2016-2021 Honda CR-V SUV Features -> HomeLink Universal Transceiver User Manual

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Features -> HomeLink Universal Transceiver for Your Honda CR-V SUV Fifth Generation (2016-2021)

uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings  
1Defaulting All the Settings  
Defaulting All the Settings  
Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.  
1. Select  
2. Select Settings.  
.
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset  
all settings to default and delete all personal data.  
3. Select System.  
If you perform Factory Data Reset, it will reset the  
preinstalled apps to their factory default.  
4. Select the Others tab.  
5. Select Factory Data Reset.  
u A confirmation message appears on the  
screen.  
6. Select Next, then select Yes to reset the  
settings.  
If you perform Factory Data Reset, you cannot use  
the HondaLink® because it becomes off line.  
2 HondaLink® P. 322  
7. Select Yes again to reset the settings.  
u A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select OK.  
u After selecting OK, the system will  
reboot.  
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HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*  
1HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*  
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three  
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or  
home security systems.  
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage  
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external  
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic  
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it  
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.  
Important Safety Precautions  
■
Refer to the safety information that came with your garage door opener to test that  
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety  
information, contact the manufacturer.  
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the  
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.  
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s path.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuHomeLink® Universal Transceiver*uTraining HomeLink  
Training HomeLink  
If it is necessary to erase a previously entered  
learned code:  
Red Indicator  
• Press and hold the two outside buttons for  
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator  
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to  
step 1.  
• If you are training the second or third  
button, go directly to step 1.  
The instructions on the next page should work for most gate or garage openers, but  
may not work for all. For detailed instructions about your specific remote opener,  
visit http://www.homelink.com or call (800)355-3515.  
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uuHomeLink® Universal Transceiver*uTraining HomeLink  
1Training HomeLink  
Training a Button  
■
Retraining a Button  
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the  
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a  
new device, you do not have to erase all button  
memory. You can replace the existing memory code  
using this procedure:  
HomeLink button you want to program.  
2.  
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Hold the button on the remote  
transmitter. Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from slowly blinking to  
constantly on or rapidly blinking? The process should take less than 60 seconds.  
1.  
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button  
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.  
NO  
NO  
YES  
Indicator remains on for about 25 secs.  
Press and release the HomeLink button. Press  
and release the button on the remote every 2  
secs.  
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change from  
slowly blinking to constantly on or rapidly  
blinking? The process should take less than 60  
seconds.  
3.  
Press and hold the  
programmed HomeLink  
button for about a sec.  
Does the device (garage  
door opener) work?  
2.  
Quickly release the HomeLink button and follow  
steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.” You do not  
need to press and release the HomeLink button  
again in step 2.  
YES  
Erasing Codes  
YES  
NO  
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside  
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink  
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes  
before selling the vehicle.  
4.  
Press and hold the HomeLink button again.  
Training  
Complete  
HomeLink indicator rapidly blinks.  
HomeLink LED is  
constantly on.  
If you have any problems, see the device’s  
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call  
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.  
A.  
B.  
The remote has a rolling code. Press the  
“learn” button on the remote-controlled  
device (e.g. garage door opener).  
5.  
Press and hold the HomeLink  
button again.  
The remote-controlled device  
should operate.  
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Within 30 secs, press and hold the  
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.  
Training Complete  
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Models with color audio system  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using  
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.  
Place your phone where you can get good reception.  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call  
1-888-528 -7876.  
Using HFL  
HFL Buttons  
■
(Pick-up) Button  
(Hang-up/Back) Button  
Voice control tips  
•
•
•
Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the  
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere  
with the microphone.  
Press and release the  
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak  
clearly and naturally after a beep.  
(+ (- Bar  
button when you want to  
(Talk) Button  
If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,  
the command may be misinterpreted.  
(Phone) Button  
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a  
vehicle.  
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is  
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.  
2 Speed Dial P. 410  
Selector Knob  
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call  
history, Call History is disabled.  
(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 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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
HFL Status Display  
■
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
The audio/information screen notifies you  
when there is an incoming call.  
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.  
Battery Level Status  
Signal Strength  
Roam Status  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Appears when your  
phone is connected  
to HFL.  
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
HFL Mode  
Call Name  
1HFL Status Display  
The information that appears on the audio/  
information screen varies between phone models.  
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 can be called using voice commands while  
the vehicle is in motion.  
2 Speed Dial P. 410  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
HFL Menus  
1HFL Menus  
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.  
