phone at a time can be linked to
HFL. When there are two or more paired phones in
the vehicle, the first paired phone that the system
finds is linked.

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
Making a Call
You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook,
and redial the last number called.
Direct dialing a phone number
1. Say "Call" or "Dial."
2. Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3. Say "Call" or "Dial" after the prompts. From the HFL phonebook
1. Say "Call" or "Dial."
2. Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts. To redial the last number called by HFL
Say "Redial." To end a call
Press the
(HFL back) button.
Making a Call
Press the
button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum
range of about 30 feet (10 meters).
HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you
remove the key from the ignition switch. However,
this may weaken the vehicle's battery.

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Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
Receiving a Call
Press the
button to answer the call, or the
button to hang up. When
there is an incoming call, a call notification (if activated) sounds and a message
appears on the display.
Transferring a Call
You can transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL. Press
the
button and say "Transfer."
Muting a Call
To mute or unmute your voice during a call, press and release the
button and
say "Mute."
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call
You can send numbers and names during a call. This is useful when calling a
menu-driven phone system.
To send a number or name during a call
1. Say "Send."
2. Say the number or name you want to send after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts.
Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Press the
button and put the original call on
hold to answer the incoming call.
Press the button again to return to the original
call.
Ignore the incoming call if you do not want to
answer it.
Press the button if you want to hang up the
original and answer the incoming call.
Sending Numbers or Names During a Call
Press the
button before a command.
To send a #, say "Pound." To send a
*, say
"Star."

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
HFL Phonebook
You can store up to 50 names with their associated numbers in HFL. The numbers
you store can be account numbers or passwords. These numbers can be sent to a
menu-driven call.
To store a phonebook entry
1. Say "Phonebook."
2. Say "Store" after the prompts.
3. Say a name you want to list as your phonebook entry.
4. Say the number you want to store for the name entry.
5. Follow the HFL prompts and say "Enter" to store the entry. To edit the number stored for a name
1. Say "Phonebook."
2. Say "Edit" after the prompts.
3. Say a name you want to edit. When asked, say the new number for that name.
4. Follow the HFL prompts and say "Enter" to store the entry.
HFL Phonebook
Avoid using duplicate name entries. tAvoid using "home" as a name entry. tIt is easier for HFL to recognize a multisyllabic or tlonger name. For example, use "Peter" instead of
"Pete," or "John Smith" instead of "John."

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Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
To delete a name
1. Say "Phonebook."
2. Say "Delete" after the prompts.
3. Say a name you want to delete.
4. Say "Yes," and follow the HFL prompts. To list all names in the phonebook
1. Say "Phonebook."
2. Say "List" after the prompts.
3. HFL begins reading the names in the order they were stored.
4. When you hear a name you want to call, say "Call." To store a specific phone number from your cell phone directly to the
HFL phonebook
*
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.
If it is not the number you want to store, say "Discard."
4. Say the name for that number.
5. Follow the HFL prompts to continue.
* Not available on all models

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Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
To activate or deactivate the auto transfer function
The call on your cell phone can be automatically transferred to HFL when you get
into the vehicle and turn on the ignition.
1. Say "System Setup."
2. Say "Auto Transfer" after the prompts. HFL lets you know the current status.
3. Follow the HFL prompts to change the setting. To clear the system
Paired phones, all stored or imported phonebook data, and any passcodes are
erased.
1. Say "System Setup."
2. Say "Clear" after the prompts.
3. Follow the HFL prompts. Change Language
*
You can set the system language to French or English.
1. Say "Change Language."
2. Follow the HFL prompts.
If you have not named your paired phone in the selected language, HFL will ask
you to name it in that language.
System Setup
Press the
button before a command.
You can clear the system when you have
forgotten the passcode and cannot access HFL.
When HFL asks you for the passcode, say
"System Clear."
Change Language
Press the
button before a command.
Quick Language Selection
If you want to change the language, to French for
example, say "Français," and follow the prompt.
* Not available on all models

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Authorized Manuals
Information
O

