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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

HFL Menus

Features

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To make a call using the imported
phonebook

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Phonebook.
3. Select a name.

You can also search by letter. Select
Search.

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering name, if multiple numbers exist
select a number.

4. Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Dial.
3. Select a number.

Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering numbers.

4. Select .

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using redial

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Redial.

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the Call History

Call history is stored by All, Dialed,
Received, and Missed.
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Call History.
3. Select All, Dialed, Received, or Missed.
4. Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Select a number.

Dialing starts automatically.

To make a call using the Call History

The call history displays the last 20 all, dialed,
received, or missed calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the
system.)

To make a call using a Speed Dial entry

When a voice tag is stored, press the

button to

call the number using the voice tag.

2 Speed Dial P. 408

Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by
voice from any screen.
Press the

button and follow the prompts.

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Features

When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds (if activated) and the
Incoming call screen appears.

Press the

button to answer the call.

Press the

button to decline or end the

call.

The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to your phone.
Touch Tones: 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.

The mute icon appears when Mute is
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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Receiving a Call

Receiving a Call

Call Waiting

Press the

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.
Press the

button if you want to hang up the

current call.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the

and

buttons.

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Options During a Call

Options During a Call

Touch Tones: Available on some phones.

You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen.

Mute Icon

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

HFL Menus

Features

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.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new

text or e-mail message.

2. Select Read to listen to the message.

The text or e-mail message is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading
out the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, select

Stop.

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

The system does not display any received messages
while you are driving. You can only hear them read
aloud.

The system can only receive messages that are sent a
text (SMS) messages. The message sent using the
data services will not be displayed in the list.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to
20 most recent text and e-mail messages.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail
message feature when conditions allow you to do so
safely.

When you receive a text or e-mail message for the
first time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are
asked to turn the New Message Notification
setting to On.

2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail notice

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Features

If a paired phone has text or mail message accounts, you can select one of them to
be active and receive notifications.

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

2 Phone settings screen P. 397

2. Select the Text/Email tab, then Select

Account.

A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select Text Messages or an e-mail account

you want.

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Selecting a Mail Account

Selecting a Mail Account

You can also select a mail account from the folder list
screen or the message list screen.

You can only receive notifications from one text or
mail message account at a time.

Select
Account

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Displaying text messages

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

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.

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Displaying Messages

Displaying Messages

The

icon appears next to an unread message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message is
also deleted in the system. If you send a message
from the system, the message goes to your phone’s
outbox.

To see the previous or next message, select

(previous) or

(next) on the message screen.

Message List

Text Message

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HFL Menus

Features

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Displaying e-mail messages

1. Go to the Phone menu screen.

2 Phone menu screen P. 400

2. Select Text/Email.

Select Select Account if necessary.

3. Select a folder.
4. Select a message.

The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

Folder List

Message List

E-mail
Message

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HFL Menus

Features

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Read or Stop reading a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 421

2. Select Stop to stop reading.

Select Read again to start reading the
message from the beginning.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.

The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

2 Displaying Messages P. 421

2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Send to send the message.

Complete appears on the screen when
the reply message was successfully sent.

Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

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Talk to you later, I’m driving.

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I’m on my way.

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I’m running late.

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Yes

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You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:

•

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

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HFL Menus

Features

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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 can be sent to the
operator

; you also can speak to the operator

when connected.

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-PRO NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

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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In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

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.

You cannot use this emergency service when:

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You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage
areas.

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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.

Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

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Features

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To enable notification

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

2 Phone settings screen P. 397

2. Select the Phone tab, then HondaLink

Assist.

A pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select On or Off.

To enable notification

Setting options:

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On: Notification is available.

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Off: Disable the feature.

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Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior

lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

• Make sure the hood is securely closed.

If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

• Make sure the tires are in good condition.

Check air pressure, check for damage and excessive wear.

2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 584

• Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.

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Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

• Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.

2 Maximum Load Limit P. 431

• Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor

mat.

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

• Securely close and lock all doors and the trunk.

2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146

• Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the front head restraint

, too.

2 Adjusting the Seats P. 180
2 Adjusting the Front Head Restraints P. 183

• Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 178
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 177

*1: Models without SPORT mode

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the trunk, have the aiming readjusted
at a dealer or by a qualified technician.

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Driving Preparation

Driving

• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the

seats.

They can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.

• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 42

• Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the

vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

2 Indicators P. 76

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Maximum Load Limit

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Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the
Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and

cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.

(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers

that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers

from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

2 Specifications P. 654, 656

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

2 Specifications P. 654, 656

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.

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