Acura ILX (2018 year). Manual — part 20

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Features

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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.)

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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.

2 Speed Dial P. 304

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

1

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

1

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

.

1

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.

1

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.

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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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Features

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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Features

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

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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.

2 Changing the Automatic Phone Sync

setting P. 333

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