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Features
Rear Entertainment System
*
For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate the rear entertainment system.
Allows the rear passengers to enjoy a different entertainment source, such as DVD,
CD, CD Library, and radio, than the front passengers.
The rear seat passengers can listen to audio from the rear entertainment system by
a wireless headphone that comes with your vehicle.
To turn on the switch: Pivot the left
earpiece outward.
To adjust the volume: Turn the dial at the
bottom of the right earpiece.■
Wireless Headphones
1Rear Entertainment System
NOTICEThis vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if so
equipped, includes mercury-containing components.
Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as
hazardous waste.
The system also allows for auxiliary inputs from
standard video games. The jacks are above the third
row seat armrest on the driver’s side.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary Input Jacks
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
1Wireless Headphone
Your vehicle comes with two wireless headphones.
Wear the headphone correctly with the earpiece
marked with L goes to your left ear and R goes to
your right ear.
Wearing the headphone backward may affect the
audio reception.
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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®*
For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how to
operate the Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(TALK) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
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 Buttons
1Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
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 www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
(888) 528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
528 -7876.
Voice control tips•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. 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, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation systemTALK ButtonVolume up
Microphone
Hang-up Button Pick-up
Button
Volume
down
Selector
KnobPHONE
Button
Back Button
* Not available on all models

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® HandsFreeLink
®*uUsing HFL
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The multi-information display notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
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HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
Battery Level
Status Roam Status
Call NameBluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to
HFL.
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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HFL MenusThe ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or ON
(w
to use HFL.
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Display your speed dial entry lists.
(up to 20 entries per paired phone)
Display the last 20
incoming, outgoing,
or missed calls.
Display the last 20
incoming calls.
Display the last 20
outgoing calls.
Enter a phone number to dial.
or
PHONE
Phone
Speed DialCall History
*1
Phone Book
*1
Dial
All CallsReceived CallsDialed Calls
Display the last 20
missed calls.
Missed Calls
Display the menu for
an alphabetical
search in the paired
phone’s phonebook.
Alphabet Search
Display the paired
phone’s phonebook.
All Listings

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® HandsFreeLink
®*uHFL Menus
Features
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Pair a phone to the system.
Connect a phone to the system.
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.
Delete a previously paired phone.
Create a Bluetooth PIN number for a paired
phone.
Redial
Connection
Phone Setup
Add New PhoneConnectDisconnectDeleteBluetooth PIN

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Select a number from the Call History,
phonebook, or manual entry to store as a
speed dial number.
Delete a previously stored speed dial
number.
Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.
Create a security code number for a paired phone.
Set incoming calls to be automatically answered.
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL
when you enter the vehicle.
Edit Speed Dial
Store Speed DialDelete Speed DialStore Voice TagDelete Voice Tag
Security CodeAuto AnswerAuto TransferSystem Clear
Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries,
speed dials, and security codes.

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® HandsFreeLink
®*uHFL Menus
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To pair a cell phone (when there is no phone paired to the system)
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Yes, then press .
uHFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
3.When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
uIf your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
4.HFL gives you a four-digit pairing code to
input on your phone.
When your phone prompts you, input the
four-digit pairing code.
5.You will receive a notification on the screen
if pairing is successful.
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Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.•Your phone must be in the discoverable or search
mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your
phone's manual.•Up to six phones can be paired.•Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is
paired to HFL.•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
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To pair a cell phone (when a phone has already been paired to the system)
1.Press the PHONE button or the button.
2.Rotate to select Phone Setup, then
press .
3.Rotate to select Connection, then press
.
4.Rotate to select Add New Phone, then
press .
uThe screen changes to Add New Phone.
5.Rotate to select Empty, then press .