Honda Hands-Free Calling System User manual

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

Basic HFL Operation

Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to perform the function.

Models with color audio system

HFL Controls

Use the controls to enter information and make selections.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.

Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel an operation.

Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.

HFL display

PHONE button: Display the phone screen.

Selector knob: Rotate and press to make selections.

BACK button: Go back to the previous display.

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Basic HFL Operation

Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility.

To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to perform the function. Voice commands are also available.

Models with touchscreen

HFL Controls

Use the controls to enter information and make selections.

Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.

Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel an operation.

Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.

+ / - buttons: Scroll the list after pressing and holding the Menu button.

SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection after pressing and holding the Menu button.

MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold to display speed dial, call history, or redial.

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Phone: From the HOME screen, display the phone screen.

MENU: From the phone screen, select various call options.

BACK: Go back to the previous display.

HOME

VOL

MENU

BACK

Settings: Select Phone from the Settings screen for phone pairing and more.

HFL display

Talk Button Tips

• 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.*

• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.*

• Speak in a clear, natural voice.

• Reduce all background noise.

• Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the audio system.

• Close the windows and moonroof.

*vehicles with navigation

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Models with touchscreen

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. Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.

1. From the Home screen, select Settings.

2. Select Phone.

3. Select Bluetooth Device List.

4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.

5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select

Continue.

6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.

If your phone does not appear:

Select Phone Not Found and search for

HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.

7. HFL gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.

8. The system asks if you want to enable options:

HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency collision notification.

Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically import contacts and call history from your phone.

9. Press BACK to exit the menu.

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

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Models with touchscreen

Making a Call

You can make a call using several methods.

Dialing a Number

Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.

Using voice commands

Press the Talk button before you say each command.

1. Say “Dial by number.”

2. Say the phone number: For example,

3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”

3. The system begins to dial.

Using the touchscreen

Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

1. From the Home screen, select Phone.

2. Select MENU.

3. Select Dial.

4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.

Using the Phonebook

When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.

Using voice commands

Press the Talk button before you say each command.

1. Say “Dial by name.”

2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile.”

Using the touchscreen

Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.

1. From the Home screen, select Phone.

2. Select MENU.

3. Select Phonebook.

4. Scroll through the list to find the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.

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Storing Speed Dial Entries

Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing.

1. From the Home screen, select Phone.

2. Select MENU.

3. Select Edit Speed Dial, then select New Entry.

4. Select an entry method.

5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.

Using Speed Dial

Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.

Using voice commands

Press the Talk button before you say each command.

1. Say “Dial by name.”

2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example,

“John Smith.”

Using the touchscreen

1. From the Home screen, select Phone.

2. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want to call, and select it to call.