Acura ILX (2018 year). Manual - part 20

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To make a call using redial

1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Redial, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by Dialed Calls, 
Received Calls, and Missed Calls.
1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Call History, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Dialed Calls, Received 

Calls, or Missed Calls, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Speed Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

1

To make a call using the call history

The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or 
missed calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.)

1

To make a call using a speed dial entry

On the Phone screen, the first six speed dials on the 
list can be directly selected by pressing the 
corresponding audio preset buttons (1-6).

Select More Speed Dial Lists to view another paired 
phone’s speed dial list.

When a voice tag is stored, press the 

 button to 

call the number using the voice tag.

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Voice-tagged speed dial entries can be dialed by 
voice from any screen.
Press the 

 button and follow the prompts.

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When there is an incoming call, an audible 
notification sounds (if activated) and the 
Incoming Call screen appears. 

Press the 

 button to answer the call.

Press the 

 button to decline or end the call.

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Receiving a Call

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Receiving a Call

Call Waiting
Press the 

 button to put the current call on hold to 

answer the incoming call.
Press the 

 button again to return to the current 

call.
Ignore the incoming call if you do not want to answer 
it.
Press the 

 button if you want to hang up the 

current call.

HFL Mode

Caller Name

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The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer Call: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.

1. To view the available options, press the 

PHONE button.

2. Rotate 

 to select the option, then press 

.

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The check box is checked when Mute is 
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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Options During a Call

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Options During a Call

Touch Tones: Available on some phones.

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HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently 
received messages on a compatible linked cell phone. Each received message can be 
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new 

text message.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Yes to listen to the 

message, then press 

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading out 
the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, press 

the BACK button.

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Receiving a Text Message

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Receiving a Text Message

The system does not display any received messages 
while you are driving. You can only hear them read 
aloud.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to 
20 most recent text messages.

Only the first three lines of the received message are 
displayed with this option.

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State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text 
message feature. Only use the text message feature 
when conditions allow you to do so safely.

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1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Text Message, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading the 
message aloud.

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Displaying Messages

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Displaying Messages

The 

 icon appears next to an unread message. 

Only the first three lines of the received message are 
displayed with this option.

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If you delete a message on the phone, the message is 
also deleted in the system. If you send a message 
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s 
outbox.

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Using the stop reading or read option

1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Text Message, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading the 
message aloud.

4. Press 

 to enter the Text Message Menu.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Stop Reading or 

Read, then press 

.

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Using the stop reading or read option

This option changes to:

•

Stop Reading while the text message is read out. 
Select this option to discontinue the message read-
out.

•

Read when you go to the Text Message menu, or 
after you selected Stop Reading. Select this option 
to hear the system reading out the selected 
message.

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Reply to a message

You can reply to a message using one of the 
six common phrases available in the system.
1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Text Message, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading out 
the message.

4. Press 

 to enter the Text Message Menu.

5. Rotate 

 to select Reply, then press 

.

6. Rotate 

 to select the reply message, then 

press .

7. The reply message you selected is displayed. 

Select Yes to send the message.

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Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

•

Talk to you later, I'm driving.

•

I am on my way.

•

I'm running late.

•

OK

•

Yes

•

No

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

After you reply, the following is displayed:

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Making a call to a sender

You can call the text message sender.
1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select to Text Message, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading out 
the message. 

4. Press 

 to enter the Text Message Menu.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Call, then press 

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HFL begins dialing.

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Displaying an entire message

1. Press the PHONE button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select to Text Message, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

.

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading out 
the message.

4. Press 

 to enter the Text Message Menu.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Display Message, 

then press 

.

6. Rotate 

 to scroll down and display the 

entire message.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using 
your vehicle’s navigation

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/audio system, without handling your cell phone.

Using HFL

 (Pick-up) button: Press to go to a phone-specific voice command screen or to 

answer an incoming call.

 (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, or to cancel a command.

 (Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.

PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate 

 to select an item on the screen, then press 

. Move 

, 

,   or   to select secondary menu.

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HFL Buttons

Models with two displays

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Using HFL

Place your phone where you can get good reception.

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.handsfreelink.com/Acura, or call 1-
888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be in On.

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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 the 

 button when you want to call a 

number using a stored voice tag, a phonebook 
name, or a number. Speak clearly and naturally 
after a beep.

•

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

•

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

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

If you receive a call while using the audio system, the 
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.

