Bluetooth Handsfreelink - Acura 2008 TL Owner's Manual

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Bluetooth HandsFreeLink

Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth 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 safe, hands-free phone
use. The HFL is available in English
on U.S. models, and in both English
and French on Canadian models. To
change the language, see page
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions for using the HFL
begin on page 195 .
Voice Control
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
information on voice control, see
Using Voice Control on page
192
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Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
The HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 feet (10 meters).
To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
216 . 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
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
calling the Hands Free Link
consumer support at (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visit
(888) 9-ACURA-9.
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
195 . you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
, or by
or call
www.acura.ca
2008 TL
Phonebook
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
With a linked phone, you can then
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
On vehicles with navigation system
Your vehicle's HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import function.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
make a call directly and store a
desired number in the HFL from the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more information on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page 202 .
On all models
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly from
your cellular phone using the receive
contact function in the HFL.