2011-2015 Honda CR-V SUV Features -> Bluetooth HandsFreeLink User Manual

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Features -> Bluetooth HandsFreeLink for Your Honda CR-V SUV Fourth Generation (2011-2015)

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Models with navigation system  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
See the Navigation System Manual for how to operate the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
Models without navigation system  
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U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call  
1-888-528-7876.  
Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-  
528-7876.  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using  
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.  
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Models with one display  
Voice control tips  
Using HFL  
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Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the  
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere  
with the microphone.  
HFL Buttons  
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Press and release the  
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak  
clearly and naturally after a beep.  
button when you want to  
Volume up  
Microphone  
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•
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.  
Volume down  
Selector Knob  
Pick-up  
Button  
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a  
vehicle.  
Hang-up/Back Button  
Talk Button  
PHONE  
Button  
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an  
incoming call.  
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the  
system resumes its operation after ending the call.  
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.  
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.  
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.  
Selector knob: Rotate  
to select an item on the screen, then press  
.
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1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
HFL Status Display  
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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
The i-MID notifies you when there is an  
incoming call.  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Appears when your phone  
is connected to HFL.  
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.  
Roam Status  
Signal Strength  
Battery Level Status  
HFL Mode  
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
1HFL Status Display  
The information that appears on the i-MID varies  
between phone models.  
You can change the system language to English,  
French, or Spanish.  
Call Name  
2 Customized Features P. 114  
Limitations for Manual Operation  
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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 can  
be called using voice commands while the  
vehicle is in motion.  
Disabled Option  
2 Speed Dial P. 301  
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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  
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Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to  
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free  
calls.  
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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  
.
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•
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.  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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  
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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.  
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.  
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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  
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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  
connected to HFL, and displays the last 20 dialed,  
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.  
2 Speed Dial P. 301  
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  
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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  
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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  
.
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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Models with two displays  
Using HFL  
1Using HFL  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
HFL Buttons  
■
MENU Button  
Volume down  
Volume up  
•
U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call  
1-888-528 -7876.  
(Home) Button  
•
Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-  
528-7876.  
SOURCE Button  
Buttons  
/
To use HFL, the Bluetooth On/Off Status setting  
must be in On.  
2 Customized Features P. 271  
Voice control tips  
•
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.  
(Talk) Button  
(Hang-up/Back) Button  
(Pick-up) Button  
Microphones  
•
•
If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,  
the command may be misinterpreted.  
To change the volume level, use the audio system's  
VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio controls on  
the steering wheel.  
(Menu) Button  
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen, or to answer an  
incoming call.  
(Hang-up/Back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous  
command, or to cancel a command.  
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag, a phonebook,  
name, or a number.  
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a  
vehicle.  
MENU button: Press and hold to display Speed Dial, Call History, or Redial on  
the Phone screen.  
Up to six speed dial entries can be displayed among a  
total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no entries  
in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.  
/
button: Press to select an item displayed on the Phone screen.  
2 Speed Dial P. 301  
SOURCE button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the Phone  
screen.  
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To go to the Phone menu screen:  
1Using HFL  
1. Press the  
2. Select Phone to switch the display to the Phone screen.  
3. Press the button.  
button.  
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 Status Display  
■
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.  
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Comes on when your  
phone is connected to HFL.  
Battery Level Status  
Signal Strength  
1HFL Status Display  
HFL Mode  
The information that appears on the audio/  
information screen varies between phone models.  
Caller’s Name  
Caller’s Number  
You can change the system language to English,  
French, or Spanish.  
2 Customized Features P. 271  
Limitations for Manual Operation  
■
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, phone book names, or  
numbers can be called using voice commands while the vehicle is in motion.  
2 Speed Dial P. 301  
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Models with two displays  
HFL Menus  
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.  
1HFL Menus  
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-  
compatible mobile phone to the system while the  
vehicle is parked.  
■
Phone settings screen  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Phone.  
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*1  
Add Bluetooth Device  
Pair a phone to the system.  
(Existing entry list)  
Connect a phone to the system.  
Disconnect  
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.  
Edit a previously paired  
phone name.  
