Voice Command Tips
V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N
Key Functions by Voice Command
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The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and th\0e ceiling microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual and
touchscreen functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is
moving. Voice commands are always available.
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Pick Up button\f Answer an
incoming call, or go directly to
the Phone screen.
Talk button\f Say navigation, HFL,
audio, and climate control
commands.
Hang Up button\f End a call or
decline a call.
Back button\f Cancel a command
or return to the previous screen.
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use the Talk button to say
voice commands to operate certain vehicle features.
• Press and release the Talk button, wait for a beep, then say a command.
• All available voice commands are highlighted in blue when you press the Talk button.
• For a list of available commands, press and release the Talk button and say “Help” at any time. For a full list of commands, say “Display information” and “Voice
info,” or see your Navigation Manual.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice, and reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
• The system also uses a touchscreen display. You can select options or icons by touching them on the screen. This is limited while the vehicle is moving.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display information
• Display audio
• What time is it?
• Next\fprevious
(to change pages)• Left\fright(to change tabs)• Up\fdown(to scroll lists up to three pages)
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long\ffar to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display\fHide: ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up\fheading up
• Zoom in\fout
• Go home
• Display current location
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM\fAM
• Radio preset 1\f2\f3\f4\f5\f6
• DISC\fUSB\fiPod play
• DISC\fUSB\fiPod skip forward\fback
• Auxiliary (AUX) play
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for current screen)
• Voice info from INFO screen (list of all
available commands by category)
P h o n e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Phone screen)
• Dial
• Speed Dial 1 (or 2)
• Redial
• Phonebook
• Phone setup
(Accepted on any screen)
• Dial by number
• Dial by voice tag
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Air conditioner on\foff
• Rear defrost on\foff
• Climate control recirculate\f fresh air
• Fan speed up\fdown
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot\fcold
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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FM Traffic
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Displaying Traffic Information
Say “Display traffic”to view highway flow data.
Note\fTraffic flow and incident icons
are only displayed on map scales of 5
miles or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Traffic
Flow
data
Traffic
Flow
data Incident
icon
Incident
icon
Incident
Traffic Icons\f
Construction
Road closed
Weather
Provides continuously updated information, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas. Works in cities where a clear FM traffic signal
is available.
1. Say “Display traffic list” to view a
list of incidents on your route.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid. When the
incident appears, say “Traffic
detail.”
3. Say “Avoid,” and the incident
list returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new
route.
Traffic Rerouting
When a destination is already set, you can create a detour to avoid traffic
incidents or congestion.
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How to Use HFL
HFL Talk button\f Give HFL commands
or answer incoming calls.
HFL Back button\f End a call, go back
to the previous command, or cancel an
operation.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®(HFL) (without navigation)
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
Pairing Your Phone
You can pair your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.
1. Enable discovery mode on your
phone.
2. If no phone has been paired before, the system gives you instructions.
If you are pairing an additional phone,
say “Phone setup,” then say “Pair.”
3. HFL gives you a four digit code that also appears on the MID.
4. Search for HandsFreeLink from your phone, and enter the code when
prompted. Connect to HFL.
5. HFL asks you to name the phone. For example, say “Mary’s phone.” The
phone is now added.
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Receiving a Call
Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call.
Press the HFL Back button to
end or decline the call.
A notification is heard and the
incoming phone number appears
on the MID.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.
Making a Call
1. Say “Call” or “Dial” and the phone number.
2. Say “Call” or “Dial”to continue.
3. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle’s speakers.
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you say a command.
HFL Phonebook
1. Say “Phonebook.”
2. Say “Store.”
3. Say the name of the contact, and then the phone number.
4. To call a contact once an entry is stored, say “Call Mike.”
Store up to 50 names and their phone numbers, which can be used as speed dials.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®(HFL) (with navigation)
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual and touch
screen functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is
moving. Voice commands are always available.
How to Use HFL
Pick Up button\f Answer an
incoming call, or go directly to the
Phone screen.
Talk button\f Give navigation, HFL,
audio, or climate control commands.
Hang Up button\f End a call or
decline a call.
Back button\f Cancel a command
and return to the previous screen.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
Joystick\bENTER button\f
Move up, down, left, or
right to scroll options, and
press to make a selection. PHONE button\f
Go directly to the
Phone screen.
CANCEL button\f
Press to cancel an
operation or return to
the previous screen.
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Pairing Your Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phonescreen. A prompt appears. Say “Yes.”
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Say “OK.”
3. HFL searches for your phone. Say the number next to the phone when it
appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Find another phone,” and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
Connect to HFL.
4. HFL gives you a four digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted. The
phone is now paired.
Use this pairing method when no phone has ever been paired to the system. You
can pair your compatible phone only when the vehicle is stopped.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to
connect to a phone, say “No.”
2. Say “Phone setup.”
3. Say “Bluetooth setup add select a phone.”
4. Say “Search.”
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Say “OK.”
6. HFL searches for your phone. Say the number next to the phone when it
appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Say “Find Another Phone,” and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a four digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted. The
phone is now paired.
Use this pairing method when a phone has already been paired to the system, or
when you want to pair an additional phone.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10 digit phone number to call.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phonescreen.
2. Say “Dial.”
3. Say the entire phone number. For example, “3 1 \b 5 5 5 1 2 3 \f.”
4. Say “Dial” to begin the call.
Using the Phonebook
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen.
2. Say “Phonebook.”
3. Scroll through the list to find the name and number you want.
4. Say “Call” to begin the call.
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Note\f You can also say “Dial by number,” followed by the phone number and “Dial”
from any screen.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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Receiving a Call
A notification is heard and the following screen appears:
Using Speed Dial
Store up to 15 numbers for quick calling. See your Navigation Manual for
instructions on storing voice tags.
Press the (Pick Up)
button to answer the call.Press the (Hang Up) button
to end or decline the call.
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone
screen.
2. Say “Speed Dial 1” (or “Speed Dial 2”) and the number next to the entry.
For example, “One.”
3. Say “Call” to begin the call.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Note\f If an entry has a stored voice tag, you can say “Dial by voice tag,” followed by
the voice tag name and “Dial” from any screen.
S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G
Receive and send text messages from your paired and linked compatible phone. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to see if this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard
message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving. Available on
vehicles with navigation.
Receiving Text Messages
Replying to Text Messages
Calling the Sender
1. With the message open, say “Reply.”
2. Say the number next to one of the six available reply messages.
3. Say “Send” to send the message.
1. With the message open, say “Call.”
2. HFL begins dialing the number.
1. A notification appears on the
navigation screen.
2. Say “Read” to open the message. It is displayed, and the system reads it
aloud.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
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