Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features. Audio System Audio System Basic Operation ............. *** About Your Audio System................. *** Audio/Information Screen .................... *** USB Port(s) ...................................... *** Adjusting the Sound ............................ *** HDMI® Port .................................. *** Display Setup ...................................... *** Audio Antenna ...............................
Audio System About Your Audio System >>About Your Audio System Models wi th navigation syst em See the navigation system manual for operation of the audio system. Models wi thou t navigation syst em The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth®devices. You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.
▶▶Audio System▶USB Ports USB Ports 1. Open the cover 2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB flash drive to he USB port. >>USB Ports • Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. • We recommend using an extension cable with the USB port. • Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub. • Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
▶▶Audio System▶HDMI® Port HDMI®Port 1. Open the cover. 2. Install the HDMI® cable to the HDMI® port. >>HDMI® Port • Do not leave the HDMI® connected device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it. • We recommend backing up your data before using the device in your vehicle. • Displayed messages may vary depending on the device model and software version.
▶▶Audio System▶Audio System Theft Protection Audio System Theft Protection The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system may display Enter code* 2 . If this occurs, reactivate the audio system. ■Reactivating the audio system 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON Ⅱ *1. 2. Turn on the audio system. 3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
▶ ▶ Audio System▶ Audio Remote Controls Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. SOURCE Button Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows: Button FM→AM→CD→USB→iPod→Bluetooth®Audio Button →Pandora®→AhaTM →Apps * 1 →AUX HDMI® Button (Menu) Button SOURCE Button Press Press (Volume) Buttons : To increase the volume. : To decrease the volume. Features Button • When listening to the radio Press : To select the next preset radio station.
▶ ▶ Audio System▶ Audio Remote Cont rols Models wi th display audio system Steering Wheel (Menu) Button • When listening to the radio Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or Seek. > > Audio Remote Controls The button is available only when the audio mode is FM, AM, CD, USB, iPod, Pandora®, AhaTM , or Bluetooth®Audio. • When listening to a CD or USB flash drive Press and hold • When listening to a Pandora® Press and hold : To display the menu items.
A udio System Basic Operation Models with display audio system > > Audio System Basic Operation To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY Ⅰ or ON Ⅱ*1. (HOME) button (MENU) button button: Select to go to the HOME screen. ⇒Switching the Display P. 192 button: Touch to select any mode. The available mode includes Change Source, Station List, Save Preset, Radio Text, Music Search, and play modes. Play modes can be also selected from Scan, Random/Repeat, and so on.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Audio/Information Screen Audio/Information Screen Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various setup options. ■Switching the Display Using the Press the button (display) button on the steering wheel to change the display.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Audio/Inf ormation Screen Using the HOME screen Features Select HOME to go to the HOME screen. Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, or HondaLink. ■ Phone Shows the HFL information. ⇒ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 248 ■ Info Shows the Trip Computer, Clock/Wallpaper, Voice Info, or System/Device Information.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Audio/Information Screen ■ Audio Shows the current audio information. ■ Settings Enters the customizing menu screen. ⇒ Customized Features P. 226 ■ HondaLink Apps Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized music, information, and social media streams. ⇒ Smartphone Apps P. 217 Features *1 : Available on specific phones only. Check handsfreelink.honda.com for compatible phones and hondalink.com for feature details.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Audio/Inf ormation Screen > > Wallpaper Setup ■Wallpaper Setup You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen. • When importing wallpaper files, the image must be ■ Import wallpaper • • You can import up to five images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash drive. 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port. • • ⇒ USB Port(s) P. 163 • • Features 2. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. 3. Select Info. 4.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Audio/Information Screen ■ Select wallpaper 1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. 2. Select Info. 3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab. ▶ The screen changes to the wallpaper list. 4. Select a desired wallpaper. ▶ The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen. ▶ The pop-up menu appears on the screen. 5. Select Set. ▶ The display will return to the wallpaper list. Features ■ Delete wallpaper 1.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Adjusting the Sound Adjusting the Sound 1. 2. 3. 4. Select HOME button. Select Settings. Select Audio. Select Sound. 1 Adjusting the Sound The SVC has four modes: Off, Low , Mid, and High. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, audio volume decreases.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Display Setup Display Setup You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen. ■Changing the Screen Brightness 1. Select HOME button. 2. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. 3. Select System. 4. Select the Display tab. 5. Select Display Settings. 6. Select the setting you want. 7. Select OK. Feature s ■Changing the Screen’s Color Theme 1. Select HOME button. 2. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. 3. Select System. 4.