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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
Button: Press to give a command or answer a call.
Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel a
command.
■HFL ButtonsModels without navigation systemModels without touch screen
(HFL Talk)
Button
Volume up
Microphone
(HFL Back) ButtonVolume down
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
1-888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips•Adjust or close the vents and all windows, as noise
coming from them may interfere with the
microphone.•Press and release the button before giving a
command. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•A command that consists of several words can be
spoken together. For example, say “Call 123-456-
7890” at once.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation after ending the call.
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•To hear general HFL information and help, say “Tutorial.”
•Say “Hands-free help” or “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.
The audio display notifies you when there is
an incoming call.■Help Features■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
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 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.
Phone Dialing
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You can make calls using any phone number or a name in the HFL phonebook, and
redial the last number called.■Direct dialing a phone number
1.Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2.Say the number you want to dial after the prompts.
3.Say “Call” or “Dial” after the prompts.■From the HFL phonebook
1.Say “Call” or “Dial.”
2.Say the name stored in the HFL phonebook after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts.■To redial the last number called by HFL
Say “Redial.”■To end a call
Press the (HFL back) button.■Making a Call
1Making a Call
Press the button and wait for a beep before
giving a command.
HFL uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, with has a maximum
range of about 30 feet (10 meters).
HFL allows you to talk up to 30 minutes after you
remove the key from the ignition switch. However,
this may weaken the vehicle’s battery.
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are calling through the audio
speakers.
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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 display the phone menu on half of the 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, a phonebook
name, or a number.
MENU/SEL (Selector) knob: Rotate to select an item on the audio/information
screen, then press .
To go to the Phone screen:
1.Press the DISP button to switch the display to the Function Change screen.
2.Rotate to select Phone, then press .■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
1-888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
2Customized Features
* P. 281
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, 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, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation after ending the call.
Models without navigation systemModels with touch screen
Talk Button Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
DISP
Button
MENU
/SEL
(Selector) Knob
* Not available on all models
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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
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.
2Speed Dial P. 350
■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
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 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.
■Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength HFL ModeBattery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
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.
2Customized Features
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Disabled Options* Not available on all models
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■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1.Go to the Phone screen.2Phone screen P. 337
2.Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3.Make sure your phone is search or
discoverable mode, then press .
uHFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4.When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
uIf your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
uIf your phone still does not appear, select
Phone Not Found and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
5.HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
uConfirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6.You will receive a notification on the screen
if pairing is successful.
■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.•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
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.
When pairing is completed, an Automatic Phone
Sync prompt appears. Select On if you want your call
history and phonebook automatically imported to
HFL.
2Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting P. 349
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Features
■To pair a cell phone (when a phone has
already been paired to the system)
1.Go to the Phone Settings screen.2Phone Settings screen P. 334
2.Rotate to select Connect Phone, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Add
Bluetooth Device.
3.Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
uHFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4.When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
uIf your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
uIf your phone still does not appear, select
Phone Not Found and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
5.HFL gives you a pairing code on the audio/
information screen.
uConfirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6.You will receive a notification on the screen
if pairing is successful.
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Features
You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or
redial.
■Making a Call
1Making a Call
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name,
or number can be dialed by voice from most screens.
Press the button and say “Call” and the
phonebook name, phone number, or stored voice
tag.
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.