Using HFL

Honda Crosstour / Honda Crosstour 2010-2024 Owner's Manual / Features / Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® / Using HFL

Models without navigation system

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.

Models with touch screen

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 www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call (888) 528-7876.
• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528 -7876.

To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.

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 and release thewhen you want to  button when you want to call a number using a stored voice tag, a phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours, the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system’s volume knob or the remote audio controls on the steering wheel.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

■HFL Buttons

(Pick-up) button: Press

to display the phone menu on half of the screen, or to (Pick-up) button: Press to display the phone menu on half of the screen, or to answer an incoming call.

to end a call or to cancel a command. (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.

a number with a stored voice tag, a phonebook (Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag, a phonebook name, or a number.

MENU/SEL (Selector) knob: Rotate audio/information to select an item on the audio/information screen, then press To go to the Phone screen:.

To go to the Phone screen:

1. Press the DISP button to switch the display to the Function Change screen.
2. Rotate press . to select Phone, then press Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio system when it is playing. It will resume when the call is ended.

■HFL Status Display

The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.

The information that appears on the audio/

The information that appears on the audio/ information screen varies between phone models.

You can change the system language to English, French, or Spanish.

■Limitations for Manual Operation

Certain manual functions are disabled or

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 speed dial entries with voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers can be called using voice commands while the vehicle is in motion.

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