Get Features -> Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Guide for Honda CR-V SUV 2023

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.

(+ (- Bar

• Press and release the

button when you want to

call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak

clearly and naturally after a beep.

(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.

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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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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.

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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.

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 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.

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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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.

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

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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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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

button or the

button.

Phone Pairing Tips:

• You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is

moving.

• Up to six phones can be paired.

• Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is

paired to HFL.

discoverable mode.

3. Rotate

to select Yes, then press

.

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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■ To pair a cell phone (when a phone has

already been paired to the system)

1. Press the

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

then press

button or the

to select Yes, then press

to select Add New Device,

.

button.

.

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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■ To change the currently paired phone

1. Press the button or the button.

1To change the currently paired phone

To change the Bluetooth® connection priority device

setting, select Priority Device Setup from the

Bluetooth Setup screen.

2. Rotate

press

to select Phone Setup, then

.

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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■ To change the pairing code setting

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select Bluetooth Setup, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Pass-Key, then press

.

5. Input a new pairing code, then press

.

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■ To delete a paired phone

1. Press the button or the

button.

2. Rotate

press

3. Rotate

press

to select Phone Setup, then

.

to select Bluetooth Setup, then

4. Rotate

to select Delete Device, then

press

.

u The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate to select a phone you want to

delete, then press

.

6. A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate

.

to select Yes, then press

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1Ring Tone

Ring Tone

■

Mobile Phone: 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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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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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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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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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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■ To edit a speed dial

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone Setup, then

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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■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed

dial number

1Speed Dial

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

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.”

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

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone Setup, then

press

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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■ To delete a voice tag

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone Setup, then

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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■ To make a call using the imported

phonebook

When your phone is paired, the contents of its

phonebook are automatically imported to

HFL.

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.

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1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phonebook, then

button.

press

.

3. The phonebook is stored alphabetically.

Rotate

to select the initial, then press

.

4. Rotate

5. Rotate

.

to select a name, then press

to select a number, then press

.

u Dialing starts automatically.

■ To make a call using a phone number

1To make a call using a phone number

1. Press the

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

.

button or the

to select Dial, then press

to select a number, then press

button.

This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.

However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed

dial number using voice commands.

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.

4. Rotate

to select

, then press

.

u Dialing starts automatically.

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■ To make a call using redial

1. Press the button or the

2. Rotate to select Redial, then press

u Dialing starts automatically.

1To make a call using redial

button.

Press and hold the

number dialed in your phone’s call history.

button to redial the last

.

■ 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

to select Call History, then

button.

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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■ To make a call using a speed dial entry

1To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Press the

button or the

button.

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.

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button and

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by

voice from any screen. Press the

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.

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

call.

button to answer the call.

button to decline or end the

Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

Caller’s Name

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen instead of the and buttons.

Rotate to select the icon, then press

.

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1Options During a Call

Dial Tones: Available on some phones.

Options During a Call

■

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 CarPlay^TMor Android Auto^TM, 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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(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 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.

●

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.

Enter a phone number to store as a speed

dial number.

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.

(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.

Display the last incoming calls.

Display the last missed calls.

Dialed

Received

Missed

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.

.

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.

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.

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 CarPlay^TM

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.

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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

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Bluetooth / Wi-Fi.

4. Select the Bluetooth tab.

5. Select Edit Pairing Code.

.

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.

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.

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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. 425

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

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

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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.

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.

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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

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

2 Phone Settings screen P. 425

2. Select Automatic Phone Sync.

Pager

On some phones, it may not be possible to import the

category icons to the system.

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

Speed Dial

■

When a voice tag is stored, press the

call the number using the voice tag. Say 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.

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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. 425

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.

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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. 425

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. 425

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

You can store up to 20 phonetic modification items.

Phonebook Phonetic Modification

■

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

1. Select

2. Select Settings.

1Phonebook Phonetic Modification

.

You can only modify or delete contact names for the

currently connected phone.

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

CarPlay^TM, phone calls can be made only from Apple

CarPlay^TM

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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.

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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.

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1To make a call using a phone number

You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number

using voice commands.

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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.

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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.

1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 428

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.)

2. Select Call History.

3. Select All, Dialed, Received, or Missed.

4. Select a number.

u Dialing starts automatically.

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■ 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. 428

When a voice tag is stored, press the

call the number using the voice tag.

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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.

1Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

■

Call Waiting

When there is an incoming call, an audible

notification sounds (if activated) and the

Incoming call screen appears.

Press the

answer the incoming call.

button to put the current call on hold to

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

call.

button to answer the call.

button to decline or end the

Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen instead of the and buttons.

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1Options During a Call

Options During a Call

■

Touch Tones: Available on some phones.

The following options are available during a call.

Mute: Mute your voice.

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen.

Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.

Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-

driven phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower

half of the screen.

Mute Icon

Select the option.

u The mute icon appears when Mute is

selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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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.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new

text or e-mail message.

The system can only receive messages that are sent as

text (SMS) messages. Messages sent using the data

services will not be displayed in the list.

2. Select Read to listen to the message.

u The text or e-mail message is displayed.

The system automatically starts reading

With some phones, you may be able to display up to

20 most recent text and e-mail message.

out the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, select

Stop.

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.

2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail message

notice P. 433

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1Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account

Selecting a Text/E-mail Message Account

■

You can also select an e-mail message 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. 425

2. Select the Text/Email tab, then Select

Account.

u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select Text Messages or an e-mail

message account you want.

Select

Account

You can only receive notifications from one text or e-mail

message account at a time.

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1Displaying Messages

Displaying Messages

■

The

icon appears next to an unread message.

■ Displaying text messages

1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 428

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.

Message List

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.

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

1. Go to the Phone Menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 428

Folder List

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.

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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

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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.

Only certain phones receive and send messages when

paired and connected. For a list of compatible

phones, visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,

or call 1-888-528-7876.

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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

■ Automatic collision notification

■

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.

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 can be sent to the

operator^*1; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

You cannot use this emergency service 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.

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.

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-PRO NOR ITS SERVICE

PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

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.

*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle's location may not

be sent to the operator.

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■ To enable notification

1To enable notification

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

2 Phone Settings screen P. 425

Setting options:

• On: Notification is available.

• Off: Disable the feature.

2. Select the Phone tab, then HondaLink

Assist.

u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

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