Using HFL

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HFL Buttons

   (Pick-up) button:

  Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an incoming call. (Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an incoming call.

 to end a call. (Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.

 to call a number with a stored voice tag. (Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.

 to cancel a command. (Back) button: Press to cancel a command.

PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.

Selector knob: Rotate select an item on the screen, then press to select an item on the screen, then press Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  .

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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 1-888-528-7876.

Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-528-7876.

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 the when you want to call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak clearly and naturally  button when you want to call a number using a stored voice tag. 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 Status Display

The display shows call status and phone information.

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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 information that appears on the display varies between phone models. You can change the system language to English, French, or Spanish.

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