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-  
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle  
is parked.  
Speed Dial*1  
Add New  
or  
Some functions are limited while driving. A message  
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving  
and the operation is canceled.  
Select a phone number from the call history to  
store as a speed dial number.  
Call History  
Phonebook  
Select a phone number from the phonebook to  
store as a speed dial number.  
Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial  
number.  
(Existing entry list)  
Phone Number  
Call History*1  
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*1  
Dial*1  
Display the paired phones’s phonebook.  
Enter a phone number to dial.  
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Redial*1  
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.  
Phone Setup  
Bluetooth Setup  
Add New Device  
Pair a phone to the system.  
Priority Device Setup Set a priority device to the system.  
Connect a Phone  
Connect a phone to the system.  
Connect a Bluetooth® Audio device to the  
system.  
Connect an Audio Device  
Disconnect All Devices  
Delete Device  
Pass-key  
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.  
Delete a previously paired phone.  
Create a code for a paired phone.  
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
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 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.  
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*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Select the ring tone stored in the connected  
cell phone.  
Ringtone  
Mobile Phone  
Fixed  
Select the ring tone stored in HFL.  
Caller ID Info  
Auto Transfer  
System Clear  
Name Priority  
Number Priority  
Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID.  
Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the  
caller ID.  
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL  
when you enter the vehicle.  
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries,  
and security codes.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
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  
2. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode.  
3. Rotate  
button or the  
button.  
Phone Pairing Tips:  
•
You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is  
moving.  
to select Yes, then press  
.
•
•
Up to six phones can be paired.  
Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is  
paired to HFL.  
u The audio system will enter a waiting  
mode for pairing.  
•
If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found  
by the system within 30 seconds, the system will  
time out and return to idle.  
4. Select HandsFreeLink® from your phone.  
u If you want to pair a phone from this  
audio system, press  
prompts.  
When your phone appears on the list,  
select it by pressing  
and follow the  
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.  
.
When pairing a phone from this audio system:  
If your phone doesn’t appear on the audio/  
information screen, select Refresh and search for  
Bluetooth® devices using your phone.  
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.  
From your phone, select HandsFreeLink®.  
This may vary by phone.  
6. A notification appears on the screen if  
pairing is successful.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To pair a cell phone (when a phone has  
already been paired to the system)  
1. Press the  
button or the  
button.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
to select Yes, then press  
to select Add New Device,  
.
then press  
.
4. Press  
to select OK.  
u The screen changes to device list.  
5. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode, then press  
.
u HFL 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  
Refresh and search for Bluetooth®  
devices using your phone.  
From your phone, select  
HandsFreeLink®.  
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To change the currently paired phone  
1To change the currently paired phone  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
button or the  
to select Phone Setup, then  
button.  
To change the Bluetooth® connection priority device  
setting, select Priority Device Setup from the  
Bluetooth Setup screen.  
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 HFL disconnects the connected phone  
and starts searching for another paired  
phone.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To change the pairing code setting  
button or the button.  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
press  
3. Rotate  
press  
to select Phone Setup, then  
.
.
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
1Ring Tone  
Ring Tone  
■
Mobile Phone: Depending on the make and model  
of the cell phone, the ring tone stored in the phone  
will sound if the phone is connected.  
You can change the ring tone setting.  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
button or the  
button.  
to select Phone Setup, then  
to select Ringtone, then press  
to select Mobile Phone or  
Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.  
press  
.
3. Rotate  
.
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.  
You can select a caller’s information to be displayed when you have an incoming  
call.  
Number Priority: A caller’s phone number is  
displayed.  
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Automatic Transferring  
■
If paring between your phone and the system is executed while you are on the  
phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL.  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
button or the  
to select Phone Setup, then  
button.  
press  
3. Rotate  
4. Press  
.
to select Auto Transfer.  
to select On or Off.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
To Clear the System  
■
Pairing codes, paired phones, all stored voice tags, 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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
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  
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 HFL.  
The phonebook is updated after every connection.  
Call history is updated after every connection or call.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
1Speed Dial  
Speed Dial  
■
When any preset button is pressed, the Speed Dial  
screen is displayed.  
Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.  
To store a speed dial number:  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
.
3. Rotate  
.
button or the  
button.  
When a voice tag is stored, you can press the  
button and call the number using voice commands.  
to select Speed Dial, then press  
to select Add New, then press  
to select a place to choose a  
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 cell  
phone’s imported phonebook.  
From Phone Number:  
u Input the number manually.  
