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Symptom Troubleshooting Index

NOTE: Most HFL problems with pairing and HFL function are usually caused by the cell phone and its configuration. Call the HFL call center at 888-528-7876 for help before replacing any HFL components.
Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also Check for
HFL does not respond Control Unit Input Test . Without navigation, check and repair all CAN related DTCs
The MID displays and HFL message do not go away after pressing the HFL BACK button (without navigation) Symptom Troubleshooting . Check and repair all CAN related DTCs
The Bluetooth icon in the audio-navigation switch panel display or the audio-HVAC display is not displayed (with navigation) There is no HFL-compatible phone paired to the vehicle. Pair an approved HFL-compatible phone to the vehicle
  • The phone must be on the list of Acura approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance
  • With navigation, check the System Diagnostic Mode (see SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC MODE ), and use the System Link (see SYSTEM LINK )
The Acura approved Bluetooth phone is having problems pairing to the vehicle HFL Self-Diagnostic Function  or see HFL System Troubleshooting . The phone must be on the list of Acura approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance
The Acura approved Bluetooth phone cannot use all its functions HFL Self-Diagnostic Function  or see HFL System Troubleshooting . The phone must be on the list of Acura approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance
The Acura approved Bluetooth phone does not place or receive calls using the HFL system HFL Self-Diagnostic Function  or see HFL System Troubleshooting . The phone must be on the list of Acura approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a current list of approved phones, go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 888-528-7876 for further assistance
The client wants the HFL system reset (all phones and address information cleared from the HFL system) Clearing the HFL System . See the Owner's Manual for additional information
The HFL system is locked and the pass code has been lost or forgotten (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ).
The HFL system does not recognize all voice commands (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Also see Voice Control Tips .
The HFL system speaks in French or Spanish (without navigation) See the HFL section in the Owner's Manual for Changing Language
The address book does not transfer from a Bluetooth phone to the navigation system (with navigation) There is no HFL compatible phone paired to the vehicle or the approved phone does not support the function. Pair an approved HFL compatible phone to the vehicle The phone must be on the list of approved Bluetooth phones and configured correctly. For a list of approved phones, go to www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call the HFL call center at 888-528-7876
The HFL messages cannot be heard or are weak (with navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ).
The HFL messages cannot be heard or are weak (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ).
No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (with navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
No sound when Bluetooth audio is used (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
Bluetooth audio does not work (with navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
Bluetooth audio does not work (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
Bluetooth cell phone cannot be paired (with navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
Bluetooth cell phone cannot be paired (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone compatibility (see Owner's Manual)
The communication with cell phone is interrupted or changes  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ).
  • Electric wave interference
  • Bluetooth phone
  • Harness/connector
Bluetooth cell phone audio function SKIP and PAUSE/RESUME do not work (with navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone (For further information, please contact to the cell phone carrier or the cell phone manufacturer.)
Bluetooth cell phone audio function SKIP and PAUSE/RESUME do not work (without navigation)  Symptom Troubleshooting (see Symptom Troubleshooting Index ). Bluetooth phone (For further information, please contact to the cell phone carrier or the cell phone manufacturer.)