Bluetooth Device List  
(Existing entry list)*1  
Edit Device Name  
Delete This Device  
Delete a previously paired  
phone.  
Add Bluetooth Device  
Pair a phone to the system.  
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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Edit Speed Dial*1  
New Entry  
Manual Input  
Enter a phone number to  
store as a speed dial number.  
Import from Call History Select a phone number from  
the call history to store as a  
speed dial number.  
Import from Phonebook Select a phone number from  
the phonebook to store as a  
speed dial number.  
(Existing entry list)  
Edit  
Edit a previously stored speed  
dial number.  
●
Change a name.  
Change a number.  
●
●
Create or delete a voice tag.  
Delete  
Delete a previously stored  
speed dial number.  
Delete All  
Delete all of the previously stored speed dial number.  
Ring Tone  
Select the ring tone.  
Automatic Phone Sync*1 Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.  
HondaLink Assist*1  
Turn HondaLink Assist on and off.  
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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Text/Email*1  
Enable Text/Email  
Select Account  
Turn the text/e-mail message function on and off.  
Select a mail or text message account.  
New Message Notification Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL  
receives a new text/e-mail message.  
Default  
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.  
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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■
Phone menu screen  
1. Press the  
2. Select Phone.  
3. Press the  
button.  
button.  
Speed Dial*1  
New Entry  
Manual Input  
Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial  
number.  
Import from Call History Select a phone number from the call history to store  
as a speed dial number.  
Import from Phonebook Select a phone number from the phonebook to store  
as a speed dial number.  
(Existing entry list) Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.  
Phonebook*1 Display the paired phone’s phonebook.  
Redial*1  
Dial*1  
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.  
Enter a phone number to dial.  
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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Call History*1  
All  
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.  
Dialed  
Received  
Missed  
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.  
Display the last 20 incoming calls.  
Display the last 20 missed calls.  
Text/Email*1  
Select Account*  
Select a mail or text message account.  
Select a message.  
Message is read aloud.  
Read/Stop  
Previous  
Next  
System reads received message aloud, or stop  
message from being read.  
See the previous message.  
See the next message.  
Reply  
Reply to a received message using one of six fixed  
phrases.  
Call  
Make a call to the sender.  
*1:Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
* Not available on all models  
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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 mobile phone (when there is  
no phone paired to the system)  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Yes.  
3. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode, then select Continue.  
u HFL automatically searches for a  
Bluetooth device.  
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.  
4. Select your phone when it appears on the  
list.  
•
If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found  
by the system, the system will return to the  
previous screen.  
u If your phone does not appear, you can  
select Refresh to search again.  
u If your phone still does not appear, select  
Phone not Found and search for  
Bluetooth devices using your phone.  
From your phone, select  
HandsFreeLink.  
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 phone when a phone is  
already paired  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Connect Phone.  
3. Select a phone to connect.  
u Pairing start.  
4. A notification appears on the screen if  
pairing is successful.  
■
Changing the currently paired phone  
1Changing the currently paired phone  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to  
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the  
original phone is connected again.  
2. Select Connect Phone.  
3. Select a phone to connect.  
u HFL disconnects the current phone and  
starts searching for another paired  
phone.  
To pair other phones, select Add Bluetooth Device  
from the Connect Phone screen.  
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■
To change the pairing code setting  
button.  
1To change the pairing code setting  
1. Press the  
2. Select Settings.  
The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the  
setting.  
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the  
current code, then enter a new one.  
3. Select Bluetooth.  
4. Select Bluetooth tab.  
5. Select Edit Pairing Code.  
6. Select Fixed or Random.  
For a randomly generated pairing code each time you  
pair a phone, select Random.  
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■
To edit an already-paired phone name  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab.  
3. Select Bluetooth Device List.  
4. Select a paired phone you want to edit.  
5. Select Edit Device Name.  
6. Edit the name and select OK.  
7. A notification appears if the change is  
successful.  
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■
To delete a paired phone  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab.  
3. Select Bluetooth Device List.  
4. Select a phone you want to delete.  
5. Select Delete This Device.  
6. You will receive a confirmation message on  
the screen. Select Yes.  
