Get Features -> Bluetooth? HandsFreeLink Guide for Honda Hr-V SUV 2020

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.

To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell

phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing

procedures, and special feature capabilities:

• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,

or call 1-888-528-7876.

• Canada: For more information on smartphone

compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

Using HFL

HFL Buttons

■

Voice control tips

• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the

windows, as noise coming from them may interfere

with the microphone.

Volume up

Volume down

Microphone

• Press and release the

button when you want to

call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak

clearly and naturally after a beep.

(Phone) Button

• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,

the command may be misinterpreted.

• To change the volume level, use the audio system’s

volume knob or the remote audio controls on the

steering wheel.

(Talk) Button

(Hang-up/Back) Button

(Pick-up) Button

Selector Knob

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of

handheld electronic devices while operating a

vehicle.

(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.

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

system resumes its operation after ending the call.

(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.

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

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: Rotate

to select an item on the screen, then press

.

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

history, Call History is disabled.

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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.

You can change the system language to English,

French, or Spanish.

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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

The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w to use HFL.

1HFL Menus

To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-

compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle

is parked.

or

Speed Dial^*1

Add New

Phone

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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Redial^*1

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

Phone Setup

Bluetooth Setup

Add New Device

Connect a Phone

Connect an Audio Device

Disconnect All Devices

Delete Device

Pair a phone to the system.

Connect a phone to the system.

Connect a Bluetooth® Audio device to the

system.

Disconnect a paired phone from the system.

Delete a previously paired phone.

Pass-Key

Create a code for a paired phone.

*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to 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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Ringtone

Fixed

Select the ring tone stored in HFL.

Select the ring tone stored in the connected

cell phone.

Mobile Phone

Name Priority

Number Priority

Caller ID Info

Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID.

Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the

caller ID.

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries,

and security codes.

System Clear

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1Phone Setup

Phone Setup

■

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. Rotate

3. Make sure your phone is in search or

discoverable mode, then press

u HFL automatically searches for a

Bluetooth® device.

button or the

to select Yes, then press

button.

Phone Pairing Tips:

• You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is

moving.

• Up to six phones can be paired.

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

connected to HFL.

.

4. When your phone appears on the list, select

it by pressing

u If your phone doesn’t appear, select

Phone Not Found? and search for

Bluetooth® devices using your phone.

From your phone, select

• If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found

by the system within three minutes, the system will

time out and returns to idle.

.

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.

HandsFreeLink.

5. The system gives you a pairing code on the

audio/information screen.

u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen

and your phone match.

This may vary by phone.

6. A notification appears on the screen if

pairing is successful.

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■ To Change the currently paired phone

1Phone Setup

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

You can pair a phone in the following steps.

Phone Setup  Bluetooth Setup  Add New

Device  confirmation message  Yes 

confirmation message  OK  Select a Phone 

pairing code.

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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■ To change the pairing code setting

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 Pass-Key, then press

.

5. Input a new pairing code, then press

.

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■ To delete a paired phone

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

press

.

to select Bluetooth Setup, then

.

4. Rotate

to select Delete Device, then

press

.

u The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate to select a phone you want to

delete, then press

.

6. A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate

.

to select Yes, then press

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1Ring Tone

Ring Tone

■

Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.

Mobile Phone: For certain connected phones, the

ring tone stored in the phone sounds from the

speakers.

You can change the ring tone setting.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone Setup, then

to select Ringtone, then press

to select Fixed or Mobile

press

.

3. Rotate

.

4. Rotate

Phone, then press

.

1Caller’s ID Information

Caller’s ID Information

■

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

stored in the phonebook.

Number Priority: A caller’s phone number is

displayed.

You can select a caller’s information to be displayed when you have an incoming

call.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

button.

to select Phone Setup, then

to select Caller ID Info, then

to select a mode you want, then

press

3. Rotate

press

.

4. Rotate

press

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To Clear the System

■

Pairing codes, paired phones, all 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

■

You can use the audio preset buttons during a call to

store a speed dial number:

1. Press and hold the desired audio preset button

during a call.

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

To store a speed dial number:

1. Press the

button or the

button.

2. The contact information for the active call will be

stored for the corresponding speed dial.

2. Rotate

to select Speed Dial, then press

to select Add New, then press

to select a place to choose a

.

3. Rotate

.

When a voice tag is stored, you can press the

button and call the number using voice commands.

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

say the name for the speed dial entry.

.

Change Speed Dial

Del

ete

Sp

eed

Di

a

l

button, follow the prompts to

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■ To edit a speed dial

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

.

to select Speed Dial, then press

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.

5. Rotate

then press

to select Change Speed Dial,

.