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operatio n ▶ Playing the AM/FM Radio Playing the AM/FM Radio Audio/Information Screen (Power) Button Press to turn t he audio system on and off. VOL (Volume) Button Select to adjust the volume. (BACK) Button Select to go back to the previous display. HOME Displays/hides the detailed information. MENU BACK Tune Icons Select or frequency. * 1 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing the AM/FM Radio ■Preset Memory To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Select MENU. 3. Select Save Preset. 4. Select the preset number you want to store that station. > > Playing the AM/FM Radio The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo FM broadcasts. Stereo reproduction in AM is not available. Switching the Audio Mode Pressthe SOURCEbutton on the steering wheel or select SOURCEon the list. ⇒ Audio Remote Controls P.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing the AM/FM Radio ■ Radio text Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select View Radio Text. ■ Scan Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select Scan. To turn off scan, select Cancel.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a CD Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA, or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot. (CD Eject) Button The panel opens automatically. Audio/Information Screen (Power) Button Press to turn the audio system on and off. Features VOL (Volume) Button Select to adjust the volume. CLOSE Button (M ENU) Button Select to display the menu items.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a CD ■How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/ AAC) 1. Select MENU and select M usic Search. > > Playing a CD NOTICE Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can cause the CD to jam in the unit. WMA files protected by digital rights management (DRM) cannot be played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, then skips to the next file. 2. Select a folder.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a CD ■How to Select a Play Mode You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a track or file. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat. 3. Select a mode. Random/Repeat is selected. Features 204 ■ To turn off a play mode 1. Select MENU. 2. Select the mode you want to turn off. > > How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Scan Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10- second sampling of the first file in each of the main folders.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing an iPod Playing an iPod Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA, or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. USB Indicator Audio/Information Screen Appears when an iPod is connected. (Power) Button Press to turn the audio system on and off. Features VOL (Volume) Button Select to adjust the volume. (M ENU) Button Select to display the menu items. (BACK) Button Select to go back to the previous display.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing an iPod ■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List 1. Select MENU and select M usicSearch. 2. Select the items on that menu. > > How to Select a Song from the Music Search List Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle’s audio system. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen. ⇒ iPod/ USB Flash Drive P.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing an iPod ■How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select Shuffle/ Repeat. 3. Select a mode. Play Mode Menu Items Repeat Song: Repeats the current file. Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing Internet Radio U.S. models Compat ible phones only Playing Internet Radio > > Playing Internet Radio Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®. ⇒Phone Setup P. *** iPhone only You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port. Select Source to select Pandora mode. Cover Art Audio/Information Screen Features (Power) Button Press to turn the audio System on and off. (M ENU) Button Select to display the menu items.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing Internet Radio > > Playing Internet Radio ■Pandora® Menu You can operate some of the Pandora®menu items from your vehicle’s audio system. The available items are: • Bookmark • Station List • New Station • Change Source • Sound ■ Operating a menu item If you cannot operate Pandora®through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®Audio. Make sure Pandora®mode on your audio system isselected.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a USB Flash Drive Playing a USB Flash Drive Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA or AAC*1 format. Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode. ⇒USB Ports P. *** USB Indicator Audio/Information Screen Appears when an iPod is connected. (Power) Button Press to turn the audio system on and off. Features VOL (Volume) Button Select to adjust the volume.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a USB Flash Drive ■How to Select a File from the Music Research List 1. Select MENU and select M usic Search. > > Playing a USB Flash Drive Use the recommended USB flash drives. ⇒General Information on the Audio System P. *** Filesin WMA format protected by digital rights management (DRM) are not played. The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to the next file. If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the audio/information screen.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a USB Flash Drive ■How to Select a Play Mode You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file. 1. Select MENU. 2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat. 3. Select a mode. Random/ Repeat is selected. Features ■ To turn off a play mode 1. Select MENU. 2. Select the mode you want to turn off. > > How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Scan Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the first file in each of the main folders.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing Bluetooth®Audio Playing Bluetooth® Audio Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible phone. This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. ⇒ Phone Setup P. *** Audio/Information Screen >>Playing Bluetooth® Audio Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For a list of compatible phones: • U.S.