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2023 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings  
Defaulting All the Settings  
Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.  
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset  
all settings to default and delete all personal data.  
Defaulting General Settings  
■
1. Press the  
button.  
If you perform Factory Data Reset, it will reset the  
preinstalled apps to their factory default.  
2. Select General Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select Factory Data Reset.  
u A confirmation message appears on the  
screen.  
If you perform Factory Data Reset, you cannot use  
the HondaLink® because it goes offline.  
2 HondaLink® P. 320  
5. Select Continue to reset the settings.  
6. Select Continue again to reset the settings.  
u The system will reboot.  
Defaulting Vehicle Settings  
■
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Vehicle Settings.  
3. Select Default.  
4. Select Yes.  
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using  
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.  
Place your phone where you can get good reception.  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
or call 1-888-528-7876.  
Using HFL  
HFL Buttons  
■
• Canada: For more information on smartphone  
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.  
VOL (+/VOL (-  
(Volume) Switch  
Voice control tips  
• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the  
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere  
with the microphone.  
Selector Knob  
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,  
the command may be misinterpreted.  
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.  
Up to 20 favorite contacts can be stored. If there is no  
entry in the system, the pop-up notification appears  
on the screen.  
Left Selector Wheel  
2 Favorite Contacts P. 413  
PHONE Button  
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call  
history, Call History is disabled.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL  
Left Selector Wheel: While receiving a call, the incoming call screen is displayed on  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
the driver information interface. You can pick up the call using the left selector  
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
wheel.  
2 Receiving a Call P. 418  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered  
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any  
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under  
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those  
of their respective owners.  
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.  
Selector knob: Rotate  
to select an item on the screen, then press  
.
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL  
HFL Status Display  
■
The information that appears on the audio/  
information screen varies between phone models.  
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.  
Battery Level Status  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Signal Strength  
Roam Status  
Appears when your phone  
is connected to HFL.  
HFL Mode  
Call Name  
Call Number  
Limitations for Manual Operation  
■
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.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
HFL Menus  
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.  
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-  
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle  
is parked.  
Some functions are limited while driving. A message  
appears on the screen when the vehicle is moving  
and the operation is canceled.  
PHONE button  
Recent Calls*1  
All  
Display the last outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.  
Display the last outgoing calls.  
Dialed  
Missed  
Received  
Display the last missed calls.  
Display the last incoming calls.  
Favorite  
Dial the selected number in the favorite contacts list.  
(Existing entry list)  
Contacts*1  
Contacts*1  
Keypad*1  
Display the phonebook of the paired phone.  
Enter a phone number to dial.  
Settings  
Bluetooth Settings  
Connect New Device  
Change Device  
Priority Device  
Disconnect All Device  
Delete Device  
Pair a phone to the system.  
Connects a paired phone.  
Sets a device as the priority device.  
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.  
Delete a previously paired phone.  
*1: Available only when a phone is connected to HFL.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Select the ringtone stored in the connected cell phone.  
Select the ringtone stored in HFL.  
Ringtone  
Phone  
Vehicle  
Auto Phone Call  
Transfer  
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you  
enter the vehicle.  
Hands-Free  
System Clear  
Clear the phone settings, paired phones, all favorite contacts entries, all  
call history data, and all imported phonebook data.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Phone Setup  
■
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to  
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free  
calls.  
■ To pair a cell phone (No phone has  
been paired to the system)  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode.  
3. Select Yes.  
u The audio system will enter a waiting  
mode for pairing.  
Phone Pairing Tips:  
• You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is  
moving.  
• Up to six phones can be paired.  
• Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is  
connected to HFL.  
• If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found  
by the system within three minutes, the system will  
time out and return to the Bluetooth Settings  
screen.  
4. Select Honda CR-V from your phone.  
u If you want to pair a phone from this  
audio system, select Search from car  
and follow the prompts.  
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it  
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the  
right side.  
These icons indicate the following:  
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.  
: The phone can be used with HFL.  
When your phone appears on the list,  
select it.  