6. Select a new speed dial number, then press

.

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■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed

1Speed Dial

dial number

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.”

Change Speed Dial

press

3. Rotate

.

Delete Speed Dial

Store Voice Tag

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

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

.

Chang

e

Speed Dial

Delete Speed Dial

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

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

■ To delete a speed dial number

.

1. Press the

2. Rotate

button or the

to select Phone Setup, then

button.

press

3. Rotate

.

Change Speed Dial

Delete Speed Dial

Store Voice Tag

to select Speed Dial, then press

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.

5. Rotate

then press

to select Delete Speed Dial,

.

u A confirmation message appears on the

screen. Rotate to select Yes, then

press

.

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1Making a Call

Making a Call

■

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by

voice from any screen.

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

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

Press the

button and follow the prompts.

The maximum range between your phone and

vehicles is 30 feet (10 meters).

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

the person you are calling through the audio

speakers.

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■ To make a call using the imported

1To make a call using the imported phonebook

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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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

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

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

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

1. Press the button or the button.

1To make a call using a speed dial entry

On the Phone screen, the first six speed dials on the

list can be directly selected by pressing the

corresponding audio preset buttons (1-6).

2. Rotate

to select Speed Dial, then press

.

3. Rotate

to select a number, then press

Select Others to view another paired phone’s speed

dial list.

.

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.

button and

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1Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

■

Call Waiting

Press the

When there is an incoming call, an audible

notification sounds and the Incoming Call

screen appears.

button to put the current call on hold to

HFL Mode

answer the incoming call.

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

button to answer the call.

button to decline or end the call.

Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

Caller’s Name

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen instead of the and buttons. Rotate

to select the icon, then press

.

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1Options During a Call

Options During a Call

■

Dial Tones: Available on some phones.

The following options are available during a call.

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

Mute: Mute your voice.

Transfer Call: Transfer a call from 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 The check box is checked when Mute is

selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Models with display audio system

1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

The 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:

• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,

or call 1-888-528-7876.

• Canada: For more information on smartphone

compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

Using HFL

HFL Buttons

■

(Menu) Button

Volume down

Volume up

To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status

setting must be On. If there is an active connection to

Apple CarPlay^TM, HFL is unavailable.

Microphone

SOURCE Button

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Button

Voice control tips

• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the

windows, as noise coming from them may interfere

with the microphones.

• Press the

button when you want to call a

number using a stored voice tag. Speak clearly and

naturally after a beep.

• If the microphones pick up voices other than yours,

the command may be misinterpreted.

• To change the volume level, use the audio system's

volume knob or the remote audio controls on the

steering wheel.

(Talk) Button

Up to five speed dial entries can be displayed among

a total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no entry

in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.

(Hang-up/Back) Button

(Pick-up) Button

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

incoming call.

(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous

command, or cancel a command.

1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Up to five call histories can be displayed among a

total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no call

history, Call History is disabled.

(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.

(Menu) button: Press and hold to display Speed Dial, Call History, or Redial

on the phone screen.

button: Press to select an item displayed on the phone screen.

SOURCE button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the phone

screen.

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.

To go to the Phone Menu screen:

HFL Limitations

1. Select

2. Select Phone to switch the display to the phone screen.

3. Select

.

An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio

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

is ended.

.

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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

Appears when your phone

is connected to HFL.

Battery Level Status

You can change the system language.

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Roaming Status

HFL Mode

Caller’s Name

Signal Strength

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

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

1HFL Menus

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

Connect:

Connect a paired device to

the system.

(Existing entry list)

Bluetooth Device List

Disconnect

Disconnect a paired phone

from the system.

Delete

Delete a previously paired

phone.

Add Bluetooth Device

Pair a new phone to the system.

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

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Ring Tone

Select the fixed or cell phone.

Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

Turn HondaLink Assist on and off.

Automatic Phone Sync

Auto Phone Call Transfer

HondaLink Assist

Enable Text Messages

Text Messages

Turn the text message function on and off.

New Message Notification

Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL

receives a new text 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 Phone.

3. Select

.

(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

Manual Input

Select a phone number from the phonebook

to store as a speed dial number.

Edit Speed Dial

New Entry

Enter a phone number to store as a speed

dial number.

Import from Call History Select a phone number from the call history to

store as a speed dial number.

Import from Phonebook

Select a phone number from the phonebook

to store as a speed dial number.

(Existing entry list)

Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.

Delete All

Delete all of the previously stored 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 Messages

(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

Call

Reply to a received message using one of six

fixed phrases.

Make a call to the sender.

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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 Phone.

Phone Pairing Tips:

2. Select Yes.

• 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.

3. Make sure your phone is search or

discoverable mode, then select Continue.

u HFL automatically searches for a

Bluetooth® device.

