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Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 140.
• When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
• 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 vents away from the microphone on the audio system.• Close the windows and moonroof.
VOL
HOME
MENU BA CK
Phone: From the Home
screen, 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.
*vehicles with navigation
HFL display
Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must 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 Continue.
6. The system 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. The system gives you a pairing 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 noti cation (see page 73). Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
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 with your phone service provider. 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 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 notiications.
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
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone®
is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
(Canada) to check phone compatibility.
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 not
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 audio 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”
Smartphone screen
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free mode.
Say your command after you hear the Siri tone.
Hang-Up/Back button:
Press to deactivate Siri Eyes Free mode.