Get Features -> Hands Free Telephone System (Models with colour audio system) Guide for Honda Civic 4 Door 2017-2023

Hands-Free Telephone System

Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) System allows you to place and receive phone calls

using your vehicle's audio system, without handling your mobile phone.

1Hands-Free Telephone System

Place your phone where you can get good reception.

To use HFT, you need a Bluetooth-compatible mobile

phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing

procedures, and special feature capabilities, ask a

dealer or your local Honda.

Models with colour audio system

Using HFT

HFT Buttons

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If you receive a call while using the audio system, the

system resumes its operation after ending the call.

(Pick-up) Button

Volume up

Microphone

Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is

no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.

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(Phone) Button

Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call

history, Call History is disabled.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Volume down

(Hang-up) Button

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.

Selector Knob

(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the phone screen or to answer an

incoming call.

(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.

(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the phone screen.

Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press

HFT Limitations

An incoming call on HFT will interrupt the audio

system when it is playing. It will resume when the call

is ended.

.

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1HFT Status Display

HFT Status Display

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The information that appears on the audio/

information screen varies between phone models.

The audio/information screen notifies you

when there is an incoming call.

Battery Level Status

Signal Strength

Roam Status

You can change the system language.

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Bluetooth Indicator

Appears when your

phone is connected

to HFT.

HFT Mode

Call Name

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HFT Menus

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFT.^*1

1HFT Menus

To use HFT, you must first pair your Bluetooth-

compatible mobile phone to the system while the

vehicle is parked.

or

Speed dial^*2

Add new

Phone

Select a phone number from the call history to

store as a speed dial number.

Call history

Select a phone number from the phonebook to

store as a speed dial number.

Phonebook

Phone number

Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial

number.

(Existing entry list)

Call history^*2

Dialed calls

Display the last 20 outgoing calls.

Display the last 20 incoming calls.

Display the last 20 missed calls.

Received calls

Missed calls

Phonebook^*2

Dial^*2

Display the paired phone’s phonebook.

Enter a phone number to dial.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

*2: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFT.

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Redial^*1

Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.

Phone setup

Bluetooth setup

Add new device

Connect a phone

Connect an audio device

Disconnect all devices

Delete device

Pair a phone to the system.

Connect a phone to the system.

Connect a Bluetooth® Audio device to the

system.

Disconnect a paired phone from the system.

Delete a previously paired phone.

Pass-key

Create a code for a paired phone.

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFT.

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Add New

Call history

Select a phone number from the call history

to store as a speed dial number.

Speed dial^*1

Select a phone number from the phonebook

to store as a speed dial number.

Phonebook

Enter a phone number to store as a speed

dial number.

Phone number

Existing entry list

Change speed dial

Change a previously stored speed dial

number.

Delete a previously stored speed dial

number.

Delete speed dial

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFT.

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Select the ring tone stored in the connected

mobile phone.

Ringtone

Mobile phone

Fixed

Select the ring tone stored in HFT.

Caller ID info

Name priority

Number priority

Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID.

Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the

caller ID.

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries,

and security codes.

System clear

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1Phone Setup

Phone Setup

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Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to

HFT before you can make and receive hands-free

calls.

■

To pair a mobile phone (No phone has

been paired to the system)

1. Press the

2. Rotate

3. Make sure your phone is in search or

discoverable mode, then press

u HFT automatically searches for a

Bluetooth® device.

button or the

to select Yes, then press

button.

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 HFT.

4. When your phone appears on the list, select

it by pressing

u If your phone does not appear, select

Phone not found? and search for

Bluetooth® devices using your phone.

From your phone, select Honda HFT.

•

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.

.

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 HFT.

: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.

5. The system gives you a pairing code on the

audio/information screen.

u 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 pair a mobile phone (when a phone has already been paired to the

system)

1. Press the

button or the

button.

u If a prompt appears asking to connect to

a phone, select No and proceed with

step 2.

2. Rotate

to select Phone setup, then

press

.

3. Rotate

to select Bluetooth setup,

then press

.

4. Rotate

then press

to select Add new device,

.

u The screen changes to device list.

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5. Make sure your phone is in search or

discoverable mode, then press

.

u HFT automatically searches for a

Bluetooth® device.

6. When your phone appears on the list, select

it by pressing

.

u If your phone does not appear, select

Phone not found? and search for

Bluetooth® devices using your phone.

From your phone, select Honda HFT.

7. The system gives you a pairing code on the

audio/information screen.

u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen

and your phone match.

