2018 HONDA HR-V phone

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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Make a call to the sender.
(Existing message list)Reply
Dial
Reply to a received message using
one of six fixed phrases.
2Replying to the Message P. 193
System reads received message
aloud, or stop message from being
read. Read/Stop
Select AccountSelect a text or e-mail message account. Text/Email*
1
*1: Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/E-mail Message
If your paired phone is MAP-compatible, you can receive and hear text or e-mail
messages and reply to them using fixed reply messages.
2Pairing a Phone P. 170
If a text message is received, the following screen is displayed.
1.Select Read.
uThe text message is read aloud.
uSelect Ignore to check the text
message later.
uIf the phone number of the
sender is stored to the
Phonebook, the name is
displayed.
2.Select an item.
uThe entire message body is not
displayed while driving.
The following items are available:
•Read: Reads the text message aloud. Select Stop to stop reading. Adjust the
volume using VOL (Volume).
•Reply: Replies to the message using a fixed reply message. You cannot create
your own messages.
2Replying to the Message P. 193
•Dial: Dials the sender.
1Text/E-mail Message
You can control the text messages feature using
voice commands.
To use this feature, you need a Bluetooth®- and MAP
(Message Access Profile)-compatible cell phone. For a
list of compatible phones and special feature
capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca.
State (provincial in Canada) or local laws may limit
your use of the HFL text/E-mail message feature. Only
use the text/E-mail message feature when conditions
allow you to do so safely.
Some text/e-mail features may not be available
depending on a mobile phone.
Text/Email on the Phone menu is grayed out if your
connected phone is not compatible.
Select Text/Email from the Phone menu to view a list
of the 20 most recently received text and e-mail
messages. You can select each one to read, reply, or
call back. On U.S. models, the list cannot be scrolled
while the vehicle is moving.

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uuText/E-mail Messageu
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
1.Select the message you want to
use.
2.Select Send.
■Replying to the Message1Text/E-mail Message
You can set up text message notification when the
first message for the paired phone is received. You
can change the setting from the Phone settings
screen.
2Text/Email Setting P. 194
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.

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uuText/E-mail MessageuText/Email Setting
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Text/Email Setting
HHOMEuSettingsuPhoneuText/Email tab
Select an item.
The following items are available:
•Enable Text/Email: Turns the Text/Email feature on or off.
On (factory default): Text or e-mail messages can be received.
Off: Disables the feature.
•Select Account: Selects an account to be active and receive notifications. Select
Text Messages for SMS or an E-mail message account you want. Only one
account can be active at a time.
•New Message Notification: Sets whether to give an incoming message
notification.
On: Gives an incoming message notification.
Off: Messages are still received, but without notification.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HondaLink Assist
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects that the vehicle is severely
impacted, your vehicle automatically will attempt to connect to the HondaLink
operator. If connected, information about your vehicle, its location and its condition
will be sent to the operator; you also can speak to the operator when connected.
To use this function, you need to connect a phone via Bluetooth® in advance.
2Pairing a Phone P. 170
1.Select Call Now.
uIf you do not select Call Now,
HondaLink Assist automatically
attempts to call emergency
services after 10 seconds.
1HondaLink Assist
IMPORTANT: Owner activation constitutes
authorization for Honda to collect information from
your vehicle needed to provide the service, and
agreement to the Terms and Conditions at
www.hondalink.com/TermsAndConditions. In a
crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify
emergency services but NEITHER Honda NOR ITS
SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink
Assist services at any time or for any reason, and in
the future may not be able to provide services due to
changes in, or obsolescence of, technology integral
to the service or changes in governmental regulation.
This function may not work properly depending on
the phone, carrier, or contract conditions.
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator
if the battery level is low, the line is disconnected, or you
do not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices, such
as the microphones, speakers, or the unit itself.

uuHondaLink Assistu
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
2.Talk to the operator.
uSelect Talk Now to talk to the
operator immediately.
uThe call with the operator may
be interrupted to confirm
information about your vehicle
location.
uSelect Hang Up or press the
(Hang-Up/Back) button to
hang up the call.1HondaLink Assist
You cannot operate other navigation- or phone-
related functions using the screens while talking to
the operator.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
If you select Cancel or press the (Hang-Up/Back)
button before calling the operator, you can cancel
the call.

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................206
Map, Voice, Entering Destinations .........206
Traffic ...................................................208
Guidance, Routing ................................209
Update, Coverage, Map Errors ..............210
Smartphone Connection .......................211
Display, Accessories ..............................212
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................212
Miscellaneous Questions .......................213Error Messages...................................... 214
Navigation System ................................ 214
Disc Player............................................ 215
Pandora®
*............................................ 216
iPod/USB Flash Drive............................. 218
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.................. 219
Smartphone Connection ...................... 220
* Not available on all models

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uuTroubleshootinguMap, Voice, Entering Destinations
Troubleshooting
The voice control system is having difficulty
recognizing my voice commands.●Check that the vents are not blowing air onto the microphones at the top of the
navigation screen, the vehicle interior is as quiet as possible, and you are using
the correct command when speaking.
2Voice Recognition P. 23●Say “Help” on any screen to see a list of the applicable voice commands.
The navigation system pronunciation of destination
address sounds strange.The basic guidance phrases use a studio-recorded voice, but destination address is
pronounced using a machine-generated voice. Consequently, it may be
mispronounced or sound strange at times.
The screen is bright when I drive at night.1.Check that the nighttime dashboard brightness control is not set to maximum.
2.Press the (Display mode) button to change the Brightness Settings for
Night mode.
2Switching Display Mode Manually P. 25
The screen is dark when I drive during the day.Press the (Display mode) button to change the Brightness Settings for Day
mode.
2Switching Display Mode Manually P. 25
How do I change or remove my PIN?1.Select HOME > Settings > Navigation > Personal Info tab > PIN Number >
Go Home 1 PIN, Go Home 2 PIN or Address Book PIN.
2.Enter your existing PIN. You then have the choice to change or remove the PIN.
2PIN Numbers P. 34
I have forgotten my PIN. How do I reset the PIN for
Home or the PIN for address books?Your dealer must reset the PIN for you.
Why is the phone number grayed out on the
Calculate Route screen?Your phone is not paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® or, if paired, your phone
is in use.
ProblemSolution