Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit , or call (888) 528-7876. In
Canada, visit , or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. Here are the main f eatures of HFL.
Instructions f or using HFL begin on
page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
The Bluetooth
name 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. Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
To use HFL, your phone must have
approved Bluetooth capability along
with the Hands Free Profile. This
type of phone is available through
many phone makers and cellular
carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
, or by calling
the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call (888) 9-
HONDA-9.
The HFL is available in English on
U.S. models, and in both English and
French on Canadian models. To
change the language, see page .
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When you are operating HFL, dialing
or receiving calls with the audio
system in use, you will see the above
screen on the navigation display.Onthemapscreen,youwillseea
‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen.
A indicator will also be
displayed on the screen if your
phone is linked to HFL.
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To go back one step in a command
process, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the HFL Back button.
If nothing is said while HFL is
listening f or a command, HFL will
time out and stop its voice
recognition, then prompt you with
available options or help
inf ormation. The next time you
press the HFL Talk button, HFL
begins listening f rom the point at
which it timed out.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the HFL
Back button, or press and release
the HFL Talk button, wait for the
beep, and say ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next
time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins from its main
menu.When you f inish a command
sequence, HFL returns to idle. For
example, when you store the name
‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL system response
is ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The
next time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins from its main
menu.
Your Bluetooth
compatible phone
with Hands Free Prof ile must be
paired to HFL bef ore you can make
and receive hands-free calls. To
conf irm that your phone is
Bluetooth
compatible, visit , or call (888)
528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-
HONDA-9. Your phone retailer
should also be able to conf irm that
your phone is Bluetooth
compatible. HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its discovery mode (searching f or
a Bluetooth related device).
Up to six phones can be paired to
HFL.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, visit
,callthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876, or call
your phone retailer. In Canada,
call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Entering phone
set up: pair menu. The pairing
process requires operation of your
Bluetooth phone. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped.’’
HFL responds ‘‘For proper system
f unction a compatible Bluetooth
phone is required. Please visit the
HandsFreeLink
website, listed in
the owner’s manual, f or a list of
approved phones and other system
inf ormation. HandsFreeLink is
waiting to pair with a Bluetooth
phone. From your phone, search
f or Bluetooth devices and select
HandsFreeLink.’’
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone.
Each time a phone is paired with
HFL, the system selects a pairing
code randomly or sequentialy. You
can switch this setting between
random mode and f ixed mode. To
select a pairing code setting
between Random and Fixed, ref er
to page .
If af ter three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not f ound, the system will time out
andreturntoidle.
Park your vehicle. With your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button.
HFL prompts ‘‘Welcome to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. This
system enables hands-f ree usage
of a mobile phone. Bef ore using
this system, a phone needs to be
paired or connected with
HandsFreeLink. Would you like to
pair a phone now? Press the
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Talk
button, and after the beep, say Yes,
to begin the pairing process, or No,
to continue.’’
HFL responds ‘‘When prompted
by your mobile phone, enter the
pairing code: 1234 .’’
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Steps 4 and 5 show a
common way to get your phone into
its discovery mode (searching f or a
Bluetooth related device). If these
steps do not work on your phone,
ref er to the phone’s operating
manual. Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its discovery mode.
The phone will search f or HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say No, HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to hear
the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
tutorial now? Press the Talk
button and af ter the beep, say yes
to begin the tutorial, or say No to
exit HandsFreeLink.’’
If you say Yes, HFL will begin the
tutorial. Follow the prompts on
HFL. When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
has connected to a new phone. A
name is needed to identif y this
phone. Press the Talk button and
say a name. For example, John’s
phone.’’Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘ John’s phone
has been successf ully paired.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
hear the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink tutorial now?
Press the Talk button and after
the beep, say Yes to begin the
tutorial, or say No to exit
HandsFreeLink.’’
If you press and release the Talk
button and say ‘‘Yes,’’ HFL begins
Tutorial. If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL
returns to idle.
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When you pair your phone to HFL,
the HFL system will automatically
select a pairing code at random or in
order. You can customize this setting
mode between Random and Fixed. If
you select the f ixed mode, the HFL
system will select a pairing code
sequentially.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Set Pairing
Code.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Each time a phone
is paired with HandsFreeLink, a
pairing code is used f or security.
This code can be randomly
generated by HandsFreeLink, or
f ixed, which is needed f or some
Bluetooth devices with a preset
pairing code. Would you like to set
the pairing code as Random or
Fixed?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, to select the f ixed
mode, say ‘‘Fixed.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the f our-
digit number you would like to see
as the pairing code? Press the Talk
button and say the number.’’Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say a desired f our-
digit number. For example, say‘‘1000.’’
HFL responds ‘‘1000. Is this
correct? Press the Talk button and
say Yes or No.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phone setup
options are pair, edit, delete, list,
status, next phone, and set pairing
code. Press the Talk button and
say a command.’’ If the number is not correct, say
‘‘No.’’ HFL goes back to step 3.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
willusethiscodewhenpairingtoa
Bluetooth device.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if the number is
correct, say ‘‘Yes.’’
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To make a call f rom the list shown onthe navigation display, do this:
Press the INFO button to show
the inf ormation screen, then select
a ‘‘Cellular Phonebook’’ icon.
The screen is changed as shown
above.
Select a ‘‘Search Imported
Phonebook’’ icon. Select a desired phonebook (see
page ).
Enter keyword f or a name, and
select ‘‘List.’’ If no keyword is
entered, entire list will be
displayed.
Select a name f rom the list on the
screen. The ‘‘Select a number to
call’’ screen is displayed.Select the desired number to call
from the list.
HFL responds, ‘‘Dialing the
number received f rom the
navigation system. To end the call,
please press the Bluetooth
Handsf reelink Back button on the
steering wheel.’’
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To activate this function, do this:To mute your voice, do this:To unmute your voice, do this:
During a call, you can mute or
unmute your voice to the person you
are talking to.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Mute is active.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Mute is canceled.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘System setup
options are security, change
passcode, call notif ication, auto
transf er, and clear. Press the Talk
button and say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Auto transf er.’’
If this feature is set to off, HFL
responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
disabled. Calls dialed on the phone
do not automatically transf er to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Would
you like to enable Auto Transf er?
Press the Talk button and say Yes
or No.’’
Never try to dial from your
phonedirectlyif thevehicleis
moving.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
When you make a call directly f rom
the phone with the auto transf er on,
make sure to stop your vehicle saf ely. HFL responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
enabled.’’
If the setting changes from off to
on, press and release the Talk
button. Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
If this feature is set to on, HFL
responds ‘‘Auto-transf er is enabled.
Calls dialed on the phone will be
automatically transferred to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. Would
you like to disable Auto Transf er? Press the Talk button and say Yes
or No.’’
If the setting changes from on to off,
HFL responds ‘‘Auto transf er is
disabled. Use the Transf er command
at the HandsFree main menu to
manually transf er calls dialed on the
phone.’’
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