Features
Phone Setup
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To pair a cell phone (No phone has been paired to the system)

- Press
the button or the
button. - Rotate
to select Yes, then press
. - Make sure your phone is in search or discoverable mode, then press
.
- HFL automatically searches for a Bluetooth device.
- When your phone appears on the list, select it by pressing
.
- If your phone doesn't appear, select Phone Not Found’ and search for Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select HandsFreeLink.
- The system gives you a pairing code on the audio/information screen.
- Confirm if the pairing code on the screen and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
- A notification appears on the screen if pairing is successful.
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 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 return to idle.
These icons indicate the following:
: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth Audio.
To change the currently paired phone

- Press the
button or the
button. - Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then press
. - Rotate
to select Bluetooth Setup, then press
. - Rotate to select Connect a Phone, then press
.
- The screen changes to a device list.
- Rotate
to select a desired device name, then press
.
- HFL disconnects the connected phone and starts searching for another paired phone.
To change the pairing code setting

- Press the
button or the
button. - Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then press
. - Rotate
to select Bluetooth Setup, then press
. - Rotate
to select Pass-Key, then press
. - Input a new pairing code, then press
.
To delete a paired phone

- Press the
button or the
button. - Rotate
to select Phone Setup, then press
. - Rotate
to select Bluetooth Setup, then press
. - Rotate
to select Delete Device, then press
.
- The screen changes to a device list.
- Rotate
to select a phone you want to delete, then press
. - A confirmation message appears on the screen. Rotate
to select Yes, then press
.
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