5. 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  
.
6. Using the  
button, follow the prompts to  
say the name for the speed dial entry.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To add a voice tag to a stored speed  
dial number  
1Speed Dial  
Avoid using duplicate voice tags.  
1. Press the  
button or the  
to select Phone Setup, then  
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  
.
3. Rotate  
.
to select Speed Dial, then press  
4. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
5. Rotate  
to select Store Voice Tag, then  
press  
.
6. Using the  
button, follow the prompts to  
complete the voice tag.  
■
To change a voice tag  
1. Press the  
button or the  
button.  
2. Rotate  
press  
to select Phone Setup, then  
.
3. Rotate  
.
to select Speed Dial, then press  
4. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
5. Rotate  
then press  
6. Using the  
to select Change Voice Tag,  
.
button, follow the prompts to  
complete the voice tag.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To delete a voice tag  
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 Voice Tag,  
.
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.  
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of  
the person you are calling through the audio  
speakers.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
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. 396  
2 Speed Dial P. 410  
When your phone is paired, the contents of its  
phonebook are automatically imported to  
HFL.  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
button or the  
button.  
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.  
■
To make a call using a phone number  
1To make a call using a phone number  
1. Press the  
button or the  
to select Dial, then press  
to select a number, then press  
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. 396  
2 Speed Dial P. 410  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
.
.
4. Rotate  
to select  
, then press  
.
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
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  
button.  
button to redial the last  
.
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using the call history  
Call history is stored by Dialed Calls,  
Received Calls, and Missed Calls.  
1To 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.  
1. Press the  
2. Rotate  
button or the  
button.  
to select Call History, then  
press  
.
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■
To make a call using a speed dial entry  
button or the button.  
1To make a call using a speed dial entry  
1. Press the  
When any preset button is pressed, the Speed Dial  
2. Rotate  
to select Speed Dial, then press  
screen is displayed.  
.
Select Others to view another paired phone’s speed  
dial list.  
3. Rotate  
to select a number, then press  
.
u Dialing starts automatically.  
When a voice tag is stored, press the  
call the number using voice commands.  
2 Speed Dial P. 410  
button and  
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by  
voice from any screen. Press the  
follow the prompts.  
button and  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
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.  
HFL Mode  
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  
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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
1Options During a Call  
Options During a Call  
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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 HFL 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 Select Mute again to turn it off.  
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Models with Display Audio  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using  
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.  
Place your phone where you can get good reception.  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call  
1-888-528 -7876.  
Using HFL  
HFL Buttons  
■
To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status  
setting must be On. If there is an active connection to  
Apple CarPlayTM or Android AutoTM, HFL is  
unavailable.  
3 4  
Buttons  
ENTER Button  
(+ (- Bar  
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Voice control tips  
•
Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the  
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere  
with the microphone.  
•
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.  
•
•
If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,  
the command may be misinterpreted.  
To change the volume level, select the audio  
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio  
controls on the steering wheel.  
(Display/Information) Button  
(Talk) Button  
(Hang-up/Back) Button  
(Pick-up) Button  
Up to three speed dial entries can be displayed  
among a total of 20 that can be entered.  
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Up to three previous calls can be displayed at a time  
among a total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no  
call history, Call History is disabled.  
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1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the phone menu on the driver  
information interface, or to answer an incoming call.  
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous  
command, or cancel a command.  
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.  
(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.  
3
4
buttons: Press to select an item displayed on the phone menu in the driver  
information interface.  
ENTER button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the phone  
menu in the driver information interface.  
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
(display/information) button: Select and press ENTER to display Speed  
Dial, Call History, or Phonebook on the phone menu in the driver information  
interface.  
To go to the Phone Menu screen:  
1. Select  
to switch the display to the phone screen.  
2. Select MENU.  
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1HFL Status Display  
HFL Status Display  
■
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.  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Battery Level Status  
HFL Mode  
Appears when your phone is  
connected to HFL.  
Signal Strength  
Caller’s Name  
Caller’s Number  
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, phonebook names, or  
numbers can be called using voice commands while the vehicle is in motion.  
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HFL Menus  
1HFL Menus  
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.  
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-  
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle  
is parked.  
■
Phone Settings screen  
1. Select  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Phone.  
.
Some functions are limited while driving.  
Phone  
Bluetooth Device List  
(Existing entry list)  
Connect  
Connect  
Connect  
Connect a paired device to  
the system.  
Disconnect  
Disconnect a paired phone  
from the system.  