When pairing a phone from this audio system:  
If your phone doesn’t appear on the audio/  
information screen, select Search from phone and  
search for Bluetooth® devices using your phone.  
From your phone, select Honda CR-V.  
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the  
audio/information screen.  
u 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.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To pair a cell phone (when a phone has  
already been paired to the system)  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
u If a prompt appears asking to connect to  
a phone, select No and proceed with  
step 2.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Bluetooth Settings.  
4. Select Connect New Device.  
u The audio system will enter a waiting  
mode for pairing.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
5. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode.  
6. Select Honda CR-V from your phone.  
u If you want to pair a phone from this  
audio system, select Search from car  
and follow the prompts.  
When your phone appears on the list,  
select it.  
7. The system gives you a pairing code on the  
audio/information screen.  
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen  
and your phone match.  
This may vary by phone.  
8. A notification appears on the screen if  
pairing is successful.  
u You can prioritize a Bluetooth® device at  
the same time. Select Yes if you want to  
prioritize the device.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To change the currently paired phone  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Bluetooth Settings.  
4. Select Change Device.  
u The screen changes to a device list.  
5. Select a desired device name.  
6. Select Both, Audio, or Phone.  
u When another device is connected to  
Android Auto and you select Both or  
Phone, a confirmation message appears.  
Select Continue.  
u HFL disconnects the connected phone  
and starts searching for another paired  
phone.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To delete a paired phone  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Bluetooth Settings.  
4. Select Delete Device.  
u The screen changes to a device list.  
5. Select a phone you want to delete.  
6. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
u When the device is connected to Android  
Auto, a confirmation message appears.  
Select Yes.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Automatic Transferring  
■
If paring between your phone and the system is executed while you are on the  
phone, the call can be automatically transferred to HFL.  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Auto Phone Call Transfer.  
4. Select ON or OFF.  
Ringtone  
■
Phone: Depending on the make and model of the  
cell phone, the ringtone stored in the phone will  
sound if the phone is connected.  
Vehicle: The fixed ringtone sounds from the  
speakers.  
You can change the ringtone setting.  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Ringtone.  
4. Select Phone or Vehicle.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
To Clear the System  
■
Phone settings, paired phones, all favorite contacts entries, all call history data, and  
all imported phonebook data are erased.  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Hands-Free System Clear.  
4. Select Yes.  
5. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
6. A notification appears on the screen. Select  
OK.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History  
■
When you select a person from the list in the cellular  
phonebook, you can see up to five category icons.  
The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored  
for that name.  
When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are  
automatically imported to HFL.  
Pref  
Fax  
Home  
Mobile  
Work  
Pager  
Car  
Voice  
Other  
On some phones, it may not be possible to import the  
category icons to HFL.  
The phonebook is updated after every connection.  
Call history is updated after every connection or call.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Favorite Contacts  
■
■ To add favorite contacts  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
Recent Calls Screen  
2. Select Recent Calls, Contacts, or Keypad.  
On the Recent Calls or Contacts screen  
3. Select the star icon.  
Star Icon  
Contacts Screen  
Star Icon  
Keypad Screen  
On the Keypad screen  
3. Select Add to Favorites.  
u A notification appears on the screen if  
the favorite contact is successfully stored.  
u To remove the favorite contact, select  
the star icon again.  
Add to Favorites  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To delete a favorite contact  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Favorite Contacts.  
3. Select the star icon.  
4. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
Star Icon  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Making a Call  
■
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of  
the person you are calling through the audio  
speakers.  
You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported  
Recent Calls, Favorite Contacts, and Contacts entries.  
■ To make a call using the imported  
phonebook  
When your phone is paired, the contents of its  
phonebook are automatically imported to  
HFL.  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Contacts.  
3. The phonebook is stored alphabetically.  
Select a name.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To make a call using a phone number  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Keypad.  
3. Select a number.  
4. Select Call.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■ To make a call using the call history  
Call history is stored by All, Dialed, Missed,  
or Received.  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Recent Calls.  
