phone HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2009 8.G Owners Manual

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The audio system reads and plays
sound f iles to be playable on the iPod.
The system cannot operate an iPod
as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
iPods that are compatible with your
audio system are listed below.
Use the latest f irmware.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compartment by using your dock
connector, then press the AUX
button. The ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. The iPod will also be
charged with the ignition switch in
these positions.
Use only compatible iPods with the
latest f irmware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.:Model
iPod 5G
iPod classic
iPod nano
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod touch
iPhone
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Firmware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
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iPods that are compatible with your
audio system are listed below.Use the latest f irmware.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector. Press the
AUDIO button beside the screen to
show the audio display and touch the
AUX icon. The ignition switch must
be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. The iPod will also be
recharged with the ignition switch in
these positions.
You can also select an icon by
moving the joystick. Move it to lef t,
right, up, or down to change the
highlighting and scroll through lists,
then press ENT on the top of the
joystick to set your selection. To select the USB mode without
using the icon, press the CD/XM
button repeatedly. The status bar
appears on the bottom of the screen.
The audio system reads and plays
sound f iles to be playable on the iPod.
The system cannot operate an iPod
as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
Use only compatible iPods with the
latest f irmware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.:Firmware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Model
iPod 5G
iPod classic
iPod nano
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod touch
iPhone
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit , or call (888) 528-7876. In
Canada, visit , or call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. Here are the main features of HFL.
Instructions f or using HFL begin on
page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
The Bluetooth
name 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. Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to HFL. HFL
uses a Class 2 Bluetooth, which
means the maximum range between
yourphoneandvehicleis30feet(10
meters).
To use HFL, your phone must have
approved Bluetooth capability along
with the Hands Free Profile. This
type of phone is available through
many phone makers and cellular
carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
, or by calling
the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876. In Canada,
visit , or call (888) 9-
HONDA-9.
The HFL is available in English on
U.S. models, and in both English and
French on Canadian models. To
change the language, see page .
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With a linked phone, HFL allows you
to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
The HFL system has a help f unction
to provide instructions f or pairing a
phone, and give hints on how to
operate HFL properly. If your
response or command is not correct,
or the system cannot recognize a
command, the HFL system will give
you an appropriate command or play
the help prompt.HFL can store up to 50 names and
phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to HFL. Using
the navigation system, you can make
acalldirectlyandstoreadesired
number in HFL f rom the list shown
on the navigation display. For
more inf ormation on how to import
the phonebook, see page . To
make a call, see page . Your phone may not have
phonebook import f unction. Visit ,orcallthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer support
at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. You can see your
phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation.
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the spotlights. The
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL phonebook
directly f rom your cell phone using
the receive contact f unction in HFL.
HFL and the navigation system have
separate voice recognition systems.
When HFL is in use, a voice
command f or the navigation system
willnotberecognizedevenif you
press the navigation Talk button. In
this case, you will hear two short
beeps, and the HFL system has no
prompt.
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When you are operating HFL, dialing
or receiving calls with the audio
system in use, you will see the above
screen on the navigation display.On the map screen, you will see a
‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen.
A indicator will also be
displayed on the screen if your
phone is linked to HFL.
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HFL is operated by the HFL Talk
and Back buttons on the left side of
the steering wheel. The next f ew
pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of HFL.
Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
Close the windows and the
moonroof . To enter a command, press and
release the HFL Talk button. After
the beep, say your command in a
clear, natural tone.
Lower the A/C f an speed during
voice recognition operation.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command it plays an appropriate
Help prompt. Response time may
vary depending on the voice
command.
To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the HFL Talk
button, wait f or the beep, and say
‘‘Hands f ree help’’ or ‘‘Help.’’When you are at the main menu,
you can hear general HFL
information such as pairing or
setting up the system. Press the
HFL Talk button, wait f or the beep,
and say ‘‘Tutorial.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press the
HFL Talk button while HFL is
speaking. HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
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A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent operation
of HFL .
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To go back one step in a command
process, say ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the HFL Back button.
If nothing is said while HFL is
listening f or a command, HFL will
time out and stop its voice
recognition, then prompt you with
available options or help
inf ormation. The next time you
press the HFL Talk button, HFL
begins listening f rom the point at
which it timed out.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the HFL
Back button, or press and release
the HFL Talk button, wait for the
beep, and say ‘‘Cancel.’’ The next
time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.When you f inish a command
sequence, HFL returns to idle. For
example, when you store the name
‘‘Eric,’’ the HFL system response
is ‘‘Eric has been stored.’’ The
next time you press the HFL Talk
button, HFL begins f rom the main
menu.