7. A notification appears if the deletion is  
successful.  
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To Set Up a Text/E-mail Message Options  
■
■
To turn on or off the text/e-mail  
message function  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Text/Email tab, then Enable Text/  
Email.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
3. Select On or Off.  
■
To turn on or off the text/e-mail  
message notice  
1To turn on or off the text/e-mail message notice  
On: A pop-up notification comes on every time you  
receive a new message.  
Off: The message you receive is stored in the system  
without notification.  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Text/Email tab, then New  
Message Notification.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
3. Select On or Off.  
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1Ring Tone  
Ring Tone  
■
Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker.  
Mobile Phone: The ring tone stored in the  
connected cell phone is heard through the vehicle  
speakers.  
You can change the ring tone setting.  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab, then Ring Tone.  
3. Select Fixed or Mobile Phone.  
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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 Automatic Phone Sync is set to  
On:  
When your phone is paired, the contents of its  
phonebook and call history are automatically  
imported to the system.  
Pref  
Fax  
Home  
Mobile  
Work  
Pager  
Car  
Other  
Voice  
■
Changing the Automatic Phone Sync  
setting  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab, then Automatic Phone  
Sync.  
On some phones, it may not be possible to import the  
category icons to the system.  
3. Select On or Off.  
The phonebook is updated after every connection.  
Call history is updated after every connection or call.  
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1Speed Dial  
Speed Dial  
■
When a voice tag is stored, press the  
call the number using the voice tag. Say “Call” and  
the voice tag name.  
button to  
Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.  
To store a speed dial number:  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
2. Select Speed Dial.  
u Repeat the procedure to select New  
Entry.  
3. Select a place to choose a number.  
From Import from Call History:  
u Select a number from the call history.  
From Manual Input:  
u Input the number manually.  
From Import from Phonebook:  
u Select a number from the linked cell  
phone’s imported phonebook.  
4. When the speed dial is successfully stored  
from Import from Call History or Import  
from Phonebook, you are asked to create  
a voice tag for the number. Select Yes or  
No.  
5. Select Record to store a voice tag for the  
speed dial entry.  
u Using the  
button, follow the prompts  
to store a voice tag 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. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
Avoid using “home” as a voice tag.  
It is easier for the system to recognize a longer name.  
For example, use “John Smith” instead of “John.”  
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.  
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Edit.  
4. Select Voice Tag.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Record.  
5. Select Record to store the voice tag.  
6. Using the  
button, follow the prompts to  
complete the voice tag.  
■
To delete a voice tag  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.  
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Edit.  
4. Select Voice Tag.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Clear.  
5. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
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■
To delete a speed dial  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.  
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Delete.  
4. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
1Making a Call  
Making a Call  
■
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name,  
or number can be dialed by voice from most screens.  
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 say “Call” and the stored  
voice tag name.  
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.  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 314  
2 Speed Dial P. 328  
2. Select Phonebook.  
3. Select a name.  
u You can also search by letter. Select  
Search.  
u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for  
entering letters.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using a phone number  
1To make a call using a phone number  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
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. 314  
2 Speed Dial P. 328  
2. Select Dial.  
3. Select a number.  
u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for  
entering numbers.  
4. Select  
.
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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■
To make a call using redial  
1To make a call using redial  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
Press and hold the  
number dialed in your phone’s history.  
button to redial the last  
2. Select Redial.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using the call history  
1To make a call using the call history  
Call history is stored by All, Dialed,  
Received, and Missed.  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
2. Select Call History.  
The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or  
missed calls.  
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the  
system.)  
3. Select All, Dialed, Received, or Missed.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using a speed dial entry  
1To make a call using a speed dial entry  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
When a voice tag is stored, press the  
call the number using the voice tag.  
2 Speed Dial P. 328  
button to  
2. Select Speed Dial.  
3. Select a number.  
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  
Receiving a Call  
■
Call Waiting  
Press the  
to answer the incoming 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  
Press the  
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  
Press the  
button to answer the call.  
button to decline or end the call.  
Press the  
button if you want to hang up the  
current call.  
