Honda CR-V (2018 year). Manual - part 26

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When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are 
automatically imported to HFL.

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

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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 three category icons. 
The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored 
for that name.

If a name has four or more numbers, ... appears 
instead of category icons.

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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Home

Mobile

Pager

Work

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

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Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.

To store a speed dial number:
1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Add New, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a place to choose a 

number from, then press 

.

From Call History:

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Select a number from the call history.

From Phonebook:

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Select a number from the connected cell 
phone’s imported phonebook.

From Phone Number:

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Input the number manually.

5. When the speed dial is successfully stored, 

you are asked to create a voice tag for the 
number. Rotate 

 to select Yes or No, 

then press 

.

6. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

say the name for the speed dial entry.

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Speed Dial

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Speed Dial

When any preset button is pressed, the Speed Dial 
screen is displayed.

When a voice tag is stored, you can press the 

 

button and call the number using voice commands.

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To edit a speed dial

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Speed Dial, then press 

.

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.
5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Change Speed Dial, 

then press 

.

6. Select a new speed dial number, then press 

.

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To delete a speed dial number

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Speed Dial, then press 

.

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.
5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Delete Speed Dial, 

then press 

.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then 

press .

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To add a voice tag to a stored speed 
dial number

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.
5. Rotate 

 to select Store Voice Tag, then 

press .

6. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

complete the voice tag.

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To change a voice tag

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.
5. Rotate 

 to select Change Voice Tag, 

then press 

.

6. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

complete the voice tag.

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Avoid using duplicate voice tags.
Avoid using “home” as a voice tag.
It is easier for HFL to recognize a longer name. For 
example, use “John Smith” instead of “John.”

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To delete a voice tag

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Speed Dial, then press 

.

4. Select an existing speed dial entry.
5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Delete Voice Tag, 

then press 

.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then 

press .

You can make calls by inputting any phone number, or by using the imported 
phonebook, call history, speed dial entries, or redial.

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Making a Call

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Making a Call

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

 button and follow the prompts.

Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of 
the person you are calling through the audio 
speakers.

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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 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phonebook, then 

press .

3. The phonebook is stored alphabetically. 

Rotate 

 to select the initial, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a name, then press 

.

5. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select 

, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the imported phonebook

This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. 
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed 
dial number using voice commands.

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To make a call using a phone number

This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving. 
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed 
dial number using voice commands.

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To make a call using redial

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Redial, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by Dialed Calls, 
Received Calls, and Missed Calls.
1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Call History, then 

press .

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Dialed Calls, Received 

Calls, or Missed Calls, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using redial

Press and hold the 

 button to redial the last 

number dialed in your phone’s call history.

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To make a call using the call history

The call history appears only when a phone is 
connected to HFL, and displays the last 20 dialed, 
received, or missed calls.

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

.

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

When any preset button is pressed, the Speed Dial 
screen is displayed.

Select Others to view another paired phone’s speed 
dial list.

When a voice tag is stored, press the 

 button and 

call the number using voice commands.

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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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When there is an incoming call, an audible 
notification sounds and the Incoming Call 
screen appears.

Press the 

 button to answer the call.

Press the 

 button to decline or end the 

call.

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Receiving a Call

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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. 

Rotate 

 to select the icon, then press 

.

HFL Mode

Caller’s Name

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The following options are available during a call.
Swap Call: Put the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer Call: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Dial Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-driven 
phone system.

1. To view the available options, press the 

 

button.

2. Rotate 

 to select the option, then press 

.

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The check box is checked when Mute is 
selected. Select Mute again to turn it off.

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Options During a Call

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Options During a Call

Dial Tones: Available on some phones.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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

Using HFL

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HFL Buttons

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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:

•

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.

To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status 
setting must be On. If there is an active connection to 
Apple CarPlay

TM

 or Android Auto

TM

, HFL is 

unavailable.

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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 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, select the audio 
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio 
controls on the steering wheel.

Up to three speed dial entries can be displayed 
among a total of 20 that can be entered.

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Up to three previous calls can be displayed at a time 
among a total of 20 that can be entered. If there is no 
call history, Call History is disabled.

Models with Display Audio

 (Talk) Button

(

+ 

(

- Bar

Microphone

 (Hang-up/Back) Button

 (Pick-up) Button

ENTER Button

 (Display/Information) Button

 

 

 

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 (Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the phone menu on the driver 

information interface, or to answer an incoming call.

 (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous 

command, or cancel a command.

 (Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.

  

buttons: 

Press to select an item displayed on the phone menu in the driver 

information interface.
ENTER button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the phone 
menu in the driver information interface.

 (display/information) button: Select and press ENTER to display Speed 

Dial, Call History, or Phonebook on the phone menu in the driver information 
interface.

To go to the Phone Menu screen:

1. Select 

 to switch the display to the phone screen.

2. Select MENU.

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
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.

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

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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HFL Status Display

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HFL Status Display

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

You can change the system language.

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is 
connected to HFL.

Signal Strength

HFL Mode

Battery Level Status

Caller’s Name

Caller’s Number

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HFL Menus

The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.

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Phone Settings screen

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Phone.

1

HFL Menus

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.

Disconnect a paired phone 
from the system.

Bluetooth Device List

(Existing entry list)

Disconnect

Delete

Delete a paired phone.

Add Bluetooth Device

Pair a new phone to the system.

Phone

Connect a paired device to 
the system.

Connect   

Connect 
Connect 

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Manual Input

New Entry

Import from Call History

Import from Phonebook

Edit

Delete

(Existing entry list)

Edit Speed Dial

Delete All

Enter a phone number to store as a speed 
dial number.

Select a phone number from the call history 
to store as a speed dial number.

Delete all of the previously stored speed dial numbers.

Select a phone number from the phonebook 
to store as a speed dial number.

Edit a previously stored speed dial number.

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Change a name.

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Change a number.

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Create or delete a voice tag.

Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Ring Tone

Select the fixed or mobile phone.

Automatic Phone Sync

Set phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

Turn HondaLink Assist on and off.

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Select Account

Enable Text/Email

Text/Email

New Message Notification

Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL 
receives a new text/e-mail message.

Turn the text/e-mail message function on and off.

Select a mail or text message account.

Default

Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.