2022 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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The following options are available during a call.
Swap Calls: Put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Use Handheld: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Keypad: 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.
■Options During a Call1Options During a Call
Keypad : Available on some phones.
Mute Icon

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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 feature capabilities:
•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.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON . If there is an active c onnection to Apple CarPlay,
HFL is unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 363
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio controls on
the steering wheel.
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen. 2 Favorite Contacts P. 420
Models with Display Audio
(Talk) Button
Left Selector
Wheel
VOL
(
+/VOL( -
(Volume) Switch

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(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.
Left Selector Wheel: Roll up or down to select Phone on the driver information
interface, and then press the left selector wheel.
While receiving a call, the incoming call scr een is displayed on the driver information
interface. You can pick up the call using the left selector wheel.
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To go to the phone screen:
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone to switch the display to the phone screen.
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
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.

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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)

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HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.
■Phone settings screen
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Settings .
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 limited while driving.
Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
+ Connect New Device
(Existing entry list)Connect, disconnect, or delete a paired device.
Change DevicesPair a new phone to the system.
Auto Sync Phone
Auto Phone Call Transfer
Ringtone
HondaLink Assist
Set calls to automatically tr ansfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.
Select the ring tone.
Turn HondaLink ® Assist on and off.

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■Phone menu screen
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone .
Dial the selected number in the favorite contacts list.
All
(Existing entry list)
Display the last outgoing calls.
Recent CallsDisplay the last outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Favorite Contacts
Contacts
Keypad
Display the phonebook of the paired phone.
Enter a phone number to dial.
Dialed
Display the last missed calls.Missed
Display the last incoming calls.Received

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■Bluetooth ® setup
You can turn Bluetooth® function on and off.
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select Options.
6. Select Bluetooth , then select ON.
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Select Phone .
2. Select Connect New Device .
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.
4. Select Honda CIVIC from your phone.
u If you want to pair a phone from this
audio system, select Search for
Devices , and then select your phone
when it appears on the list.
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. Select desired functions and then select
Connect .
■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.
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 compatib le 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.

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7. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
8. Select OK.
u A confirmation message for phone data
collection appears.
9. Select ON or OFF .
u A confirmation message for HondaLink
Assist appears.
10. Select Yes or No.