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® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone,
select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with one display
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob or interfac\
e dial to
make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle i\
s moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Use the selector knob or interface dial to make and enter se\
lections.
This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob or inter\
face dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phone Setup
3. Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button.
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts.
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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with one display
SMS Text Messaging
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the
selector knob to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also
reply to it using fi xed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Yes.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, press the
selector knob to enter the Text Message Menu.
Select Reply, and choose one of the six available
responses. Select Yes to send the message. You
cannot create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open, press
the selector knob to enter the Text Message
Menu. Select Call.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’ s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility .
T o reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. V oice commands are also available.
Models with touchscreen

HFL Controls Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold to
display speed dial, call history, or redial.
Incoming call display

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Voice Recognition Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceil\
ing.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
PHONE: Display the
phone screen.
MENU: From the
phone screen,
select various
call options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. SETTINGS: Select Phone from
the Settings screen for phone
pairing and more.
Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from
your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options: HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notifi cation (see page 77).
Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

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® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Edit Speed Dial, then select New Entry.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example, “John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Scroll through the list to fi nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
Models with touchscreen
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by number.”
2. Say the phone number: For example, 3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.

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® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with touchscreen
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle
is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fi xed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, select Reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Call.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifi cations.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
HondaLink™ Assist
Automatically connect and talk to an operator who can locate your vehicl\
e and send
emergency help in the event of a collision. Visit www .hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.
ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 73).
2. Select Call Now , or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator .
3. Select T alk Now to immediately talk to the operator .
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone
compatibility .
Hang-Up/Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or
cancel a command.
T alk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only press
and release the T alk button, the standard voice recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t
displayed in the vehicle.
• Certain commands rely on the iPhone’ s features and existing apps.
• To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source
to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”

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NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Voice Prompt Volume
Adjust volume for navigation and voice command confi rmation. This does not
affect audio or Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the
volume bar.
1. From the Home Screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Volume.
4. Adjust the level, or select off.
Voice Prompt Turn the voice feedback feature on or off.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Voice Prompt.
4. Select On or Off.
Voice Recognition Tips • When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceil\
ing.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
Entering a Destination
Use multiple methods to enter a destination.
Home Address
Store your home address in the system so you can easily route to it.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Navigation.
3. Select Edit Go Home (1 or 2).
4. Enter the address, and select OK when complete. When your home address is stored, you can press the Talk button and say “Go
home” at any time. You can also select Go home from the navigation menu.
Street Address
Enter a street address using voice commands. Press the Talk button before saying
each command.
You can also enter the address manually when the vehicle is stopped. From\
the
map screen, press MENU and select Address. Follow the prompts.
U.S. models
1. From the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2. The system prompts you to say the entire address. For example, say “1-2-3-4 Main Street,
Los Angeles, California.”
3. The system interprets the address by state, city, street, and address number. If necessary, you
may have to clarify similar matches.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Canadian models
1. From the Voice Portal screen, say “Address.”
2. Follow the prompts.

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Eco Assist System*
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine\
,
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
ECON Button
Press the ECON button to turn the system on or
off. The ECON Mode indicator appears when
the system is turned on.
Ambient MeterColor-coded bars change based on your driving style and brake or accelerator \
pedal operation.
Green: Fuel effi cient driving
Blue-green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
Blue: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns mor\
e or less
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery s\
urfaces by
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the engine,
even if you previously turned it off. If you turn
VSA off, your vehicle has normal braking and
cornering ability, but not VSA traction and stability
enhancement.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a
beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF indicator
appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which may make
it easier when trying to free your vehicle if it is stuck
in mud or snow.
*if equipped

VSA OFF
indicator
VSA OFF
button
Ambient meter
Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on th\
e
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where yo\
u can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed 1. Press CRUISE. The CRUISE MAIN indicator appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/ 40 km/h). Press -/SET and take your foot off the
pedal to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press RES/+ to increase or -/SET to decrease.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress CANCEL or the brake pedal. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing RES/+ while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press CRUISE to turn the system off.
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather .
WARNING
*if equipped


CRUISE button
RES/+ button
-/SET button CANCEL button

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Natural Gas (CNG) models
CODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oil • *1
B Replace engine oil• *1 and oil filter
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
•
Drain fuel filter (high pressure)
•
Inspect front and rear brakes/service as necessary
•
Check parking brake adjustment
•
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
•
Inspect suspension components
•
Inspect driveshaft boots
•
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/ VSA)
•
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids
•
Inspect exhaust system
•
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections
• #
Check the expiration date for TRK bottle
•
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tires •
2 Replace air cleaner element •
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter
• *3
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
•
Inspect drive belt
•
Inspect valve clearance
•
Inspect fuel tank
•
*4
3 Replace transmission fluid •
4 Replace spark plugs •
5 Replace engine coolant •
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: If sub item 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is reset, inspect the fuel tank
every three years.
See CNG tank expiration and production dates for inspection and replacement information.
Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after it was manufactured.
Under the Hood
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle)
Engine oil dipstick
(orange handle) Brake fl
uid
(black cap)
Brake fl uid
(black cap)
Clutch fl
uid (manual
transmission)
(light gray cap)
Clutch fl uid
(light gray cap)
Battery
Battery
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine coolant reserve tank
Engine oil fi
ll cap
Engine oil fi ll cap
W
asher fl uid
(blue cap)
W asher fl uid
(blue cap) Radiator cap
Radiator cap
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EP A standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However , all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display .
Sedan, Coupe, and Natural Gas (CNG) models
Si models