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BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle's hands-free calling system.
Models without navigation
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle's audio system, without handling
your phone.
Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
check phone compatibility.
HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may
be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving.
PHONE button: Go to
the phone screen.
BACK button: Go back
to the previous display
or cancel an operation.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer an
incoming call.
Hang-Up button: End a call.
Talk button: Call a number with a stored voice tag.
Back button: Go back to the previous screen.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Selector knob: Rotate
and press to make and
enter selections.
HFL display

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  • Page 1 Basic HFL Operation Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling your phone. Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. HFL Displays and Controls Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
  • Page 2: Pairing A Phone

    BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models without navigation Pairing a Phone To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. Pairing the First Phone 1.
  • Page 3: Making A Call

    BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models without navigation Making a Call You can make calls using several methods. Dialing a Number Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This feature is inoperable while the vehicle is moving. 1.
  • Page 4: Sms Text Messaging

    Models without navigation SMS Text Messaging Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked phone. Visit  www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving. Receiving and Responding to Messages When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display.
  • Page 5 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models with navigation HFL Displays and Controls Use the controls or ODMD to enter information and make selections. To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
  • Page 6 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ODMD display Select Shortcuts (Phone tab) to access Speed Dial and Call History. When there is an When a number When an alphabet incoming call, select keypad is displayed, keyboard is the green Pick-Up or select numbers to displayed, select red Hang-Up icon.
  • Page 7 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models with navigation Pairing a Phone To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections. 1.
  • Page 8 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models with navigation Making a Call You can make calls using several methods. Dialing a Number Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Using voice commands Press the Talk button before saying each command. 1. Say “Dial by number.” 2. Say the phone number. For example, “3-1-0-5-5- 5-1-2-3-4.” Say “Dial” if necessary.
  • Page 9 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models with navigation Using the Phonebook When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to the system if you select On for Phone Synchronization. Using voice commands Press the Talk button before saying each command. 1.
  • Page 10 BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® Models with navigation Using Speed Dial and Call History Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers. Using voice commands Press the Talk button before saying each command. 1. Say “Call by name.” 2. Say the name of the stored voice tag. 3.