The call history appears only when a phone is  
connected to HFL, and displays the last 20 dialed,  
received, or missed calls.  
u You can sort by All, Dialed, Missed, or  
Received. Select the icon on the upper  
right of the screen.  
3. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To make a call using a favorite contact  
1. Press the PHONE button.  
2. Select Favorite Contacts.  
3. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
Continued  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Receiving a Call  
■
Call Waiting  
When there is an incoming call, an audible  
notification sounds and the Incoming Call...  
screen appears.  
HFL Mode  
Select Answer using the left selector wheel to put  
the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.  
Select Swap calls using the left selector wheel to  
return to the current call.  
Select Ignore using the left selector wheel to ignore  
the incoming call if you do not want to answer it.  
Select Hang up using the left selector wheel if you  
want to hang up the current call.  
You can answer the call using the left selector  
wheel.  
To pick the call, roll up or down to select  
Answer on the driver information interface  
and then press the left selector wheel.  
u If you want to decline or end the call,  
select Ignore on the driver information  
interface using the left selector wheel.  
Caller’s Name  
You can select the icons on the audio/information  
screen instead of the icons on the driver information  
interface.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Keypad: Available on some phones.  
Options During a Call  
■
The following options are available during a call.  
Swap Calls: Put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.  
Mute: Mute your voice.  
Use Handheld: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.  
Keypad: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven  
phone system.  
The available options are shown on the lower  
half of the screen.  
Mute Icon  
Select the option.  
u The mute icon appears when Mute is  
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.  
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using  
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.  
Place your phone where you can get good reception.  
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell  
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing  
procedures, and special feature capabilities:  
or call 1-888-528-7876.  
• Canada: For more information on smartphone  
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.  
Using HFL  
HFL Buttons  
■
(Home) Button  
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be  
ON. If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay,  
HFL is unavailable.  
VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch  
Left Selector Wheel  
(Talk) Button  
2 Customized Features P. 376  
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 the  
button when you want to call a  
number using 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  
VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio controls on  
the steering wheel.  
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the  
pop-up notification appears on the screen.  
2 Favorite Contacts P. 431  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL  
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®  
(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.  
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology  
(Home) button: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver information  
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered  
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any  
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under  
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those  
of their respective owners.  
interface.  
Left Selector Wheel: Press the  
Phone on the driver information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.  
While receiving a call, the incoming call screen is displayed on the driver information  
interface. You can pick up the call using the left selector wheel.  
2 Receiving a Call P. 435  
(home) button. Roll up or down to select  
HFL Limitations  
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio  
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call  
is ended.  
To go to the phone screen:  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Phone to switch the display to the phone screen.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL  
HFL Status Display  
■
The information that appears on the audio/  
information screen varies between phone models.  
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.  
Signal Strength  
Battery Level Status  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Appears when your  
phone is connected to  
HFL.  
HFL Mode  
Caller’s Name (If  
registered)/Caller’s  
Number (If not  
registered)  
Limitations for Manual Operation  
■
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, phonebook names, or numbers can be called using voice  
commands while the vehicle is in motion.  
2 Favorite Contacts P. 431  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
HFL Menus  
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.  
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-  
compatible cell phone to the system while the vehicle  
is parked.  
■ Phone settings screen  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Phone.  
3. Select Settings.  
Some functions are limited while driving.  
Change Devices  
Auto Sync Phone  
+ Connect New Device Pair a new phone to the system.  
(Existing entry list)  
Connect, disconnect, or delete a paired device.  
Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.  
Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.  
Select the ringtone.  
Auto Phone Call Transfer  
Ringtone  
HondaLink Assist  
Turn HondaLink® Assist on and off.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ Phone menu screen  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Phone.  
Recent Calls  
All  
Display the last outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.  
Display the last outgoing calls.  
Dialed  
Missed  
Received  
Display the last missed calls.  
Display the last incoming calls.  
Favorite Contacts  
(Existing entry list)  
Dial the selected number in the favorite contacts list.  
