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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
Features
The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored 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.
■Limitations for Manual Operation*
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Caller’s Name
(If registered)/
Caller’s Number
(If not registered)
* Not available on all models

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Features
■Phone menu screen
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone .
Display the last outgoing, incoming and missed calls.Recent Calls
Favorite Contacts
All
Dialed
Received
Display the last outgoing calls.
Display the last incoming calls.
MissedDisplay the last missed calls.
KeypadEnter a phone number to dial.
(Existing entry list)Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.
ContactsDisplay the phonebook of the paired phone.

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Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Press the button.
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Connect Phone .
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select + Connect
New Device .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
5. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
u If your phone still does not appear,
search for Bluetooth® devices using your
phone.
From your phone, search for HandsFree
Link .
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.
7. Select desired functions and then select
Connect .1Phone 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.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or more icons on
the right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.
*: The phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay.*: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth
compatible devices is unavailable.
* Not available on all models

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Features
HFL can display newly received text mess ages as well as the last 20 messages
received on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud and
replied to using a fixed common phrase. 1.Select the system status icon.
u The status area appears.
2. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new
text message.
3. Select Open to display the message.
u The text message is displayed.
4. Select Play to listen to the message. To
discontinue the message read-out, select
Stop .
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text Message
Some mobile phones might not be able to read the
transmission log of data sent and data received.
The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.
The system can only receive messages that are sent a
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the
data services will not be displayed in the list.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 of the last text messages received.
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.

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Features
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages.
u Select a phone if necessary.
3. Select a message.
u The text message is displayed.
■Displaying Messages1Displaying Messages
The (blue) icon appears next to an unread
message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message
will also be dele ted from 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, select Prev.
or Next on the message screen.
Message List
Text Message

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Features
■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Play.
u The system starts reading the message
aloud.
3. Select Stop to stop reading.
Select Play again to start reading the
message.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply messag e was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.•I’m running late.
•OK
•Yes•No
The default reply messages are displayed only in
English. If you want to use reply messages in
languages other than Englis h, please edit them.
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You can add a reply message by selecting + Create
New Message .
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Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

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Features
■To edit a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Edit Replies .
5. Select the reply message you want to edit
or + Create New Message .
u The on-screen keyboard screen is
displayed.
6. Enter a reply message, and then select
Save.
■To delete a reply message
1. Press the button.
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Delete Replies .
5. Select on the reply message you want to
delete.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6. Select Yes.
1To edit a reply message
You can change the order of reply messages by
selecting Reorder.

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Features
Refuel Recommend
Your vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically calculates when to refuel.
This feature will notify you when refueling is recommen ded as well as enable you to
search for gas stations that are loca ted in the vicinity of your vehicle.
1. When it is time to refuel the vehicle, a
notification is displayed and a notification
icon is displayed in the header.
2. Touch the box that contains the icon.
3. Select Find Gas Station Now .
4. Choose a gas station from the search
screen of the navigation system.
u For instructions on how to use the
navigation system, refer to the
navigation system manual.
1Refuel Recommend
You can turn the Refuel Recommend function on and
off.
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When you turn off this feature, the refuel
recommend notification will not display.
This feature can only be us ed when the gas tank fuel
level is below 30 percent.
If you select Find Gas Station Now or put more
than 5 liters of gasoline into the gas tank, the
notification for refueling will disappear. If you prefer
not to be notified, select O FF in the settings for Refuel
Recommend.
When you drive on a rough road or ascend or
descend a hill for an ex tended period of time, the
notification may disappear or may not be displayed at
all.Models with navigation system
Notification
icon