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing Bluetooth®Audio ■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and connected to HFL. 2. Press the Bluetooth®Audio mode. If the phone is not recognized, another HFLcompatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth®Audio, may already be connected. To play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions. Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a Video Using t he HDMI® Playing a Video Using the HDMI® Your audio system allows you to play videos from an HDMI®-compatible device. Connect the device, using an HDMI® cable, then select the HDMI® mode. ⇒ HDMI® Port* P. *** Audio/Information Screen (Power) Button Press to turn the audio System on and off. (M ENU) Button Select to display the menu items. (BACK) Button Select to go back to the previous display.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing a Video Using t he HDMI® ■Changing the Screen Aspect 1. Select HOME. 2. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen. 3. Select Audio. 4. Select Aspect Ratio Adjustment. 5. Select the setting you want. 6. Select OK. >>Playing a Video Using the HDMI® Thisfeature is limited while driving. To play videos, stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Smart phone Apps Smartphone Apps You can connect a compatible smartphone to the system to enable integration between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control the phone through the vehicle display. To check smart phone compatibility, download the HondaLink app, and view connection instructions, visit handsfreelink.honda.com. For the latest apps and feature details, check hondalink.com.
▶ ▶ Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Siri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your iPhone is paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. ⇒Phone Setup P. *** > > Siri Eyes Free Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc. Check Apple Inc. website for features available for Siri. When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the Talk button. ■Using Eyes Free > > Using Eyes Free Some commands work only on specific phone features or apps.
Audio Error Messages CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages. Error Message Unplayable File Bad Disc Please Check Owners Manual Push Eject Cause Track/file format not supported Solution ● ● Mechanical error ● Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file plays automatically. Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the error message is cleared. Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the disc again.
▶ ▶ Audio Error Messages▶ iPod/USB Flash Drive iPod/USB Flash Drive If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message USB Error Solution Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with the USB adapter unit. Features The connected USB device has a problem. See Owner’s Manual Appears when an incompatible device is connected.
▶ ▶ Audio Error Messages▶ Pandora® Models with display audio system Pandora® If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer. Error Message The maximum number of stations that can be created is 100. To create more, please delete one or more previously created stations. Solution ● Appears when the number of stations that can be created is exceeded. Follow the message. Unable to create new station.
▶ ▶ Audio Error Messages▶ Pandora® Error Message Solution Unsupported ● Unsupported Version ● Pandora App version is not supported Unable to connect to the phone. Please make sure the phone’s Bluetooth setting is ON and try again. No Data ● ● Features ● The connected USB device has a problem. See Owner’s Manual No station list on device. Use device to create station. No Stations stored in Pandora App The maximum number of tracks that can be skipped per hour has been reached.
General Information on the Audio System Recommended CDs • Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discslabeled for audio use. • Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. • Play only standard round-shaped CDs. > > Recommended CDs A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not play either. The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
u u General Information on t he Audio System u Recommended CDs ■ Protecting CDs Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs: • Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. • When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge. • Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface. • Never insert foreign objects into the CD player. • Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. • Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
▶ ▶ General Information on the Audio System ▶ Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility Model iPod (5th generation) iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007) iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008) iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009) iPod nano iPod touch iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5 • • • • • Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher. Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
Customized Features Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features. > > Customized Features Models with navigation system See the navigation system manual for information of the customized features. When you customize settings: • Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop. • Automatic transmission (CVT) models Models without navigation system ■ How to customize Shift to P. • Manual transmission models Set the parking brake.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Models with display audio system ■Customization Flow Select HOME. Home Home Screen Edit Order Display Display Settings Select Settings. Brightness Contrast Black Level Background Color Features System Sound/Beep Volume Beep Volume Voice Recog.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Audio Sound Audio Source Pop-Up [Your selected media] Cover Art* 1 Display Adjustment* 1 Change Bluetooth Audio Device* 1 Change Bluetooth Audio Device*1 Bluetooth Device List* 1 Bluetooth Device List*1 Default Default *1 : May change depending on your currently selected source.