You can select the icons on the touch screen instead  
of the and buttons.  
1Options During a Call  
Options During a Call  
■
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.  
The available options appear on the screen during a call.  
Mute: Mute your voice.  
You can select the icons on the touch screen.  
u The mute icon appears when Mute is  
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.  
Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to  
your phone.  
ᵁᵁᵁᵁᵁᵁᵁᵁ  
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call.  
This is useful when you call a menu-driven  
phone system.  
Mute Icon  
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1Receiving a Text/E-mail Message  
Receiving a Text/E-mail Message  
■
The system does not display any received messages  
while you are driving. You can only hear them read  
aloud.  
HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most  
recently received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be  
read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase.  
With some phones, you may be able to display up to  
20 most recent text and e-mail messages.  
1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new  
text or e-mail message.  
2. Select Read to listen to the message.  
u The text or e-mail message is displayed.  
The system automatically starts reading  
out the message.  
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/  
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail  
message feature when conditions allow you to do so  
safely.  
When you receive a text or e-mail message for the  
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are  
asked to turn the New Message Notification  
setting to On.  
3. To discontinue the message read-out, select  
Stop.  
2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message  
notice P. 325  
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1Selecting a E-mail Message Account  
Selecting a E-mail Message Account  
■
You can also select a mail account from the folder list  
screen or the message list screen.  
If a paired phone has text or e-mail message accounts, you can select one of them  
to be active and receive notifications.  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
2. Select Text/Email tab, then Select  
Account.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
3. Select Text Message or an e-mail message  
account you want.  
Select  
Account  
You can only receive notifications from one text  
message or mail account at a time.  
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1Displaying Messages  
Displaying Messages  
■
The  
icon appears next to an unread message.  
■
Displaying text messages  
Message List  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
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.  
2. Select Text/Email.  
u Select account if necessary.  
3. Select a message.  
u The text message is displayed. The  
system automatically starts reading the  
message aloud.  
To see the previous or next message, select Previous  
or Next on the message screen.  
Text Message  
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■
Displaying e-mail messages  
Folder List  
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.  
2 Phone menu screen P. 318  
2. Select Text/Email.  
u Select Select Account if necessary.  
3. Select a folder.  
4. Select a message.  
u The e-mail message is displayed. The  
system automatically starts reading the  
message aloud.  
Message List  
E-mail Message  
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■
Read or Stop reading a message  
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.  
u The system automatically starts reading  
the message aloud.  
2 Displaying Messages P. 336  
2. Select Stop to stop reading.  
Select Read again to start reading the  
message from the beginning.  
■
Reply to a message  
1Reply to a message  
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.  
u The system automatically starts reading  
the message aloud.  
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:  
•
•
•
•
•
•
Talk to you later, I’m driving.  
I’m on my way.  
I’m running late.  
OK  
Yes  
No  
2 Displaying Messages P. 336  
2. Select Reply.  
3. Select the reply message.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
4. Select Send to send the message.  
u Complete appears on the screen when  
the reply message was successfully sent.  
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.  
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Making a call to a sender  
1. Go to the text message screen.  
2. Select Dial.  
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1In Case of Emergency  
In Case of Emergency  
■
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the  
operator if the battery level is low, the line is  
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular  
coverage.  
■
Automatic collision notification  
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit  
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,  
your vehicle automatically will attempt to  
connect to the HondaLink operator. If  
connected, information about your vehicle, its  
location, and its condition will be sent to the  
operator; you also can speak to the operator  
when connected.  
You cannot use this emergency services when:  
•
You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage  
areas.  
•
There is a problem with the connecting devices,  
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit  
itself.  
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation  
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed  
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/  
TermsAndConditions. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency  
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT  
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.  
You cannot operate other phone-related functions  
using the screen while talking to the operator.  
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your  
vehicle.  
1Automatic collision notification  
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it  
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.  
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for  
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,  
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental  
regulation.  
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To enable notification  
1To enable notification  
Setting options:  
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 315  
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On: Notification is available.  
Off: Disable the feature.  
2. Select Phone tab, then HondaLink Assist.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
3. Select On or Off.  
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