uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Models with one display
HFL Menus
1HFL 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.
PHONE or
Phone
Speed Dial*1
Call History*1
Display your speed dial entry lists.
(up to 15 entries per paired phone)
Some functions are limited while driving. A message
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving
and the operation is canceled.
Dialed Calls
Display the last 20
outgoing calls.
Received Calls
Missed Calls
Display the last 20
incoming calls.
Display the last 20
missed calls.
Phonebook*1
Dial*1
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial.
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
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Redial*1
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Select a message and
.
Text Message
Read/Stop reading
Reply
The message is
read aloud
System reads received message aloud, or
stop message from being read.
Reply to a received message using one
of six fixed phrases.
Call
Make a call to the sender.
Display Message
See an entire received message (if more
than three lines of text).
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
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Phone Setup
Connection
Add a New Phone
Connect a Phone
Disconnect Phone
Delete a Phone
Pair a phone to the system
Connect a phone to the system.
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.
Delete a previously paired phone.
Pairing Code
Create a code for a paired phone.
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Add New
Phonebook
Speed Dial*1
Select a phone number from the
phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
Call History
Select a phone number from the call history
to store as a speed dial number.
Phone Number
Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.
Existing entry list
Change Speed Dial
Change a previously stored speed dial
number.
Delete Speed Dial
Store Voice Tag
Change Voice Tag
Delete Voice Tag
Delete a previously stored speed dial
number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Change a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
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Auto Transfer
Caller ID Info
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you
enter the vehicle.
Name Priority
Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID.
Number Priority
Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the
caller ID.
Passcode*1
Create a security PIN for a paired phone.
Text Message Notice
Turn incoming text message notifications on or off.
System Clear
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, and security
codes.
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
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1Phone Setup
Phone Setup
■
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
■
To pair a cell phone (No phone has
been paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button or the
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press
button.
.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•
You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press
.
•
•
Up to six phones can be paired.
Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
connected to HFL.
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
•
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.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing
.
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.
u If your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
5. HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code to
input on your phone.
When your phone prompts you, input the
four-digit pairing code.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
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■
To pair a cell phone (when a phone has
already been paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
u If a prompt appears asking to connect to
a phone, select No and proceed with
step 2.
3. Rotate
to select Connection, then press
.
4. Rotate
to select Add a New Phone,
then press
.
u The screen changes to Select Location.
5. Rotate
to select Empty, then press
.
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6. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press
.
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
7. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing
.
u If your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code to
input on your phone.
When your phone prompts you, input the
four-digit pairing code.
9. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
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■
To change the pairing code setting
1To change the pairing code setting
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
The default pairing code is “0000” until you change
the setting.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the
current code, then enter a new one.
press
.
For a randomly generated pairing code each time you
pair a phone, select Random.
3. Rotate
.
4. Rotate
press
to select Connection, then press
to select Pairing Code, then
.
.
5. Rotate
press
to select Fixed or Random, then
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■
To delete a paired phone
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
to select Phone Setup, then
2. Rotate
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select
Connection, then Delete a Phone.
3. Rotate
to select a phone you want to
delete, then press
.
4. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate
.
to select Yes, then press
u A notification appears if the deletion is
successful.
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1To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option
To Set Up a Text Message Notice Option
■
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.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
3. Rotate
to select Message Notice, then
press
.
4. Rotate
to select a mode you want, then
press
.
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1To Create a Security PIN
To Create a Security PIN
■
In the phone is already security PIN protected, you
need to enter the current security PIN before clearing
the PIN or creating a new one.
You can protect each of the six cell phones with a security PIN.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
to select Phone Setup, then
2. Rotate
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select
Passcode.
3. Select a phone you want to add a security
PIN to.
u Rotate
to select a phone you want to
add a security PIN to, then press
.
4. A confirmation message appears on the
screen.
u Rotate
to select Yes, then press
.
5. Enter a new four-digit number.
u Rotate to select, then press . Press
to delete. Press to enter the
security PIN.
6. Re-enter the four-digit number.
u The screen returns to the screen in step
2.
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Automatic Transferring
■
If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically
transferred to HFL.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Auto
Transfer.
3. Rotate
to select On, then press
.
4. A notification appears on the screen if the
change is successful.
1Caller’s ID Information
Caller’s ID Information
■
Name Priority mode: A caller’s name is displayed if it
is stored in the phonebook.
Number Priority mode: A caller’s phone number is
displayed.
You can select a caller’s information to be displayed when you have an incoming
call.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Caller ID
Info.
3. Rotate
press
to select a mode you want, then
.
4. A notification appears on the screen if the
change is successful.
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To Clear the System
■
Security codes, paired phones, all stored voice tags, all speed dial entries, and all
imported phonebook data are erased.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select System
Clear.
3. Rotate
to select Yes, then press
.
4. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate
.
to select Yes, then press
5. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to finish.
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1Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History
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.
When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are
automatically imported to HFL.
Pref
Fax
Home
Car
Message
Other
Voice
Mobile
Work
Pager
If a name has four or more numbers, ∙∙∙ appears
instead of category icons.