▶▶Customized Features▶ Info Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Adjustment Clock Format Clock Display Clock Location Sync Clock With Smartphone * Clock Reset * Features Other Default * Not available on all models Info Screen Preference Clock Wallpaper
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Phone Phone Connect Phone Bluetooth Device List Edit Speed Dial Ring Tone Automatic Phone Sync HondaLink Assist Features Text/Email Enable Text/Email Select Account New M essage Notification Default
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Camera Rear Wide Camera Fixed Guideline Dynamic Guideline Default LaneWatch * Show w ith Turn Signal Display Time after Turn Signal Off Features Reference Line Default Bluetooth Bluetooth On/Off Status Bluetooth Device List Edit Pairing Code Default * Not available on all models
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ ■List of customizable options Setup Group Customizable Features Home Display System *1 : Default Setting Home Screen Edit Order Changes the HOME screen icon layout. Changes the brightness of the audio/ Brightness information screen. Display Changes the contrast of the audio/ Contrast Settings information screen. Changes the black level of the audio/ Black Level information screen. Changes the background color of the audio/ Background Color information screen.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Voice Recog. Voice Prompt Volume Phonebook Phonetic Modification Automatic Phone Sync Clock Features Clock/ Wallpaper Type Description Turns the voice prompt on and off. Changes the volume of the voice prompt. On/Off Changes the clock display type. Analog/Digital*1 /Small Digital/Off ● ● Changes the wallpaper type. Imports an image file for a new wallpaper. Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group System Customizable Features Others Language Keyboard Layout Voice Command Tips Remember Last Screen Factory Data Reset Sound Audio Selects whether the device remembers the last screen. English*1/French/Spanish Alphabet/QWERTY*1 On*1/Off On/Off*1 Resets all the settings to their factory default. Yes/No Cancels/Resets all customized items -6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and Yes/No in the System group as default.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings iPod or USB mode Turns on and off the cover art display. [Your selected media] Cover Art Display HDMI®mode Display Adjustment Brightness Contrast Black Level Features Changes the color of the audio/information screen. — Tint Changes the tint of the audio/information screen.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Clock/ Wallpaper type Clock Format Info Selectable Settings Clock Wallpaper Clock Adjustment Clock Description ⇒ System P. *** Clock Display Clock Location Sync Clock With Smartphone * Other Default *1 : Default Setting * Not available on all models Info Screen Preference Changes the Info Screen type. Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Info group as default.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or disconnects a paired phone. — Bluetooth Device List ⇒ Phone Setup P. *** Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired phone. — Edit Speed Dial Ring Tone Features Automatic Phone Sync HondaLink Assist Enable Text/Email Text/Email Default *1 : Default Setting 244 Selectable Settings Connect Phone Phone Phone Description ⇒ Phone Setup P. *** Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Fixed Guideline Rear Wide Camera Camera *1 : Default Setting Selectable Settings Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on On*1/Off on the rear camera monitor. Dynamic Guideline Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come On*1/Off on on the rear camera monitor. Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Rear Wide Camera group as default.
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶ Setup Group Customizable Features Bluetooth On/Off Status Bluetooth Device List Changes the Bluetooth®status. Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired phone, or creates a security PIN. Selectable Settings On* 1 /Off — ⇒ Phone Setup P. *** Bluetooth Edit Pairing Code Default *1 : Default Setting Description Edits Pairing Code. ⇒ To change the pairing code setting P. *** Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Bluetooth group as default.
