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To operate the HFL, use the HFL 
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. 
The HFL buttons are used as 
f ollows: 
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore 
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront spotlights.
The microphone is shared with the
navigation system. 
When the HFL is in use, the sound 
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob,
or the steering wheel volume
controls.
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly f rom
your cellphone using the receive 
contact f unction in the HFL. 
Your vehicle’s HFL system has the 
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL f rom the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page . 
The HFL can store up to 50 names 
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
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You will also see ‘‘HANDS FREE 
LINK’’ on the center display.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation. 
Press and release the button, then 
wait f or a beep bef ore giving a
command.
When you are operating the HFL, 
dialing or receiving calls with the 
audio system in use, you will see the 
above screen on the navigation
display.‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on 
the center display if your phone is
linked to the Bluetooth
compatible
cell phone.
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto 
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can 
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no 
notification.Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
male or f emale prompts?’’ Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or
‘‘Female,’’ depending on the 
system voice you want. The HFL 
response is, ‘‘Male (Female)
prompts have been selected.
Would you like an audible
notif ication of an incoming call?’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
If you say ‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
the notif ication to be a ring tone or
prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’ af ter the
beep, the HFL returns to its main
menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no
ring tone or prompt playback
during an incoming call. The audio
system will still mute, and a
message will be displayed.Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or
‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘A 
ring tone will be used’’ or ‘‘An 
incoming call prompt will be used.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to 
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’ 
The HFL response continues ‘‘A 
security option is available to lock
the HFL system. Each time the
vehicle is turned on, a passcode 
would be required to use this 
system. Would you like this
security option turned on?’’ If you
say ‘‘Yes,’’ you can set your
passcode. Ref er to the setting
procedure in the next column.
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To set up the system, do this:
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To rename a paired phone, do this: To delete a paired phone, do this:
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phone 
setup options are status, pair, edit, 
delete, and list.’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Which phone 
would you like to edit?’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to rename.
For example, say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
new name f or Eric’s phone?’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say the new name
of the phone. For example, say
‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘The name has been changed.
Returning to the main menu.’’Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Phone 
setup options are status, pair, edit, 
delete, and list.’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Which phone 
would you like to delete?’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to delete. For
example say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to delete Eric’s phone?’’
If you want to pair another phone,
repeat steps 1 through 7. 
Press and release the Talk button. 
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say 
‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL response 
is ‘‘Eric’s phone has been
successf ully paired. Returning to
the main menu.’’ 
When asked by the phone, enter 
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is 
‘‘A new phone has been f ound.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’ 
Follow the prompts on your phone 
togetitintoitsDiscoverymode.
The phone will search f or the HFL. 
When it comes up, select 
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone. 2.
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You can make calls using any phone 
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial 
the last number called. During a call, 
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
f rom the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine 
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say 
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response 
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or
continue to add numbers.’’ 
You can also make a call directly 
f rom the list shown on the
navigation display.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or 
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you 
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls. 
To end the call, press the Back 
button.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’
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To make a call using a phone number,do this:
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To use the cellular phonebook with 
the HFL, say or select ‘‘Cellular
Phonebook’’ f rom the Inf ormation 
screen. The navigation display will 
change as shown above. 
If any phonebook is not stored and 
your phone is not linked to the HFL,
Cellular Phonebook is grayed out.
The cellular phonebook option 
allows you to store up to 1,000 names
and 10,000 phone numbers in the
phonebook of Bluetooth
HandsFreeLinkf rom your cellular
phonebook. The maximum names 
and numbers to be stored varies on 
the data size. With the HFL, you can 
then automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
would like to store. For example,
say ‘‘Susan at work.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Susan at work will be
stored.Isthiscorrect?’’ 
Press and release the Talk button. 
Af ter the beep, say either ‘‘Yes’’ or
‘‘No.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘Susan
at work has been stored. Would
you like HFL to receive another
contact?’’ 
If you do not want to continue to 
store any other numbers, press
and release the Talk button. After
the beep, say ‘‘No.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Returning to the main
menu.’’
NOTE: Your phone may not have 
this capability. Visit
, or call the Hands Free
Link
consumer support at (888)
528-7876, in Canada, call (888) 9-
HONDA-9. You can see your phone’s 
owner’s manual f or inf ormation.
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To import the cellular phonebook
You can import the phonebook of 
your cellular phone in the HFL. Link
your phone to the HFL and select 
‘‘Import Cellular Phonebook’’ f rom 
the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen. When
the message ‘‘The import was
successf ul.’’ is displayed, push in on
the Interf ace Dial to select ‘‘OK.’’
Search Imported Phonebook: This
option allows you to search the
phone numbers stored in the HFL. 
When you enter keyword f or a 
person’s name, such as the f irst
name or last name, the system will
f ind the number you want and let
you make calls. 
Delete Imported Phonebook: This 
option allows you to delete the stored
phonebook f rom the HFL. When you
link your phone to the HFL and
select this option, the system will
automatically delete the phonebook
of the linked phone f rom the HFL
(see page ).
PIN Number. This option allows you 
to add, change, or remove a PIN
number f or any phonebook that has 
been imported. 
Import Cellular Phonebook: This 
option allows you to store the
phonebook of your cellular phone in
the HFL. When you link your phone
to the HFL and select this option, the 
system will start importing and
loading the phonebook.
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Select a phonebook f rom the 
displayed list. If the phonebook you
select has a PIN icon, you will need 
the 4-digit PIN number to access the 
phonebook. The f ollowing screen
will appear. 
Enter the PIN number to access the 
phonebook. You cannot access a PIN
protected phonebook if you do not
use the correct PIN number.
You can search the stored number
by entering keywords to make calls
by using the HFL. 
Select ‘‘Search Imported Phonebook’’ 
f rom the ‘‘Select an option’’ screen.
The display will change as shown
above.
HFL does not allow you to pair 
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL.
For inf ormation on linking to the 
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