Delete  
Delete a paired phone.  
Add Bluetooth Device  
Priority Device Settings  
Pair a new phone to the system.  
Priority On/Off Status  
Enable the system to or disables it  
from automatically establishing a  
connection with a Bluetooth device  
®
which has been assigned priority.  
Audio  
Phone  
Select the priority device over  
another paired audio device(s).  
Select the priority device over  
another paired phone(s).  
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(Existing entry list)  
Edit  
Edit Speed Dial  
Edit a previously stored speed dial number.  
●
Change a name.  
Change a number.  
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●
Create or delete a voice tag.  
Delete  
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.  
Enter a phone number to store as a speed  
dial number.  
Manual Input  
New Entry  
Select a phone number from the call history  
to store as a speed dial number.  
Import from Call History  
Import from Phonebook  
Select a phone number from the phonebook  
to store as a speed dial number.  
Delete All  
Delete all of the previously stored speed dial numbers.  
Ring Tone  
Select a fixed ring tone or the one from the connected cell phone.  
Automatic Phone Sync  
HondaLink Assist  
Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.  
Turn HondaLink Assist on and off.  
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Enable Text/Email  
Select Account  
Text/Email  
Turn the text/e-mail message function on and off.  
Select a text or e-mail 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.  
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Phone Menu screen  
1. Select  
.
2. Select MENU.  
(Existing entry list)  
Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.  
Speed Dial  
Enter a phone number to store as a speed  
dial number.  
New Entry  
Manual Input  
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.  
Enter a phone number to store as a speed  
dial number.  
Edit Speed Dial  
New Entry  
Manual Input  
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.  
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Phonebook  
Redial  
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.  
Redial the last number dialed.  
Dial  
Enter a phone number to dial.  
Call History  
All  
Display the last outgoing, incoming and missed calls.  
Display the last outgoing calls.  
Dialed  
Received  
Missed  
Display the last incoming calls.  
Display the last missed calls.  
Text/Email  
(Existing message list)  
Read/Stop  
System reads received message aloud, or  
stop message from being read.  
See the previous message.  
See the next message.  
Reply  
Dial  
Reply to a received message using one of six  
fixed phrases.  
Make a call to the sender.  
Select Account  
Select a text or e-mail message account.  
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1Phone Setup  
Phone Setup  
■
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to  
the system before you can make and receive hands-  
free calls.  
■
To pair a cell phone (when there is no  
phone paired to the system)  
1. Select  
2. Select Yes.  
3. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode.  
4. Select HandsFreeLink from your phone.  
u If you want to pair a phone from this  
audio system, select HandsFreeLink  
Not Found, Continue, and then select  
your phone when it appears on the list. If  
your phone does not appear, you can  
select Refresh to search again.  
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the  
audio/information screen.  
.
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 the system.  
•
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 HFL.  
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.  
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.  
u You can prioritize a Bluetooth® device at  
the same time. Select Yes and then a  
device you want to prioritize.  
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlayTM  
pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is  
unavailable.  
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■
To change the currently paired phone  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
1To change the currently paired phone  
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 Bluetooth Device List.  
3. Select a phone to connect.  
u HFL disconnects the connected phone  
and starts searching for another paired  
phone.  
To pair other phones, select Add Bluetooth Device  
from the Bluetooth Device List screen.  
To change the Bluetooth® connection priority device  
setting, select Priority Device Settings from the  
Bluetooth Device List screen.  
4. Select Connect  
Connect  
, Connect , or  
.
1To change the pairing code setting  
■
To change the pairing code setting  
1. Select  
.
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.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Bluetooth / Wi-Fi.  
4. Select the Bluetooth tab.  
5. Select Edit Pairing Code.  
For a randomly generated pairing code each time you  
pair a phone, select Random.  
6. Select Random or Fixed.  
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To delete a paired phone  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
2. Select Bluetooth Device List.  
3. Select a phone you want to delete.  
4. Select Delete.  
5. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
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1To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options  
To Set Up Text/E-mail Message Options  
■
To use the text/e-mail message function, it may be  
necessary to set up on your phone.  
■
To turn on or off the text/e-mail  
message function  
1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
2. Select the Text/Email tab, then Enable  
Text/Email.  
3. Select Next.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
4. 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. 422  
2. Select the Text/Email tab, then New  
Message Notification.  
3. Select Next.  
u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
4. Select On or Off.  
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1Ring Tone  
Ring Tone  
■
Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.  