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.
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1Speed Dial
Speed Dial
■
You can use the audio preset buttons during a call to
store a speed dial number:
1. Press and hold the desired audio preset button
during a call.
2. The contact information for the active call will be
stored for the corresponding speed dial.
Up to 15 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.
To store a speed dial number:
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
to select Phone Setup, then
2. Rotate
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Speed
Dial, then Add New.
When a voice tag is stored, you can press the
button and call the number using voice commands.
3. Rotate
number from, then press
By Phonebook:
to select a place to choose a
.
u Select a number from the linked cell
phone’s imported phonebook.
By Call History:
u Select a number from the call history.
By Phone Number:
u Input the number manually.
4. When the speed dial is successfully stored,
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
say the name for the speed dial entry.
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■
To add a voice tag to a stored speed
dial number
1Speed Dial
Avoid using duplicate voice tags.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
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.”
2. Rotate
press
to select Phone Setup, then
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Speed
Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
4. Rotate
to select Store Voice Tag, then
press
.
5. Using the
button, follow the prompts to
complete the voice tag.
■
To delete a voice tag
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Speed
Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
4. Rotate
then press
to select Delete Voice Tag,
.
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to select Yes, then
press
.
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■
To delete a speed dial number
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
to select Phone Setup, then
2. Rotate
press
.
u Repeat the procedure to select Speed
Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
4. Rotate
then press
to select Delete Speed Dial,
.
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to select Yes, then
press
.
1Making a Call
Making a Call
■
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from any screen.
You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.
Press the
button and follow the prompts.
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.
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■
To make a call using the imported
phonebook
1To make a call using the imported phonebook
This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed
dial number using voice commands.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 285
2 Speed Dial P. 301
When your phone is paired, the contents of its
phonebook are automatically imported to
HFL.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Phonebook, then press
.
3. The phonebook is stored alphabetically.
Rotate
to select the initial, then press
.
4. Rotate
5. Rotate
.
to select a name, then press
to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1To make a call using a phone number
■
To make a call using a phone number
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed
dial number using voice commands.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 285
2 Speed Dial P. 301
2. Rotate
3. Rotate
.
to select Dial, then press .
to select a number, then press
4. Rotate
to select , then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
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■
To make a call using redial
1. Press the PHONE button or the
2. Rotate
u Dialing starts automatically.
button.
.
to select Redial, then press
1To make a call using the call history
■
To make a call using the call history
The call history appears only when a phone is
received, or missed calls.
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
Calls, or Missed Calls, then press
to select Dialed Calls, Received
1To 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).
4. Rotate
to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
■
To make a call using a speed dial entry
Select More Speed Dial Lists to view another paired
phone’s speed dial list.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
to select Speed Dial, then press
When a voice tag is stored, press the
call the number using voice commands.
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button and
.
3. Rotate
to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from any screen.
Press the
button and follow the prompts.
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1Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Press the
Receiving a Call
■
When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (if activated) and the
Incoming Call screen appears.
HFL Mode
Caller Name
button to put the current call on hold to
answer the incoming call.
Press the
button again to return to the current
call.
Press the
Press the
button to answer the call.
button to decline or end the 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.
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1Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
Options During a Call
■
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
.
u The check box is checked when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.
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1Receiving a Text Message
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.
HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a connected 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.
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
2 Displaying an entire message P. 312
2. Rotate
to select Yes to listen to the
message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
the
button.
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1Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
Displaying Messages
■
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
press
to select Text Message, then
Only the first three lines of the received message are
displayed with this option.
.
2 Displaying an entire message P. 312
If you delete a message on the phone, the message
disappears from the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone.
3. Rotate
to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
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■
Using the stop reading or read option
button.
to select Text Message, then
1Using the stop reading or read option
1. Press the PHONE button or the
2. Rotate
press
3. Rotate
.
This option changes to:
•
Stop Reading while the text message is read out.
Select this option to discontinue the message read-
out.
.
to select a message, then press
•
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.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
4. Press
5. Rotate
then press
to enter Text Message Menu.
to select Stop Reading or Read,
.
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■
Reply to a message
1Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
You can reply to a message using one of the
six common phrases available in the system.
1. Press the PHONE button or the
2. Rotate
press
3. Rotate
.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Talk to you later, I'm driving.
I am on my way.
I'm running late.
OK
Yes
No
button.
to select Text Message, then
.
to select a message, then press
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
After you reply, the following is displayed:
4. Press
to enter the Text Message
Menu.
5. Rotate
6. Rotate
press
to select Reply, then press
to select the reply message, then
.
.
7. The reply message you selected is displayed.
Select Yes to send the message.
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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
press
to select to Text Message, then
.
3. Rotate
.
to select a message, then press
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
4. Press
5. Rotate
to enter the Text Message Menu.
to select Call, then press
.
u HFL begins dialing.
■
Displaying an entire message
1. Press the PHONE button or the
button.
2. Rotate
press
to select to Text Message, then
.
3. Rotate
.
to select a message, then press
u 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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