Honda BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK User guide

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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.

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Basic HFL Operation

Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without
handling your phone. Visit
Canada customers can phone [phone] for any HandsFreeLink® related
inquiry.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.

handsfreelink.com

(US) to check phone compatibility.

n HFL Displays and Controls

Use the controls to enter information and make selections.

Models with Display Audio

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(Pick-Up) button: Press to go directly to the phone menu on the driver

information interface, or to answer an incoming call.

(Hang-up)

Press to end a call or to cancel a command.

button:

(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous screen, or cancel a

command.

(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.

Left Selector
Wheel:

Press home button, then roll up or down to select Phone
on the driver information interface, and then press the
left selector wheel.

Home button: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver

information interface.

n Talk Button Tips

When using the Talk button, wait for the beep before saying a command.
The system recognizes commands listed in the Voice Command Index.

• When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.

• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say
your command.

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the ceiling.

• Close the windows and moonroof*1.

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Pairing a Phone

To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. If there
is an active connection to Apple CarPlay™ (see Apple CarPlay) or Android
Auto™ (see Android Auto), pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is
unavailable and Add Bluetooth Device is grayed out from the Bluetooth Device
List screen.

n Pairing the First Phone

Models with Display Audio

Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.

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1. Press the Home button.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select Connect Phone.

4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select +
Connect New Device.

HFL automatically searches for a

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device.

5. Select your phone when it appears on
the list.

If your phone still does not appear,
search for

Bluetooth

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devices using

your phone.
From your phone, search for

HandsFreeLink®.

6. The system gives you a pairing code
on the audio/information screen.

Confirm if the pairing code on the
screen and your phone match.

This may vary by phone.

7. Select desired functions and then
select Save.

Making a Call

You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.

n Dialing a Number

Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a

vehicle.

Models with Display Audio

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

2. Select Keypad.

3. Select a number.
Use the keyboard on the touch

screen for entering numbers.

4. Select Call.

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Dialing starts automatically.

n Using the Phonebook

When your phone is paired, its phonebook is automatically imported to the
system.

This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.

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Models with Display Audio

1. Go to the phone screen.

2. Select Contacts.

3. Select a name.
You can sort by First Name or Last

Name. Select the icon on the upper

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right of the screen.

4. Select a number.
Dialing starts automatically.

n Storing Speed Dial Entries

Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. To store a speed dial number:

Models with Display Audio

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

2. Select the Recent Calls, Contacts, or
Keypad screen.

3. Select the star icon.
A notification appears on the screen if

the speed dial is successfully stored.
To remove the speed dial, select the

star icon again.

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n Using Speed Dial

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Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.

Models with Display Audio

1. Go to the phone menu screen.

2. Select Favorite Contacts.
You can change the order of speed

dial entries by selecting Reorder.

3. Select a number.