Honda HR-V 2020 Owner's Manual

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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.
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Canada customers can phone (855) 490-7351 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.
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HFL Displays and Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Models with Color Audio
Pick-up button:
Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer
an incoming call.
Hang-up/Back
button:
Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
Talk button:
Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
Phone button:
Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob:
Rotate the selector knob to select an item on the
screen, then press the selector knob.
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Models with Display Audio
Pick-up button:
Press to go directly to the phone 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 and hold 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.
 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.
• 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.
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• Close the windows and moonroof*1.
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
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is an active connection to Apple 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.
 Pairing the First Phone
Models with Color Audio
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Make sure your phone is in
discoverable mode, then press the
selector knob. HFL automatically
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searches for your Bluetooth
device.
3. Select Yes.
The audio system will enter a
waiting mode for pairing.
4. When your phone appears on the
list, select it by pressing the selector
knob.
If your phone does not appear,
select Phone Not Found? , then go
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to your phone's Bluetooth settings
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and select HandsFreeLink from the
device list.
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Search for Bluetooth devices using
your phone. From your phone, select
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HandsFreeLink .
5. 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.
6. A notification appears on the screen if pairing is successful.
*1 - If equipped
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Models with Display Audio
Use the touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. Select Phone.
2. Select Yes.
3. Make sure your phone is in discoverable
mode, then select Continue.
HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth® device.
4. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
5. 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.
 Pairing an Additional Phone
Models with Color Audio
You can pair additional phones in the following steps.
1. Select Phone Setup.
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2. Select Bluetooth Setup. Then Add New Device.
3. You will receive a confirmation message. Select Yes.
4. You will then receive another confirmation message. Select OK.
5. Select a Phone. You will receive a pairing code.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with Display Audio
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To pair other phones, select Add Bluetooth Device from the Bluetooth
Device List screen.
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.
 Dialing a Number
Models with Color Audio
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Dial.
3. Select each digit of the phone
number you wish to dial.
4. Select the Phone button to start
dialing.
Models with Display Audio
1. Go to the phone menu screen.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number using the
keypad.
4. Select Phone button to start dialing.
 Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook are automatically
imported to HFL.
This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
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Models with Color Audio
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Select the initial, then the name of
the person you wish to call.
4. Select a phone number to start
dialing.
Models with Display Audio
1. Go to the phone menu screen.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find the
desired name. Or, select Search to
type in the name.
4. Select the name to start dialing.
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 Storing Speed Dial Entries
Models with Color Audio
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Press the Phone button.
Select Speed Dial.
Select Add New.
Select where you will choose the
number from:
From Call History: Select a number
from the call history.
From Phonebook: Select a number
from the connected cell phone’s
imported phonebook.
From Phone Number: Input the number
manually.
5. When the speed dial entry is
successfully stored, you are asked to
create a voice tag for the number.
Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, press the Talk button
and follow the prompts to say the
name for the speed dial entry.
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Models with Display Audio
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Go to the phone menu screen.
Select Speed Dial.
Select New Entry.
Select where you will choose a number
from:
Manual Input: Input the number manually.
Import from Phonebook: Select a number
from the connected mobile phone’s
imported phonebook.
Import from Call History: Select a number
from the call history.
5. When the speed dial entry is successfully
stored, you are asked to create a voice tag
for the number. Select Yes or No.
If you select Yes, select Record to store a
voice tag for the speed dial entry.
 Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
Models with Color Audio
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Select an entry.
Dialing starts automatically.
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Models with Display Audio
1. Go to the phone menu screen.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Select an entry.
Dialing starts automatically.