Acura TSX (2014 year). Manual - part 11

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Audio System Basic Operation 

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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1. Make sure that your phone is paired and connected to HFL.

2. Press the AUX button.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-compatible phone, which is not 
compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be connected.

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To pause or resume a file

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Rotate 

 to select RESUME/PAUSE, then press 

.

Each time you press 

, the setting switches between PAUSE and RESUME.

Press the 

 (HFL Talk) button on the steering 

wheel to receive a call when Bluetooth® Audio 
is playing.

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Press the 

 (HFL Back) button to end the call 

and return to Bluetooth® Audio.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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Switching to HFL

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating 
instructions.

The pause function may not be available on some 
phones.

If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input 
jack, you may need to press the AUX button 
repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing 
from your phone.

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Switching to HFL

If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in the 
pause mode, it will resume play after ending the call.

 Button

 Button

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Audio Error Messages

CD Player

If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.

Error Message

Cause

Solution

HEAT ERROR

High temperature

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Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until 
the error message is cleared.

UNSUPPORTED

Track/file format not supported

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Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file 
plays automatically.

BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS 
MANUAL
PUSH EJECT

Mechanical error

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Press the 

 (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the 

error message is cleared.

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Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the 
disc again.

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If the error message reappears, press the 

 button, and pull out 

the disc.

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Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.

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If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed, 
contact your dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

MECH ERROR

CHECK DISK LOAD

BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS 
MANUAL

Servo error

CHECK DISC

Disc error

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Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.

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iPod®/USB Flash Drive

If an error occurs while playing an iPod® or USB flash drive, you may see the following error messages. 
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.

Error Message

Solution

USB ERROR

Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with the 
USB adapter unit.

BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS 
MANUAL

Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system 
off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.

iPod NO SONG

Appears when the iPod® is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.

UNSUPPORTED VER.

Appears when an unsupported iPod® is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod® is connected, 
update the iPod® software to the newer version.

CONNECT RETRY

Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod®. Reconnect the iPod®.

UNPLAYABLE FILE

Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message 
appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.

USB NO SONG

Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash 
drive. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.

UNSUPPORTED

Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when the supported device is 
connected, reconnect the device.

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General Information on the Audio System

XM® Radio Service

1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. 

To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.

2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM® 

website to subscribe.

Press the 

 (XM®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the 

service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.

LOADING: XM® is loading the audio or program information.

OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.

UPDATING: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work 
normally.

NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.

--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the 
artist or title information is unavailable.

ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM® antenna. Contact a dealer.

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Subscribing to XM® Radio

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Receiving XM® Radio

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XM® Radio Display Messages

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Subscribing to XM® Radio

Contact Information for XM® Radio:

US:

 XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com, or 

(800) 852- 9696

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Receiving XM® Radio

The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator; 
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause 
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are 
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and 
mountains the farther north you travel from the 
equator.

You may experience reception problems under the 
following circumstances:

•

In a location with an obstruction to the south of 
your vehicle.

•

In tunnels

•

On the lower level of a multi-tiered road

•

Large items carried on the roof rack

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Recommended CDs

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Recommended CDs

• Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.

• Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.

• Play only standard round-shaped CDs.

• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.

• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.

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Recommended CDs

A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded 
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not 
play either.

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CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC files

The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

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Recommended CDs

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Protecting CDs

Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:

• Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.

• When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.

• Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.

• Never insert foreign objects into the CD player.

• Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

• Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.

• Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.

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Protecting CDs

NOTICE

Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside 
and damage the audio unit.

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Examples:

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Damaged CDs

Bubbled/
Wrinkled

With Label/
Sticker

Using 
Printer Label 

Kit

Sealed

  With Plastic Ring

● Poor quality  CDs

Chipped/
Cracked

Warped

Burrs

● Small CDs

3-inch 
(8-cm) 
CD

● Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and 

excessively thick CDs

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Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives

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Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives

• Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.

• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.

• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.

• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.

• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.

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iPod® Model Compatibility

Model

iPod® (5th generation)
iPod classic® 80/160GB (launched in 2007)
iPod classic® 120GB (launched in 2008)
iPod classic® 160GB (launched in 2009)
iPod touch® (1st to 4th generation 

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)  

*

launched in 2011

iPod nano® (1st to 6th generation 

*

)  

*

launched in 2011

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USB Flash Drives

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iPod® Model Compatibility

This system may not work with all software versions 
of these devices.

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USB Flash Drives

Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored 
order. This order may be different from the order 
displayed on your PC or device.

* Not available on all models

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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three 
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or 
home security systems.

Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that 
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety 
information, contact the manufacturer.

Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the 
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.

When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage 
door’s path.

Training HomeLink

If you have not trained any of the buttons in 
HomeLink before, you should erase any 
previously learned codes. To do this:

• Press and hold the two outside buttons for 

about 20 seconds, until the red indicator 
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to 
step 1.

• If you are training the second or third 

button, go directly to step 1.

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Important Safety Precautions

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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson 
Controls., Inc.

Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage 
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external 
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic 
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it 
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.

Red Indicator

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Training a Button

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Training HomeLink

Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a 
new device, you do not have to erase all button 
memory. You can replace the existing memory code 
using this procedure:

Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside 
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink 
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes 
before selling the vehicle.

If you have any problems, see the device’s 
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call 
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.

1.

