Acura TL 2006 Owner's Manual

When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while making a call,
the HFL over-rides the audio system.
To change the volume level, use the
audio system volume knob. The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront seat
spotlights. On models with
navigation system, the microphone is
shared with the navigation system. Here are the main components of
the HFL system: The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Your vehicle is equipped with the
HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses
Bluetooth technology as a wireless
link between it and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone. When you are
in your vehicle and your phone is
linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy saf e,
hands-f ree phone use.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
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 . Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass3Bluetooth,
which means the maximam range
between your phone and vehicke is
30 f eet ( 10 meters).
To use the HFL, your phone must
have Bluetooth capability along with
the Hands Free Prof ile. This type of
phone is available through many
phone makers and cellular carriers.
You can also f ind an approved phone
by visiting
In
Canada, visit
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
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To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. On
navigation-equipped vehicles, there
are two sets of buttons: one f or the
navigation, climate control, and audio
systems, and the other f or the HFL. Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength of the
current phone call. Five bars
equals f ull strength.
Here is the function of each HFL
button:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
When you are operating the HFL, or
when you manually scroll through
the multi-inf ormation display and
select HFL, you will see this
inf ormation on the screen:
HFL Buttons
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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BUTTON ROAM STATUS
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ROAM Status Indicates your
phone is roaming.
Battery Level Status Indicates
the power remaining in your
phone’s current battery charge.
Five bars equals f ull battery
strength.
HFL Mode Indicates when you
are dialing and receiving calls.
Phone Dialing Indicates the
number you entered or the
number of the incoming call.
Some phones will not send this
inf ormation to the HFL. Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength of the
current phone call. Five bars
equals f ull strength.
ROAM Status Indicates your
phone is roaming.
Some phones will not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
Phone Indicates a phone is
currently linked to the HFL.
This inf ormation is displayed
whetherornotthephoneisbeing
used:
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Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide easy-to-use
instructions f or all basic f eatures of
the HFL.To skip a voice prompt, press the
Talk button while the HFL is
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
To go back one step in a command
process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the Back button.
If nothing is said while the HFL is
listening f or a command, the HFL
will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you
press the Talk button, the HFL
begins listening f rom the point at
which it timed out.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the Back
button, or press the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’
ThenexttimeyoupresstheTalk
button, the HFL begins f rom its
main menu.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, and say, ‘‘Hands
f ree link help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.
For best system operation, set the
climate control f an speed to low,
and direct the center vents away
f rom the microphone in the ceiling. To enter a command, press the
Talk button. Then, af ter the beep,
say your command in a clear,
natural tone.
Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control: All phones may not
operate identically, and some may
cause inconsistent operation of the
HFL. How to Use the HFL
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Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the four digit
code you want to set. For example,
say ‘‘9.7.5.3.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘9.7.5.3. Is this correct?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ HFL
response is, ‘‘Security is enabled.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system. The system set up
is complete. Returning to the main
menu.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is,‘‘A passcode has
not been set. What is the f our digit
number you would like to set as
your passcode?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or
‘‘Prompt.’’ If you choose ‘‘Ring
tone’’ the HFL response is ‘‘A ring
tone will be used’’. ‘‘A security
option is available to lock the
HandsFreeLink system. Each time
the vehicle is turned on, a
passcode would be required to use
this system. Would you like this
security option turned on?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
If you say ‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
the notif ication to be a ring tone or
prompt?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or
‘‘Female,’’ depending on the
system voice you want. The HFL
response is, ‘‘Male (Female)
prompts have been selected.
Would you like an audible
notif ication of an incoming call?’’
When you f inish a command
sequence, the HFL goes back to
its main menu. For example, when
you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the
HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
stored.’’ The next time you press
the Talk button, you will be at the
main menu.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
male or f emale prompts?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Searching f or a
Bluetooth phone.’’
Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its Search mode. The
phone will search f or the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is
‘‘A new phone has been f ound.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’Steps 5 and 6 show a
common way to get your phone into
its Discovery mode. If these steps do
not work on your phone, ref er to the
phone’s operating manual.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Phone set up.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone set up options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘The pairing
process requires operation of your
mobile phone. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped. State a f our-
digit code f or pairing. Note this
code. It will be requested by the
phone.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the f our-digit
code you want to use. For example,
say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’TheHFLresponse
is,‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthiscorrect?’’
Your Bluetooth compatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free calls.
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to the HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, or talk to your
phone retailer. Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL.
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
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Press and release the Talk button.
If you say ‘‘OK’’ af ter the beep, the
HFL response is ‘‘The phone has
been deleted. Returning to the
main menu.’’ If you say ‘‘Go back,’’
or ‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not be
deleted. Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Preparing to
delete Eric’s phone.’’ Say ‘‘OK’’ to
continue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go back,’’
or ‘‘Cancel.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to delete. For
example say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to delete Eric’s phone?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Which phone
would you like to delete?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to rename.
For example, say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
new name f or Eric’s phone?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the new name
of the phone. For example, say
‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘The name has been changed.
Returning to the main menu.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response
is ‘‘Eric’s phone has been
successf ully paired. Returning to
the main menu.’’
If you want to pair another phone,
repeat steps 1 through 7.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Which phone
would you like to edit?’’ 2.
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To delete a paired phone, do this:
To rename a paired phone, do this:
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To list all paired phones, do this:To f ind out the status of the phone being
used, do this: To change f rom the currently linked
phone to another paired phone, do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone
setup options are status, pair, edit,
delete, and list.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Searching
f or the next phone.’’ The HFL
then disconnects the linked phone
and searches for another paired
phone. If no other phones are
f ound, the f irst phone remains
linked.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the name
of each paired phone. When all
phones paired to the system have
been read, the HFL response is
‘‘The entire list has been read.
Returning to the main menu.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An
example of the HFL response is,
‘‘Eric’s phone is linked. Battery
strength is three bars. Signal
strength is f ive bars, and the
phone is roaming. Returning to the
main menu.’’
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob.
You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
from the ignition switch.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or
continue to add numbers.’’ To end the call, press the Back
button.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to call. For example, say‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘Redialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob.
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To make a call using a phone number,do this:
To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:
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If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, the HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notif ication, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the Talk button and begin speaking.
If you don’t want to answer the call,
press the Back button.
The HFL allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is usef ul when you call a menu-
driven phone system. You can also
program account numbers into the
HFL phonebook for easy retrieval
during menu-driven calls.
If your phone has Call Waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press the Talk button to
answer it. When you do this, the
original call is placed on hold. To
return to the original call, press the
Talk button again. If you don’t want
to answer the new call, disregard it,
and continue with your original call.
If you want to hang up the original
call and answer the new call, press
the Back button.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to send. For example,
say‘‘1,2,3.’’TheHFLresponseis
‘‘1, 2, 3. Say send, or continue to
add numbers.’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
dial tones will be sent, and the call
will continue.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to send. For example, say
‘‘Account number.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like to
send account number?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The dial
tones will be sent, and the call will
continue.
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To send a number during a call, do this:
To send a name during a call, do this:
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