Mobile Phone: Depending on the make and model  
of the cell phone, the ring tone stored in the phone  
will sound if the phone is connected.  
You can change the ring tone setting.  
1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
2. Select Ring Tone.  
3. Select Next, then 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 name 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  
Car  
Other  
Voice  
■
Changing the Automatic Phone Sync  
setting  
Pager  
1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
On some phones, it may not be possible to import the  
category icons to the system.  
2. Select Automatic Phone Sync.  
The phonebook is updated after every connection.  
Call history is updated after every connection or call.  
3. Select On or Off.  
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1Speed Dial  
When a voice tag is stored, press the  
call the number using the voice tag. Say the voice tag  
name.  
Speed Dial  
■
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. 425  
2. Select Speed Dial.  
3. Select New Entry.  
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 connected cell  
phone’s imported phonebook.  
4. When the speed dial is successfully stored,  
you are asked to create a voice tag for the  
number. Select Yes or No.  
5. Select Record, or use the  
button and  
follow the prompts to complete the voice  
tag.  
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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. 422  
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 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, or use the  
button and  
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. 422  
2. Select 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 edit a speed dial  
1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
2. Select Edit Speed Dial.  
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.  
u From the pop-up menu, select Edit.  
4. Select a setting you want.  
■
To delete a speed dial  
1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.  
2 Phone Settings screen P. 422  
2. Select 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.  
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1Phonebook Phonetic Modification  
Phonebook Phonetic Modification  
■
You can store up to 20 phonetic modification items.  
Add phonetic modifications or a new voice tag to the phone’s contact name so that  
it is easier for HFL to recognize voice commands.  
■
To add a new voice tag  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog. tab.  
5. Select Phonebook Phonetic  
Modification.  
6. Select the phone you want to add  
phonetic modification to.  
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7. Select [New Voice Tag].  
8. Select a contact name you want to add to.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the  
screen.  
9. Select Modify.  
10. Using Record or the  
button, follow  
the prompts to complete the voice tag.  
11. You will receive a confirmation message  
on the screen, then select OK.  
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■
To modify a voice tag  
1Phonebook Phonetic Modification  
1. Select  
.
You can only modify or delete contact names for the  
currently connected phone.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog. tab.  
5. Select Phonebook Phonetic  
Modification.  
6. Select the phone you want to modify  
phonetic modification.  
7. Select a contact name you want to  
modify.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the  
screen.  
8. Select Modify.  
9. Using Record or the  
button, follow  
the prompts to complete the voice tag.  
10. You will receive a confirmation message  
on the screen, then select OK.  
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■
To delete a modified voice tag  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog. tab.  
5. Select Phonebook Phonetic  
Modification.  
6. Select the phone for which you want to  
delete phonetic modification.  
7. Select a contact name you want to delete.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
8. Select Delete.  
u The selected contact name has been  
selected.  
9. Select OK.  
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■
To delete all modified voice tags  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog. tab.  
5. Select Phonebook Phonetic  
Modification.  
6. Select the phone you want to delete  
phonetic modification.  
u The contact name list appears.  
7. Select Delete All.  
8. You will receive a confirmation message on  
the screen, then select Yes.  
1Making a Call  
Making a Call  
■
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry 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 the voice tag name.  
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of  
the person you are calling through the audio  
speakers.  
While there is an active connection with Apple  
CarPlayTM, phone calls can be made only from Apple  
CarPlayTM  
.
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To make a call using the imported  
phonebook  
1To make a call using the imported phonebook  
You can also select Phonebook on the Phone  
Menu screen.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Phonebook.  
You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number  
using voice commands.  
2 Speed Dial P. 433  
3. Select a name.  
u You can also search by letter. Select  
Search.  
u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for  
entering name, if multiple numbers exist  
select a number.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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■
To make a call using a phone number  
1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.  
2 Phone Menu screen P. 425  
1To make a call using a phone number  
You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number  
using voice commands.  
2 Speed Dial P. 433  
2. Select Dial.  
3. Select a number.  
u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for  
entering numbers.  
4. Select  
.
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using redial  
1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.  
2 Phone Menu screen P. 425  
2. Select Redial.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■
To make a call using the Call History  
Call history is stored by All, Dialed,  
Received, and Missed.  
1To make a call using the Call History  
The call history displays the last 20 all, dialed,  
received, or missed calls.  
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the  
system.)  
1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.  
2 Phone Menu screen P. 425  
2. Select Call History.  
3. Select All, Dialed, Received, or Missed.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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