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HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud
and replied to using one of the fixed common phrases.
1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message.
2. Rotate to select Read to listen to the
message, then press .
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading out
the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, press
.
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text Message
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text messages.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message feature. Only use the text message feature
when conditions allow you to do so safely.
When you receive a text message for the first time
after the phone is paired to HFL, you are asked to
turn the New Text Message Alert setting to On.
2 To turn on or off the text message notice
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1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Rotate to select Text Message, then
press .
4. Rotate to select a message, then press
.
u The text message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
■Displaying Text Messages1Displaying Text Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.
To see the previous or next message, press on the
text message screen. From the pop-up menu, rotate
to select Previous Message or Next Message,
then press .
Message List
Text Message
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■Using the Stop or Read option
1. Go to the text message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Press to have the pop-up menu appear
on the screen.
3. Rotate to select Stop or Read , then
press .
1 Using the Stop or Read option
This option changes to:
•Stop while the text message is read out. Select this
option to discontinue the message read out.
•Read when the system has finished reading out the
text message, or after you selected Stop.
Select this option to hear the system read out the
selected message.
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■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Press to have the pop-up menu appear
on the screen.
3. Rotate to select Reply, then press .
4. Rotate to select the reply message, then
press .
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Select Send to send the message.
u Complete appears on the screen when
the reply message was successfully sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.•OK
•Yes
•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
Only certain phones receiv e and send messages when
paired and connected.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
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■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
u The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.
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2.Press to have the pop-up menu appear
on the screen.
3. Rotate to select Call, then press .
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
See the Navigation System Manu al for how to operate the 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 answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
For a list of compatible phones:
•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 Status 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 fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the but ton when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a numbe r. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Models with navigation system
Non-navi models with two displays
Talk Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface
Dial
PHONE

Button
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The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the ve hicle 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.
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■HFL Status Display1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Blue tooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor 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.
1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish. 2 Customized Features P. 295
■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option
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Text/Email*1
Manual Input
Edit Speed
DialNew Entry

Import from Call History
*1: Appears only when a p hone is connected to HFL.



Import from
Phonebook


Delete AllDelete all the previously stored speed dial numbers.
Select a phone number from the call
history to store as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the phonebook
to store as a speed dial number. Enter a phone number to store as a speed
dial number.

Edit
Delete
(Existing
entry list)Edit a previously stored speed dial number.●Change a number.●Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the
vehicle.Auto Transfer
Auto Answer
Ring Tone
Set whether to automatically answer an incoming call after about four
seconds.
Select the ring tone.
Use Contact Photo
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
Display a caller’s picture on an incoming call screen.Automatic Phone Sync




Select AccountSelect a mail or text message account.

Enable Text/EmailTurn the text/e-mail message function on and off.
New Text/Email AlertSelect whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new
text message/e-mail.

Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.Default
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