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uuCustomized Features
*u
Features
■Customization flowModels with navigation system
Song by Voice
Song by Voice Phonetic ModificationPhonebook Phonetic Modification
Press the SETTINGS button.
 
  
VolumeVoice Prompt
 
Message Auto Reading
Volume
Interface Dial Feedback
Verbal Reminder
BrightnessContrastBlack level
 
   
 
Bluetooth StatusBluetooth Device ListEdit Pairing Code
 
Default
Sound/
BeepDisplay
System 
Settings
BluetoothVoice 
Reco 
     
        
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem 
Settings
Display
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Black level
Changes the black level of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Beep
Selects whether a beeper sounds or not when 
you operate the selector knob.
On
*1/Off
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a 
paired phone, and create a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 339
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.2To change the pairing code setting P. 341
Random/Fixed
*1
Voice Recognition
Turns the voice recognition on and off.
On
*1/Off
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default SettingSetup 
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem 
Settings
Display
Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Contrast
Changes the contrast of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Black Level
Changes the black level of the audio/information 
screen.
—
Sound/
Beep
Volume
Changes the volume of the audio speakers.
—
Interface Dial Feedback
Sets if and when the system reads aloud a 
selection made using the Interface Dial.
On
*1/Off/Auto
Message Auto Reading
Selects whether the system automatically read 
out message, does not read, or read out only 
when driving.
On/Off/Auto
*1
Verbal Reminder
Turns the verbal reminders on and off.
On
*1/Off
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a 
paired phone, and create a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 373
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.2To change the pairing code setting P. 375
Random/Fixed
*1
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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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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
HFL MenusThe 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.
Press the   (HFL Talk) button each time you give a command.
“Set pairing code”
Pair a phone to the system.
Edit the name of a paired phone.
Delete a paired phone from the system.
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system.
Hear which paired phone is linked, and its remaining battery life.
Search for another phone that has been paired.
Set the pairing code to either “Fixed” or “Random.”
Say a phone number.
Say a name after a phonebook entry is stored.
Redial the last number called.
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone or from your phone to HFL.
Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call.
Send numbers or names during a call.“Pair”
“Edit”“Delete”“List”“Status”“Next phone”e.g.: “123-456-####”e.g.: “Jim Smith”
“Phone setup”“Call”/“Dial”“Transfer”“Mute”“Send”“Redial” 
     
        
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■To pair a cell phone
1.If no phone has been paired to the system before, HFL gives you information 
about how to pair the first phone.
If a phone has already been paired: say “Phone Setup” and “Pair” after the HFL 
prompts.
2.Follow the HFL prompts and put your phone in discovery or search mode.
uHFL gives you a four-digit code and begins searching for your phone.
3.When your phone finds a Bluetooth® device, select HFL from the options and 
enter the four-digit code.
4.Follow the HFL prompts and name the newly paired phone.■To rename a paired phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Edit” after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts and rename the phone.
uIf there is more than one phone paired to the system, HFL asks you which 
phone’s name you want to change.■To delete a paired phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Delete” after the prompts.
3.Follow the HFL prompts.
uHFL asks you which phone you want to delete.■Phone Setup
1Phone Setup
Press the   button and wait for a beep before 
giving a command.
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 
time out and returns to idle. 
     
        
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Features
■To hear the name of all paired phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “List” after the prompts.
3.HFL reads out all the paired phone’s names.■To hear which paired phone is currently linked
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Status” after the prompts.
3.HFL tells you which phone is linked with the system.■To change the currently linked phone
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Next Phone” after the prompts.
3.HFL disconnects the current phone, and searches for another paired phone.
4.Once another phone is found, it is connected to the system. HFL informs you 
which phone is now linked.■To change the pairing code setting
1.Say “Phone Setup.”
2.Say “Set Pairing Code” after the prompts.
3.If you want HFL to create a random code each time you pair a phone, say 
“Random.” If you want to create your own four-digit code, say “Fixed.”
4.Follow the HFL prompts.
1Phone Setup
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to 
switch to another phone, HFL informs you that the 
original phone is linked again.
The “Status” and “Next Phone” commands use: 
Only one paired phone at a time can be linked to HFL. 
When there are two or more paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone that the system finds is 
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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.
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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