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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Sel ectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth On/Off
StatusSelects to display the Bluetooth® status.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired
phone, or creates a security PIN.
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Edit Pairing CodeEdits a pairing code.
2To change the pairing code setting P. 385Random/Fixed*1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi On/Off StatusChanges the Wi-Fi mode.On /Off*1
Wi-Fi Network ListConnects, disconnects, or deletes the Wi-Fi network.—
Wi-Fi InformationShows the Wi-Fi informat ion of the head unit.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi group as default.Yes/No
Smart
phone Apple
CarPlay
Sets up the Apple CarPlay connection. —
Android
Auto Sets up the Android Auto connection. —

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uuCustomized Features uDefaulting All the Settings
Features
Defaulting All the Settings
Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select the Others tab.
5. Select Factory Data Reset .
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen.
6. Select Yes to reset the settings.
7. Select Yes again to reset the settings.
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select OK.
u After selecting OK, the system will
reboot.
Models with Display Audio
1 Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default a nd delete all personal data.
If you perform Factory Data Reset , it will reset the
preinstalled apps to their factory default.
If you perform Factory Data Reset , you cannot use
the HondaLink ® because it becomes off line.
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
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Features
The audio/information screen notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or i noperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries can be called using voice commands while
the vehicle is in motion.
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■HFL Status Display1Using HFL
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled. 2 Speed Dial P. 366
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The 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
s y s te m wh e n it is p la y i n g . It wi ll re s u m e w h en t h e c a l l
is ended.
HFL Mode
Battery Level Status
Signal Strength
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Roaming Status
Caller’s Name
■Limitations for Manual Operation
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
You can change the system language. 2 Customized Features P. 317

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
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Features
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSO RY or ON to use the system.1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are li mited while driving.
or
Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Display the last 20 incoming calls.
Display the last 20 missed calls.
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
PhoneSpeed Dial*1Add New
Select a phone number from the call history to
store as a speed dial number.
Call History
PhonebookSelect a phone number from the phonebook to
store as a speed dial number.
Phone Number
Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial
number.
Dialed Calls
Received Calls
Missed Calls
Phonebook*1
Dial*1
Call History*1
Display the paired phone’s phonebook.
Enter a phone number to dial. (Existing entry list)

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Yes, then press .
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth ® devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
connected to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and return to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
You can change the ring tone setting.
1.Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Ringtone, then press
.
4. Rotate to select Mobile Phone or
Fixed , then press .
You can select a caller’s information to be displayed when you have an incoming
call. 1.Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Setup, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Caller ID Info, then
press .
4. Rotate to select a mode you want, then
press .
■Ring Tone1Ring Tone
Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.
Mobile Phone: Depending on the make and model
of the mobile phone, the ring tone stored in the
phone will sound if the phone is connected.
■Caller’s ID Information1 Caller’s ID Information
Name Priority: A caller’s name is displayed if it is
stored in the phonebook.
Number Priority: A caller’s phone number is
displayed.

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Features
■To make a call using redial
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Redial, then press .
u Dialing starts automatically.
■To make a call using the call history
Call history is stored by Dialed Calls,
Received Calls , and Missed Calls .
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Call History, then
press .
3. Rotate to select Dialed Calls, Received
Calls , or Missed Calls, then press .
4. Rotate to select a number, then press
.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1To make a call using redial
Press and hold the butt on to redial the last
number dialed in your phone’s call history.
1 To make a call using the call history
The call history appear s only when a phone is
connected to HFL, and displays the last 20 dialed,
received, or missed calls. (Appears only when a
phone is connected to the system.)

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Features
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
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special fe ature capabilities, ask a
dealer or your Honda dealer.
To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off 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 microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voic e tag. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
Up to five speed dial entries can be displayed among
a total of 20 that can be en tered. If there is no entry
in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.
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Up to five call historie s can be displayed among a
total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Models with Display Audio
(Talk) Button
Volume up
Microphone
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Volume down
SOURCE Button
(Menu) Button
Button