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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

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(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the pho ne screen, or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous
command, or cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Menu) button: Press to display Speed Dial, Call History , or Redial on the
phone screen.
button: Press to select an item displayed on the phone screen.
SOURCE button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the phone
screen.
To go to the Phone menu screen:
1. Select .
2. Select Phone to switch the displa y to the phone screen.
3. Select .1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
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.

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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 spee d 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 Display1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
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■Limitations for Manual Operation
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number Roaming Status

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HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSO RY or ON to use the system.
■Phone settings screen
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Phone .
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.
Disconnect a paired phone
from the system.
Bluetooth Device List(Existing entry list)
Disconnect
DeleteDelete a paired phone.
Add Bluetooth DevicePair a new phone to the system.
Phone
Connect a paired device to
the system.Connect Phone/Audio
Connect PhoneConnect Audio

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■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Select .
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Yes.
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select Continue.
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
5. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, select
Phone Not Found and search for
Bluetooth ® devices using your phone.
From your phone, search for
HandsFreeLink .
6. 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.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
the system before you ca n 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
paired to the system.
•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.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth
compatible devices is unavailable and Add
Bluetooth Device is grayed out from the Bluetooth
device list screen.

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■To delete all modified voice tags
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select the Voice Recog tab.
5. Select Phonebook Phonetic
Modification .
6. Select the phone you want to delete
phonetic modification.
u The contact name list appears.
7. Select Delete All.
8. You will receive a confirmation message on
the screen, then select Yes.
You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or
redial.
■Making a Call1 Making a Call
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from most screens.
Press the button and say the voice tag name.
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are call ing through the audio
speakers.
While there is an active connection with Apple
CarPlay, phone calls ca nnot be made with
HandsFreeLink ® and are only made from Apple
CarPlay.

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When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (i f activated) and the
Incoming call screen appears.
Press the button to answer the call.
Press the button to decline or end the call.
The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer : Transfer a call from the system to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system. The available options are shown on the lower
half of the screen.
Select the option.
u The mute icon appears when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.
■Receiving a Call1Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Press the button to put the current call on hold to
answer the incoming call.
Press the button again to return to the current
call.
Select Ignore to ignore the incoming call if you do
not want to answer it.
Press the button if you want to hang up the
current call.
You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the and buttons.
■Options During a Call1 Options During a Call
Touch Tones : Available on some phones.
You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen.
Mute Icon

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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the smart entry remote.
■Remote Engine Start*1Remote Engine Start*
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen.
•You do not press and hold the button
within 5 seconds after the button is pressed.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The shift lever is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the trunk is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
* Not available on all models