This may vary by a phone.

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To change the currently paired phone

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select Bluetooth setup, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Connect a phone,

then press

.

u The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate

then press

to select a desired device name,

.

u HFT disconnects the connected phone

and starts searching for another paired

phone.

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To change the pairing code setting

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select Bluetooth setup, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Pass-key, then press

.

5. Input a new pairing code, then press

.

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To delete a paired phone

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select Bluetooth setup, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Delete device, then

press

.

u The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate to select a phone you want to

delete, then press

.

6. A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate

to select Yes, then press

.

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1Ring Tone

Ring Tone

■

Mobile phone: For certain connected phones, the

ring tone stored in the phone sounds from the

speakers.

You can change the ring tone setting.

1. Press the

button or the

button.

2. Rotate

press

3. Rotate

.

to select Phone setup, then

to select Ringtone, then press

to select Mobile phone or

Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.

.

4. Rotate

Fixed, then press

.

1Caller’s ID Information

Caller’s ID Information

■

Name priority: A caller’s name is displayed if it is

stored in the phonebook.

Number priority: 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

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone setup, then

to select Caller ID info, then

to select a mode you want, then

press

3. Rotate

press

.

4. Rotate

press

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To Clear the System

■

Pairing codes, paired phones, all speed dial entries, all call history data, and all

imported phonebook data are erased.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select System clear, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Yes, then press

.

5. A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate

to select Yes, then press

.

6. A notification appears on the screen. Press

.

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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 HFT.

Pref

Fax

Home

Mobile

Work

Pager

Car

Other

Voice

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 HFT.

The phonebook is updated after every connection.

Call history is updated after every connection or call.

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1Speed Dial

Speed Dial

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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.

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

To store a speed dial number:

1. Press the

button or the

button.

2. The contact information for the active call will be

stored for the corresponding speed dial.

2. Rotate

to select Speed dial, then press

to select Add new, then press

to select a place to choose a

.

3. Rotate

.

4. Rotate

number from, then press

From Call history:

.

u Select a number from the call history.

From Phonebook:

u Select a number from the connected

mobile phone’s imported phonebook.

From Phone number:

u Input the number manually.

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To edit a speed dial

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

.

to select Speed dial, then press

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.

5. Rotate

then press

to select Change speed dial,

.

6. Select a new speed dial number, then press

.

■

To delete a speed dial number

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

.

to select Speed dial, then press

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.

5. Rotate

then press

to select Delete speed dial,

.

u A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate to select Yes, then

press

.

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1Making a Call

Making a Call

■

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of

the person you are calling through the audio

speakers.

You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported

phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.

■

To make a call using the imported

phonebook

When your phone is paired, the contents of its

phonebook are automatically imported to

HFT.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phonebook, then

button.

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.

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Press the

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

.

button or the

to select Dial, then press

to select a number, then press

button.

.

4. Rotate

to select

, then press

.

u Dialing starts automatically.

■

To make a call using redial

1To make a call using redial

Press and hold the

number dialed in your phone’s call history.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Redial, then press

u Dialing starts automatically.

button.

button to redial the last

.

■

To make a call using the call history

1To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by Dialed calls,

Received calls, and Missed calls.

The call history appears only when a phone is

connected to HFT, and displays the last 20 dialed,

received, or missed calls.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

.

button or the

to select Call history, then press

button.

3. Rotate

to select Dialed calls, Received

calls, or Missed calls, then press

.

4. Rotate

to select a number, then press

.

u Dialing starts automatically.

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1To make a call using a speed dial entry

■

To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Speed dial, then press

button.

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).

.

3. Rotate

to select a number, then press

Select Others to view a nother paired phone’s speed

dial list.

.

u Dialing starts automatically.

1Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Press the

to answer the incoming call.

Press the

Receiving a Call

■

When there is an incoming call, an audible

notification sounds and the Incoming call

screen appears.

button to put the current call on hold

HFT Mode

button again to return to the current

call.

Select Ignore to ignore the incoming call if you do

not want to answer it.

Press the

call.

button to answer the call.

button to decline or end the

Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

Caller’s Name

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen instead of the

and

buttons. Rotate

to select the icon, then press

.

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1Options During a Call

Options During a Call

■

Dial tones: Available on some phones.

The following options are available during a call.

Swap call: Put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.

Mute: Mute your voice.

Transfer call: Transfer a call from HFT to your phone.

Dial 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

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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