▶ ▶ Cust omized Features▶ Defaulting All the Set t ings Defaulting All the Settings > > Defaulting All the Settings Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults. 1. Select HOME. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select System. ▶ Repeat the procedure to select Others tab, then Factory Data Reset. ▶ The confirmation message will appear. 4. Select Yes to reset the settings. 5. Select Yes again to reset the settings. ▶ The confirmation message will appear. Select OK.
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink® Models with navigation syst em See the navigation system manual for how to operate the Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®. Models without navigation syst em Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone. Using HFL ■HFL Buttons （MENU) But t on Volume down SOURSE Button Features Volume up / Buttons > > Using HFL To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell phone.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ Using HFL call. (Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen, or to answer an incoming (Hang-up/ Back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or to cancel a command. (Talk) button: Pressto call a number with a stored voice tag, a phonebook, name, or a number. button: Press to display Speed Dial, Call History, or Redial on the Phone screen. / button: Press to select an item displayed on the Phone screen.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ Using HFL > > HFL Status Display ■HFL Status Display The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call. Bluetooth Indicator Comes on when your phone is connected to HFL. Battery Level Status Signal Strength The information that appears on the audio/ information screen varies between phone models. You can change the system language to English, French, or Spanish. ⇒ Customized Features P.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus HFL Menus The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY Ⅰ or Ⅱ *1 to use HFL. > > HFL Menus To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetoothcompatible mobile phone to the system while the vehicle isparked. ■ Phone settings screen 1. Select HOME. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Phone Settings. Features Phone Connect Phone* 2 Bluetooth Device List Some functions are limited while driving.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus Edit Speed Dial* 1 New Entry (Existing entry list) Ent er a phone number to store as a speed dial number. Import from Call History Select a phone number from the call history to store as a speed dial number. Import from Phonebook Select a phone number f rom the phonebook t o store as a speed dial number. Edit Edit a previously st ored speed dial number. ● Change a name. ● Change a number. ● Create or delete a voice tag.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus Text/Email*1 Enable Text/Email Turn t he text message/e-mail f unction on and off. Select Account Select a mail or text message account. New Message Notification Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new text message/e-mail. Features Default *1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL. Cancel/Reset all customized items in t he Phone Settings group as default.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Phone menu screen 1. Press Phone. , or select HOME, then select 2. Press (MENU) on the steering wheel, or select MENU. New Entry Manual Input Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial number. Import from Call History Select a phone number from t he call history to st ore as a speed dial number. Import from Phonebook Select a phone number from the phonebook to store as a speed dial number.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus Call History* 1 Text/Email* 1 All Display the last 20 out going, incoming and missed calls. Dialed Display the last 20 out going calls. Received Display the last 20 incoming calls. Missed Display the last 20 missed calls. Select Account * Features Select a message. Message is read aloud. *1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL. * Not available on all models Select a mail or t ext message account.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Phone Setup > > Phone Setup ■ To pair a mobile phone (when there is no 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 HFL. • If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found by the system, the system will return to the previous screen. Features phone paired to the system) 1. Select Phone. 2. Select Yes. 3.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ Changing the currently paired phone 1. Go to the Phone settingsscreen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. Select Connect Phone. 3. Select a phone to connect. ▶ HFL disconnects the current phone and starts searching for another paired phone. ■ To change the pairing code setting Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select HOME. Select Settings. Select Bluetooth. Select Bluetooth tab. Select Edit Pairing Code. Select Fixed or Random.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To edit an already-paired phone name 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Phone tab. Select Bluetooth Device List. Select a paired phone you want to edit. Select Edit Device Name. Edit the name and select OK. A notification appears if the change is successful.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To delete a paired phone 1. Go to the Phone settingsscreen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select Phone tab. Select Bluetooth Device List. Select a phone you want to delete. Select Delete This Device. You will receive a confirmation message on the screen. Select Yes. 7. A notification appears if the deletion is successful.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options ■ To turn on or off the text/e-mail function 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** Select Text/Email tab, then Enable Text/ Email. ▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen. 3. Select On or Off. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** Select Text/Email tab, then New Message Notification. ▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen. 3. Select On or Off.