Display the phonebook of the paired phone.  
Enter a phone number to dial.  
Contacts  
Keypad  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Phone Setup  
■
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to  
the system before you can make and receive hands-  
free calls.  
■ Bluetooth® setup  
You can turn Bluetooth® function on and off.  
1. Press the  
button.  
Phone Pairing Tips:  
• You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is  
moving.  
• Up to six phones can be paired.  
• Your phone's battery may drain faster when it is  
paired to the system.  
2. Select General Settings.  
3. Select Connections.  
4. Select Bluetooth.  
5. Select Options.  
6. Select Bluetooth, then select ON.  
■ To pair a cell phone (when there is no  
phone paired to the system)  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Connect New Device.  
3. Make sure your phone is in search or  
discoverable mode.  
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it  
displayed on the screen with one or more icons on  
the right side.  
These icons indicate the following:  
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.  
: The phone can be used with HFL.  
4. Select Honda CR-V from your phone.  
u If you want to pair a phone from this  
audio system, select Search for  
Devices, and then select your phone  
when it appears on the list.  
: The phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay.  
: The phone is compatible with Android Auto.  
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or  
Android Auto, pairing of additional Bluetooth-  
compatible devices is unavailable.  
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the  
audio/information screen.  
u Confirm if the pairing code on the  
screen and your phone match.  
This may vary by phone.  
6. Select desired functions and then select  
Connect.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
7. A notification appears on the screen if  
pairing is successful.  
8. Select OK.  
u A confirmation message for phone data  
collection appears.  
9. Select ON or OFF.  
u A confirmation message for HondaLink  
Assist appears.  
10. Select Yes or No.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To change the currently paired phone  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to  
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the  
original phone is connected again.  
2. Select Change Devices.  
3. Select a phone to connect.  
u HFL disconnects the connected phone  
and starts searching for another paired  
phone.  
To pair other phones, select + Connect New Device  
from the Bluetooth screen.  
u You can set the connected phone  
priority. Select the box checked on the  
phone you want to prioritize.  
4. Select  
,
,
or  
.
u
and  
can be selected  
simultaneously, however, when  
is selected, and cannot be  
selected.  
5. Select Apply.  
or  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To delete a paired phone  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
2. Select Change Devices.  
3. Select a phone you want to delete.  
4. Select Options.  
5. Select Delete Device.  
6. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Delete.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Ringtone  
■
Vehicle: The fixed ringtone sounds from the  
speakers.  
You can change the ringtone setting.  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
2. Select Ringtone.  
Phone: Depending on the make and model of the  
cell phone, the ringtone stored in the phone will  
sound if the phone is connected.  
3. Select Vehicle or Phone.  
Automatic Transferring  
■
If you get into the vehicle while you are on the phone, the call can be automatically  
transferred to HFL.  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
2. Select Auto Phone Call Transfer.  
3. Select ON or OFF.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History  
■
When you select a name from the list in the cellular  
phonebook, you can see a category icon. The icons  
indicate what types of numbers are stored for that  
name.  
■ When Automatic Phone Sync is set to  
On:  
When your phone is paired, the contents of its  
phonebook and call history are automatically  
imported to the system.  
Pref  
Fax  
Home  
Mobile  
Work  
Car  
Voice  
Other  
■ Changing the Automatic Phone Sync  
setting  
Pager  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
On some phones, it may not be possible to import the  
category icons to the system.  
2. Select Auto Sync Phone.  
3. Select ON or OFF.  
The phonebook is updated after every connection.  
Call history is updated after every connection or call.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Favorite Contacts  
■
■ To add favorite contacts  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Recent Calls, Contacts, or Keypad.  
Recent Calls Screen  
Contacts Screen  
Keypad Screen  
On the Recent Calls or Contacts screen  
3. Select the star icon.  
Star Icon  
Star Icon  
On the Keypad screen  
3. Select Add to Favorite Contacts.  
u A notification appears on the screen if  
the favorite contact is successfully stored.  
u To remove the favorite contact, select  
the star icon again.  
