Acura TLX (2019 year). Manual - part 21

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To pair a cell phone (when a phone has 
already been paired to the system)

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List, then Add 
Bluetooth Device.

3. Make sure your phone is in 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 Options... and Refresh to search 
again.

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If your phone still does not appear, select 
Options... 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 

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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To change the currently paired phone

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.

3. Select a phone to connect.

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HFL disconnects the connected phone 
and starts searching for another paired 
phone.

4. Select Connect to Phone, Connect to 

Audio, or Connect Both.

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To change the pairing code setting

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Edit 
Pairing Code.

3. Rotate 

 to select Fixed or Random, 

then press 

.

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To change the pairing code setting

The pairing code may be six or four digits depending 
on your phone.

The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the 
setting.
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the 
current code, then enter a new one.

For a randomly generated pairing code each time you 
pair a phone, select Random.

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To replace an already-paired phone 
with a new phone

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.

3. Rotate 

 to select a paired phone you 

want to replace, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Replace This Device, 

then press 

.

5. HFL enters the pairing process and searches 

a new phone.

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Follow the prompts to pair a new phone.

6. A notification appears on the screen if 

pairing is successful.

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To replace an already-paired phone with a new phone

The replaced phone will keep the same speed dial 
entries, and security PIN information from the 
previously paired phone.

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To delete a paired phone

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.

3. Rotate 

 to select a phone you want to 

delete, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Delete This Device, 

then press 

.

5. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

6. A notification appears on the screen if 

pairing is successful.

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To turn on or off the text/e-mail 
message function

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Enable Text/Email.

4. Press 

 to select On or Off.

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To turn on or off the text/e-mail 
message notice

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select New Text/Email 

Alert.

4. Press 

 to select On or Off.

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To Set Up a Text/e-mail Message Option

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To Set Up a Text/e-mail Message Option

To use the text/e-mail message function, 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.

Some text/e-mail features may not be available 
depending on a cellular phone.

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To turn on or off the text/e-mail message notice

On: A pop-up notification comes on every time you 
receive a new text message.
Off: The message you receive is stored in the system 
without notification.

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To set up the auto reading option

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Message Auto 

Reading.

4. Press  

to 

select 

On or Off.

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To set up the auto reading option

On: A text/e-mail message is always read aloud.
Off: A text/e-mail message is not read aloud.

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You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Bluetooth Device List.

3. Rotate 

 to select a phone you want to 

add a security PIN to, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Edit PIN, then press 

.

5. Enter a new four-digit number.

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Select 

 to delete. Select 

 of the 

right side upper screen, the screen 
returns to the previous screen.

6. Select OK to enter the security PIN.
7. Re-enter the four-digit number.

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The screen returns to the screen in step 
4.

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To Create a Security PIN

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To Create a Security PIN

If the phone is already security PIN protected, you 
need to enter the current security PIN before clearing 
the PIN or creating a new one.

Information Screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

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If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically 
transferred to HFL.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Auto Transfer.

4. Press  

to 

select 

On or Off.

You can set HFL to automatically answer an incoming call in four seconds.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Auto Answer.

4. Press  

to 

select 

On or Off.

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Automatic Transferring

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Auto Answer

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Features

You can change the ring tone setting.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Ring 
Tone.

3. Rotate 

 to select Fixed, Mobile Phone 

or Off, then press 

.

You can display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Use Contact Photo.

4. Press 

 to select On or Off.

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Ring Tone

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Ring Tone

Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker.
Mobile Phone: The ring tone stored in the 
connected cell phone sounds from the speaker.
Off: No ring tones sound from the speaker.

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Use Contact Photo

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When Automatic Phone Sync is set to 
On:

When your phone is paired, the contents of its 
phonebook and call history are automatically 
imported to HFL.

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Changing the Automatic Phone Sync 
setting

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select 
Automatic Phone Sync.

3. Rotate 

 to select On or Off, then press 

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

When you select a person from the list in the cellular 
phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. 
The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored 
for that name.

On some phones, it may not be possible to import the 
category icons to HFL.

The phonebook is updated after every connection.
Call history is updated after every connection or call.

Preference

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Fax

Car

Other

Voice

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Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.

To store a speed dial number:
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Speed Dial, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select New 
Entry.

3. Rotate 

 to select a place to choose a 

number from, then press 

.

From Import from Call History:

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Select a number from the call history.

From Manual Input:

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Input the number manually.

From Import from Phonebook:

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Select a number from the linked cell 
phone’s imported phonebook.

4. When the speed dial is successfully stored 

from Import from Call History or Import 
from Phonebook, you are asked to create 
a voice tag for the number. Rotate 

 to 

select Yes or No, then press 

.

5. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

store a voice tag for the speed dial entry.

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Speed Dial

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Speed Dial

When a voice tag is stored, press the 

 button to 

call the number using the voice tag. Say “Call” and 
the voice tag name.

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To add a voice tag to a stored speed 
dial number

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Edit 
Speed Dial.

3. Select an existing speed dial entry.

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From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to 

select Edit, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Voice Tag, then press 

.

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From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to 

select Record, then press 

.

5. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

complete the voice tag.

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Speed Dial

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.
Avoid using “home” as a voice tag.
It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For 
example, use “John Smith” instead of “John.”

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To delete a voice tag

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Edit 
Speed Dial.

3. Select an existing speed dial entry.

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From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to 

select Edit, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Voice Tag, then press 

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From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to 

select Clear, then press 

.

5. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

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To delete a speed dial

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth/Phone 

Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Edit 
Speed Dial.

3. Select an existing speed dial entry.

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From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to 

select Delete, then press 

.

4. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

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You can make calls by inputting any phone 
number, or by using the imported 
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or 
redial.

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Making a Call

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Making a Call

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name, 
or number can be dialed by voice from most screens.

Press the 

 button and say “Call” and the voice tag 

name, “Call by name” and the phonebook name, or 
“Call” and the phone number.

The maximum range between your phone and 
vehicles is 30 feet (10 meters).

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of 
the person you are calling through the audio 
speakers.

While there is an active connection with Apple 
CarPlay, phone calls cannot be made with 
HandsFreeLink® and are only made from Apple 
CarPlay.

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To make a call using the imported 
phonebook

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Phonebook, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a contact name, then 

press .

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The phonebook is stored alphabetically.

4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the imported phonebook

You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial 
number, phonebook name, or number using voice 
commands.

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You can use the keyboard on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display

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 for an alphabetical search.

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Dial, then press 

.

3. Select a number.

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Use the keyboard on the On Demand 
Multi-Use Display

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 for entering 

numbers.

4. Select .

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To make a call using redial

1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Redial, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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