bluetooth Acura RL 2010 User Guide

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Select this option to delete
the current message.
Select this option to hear a
voice read the entire message. This
gives you more inf ormation than the
screen can display at one time. When
you select the Voice option, it
changes to a Stop Reading option.
Select the option again to stop the
voice.
Select this option to call a
phone number embedded in the
message. When you select , the
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
dials the number f or you.
To make a call, your
compatible phone must be paired to
the vehicle’s HandsFreeLink system,
powered on, and located within the
vehicle(seepage ). Select this
option to get more inf ormation about
the current diagnostic message. To
use this option, your cellphone must
be paired with the HFL. In addition,
the paired phone must have a
compatible data service and be set
up with the AcuraLink system to
make a data connection. Access the
handsf reelink.com website to f ind
out which data services are currently
compatible with AcuraLink.
To set your AcuraLink pref erences
(thetypesof messagesyouwantto
receive, if any), visit the My Acura
website at , and
choose what you would like to
receive. If you do not have internet
access, call Acura Client Services at
(800) 382-2238; they can set your
message pref erences f or you.
Select this
option to f ind the nearest Acura
dealer using the navigation system.
Select this
option to call the Acura dealer you
purchased your vehicle f rom.
AcuraLink also directs you to this
dealer so you can schedule a
maintenance appointment or receive
inf ormation about a message. If your
assigned servicing dealer changes,
AcuraLink will reset to call that
dealer.
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Delete
Voice
Call
Call Diagnostic Inf o
Message Pref erences
Find Nearest Dealer
Call Your Dealer
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These messages provide detailed
inf ormation about the service
needed f or your vehicle. When a
maintenance message appears on
the multi-information display, a list of
needed maintenance items is
provided through an AcuraLink
message. These messages tell you
the exact maintenance needed,
helping you to avoid unnecessary
maintenance costs.You can use the f ollowing message
options:
Make an appointment f rom the
schedule at the dealer.
Reschedule the appointment with
the dealer.
Call your dealer f or an
appointment.
Find the nearest dealer. You can make an appointment with
your dealer through the AcuraLink
when you receive a maintenance
minder message.
To use the automated appointment
f unction, you should visit the My
Acura website at
, register some
required settings, and complete the
Phone-Data Connection set-up (see
page ). Your
compatible phone should also be
paired and linked to your vehicle’s
HFL (see page ).
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this option to begin the process
required to connect to Acura. This is
used to access the most recent
diagnostic inf ormation when a
problem occurs.
For the Phone Data
Connection button to be active, you
need a
compatible and
enabled cell phone paired to the
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
To complete the data connection
setup, the paired phone must have a
compatible data service.
Select ON to have
the system automatically read each
message to you. Select OFF to
manually select the Voice option
when you want a message read to
you.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Phone-Data Connection
Auto Reading
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The def ault setting is prompt. When
a diagnostic inf o message appears,
and you select the Check Now option,
the system will prompt you bef ore
connecting to the Acura server. If
you do not wish to connect at that
time, select No at the prompt, and
you will see the inf ormation f rom the
onboard database. The ‘‘Auto’’
setting will remove the prompt when
you select the Check Now option and
will automatically connect to the
Acura server. This setting only
applies when you have a
enabled phone that is paired with
HFLandyouhavecompletedthe
Phone-Data Connection setup.
To find more information on
compatible and enabled
cell phones, visit or call
the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call 1-866-78-
ACURA.
Bluetooth 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.
Bluetooth
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www.acura.ca
Connect to the Acura Server
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Bluetooth
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handsf reelink
www.acura.caHandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without 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:
In the U.S., visit , or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
(866) 78-ACURA. Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command. Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents and
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
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Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL Buttons
Voice Cont rol T ips
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HFL TALK
BUTTON
HFL BACK
BUTTON
NAVI VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS MICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456-7890’’ or ‘‘Dial
Peter.’’
When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.
Tochangethevolumelevelof
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted. Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
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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.With the HFL system activated, you
will also see ‘‘HF LINK’’ on the upper
display.
A notif ication that there is an
incoming call, or HFL is in use, will
appear on the navigation screen
when the audio system is on.
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PHONE DIALING
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
BATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
HFL
MODE
ROAM STATUS
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How to Use HFL
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
‘‘123-555- ’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Pair a phone to the system (See page
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Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 361)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 361)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 361)
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 361)
Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page 361)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
(See page 362)
Enter desired phone number (See page 362)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 363)
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‘‘Redial’’
‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive Contact’’
‘‘List’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Redial the last number called (See page
363)
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL (See page 365)
Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call (See page 365)
Send numbers or names during a call (See page 365)
Store a phonebook entry (See page 365)
Delete a phonebook entry (See page 366)
If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts from
your phone to HFL (See page 367)
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries (See page 367)
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry (See page
366)
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‘‘Change Language’’‘‘Hands Free Help’’
‘‘System
Set up’’
‘‘Tutorial’’ ‘‘Clear’’
‘‘Auto Transfer’’ ‘‘Call Notification’’ ‘‘Security’’
‘‘Change Passcode’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command.
: Canadian models Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key
cycle to access the system (See page
372)
Change your security passcode (See page 372)
Set how you would like to be notified of an incoming call
(See page 372)
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle (See page 373)
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries and security
passcode (See page 373)
Change language from English to French (See page 374)
Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system (See page 355)
Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command
(See page 355)
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