Talk Button

Volume up

Microphone

Hang-up/Back Button

Pick-up 
Button

Volume down

Interface 
Dial

PHONE 
Button

* Not available on all models

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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.

Certain manual functions are disabled or 
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until 
the vehicle is stopped.

Only previously stored speed dial entries with 
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers 
can be called using voice commands while the 
vehicle is in motion.

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HFL Status Display

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Using HFL

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 Motor 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 the audio 
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call 
is ended.

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HFL Status Display

The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.

You can change the system language.

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Bluetooth® Indicator

Comes on when your 
phone is connected to HFL.

Signal Strength

HFL Mode

Battery Level 
Status

Roam Status

Caller’s Name

Caller’s Number

Disabled Option

* Not available on all models

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HFL Menus

The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use HFL.

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Phone Settings screen

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Settings, then 

press .

Models with two displays

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HFL Menus

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

Some functions are limited while driving. A message 
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving 
and the operation is canceled.

Phone

Connect 

Phone

Bluetooth 

Device List

 

(Existing 

entry list)

Replace This 

Device

Add Bluetooth 

Device

Disconnect a paired phone from the system.

Connect a phone to the system.

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

Disconnect

 

(Existing entry list)

 

 

Pair a phone to the system.

Edit PIN

 

Create a security PIN for a paired phone.

Replace a previously paired phone with a 
new phone.

Delete This 

Device

Delete a previously paired phone.

 

 

 

 

Add Bluetooth 

Device

Pair a phone to the system.

 

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Manual Input

Edit Speed 

Dial

New Entry

 

Import from 

Call History

 

 

Import from 

Phonebook

 

 

 

Delete All

Delete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.

Select a phone number from the call 
history to store as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the 
phonebook to store as a speed dial number.

Enter a phone number to store as a speed 
dial number.

 

Edit

 

Delete

 

(Existing 

entry list)

Edit a previously stored speed dial number.

●

Change a number.

●

Create or delete a voice tag.

Delete a previously stored speed dial 
number.

 

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

Auto Transfer

Auto Answer

Ring Tone

Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four 
seconds.
Select the ring tone.

Use Contact Photo

Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to 
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.

Automatic Phone Sync

 

 

 

 

Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.

Default

 

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Select a mail or text message account.

Text/Email

*1

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

 

Select Account

 

Enable Text/Email

Turn the text/e-mail message function on and off.

New Text/Email Alert

Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new 
text/e-mail message.

 

 

Message Auto Reading

Selects whether the system automatically reads out messages, and, if selected, 
whether only when driving.

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Phone screen

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button to display the 

menu items.

Select a phone number from the call history to store as a 
speed dial number.

Speed Dial

*1

Manual Input

New Entry

 

Import from 

Call History

Import from 

Phonebook

Select a phone number from the phonebook to store as a 
speed dial number.

Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number.

More Speed Dials

Display another paired phone’s speed dial list.

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

(Existing entry list)

Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.

 

 

 

 

 

Phonebook

*1

Dial

*1

Display the paired phone’s phonebook.

Enter a phone number to dial.

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Text/Email

*1

Message is 

read aloud.

See the previous message.

(Read/Stop)

Previous

Next

See the next message.

System reads received message aloud, or stop message 
from being read.

Reply

Call

Reply to a received message using one of six fixed phrases.

Make a call to the sender.

Select Account

Select a message 
and press 

.

Select a mail or text message account.

Redial

*1

Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.

Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.

Call History

*1

All

Dialed

Received

Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.

Missed

Display the last 20 missed calls.

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

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To pair a cell phone (when there is no 
phone paired to the system)

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

3. Make sure your phone is search or 

discoverable mode, then press 

.

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HFL automatically searches for a 
Bluetooth device.

4. When your phone appears on the list, select 

it by pressing 

.

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If your phone does not appear, you can 
select Refresh to search again.

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If your phone still does not appear, move 

 to select Device Not Found? and 

search for Bluetooth devices using your 
phone. From your phone, select 
HandsFreeLink.

5. HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/

information screen.

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Confirm if the pairing code on the screen 
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.

6. A notification appears on the screen if 

pairing is successful.

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Phone Setup

1

Phone Setup

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 
connected 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.

Once you have paired a phone, you can see it 
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the 
right side.
These icons indicate the following:

: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.

When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone 
Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call 
history and phonebook automatically imported to 
HFL.

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