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Ring Tone >>Ring Tone You can change the ring tone setting. 1. Go to the Phone settingsscreen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. Select Phone tab, then Ring Tone. 3. Select Fixed or Mobile Phone. Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker. Mobile Phone: The ring tone stored in the connected cell phone is heard through the vehicle speakers.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ■ 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. ■ Changing the Automatic Phone Sync When you select a person from the list in the cellular phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored for that name.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Speed Dial > > Speed Dial Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone. To store a speed dial number: 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** Features 2. Select Speed Dial. ▶ Repeat the procedure to select New Entry. 3. Select a place to choose a number. From Import from Call History: ▶ Select a number from the call history. From Manual Input: ▶ Input the number manually.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To add a voice tag to a stored speed dial number 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial. 3. Select an existing speed dial entry. ▶ From the pop-up menu, select Edit. 4. Select Voice Tag. ▶ From the pop-up menu, select Record. 5. Select Record to store the voice tag. 6. Using the button, follow the prompts to complete the voice tag. > > Speed Dial Avoid using duplicate voice tags.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To delete a speed dial 1. Go to the Phone settingsscreen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial. 3. Select an existing speed dial entry. ▶ From the pop-up menu, select Delete. 4. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Select Yes. ■Making a Call > > Making a Call Features You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To make a call using the imported phonebook 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** 2. Select Phonebook. 3. Select a name. ▶ You can also search by letter. Select Search. ▶ Use the keyboard on the touch screen for entering letters. 4. Select a number. ▶ Dialing starts automatically. > > To make a call using the imported phonebook This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To make a call using redial 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** 2. Select Redial. ▶ Dialing starts automatically. ■To make a call using the call history Call Features history is stored by All, Dialed, Received, and Missed. 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** >>To make a call using redial Pressand hold the button to redial the last number dialed in your phone’s history.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Receiving a Call > > Receiving a Call When there is an incoming call, an audible notification sounds and the Incoming call screen appears. Press the Press the button to answer the call. button to decline or end the call. Call Waiting Pressthe button to put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call. Press the button again to return to the current call. Select Ignore to ignore the incoming call if you do not want to answer it.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most recently received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud and replied to using a fixed common phrase. Features 1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new text message or e-mail. 2. Select Read to listen to the message. ▶ The text message or e-mail is displayed. The system automatically starts reading out the message.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Selecting a Mail Account 1 Selecting a Mail Account If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to be active and receive notifications. You can also select a mail account from the folder list screen or the message list screen. 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. *** 2. Select Text/Email tab, then Select Account. ▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen. 3.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■Displaying Messages Message List > > Displaying Messages ■ Displaying text messages 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** 2. Select Text/Email. ▶ Select account if necessary. 3. Select a message. ▶ The text message is displayed. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud. Text Message The icon appears next to an unread message. If you delete a message on the phone, the message is also deleted in the system.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus Folder List ■ Displaying e-mails 1. Go to the Phone menu screen. ⇒ Phone menu screen P. *** 2. Select Text/Email. ▶ Select Select Account if necessary. 3. Select a folder. 4. Select a message. ▶ The e-mail is displayed. The system automatically starts reading the message aloud.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ Read or Stop reading a message 1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen. ▶ The system automatically starts reading the message aloud. ⇒ Displaying Messages P. *** 2. Select Stop to stop reading. Select Read again to start reading the message from the beginning. Features ■ Reply to a message 1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen. ▶ The system automatically starts reading the message aloud. ⇒ Displaying Messages P. *** 2. Select Reply. 3.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ M aking a call to a sender 1. Go to the text message screen. 2. Select Call.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■In Case of Emergency > > In Case of Emergency ■ Automatic collision notification 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 will be sent to the operator; you also can speak to the operator when connected.
▶ ▶ Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®▶ HFL Menus ■ To enable notification > > To enable notification 1. Go to the Phone settings screen. ⇒ Phone settings screen P. 274 2. Select Phone tab, then HondaLink Assist. ▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen. 3. Select On or Off. Setting options: • On: Notification is available. • Off: Disable the feature.
Devices that Emit Radio Waves The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
