2018 HONDA HR-V Navigation Manual (in English)

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B l u e t o o t h® HandsFreeLink®
This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You can place and
receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®................. 168
Pairing a Phone .................................... 170
Bluetooth Setting ................................. 172
Automatic Phone Sync ......................... 176
Setting Up Speed Dialing...................... 177
Phonebook Phonetic Modification ........ 180
Phone Setting ...................................... 182
Making a Call....................................... 183
Receiving a Call .................................... 187
HFL Menus ........................................... 188
Text/E-mail Message............................ 192
Text/Email Setting ................................ 194
HondaLink Assist.................................. 195

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
■Phone Screen
Select an item.
uSelect the tab on the phone
screen to open the full list. Flick or
slide the list to scroll.
The following items are available:
•Speed Dial tab: Displays the list of stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial P. 186
•Call History tab: Displays the call history list.
2Using Call History P. 186
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2HFL Menus P. 188
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 automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca.
Voice Control Tips
•Close the windows, as noise coming from them
may interfere with the microphones.
•Press and release the (Talk) button before
giving a command. Speak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
2Voice Control Operation P. 5
•If the microphones pick up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands
cannot be recognized.
•To change the volume level, use VOL (volume) or
the remote audio controls.
Some phones may send battery, signal strength, and
roaming status information to the screen.
Bluetooth indicator
Signal strengthBattery level

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®u
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
■Phone Menu Screen
1.Select MENU on the Phone
screen.
2.Select an item.
The following items are available:
•Speed Dial: Makes a call to stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial P. 186
•Redial: Dials the last number.
•Call History: Displays the call history.
2Using Call History P. 186
•Phonebook: Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2Using the Phonebook P. 184
•Dial: Makes a call by entering the phone number.
2Entering a Phone Number P. 185
•Text/Email: Displays received text messages list. is displayed if there is an
unread message.
2Text/E-mail Message P. 192
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth 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. Audio will resume when
the call is ended.
Certain touchscreen functions are disabled while the
vehicle is moving.
2Limitations for Manual Operation P. 21
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you press the (Menu) button on the steering
wheel while on the Phone screen, the following items
are available. Use the steering wheel buttons to select
the items.
•Speed Dial
•Call History•Redial

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Pairing a Phone
HHOMEuPhone
When no Bluetooth®-compatible phone has ever been paired to the system, the
following screen appears:
1.Select Yes.
2.Put your cell phone in “Discovery”
or “Search” mode.
3.Select Continue.
uThe system begins to search for
your phone.
4.Select your phone in the list.
uSelect Refresh if your phone is
not found.
uRefer to your phone’s manual
for instructions on searching for
a Bluetooth device.
5.Enter or confirm the pairing code
on your phone when prompted to
complete the pairing process.
uAfter completing the pairing
process, the system prompts
you to turn on HondaLink Assist
and the Automatic Phone Sync.
2HondaLink Assist P. 195
2Automatic Phone Sync
P. 176
1Pairing a Phone
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Not Found
If your phone still does not appear, select Phone Not
Found to search for the system from the Bluetooth-
compatible phone. Refer to your phone’s manual.
Phone Pairing Tips
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Your phone must be in discovery 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 a few minutes, the system will
time out and returns to idle.
Pairing Code
The default pairing code “0000” is used unless you
change the setting.
You can change the pairing code setting.
2Changing the Pairing Code P. 173

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uPairing a Phone
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HHOMEuSettingsuPhoneuPhone tabuConnect Phone
Use the Phone settings to pair an additional Bluetooth®-compatible phone if a
phone has been previously paired to the system.
1.Select Add Bluetooth Device.
2.Put your cell phone in “Discovery”
or “Search” mode.
3.Select Continue.
uThe system begins to search for
your phone.
4.Select your phone in the list.
uSelect Refresh if your phone is
not found.
uRefer to your phone’s manual
for instructions on searching for
a Bluetooth device.
5.Enter the pairing code on your
phone when prompted to
complete the pairing process.
uAfter completing the pairing
process, the system prompts
you to turn on HondaLink Assist
and the Automatic Phone Sync.
2HondaLink Assist P. 195
2Automatic Phone Sync P. 176
■Pairing from Phone Setting1Pairing from Phone Setting
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2HFL Menus P. 188
Select another paired phone from the list to connect
another phone.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uBluetooth Setting
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth Setting
HHOMEuSettingsuBluetooth
Select an item.
The following items are available:
•Bluetooth On/Off Status: Turns the system Bluetooth on or off.
•Bluetooth Device List: Displays the list of paired phones.
2Editing the Paired Phone Name P. 174
2Deleting a Paired Phone P. 175
•Edit Pairing Code: Changes the pairing code.
2Changing the Pairing Code P. 173

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uBluetooth Setting
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HHOMEuSettingsuBluetoothuEdit Pairing Code
1.Select Fixed.
2.Delete the current paring code.
3.Enter a new paring code and
select OK.
■Changing the Pairing Code1Changing the Pairing Code
When your phone is not found by the system and you
have to initiate the process from your phone, you
need to enter the pairing code from your phone.
Random
Uses a randomly generated pairing code.
The default pairing code is “0000” until you change
the setting.

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uBluetooth Setting
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HHOMEuSettingsuBluetoothuBluetooth Device List
1.Select a phone to edit the name.
2.Select Edit Device Name.
3.Edit the name and select OK.
■Editing the Paired Phone Name