4. Select your phone when it appears on the

list.

• If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found

by the system within three minutes, the system will

time out and returns to idle.

u If your phone does not appear, you can

select Refresh to search again.

u If your phone still does not appear, select

Phone Not Found and search for

Bluetooth® devices using your phone.

From your phone, search for

HandsFreeLink.

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.

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.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay^TM

,

pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is

unavailable and Add Bluetooth Device is grayed

out from the Bluetooth Device List screen.

This may vary by phone.

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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.

4. Select Connect

Connect

■ To change the pairing code setting

1. Select

, Connect , or

.

1To change the pairing code setting

.

The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the

setting.

2. Select Settings.

To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the

current code, then enter a new one.

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.

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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 Message Options

To Set Up Text Message Options

■

To use the text message function, it may be necessary

to set up on your phone.

■ To turn on or off the text message

function

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Enable Text Messages.

u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

■ To turn on or off the text message

notice

1To turn on or off the text 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.

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2. Select New Message Notification.

u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

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1Ring Tone

Ring Tone

■

Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.

Mobile Phone: For certain connected phones, the

ring tone stored in the phone sounds from the

speakers.

You can change the ring tone setting.

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Ring Tone.

3. Select Fixed or Mobile Phone.

Automatic Transferring

■

If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically

transferred to HFL.

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Auto Phone Call Transfer.

3. Select On or Off.

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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

Pager

Car

Other

Voice

■ Changing the Automatic Phone Sync

setting

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Automatic Phone Sync.

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.

4. Select a place to choose a number.

From Import from Call History:

u Select a number from the call history.

From Manual Input:

u Input the number manually.

From Import from Phonebook:

u Select a number from the connected cell

phone’s imported phonebook.

5. When the speed dial is successfully stored,

you are asked to create a voice tag for the

number. Select Yes or No.

6. Select Record to store a voice tag for the

speed dial entry.

u Using the

button, follow the prompts

to store a voice tag for the speed dial

entry.

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■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed

dial number

1Speed Dial

Avoid using duplicate voice tags.

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

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Avoid using “home” as a voice tag.

It is easier for the system to recognise 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,

follow the prompts to complete the voice

tag.

■ To delete a voice tag

1. Go to the phone menu 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 menu 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 a setting you want.

■ To delete a speed dial

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

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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 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.

1Making a Call

.

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by

voice from most screens.

Press the

button and say the voice tag name.

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.

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 cannot be made with

HandsFreeLink® and are only made from Apple

CarPlay^TM

.

Making a Call

■

You can make calls by inputting any phone

number, or by using the imported

phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or

redial.

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■ To make a call using the imported

1To make a call using the imported phonebook

phonebook

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

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You can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial number

using voice commands.

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2. Select Phonebook.

3. Select a name.

u You can also search by letter. Select

Search.

u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for

entering letters.

4. Select a number.

u Dialing starts automatically.

■ To make a call using a phone number

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.

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■ To make a call using redial

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 398

1To make a call using redial

Press and hold the

number dialed.

button to redial the last

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. 398

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.

■ To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

2 Phone Menu screen P. 398

1To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

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.

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1Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

■

Call Waiting

Press the

When there is an incoming call, an audible

notification sounds (if activated) and the

Incoming call screen appears.

button to put the current call on hold to

answer the incoming call.

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

button to answer the call.

button to decline or end the call.

Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information

screen instead of the

and

buttons.

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 Message

Receiving a Text 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 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 message.

The system can only receive messages that are sent as

text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the

data services will not be displayed in the list.

2. Select Read to listen to the message.

u The text message is displayed. The

system automatically starts reading out

the message.

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

20 most recent text messages.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text

message feature. Only use the text message feature

when conditions allow you to do so safely.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, select

Stop.

When you receive a text message for the first time

since the phone is paired to HFL, you are asked to

turn the New Message Notification setting to On.

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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. 398

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.

2. Select Text Messages.

3. Select a message.

u The text message is displayed. The

system automatically starts reading the

message aloud.

To see the previous or next message, select

(previous) or

(next) on the message screen.

Text Message

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■ Read or Stop reading a message

1. Go to the text 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 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:

• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,

or call 1-888-528-7876.

• Canada: For more information on smartphone

compatibility, 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

■

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the

operator if the battery level is low, the line is

disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular

coverage.

■ Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit

detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,

your vehicle automatically will attempt to

connect to the HondaLink® operator. If

connected, information about your vehicle, its

location, and its condition 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.

Setting options:

2 Phone settings screen P. 396

• On: Notification is available.

• Off: Disable the feature.

2. Select HondaLink Assist.

u A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

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