Press and hold the desired HomeLink button until the 
HomeLink indicator begins to blink.

2.

Continue to hold the HomeLink button and follow steps 
1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”

Indicator remains on for 
about 25 secs.

Standard transmitter

Indicator blinks rapidly for 
two secs, then remains on 
for about 23 secs.

Rolling code transmitter

1.

Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3-8 cm) from the HomeLink 
button you want to program.

2.

3.

Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on 
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?

Press and hold the 
programmed HomeLink 
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage 
door opener) work?

a.

4.

5.

a.

b.

Training 

Complete

Press and hold the 
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled 
device should operate.

The remote has a rolling code. Press the 
“learn” button on the remote-controlled 
device (e.g. garage door opener).

Within 30 secs, press and hold the 
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.

Press and hold the HomeLink button again.

Training Complete

NO

Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink 
button at the same time. Then, while 
continuing to hold the HomeLink button, 
press and release the button on the remote 
every 2 secs.
Dose the LED blink within 20 secs?

NO

YES

YES

NO

HomeLink LED 

is on.

HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs, 

then remains on.

YES

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

See the Navigation System Manual for how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using 
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.

Using HFL

 (HFL Talk) Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.

 (HFL Back) Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or 

cancel a command.

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HFL Buttons

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell 
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing 
procedures, and special feature capabilities:

•

U.S.:

 Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 

(888) 528-7876.

Voice control tips:

•

Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the 
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere 
with the microphone.

•

Press and release the 

 button before giving a 

command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.

•

If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, 
the command may be misinterpreted.

•

A command that consists of several words can be 
spoken together. For example, say “Call 

 at once.

•

When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands 
cannot be recognized.

•

To change the volume level, use the audio system’s 
volume knob or the remote audio controls.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.

123-456-7890”

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

Microphone

Audio Remote 
VOL (Volume) 
Buttons

 (HFL Talk) Button

 (HFL Back) Button

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• To hear general HFL information and help, say “Tutorial.”

• Say “Hands free help” or “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.

The multi-information display notifies you 
when there is an incoming call.

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Help Features

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HFL Status Display

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered 
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any 
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is 
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are 
those of their respective owners.

HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt Bluetooth® 
Audio when it is playing. Audio will resume when the 
call is ended.

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HFL Status Display

The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models.

Signal 
Strength

HFL Mode

Battery 
Level 
Status

Roam Status

Phone 
Number

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HFL Menus

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY 

 (

q  or ON 

 (

w  to use HFL.

To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle is parked.

Press the 

 (HFL Talk) button each time you give a command

“Set pairing code”

Pair a phone to the system.

Edit the name of a paired phone.

Delete a paired phone from the system.

Hear a list of all phones paired to the system.

Hear which paired phone is connected, and its remaining battery life.

Search for another phone that has been paired.

Set the pairing code to either “Fixed” or “Random.”

Say a phone number.

Say a name after a phonebook entry is stored.

Redial the last number called.

Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL.

Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call.

Send numbers or names during a call.

“Pair”

“Edit”

“Delete”

“List”

“Status”

“Next phone”

e.g.: “123-456-####”

e.g.: “Jim Smith”

“Phone setup”

“Call”/“Dial”

“Transfer”

“Mute”

“Send”

“Redial”

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“Change passcode”

Store a phonebook entry.

Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry.

Delete a phonebook entry.

Transfer contacts from your phone to HFL.

Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries.

Apply a security passcode to the system that must be input at each key 
cycle to access the system.

Change your security passcode.

Set how you want to be notified of an incoming call.

Set to automatically transfer calls from your phone to HFL when you 
enter the vehicle.

Hear a tutorial for general rules on using the system.

Hear a list of available commands and additional information describing each command.

“Store”

“Edit”

“Delete”

“Receive contact” 

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“List”

“Security”

“Call notification”

“Auto transfer”

“Phonebook”

“System setup”

“Tutorial”

“Hands-free help”

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, and security 
passcode.

“Clear”

* Not available on all models

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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.

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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.

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To rename a paired phone

1. Say “Phone Setup.”

2. Say “Edit” after the prompts.

3. Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone.

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If there is more than one phone paired to the system, HFL will ask you which 
phone’s name you want to change.

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To delete a paired phone

1. Say “Phone Setup.”

2. Say “Delete” after the prompts.

3. Follow the HFL prompts.

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HFL will ask you which phone you want to delete.

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Phone Setup

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Phone Setup

Press the 

 button and follow the prompts.

Your 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 
moving.

•

Up to six phones can be paired.

•

Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is 
paired to HFL.

•

If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found 
by the system within three minutes, the system will 
time out and returns to idle.

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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.

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To hear which paired phone is currently connected

1. Say “Phone Setup.”

2. Say “Status” after the prompts.

3. HFL will tell you which phone is connected with the system.

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To change the currently connected 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 connected.

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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.

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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 connected again.

“Status” and  “Next Phone”  commands:
Only one paired phone at a time can be connected to 
HFL. When there are two or more paired phones in 
the vehicle, the first paired phone that the system 
finds is connected.

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HFL Menus

You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and 
redial the last number called.

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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.

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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.

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To redial the last number called by HFL

Say “Redial.”

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To end a call

Press the 

 (HFL back) button.

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Making a Call

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Making a Call

Press the 

 button and follow the prompts.

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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