For U.S. Owners:
The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at (800) 782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at (800) 782-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.
Publication Form
NumberForm Description
61TL202 2011 Acura TSX Service Manual
61TP101 2011 Acura TSX V6 Service Manual
61TL202EL2009-2011 Acura TSX
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61T P101EL2011 Acura TSX V6
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
61TL231 2009-2011 Acura TSX Body Repair Manual
31TL1620 2011 Acura TSX Owner’s Manual
31T L18202011 Acura TSX Navigation
System Owner’s Manual
31TL1M20 2011 Acura TSX Maintenance Journal
31TL1Q20 2011 Acura TSX Advanced Technology Guide
ACU -R
Order Form for Previous Years-
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Covers maintenance and recommended procedures
for repair to engine and chassis components. It
is written for the journeyman technician, but it
is simple enough for most mechanically inclined
owners to understand.
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual:
Complements the Service Manual by providing
in-depth troubleshooting information for each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Body Repair Manual:
Describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
For Canadian Owners:
Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en
français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33TL1C20

Client Service Information
314Information
Acura dealer personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem
that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Acura Client Services.
Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Acura Client Services
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-Mail: [email protected] U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 To r ra n ce B l vd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238
Client Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
Vehicle Identification Number t

Vehicle Identification Number

P. 3 0 6
Date of Purchase
tOdometer reading of your vehicle tYour name, address, and telephone number tA detailed description of the problem tName of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you t
In Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620 -7546

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Index
I to L
Index
HandsFreeLink
® (HFL)
.............................................
167
Change Language
....................................................
17 8
Help Features
..............................................................
16 8
Information Display
.................................................
16 8
Making a Call
..............................................................
17 3
Menus
.............................................................................
169
Muting a Call
...............................................................
174
Phone Setup
................................................................
171
Phonebook
...................................................................
175
Receiving a Call
..........................................................
174
Transferring a Call
....................................................
174
Sending Numbers or Names During
a Call
..............................................................................
174
Hazard Warning Button
............................................
2
Head Restraints
...........................................................
11 8
Headlights
.......................................................................
105
Aiming
.............................................................................
247
Automatic Operation
..............................................
10 6
Dimming
..............................................................
105,107
Operating
......................................................................
105
Heaters (Seat)
...............................................................
132
Heated Door Mirrors
...............................................
11 0
HFL (HandsFreeLink
®) .............................................
167
High Beam Indicator
..................................................
69
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
..................
165
IIdentification Numbers
........................................
306
Engine and Transmission
.....................................
306
Vehicle Identification
.............................................
306Ignition Switch
.............................................................
10 4
Illumination Control
................................................
10 9
Knob
.................................................................................
10 9
Immobilizer System
....................................................
98
Indicator
...........................................................................
70
Indicators
...........................................................................
64
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
..............................
66
Charging System
.........................................................
65
CRUISE CONTROL
..............................................
71, 202
CRUISE MAIN
.............................................
71,201,202
Door and Trunk Open
..............................................
68
EPS (Electric Power Steering System)
...............
68
Fog Light
..........................................................................
70
High Beam
......................................................................
69
Immobilizer System
....................................................
70
Lights On
.........................................................................
69
Low Fuel
...........................................................................
66
Low Oil Pressure
..........................................................
64
Low Tire Pressure/ TPMS
.........................................
68
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.................................
65
Parking Brake and Brake System
........................
64
Seat Belt Reminder
....................................................
66
Security System
............................................................
70
Side Airbag Off
.....................................................
46,70
Supplemental Restraint System
..........................
67
Transmission
..................................................................
65
Turn Signal
......................................................................
69
VSA
® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
.............................
67
VSA
® OFF
................................................................
67,205
Information Buttons
...................................................
76
Instant Fuel Economy
...............................................
78
Instrument Panel
..........................................................
63
Brightness Control
....................................................
10 9
Interior Lights
...............................................................
125
Interior Rearview Mirror
......................................
114
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)
...................................
280
Jump Starting
..............................................................
284
KKeyless Lockout Prevention
.................................
92
Key Number Tag
...........................................................
90
Keys
.........................................................................................
89
Lockout Prevention
....................................................
92
Number Tag
...................................................................
90
Remote Transmitter
....................................................
91
Rear Doors Won’t Open
.........................................
94
Retractable Master Keys
.........................................
89
Types and Functions
..................................................
89
Valet Key
..........................................................................
90
Won’t turn
.......................................................................
17
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)
...........
19 4
LLanguage (HFL)
...........................................................
17 8
LATCH (Child Seats)
...................................................
53
Lights
.........................................................................
105, 247
Automatic
.....................................................................
10 6