Your Bluetooth
compatible phone
with Hands Free Prof ile must be
paired to HFL bef ore you can make
and receive hands-f ree calls. To
conf irm that your phone is
Bluetooth
compatible, visit , or call (888)
528-7876. In Canada, call (888) 9-
HONDA-9. Your phone retailer
should also be able to conf irm that
your phone is Bluetooth
compatible. HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its discovery mode (searching f or
a Bluetooth related device).
Up to six phones can be paired to
HFL.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, visit
,callthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at (888) 528-7876, or call
your phone retailer. In Canada,
call (888) 9-HONDA-9.
Your phone’s battery may drain
f aster when it is paired to HFL.
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Entering phone
set up: pair menu. The pairing
process requires operation of your
Bluetooth phone. For saf ety, only
perf orm this f unction while the
vehicle is stopped.’’
HFL responds ‘‘For proper system
f unction a compatible Bluetooth
phone is required. Please visit the
HandsFreeLink
website, listed in
the owner’s manual, f or a list of
approved phones and other system
inf ormation. HandsFreeLink is
waiting to pair with a Bluetooth
phone. From your phone, search
f or Bluetooth devices and select
HandsFreeLink.’’
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone.
Each time a phone is paired with
HFL, the system selects a pairing
code randomly or sequentially.
You can switch this setting
between random mode and f ixed
mode. To select a pairing code
setting between Random and
Fixed, refer to page .
If af ter three minutes your phone
is not ready to pair or a phone is
not f ound, the system will time out
andreturntoidle.
Park your vehicle. With your
phone on and the ignition switch in
the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button.
HFL prompts ‘‘Welcome to
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. This
system enables hands-f ree usage
of a mobile phone. Bef ore using
this system, a phone needs to be
paired or connected with
HandsFreeLink. Would you like to
pair a phone now? Press the
Bluetooth HandsFreeLink Talk
button, and after the beep, say Yes,
to begin the pairing process, or No,
to continue.’’
HFL responds ‘‘When prompted
by your mobile phone, enter the
pairing code: 1234 .’’
Go to Step 4.
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Steps 4 and 5 show a
common way to get your phone into
its discovery mode (searching f or a
Bluetooth related device). If these
steps do not work on your phone,
ref er to the phone’s operating
manual. Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its discovery mode.
The phone will search f or HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, if you say No, HFL
responds ‘‘Would you like to hear
the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
tutorial now? Press the Talk
button and af ter the beep, say yes
to begin the tutorial, or say No to
exit HandsFreeLink.’’
If you say Yes, HFL will begin the
tutorial. Follow the prompts on
HFL. When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone.
HFL responds ‘‘HandsFreeLink
has connected to a new phone. A
name is needed to identif y this
phone. Press the Talk button and
say a name. For example, John’s
phone.’’Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to use. For example, say
‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘ John’s phone
has been successf ully paired.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
hear the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink tutorial now?
Press the Talk button and after
the beep, say Yes to begin the
tutorial, or say No to exit
HandsFreeLink.’’
If you press and release the Talk
button and say ‘‘Yes,’’ HFL begins
Tutorial. If you say ‘‘No,’’ HFL
returns to idle.
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To pair another phone, do this: To rename a paired phone, do this:
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phone setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phone setup
options are pair, edit, delete, list,
status, next phone, and set pairing
code. Press the Talk button and
say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’
Repeat steps 2 through 6 on pages
and . Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Phone setup
options are pair, edit, delete, list,
status, next phone, and set pairing
code. Press the Talk button and
say a command.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Which phone would like
to edit? Press the Talk button, and
say a name, or say List, to hear the
names of the paired phones’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name of
the phone you want to rename.
For example, say ‘‘John’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What is the new
name f or John’s phone? Press the
Talk button and say a name.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the new name
of the phone. For example, say
‘‘Lisa’s phone.’’
HFL responds ‘‘The name has
been changed.’’
With only one paired phone, f or
example, John’s phone , HFL
responds ‘‘What is the new name
f or John’s phone ?’’ Then go to
step 4.
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