Add to Favorite Contacts  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To edit favorite contacts  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Favorite Contacts.  
3. Select Edit on the favorite contacts entry  
you want to edit.  
4. Select a setting you want.  
5. Select Done.  
■ To delete favorite contacts  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Favorite Contacts.  
3. Select Edit on the favorite contacts entry  
you want to delete.  
4. Select Remove.  
5. A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Making a Call  
■
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of  
the person you are calling through the audio  
speakers.  
You can make calls by inputting any phone  
number, or by using the imported Recent  
Calls, Favorite Contacts, and Contacts  
entries.  
While there is an active connection with Apple  
CarPlay, phone calls cannot be made with  
HandsFreeLink® and are only made from Apple  
CarPlay.  
■ To make a call using the imported  
phonebook  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Contacts.  
3. Select a name.  
u You can sort by First Name or Last  
Name. Select the icon on the upper right  
of the screen.  
4. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
■ To make a call using a phone number  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Keypad.  
3. Select a number.  
u Use the keyboard on the touch screen for  
entering numbers.  
4. Select Call.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■ To make a call using the Call History  
Call history is stored by All, Dialed, Missed,  
and Received.  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Recent Calls.  
The call history displays the last 100 all, dialed,  
missed, or received calls.  
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the  
system.)  
u You can sort by All, Dialed, Missed, or  
Received. Select the icon on the upper  
right of the screen.  
3. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
■ To make a call using favorite contacts  
entry  
1. Select Phone.  
2. Select Favorite Contacts.  
u You can change the order of favorite  
contacts entries by selecting Reorder.  
3. Select a number.  
u Dialing starts automatically.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Call Waiting  
Receiving a Call  
■
When there is an incoming call, an audible  
notification sounds (if activated) and the  
Incoming Call... screen appears.  
Select  
(answer) to put the current call on hold to  
answer the incoming call.  
Select  
using the left selector wheel to return to  
the current call.  
You can answer the call using the left selector  
wheel.  
To pick the call, roll up or down to select  
(answer) on the driver information interface  
and then press the left selector wheel.  
u If you want to decline or end the call,  
Select  
(ignore) to ignore the incoming call if you  
do not want to answer it.  
Select  
if you want to hang up the current call.  
You can select the icons on the audio/information  
screen instead of the  
information interface.  
and  
on the driver  
select  
(ignore) on the driver  
information interface using the left  
selector wheel.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHFL Menus  
Options During a Call  
■
Keypad: Available on some phones.  
The following options are available during a call.  
Mute: Mute your voice.  
You can select the icons on the audio/information  
screen.  
Use Handheld: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.  
Keypad: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven  
phone system.  
The available options are shown on the lower  
half of the screen.  
Select the option.  
u The mute icon appears when Mute is  
selected when the other source screen  
other than the phone screen is displayed.  
Select Mute again to turn it off.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHondaLink® Assist  
HondaLink® Assist  
In Case of Emergency  
■ Automatic collision notification  
■
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the  
operator if the battery level is low, the line is  
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular  
coverage.  
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit  
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,  
your vehicle automatically will attempt to  
connect to the HondaLink operator. If  
connected, information about your vehicle, its  
location, and its condition can be sent to the  
operator*1; you also can speak to the operator  
when connected.  
You cannot use this emergency service when:  
• You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage  
areas.  
• There is a problem with the connecting devices,  
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit  
itself.  
You cannot operate other phone-related functions  
using the screen while talking to the operator.  
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your  
vehicle.  
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation  
constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed  
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/  
TermsAndConditions. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency  
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT  
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.  
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it  
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.  
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for  
any reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in,  
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental  
regulation.  
*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not  
be sent to the operator.  
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uHondaLink® Assist  
■ To enable notification  
1. Go to the phone settings screen.  
Setting options:  
2 Phone settings screen P. 423  
2. Select HondaLink Assist.  
3. Select Yes or No.  
• Yes: Notification is available.  
• No: Disable the feature.  
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