HONDA ODYSSEY 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Features
HFL can display newly received text mess ages as well as the last 20 messages
received 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 message.
2. Select Open to display the message.
u The text message is displayed.
3. Select Play to listen to the message. To
discontinue the message read-out, select
Stop .
■Receiving a Text Message1Receiving a Text 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 of the last text messages received.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text
message feature. Only use the text message feature
when conditions allow you to do so safely.
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Features
You can select one from the Bluetooth® device list to be active and receive
notifications. 1.Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Change Connected Phone .
5. Change a desired phone.
2 To change the currently paired phone
P. 519
■Selecting a Phone1 Selecting a Phone
You can only receive notifications from one phone at
a time.
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1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
u Select a phone if necessary.
3. Select a message.
u The text message is displayed.
■Displaying Messages1Displaying Messages
The (blue) icon appears next to an unread
message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message
will also be dele ted from 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 Prev
or Next on the message screen.
Message List
Text Message
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Features
■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Play.
u The system starts reading the message
aloud.
3. Select Pause to stop reading.
Select Play again to start reading the
message.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
u Message sent appears on the screen
when the reply messag e was successfully
sent.
1 Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.•OK
•Yes
•No
You can add a reply message by selecting + Create
New Message .
2 To edit a reply message P. 533
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 info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
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■To edit a reply message
1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Edit System Replies .
5. Select the reply message you want to edit
or + Create New Message .
u The on-screen keyboard screen is
displayed.
6. Enter a reply message, and then select
Save.
■To delete a reply message
1. Select .
2. Select Messages.
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Delete System Replies .
5. Select on the reply message you want to
delete.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
6. Select Delete .
1To edit a reply message
You can change the order of reply messages by
selecting Reorder.
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■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call.
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■Automatic collis ion 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 ab out your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; 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 NOR I TS 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 ab le 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.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
If the telematics control unit (TCU)
* is unsubscribed
then HondaLink ® Asisst can function through a
connected cell phone via the USB cable or
Bluetooth ®.
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 services 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 othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select Hang Up to terminate the connection to your
vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models
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■To enable notification
1.Go to the phone settings screen.
2 Phone settings screen P. 515
2.Select HondaLink Assist .
3. Select ON or OFF .
■Manual operator connection*
If you need to talk to the HondaLink ® operator
in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the ASSIST button with the power mode in
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
u You are connected to the HondaLink ®
operator.
1 To enable notification
Setting options:
•ON : Notification is available.
•OFF: Disable the feature.
1Manual operator connection*
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operato r, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the
ASSIST button.
ASSIST
Button
* Not available on all models
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Features
CabinWatch®*
Your audio system allows you to monitor a view of the second and third row seat’s
passengers on the audio/information screen.
1.Select .
2. Select CabinWatch .
u To zoom the desired position, double tap
or pinch out on the camera image.
u To return to the normal display, double
tap again or pinch in.
u Select to mute your voice.
u Select to broadcast to headphones.
u Select to broadcast to the rear
speakers.
■How to use
1CabinWatch ®*
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
Settings on the CabinWatch screen.
•Show At System Start : Selects whether
CabinWatch is displayed every time you start the
engine.
•Default View Mode : You can change the screen
setting every time you turn on CabinWatch.
The CabinWatch camera is equipped near the
overhead screen.
The camera can also monitor at the nighttime with
the IR lights.
For CabinWatch to work properly:
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
•In some low light conditions the IR lights may
impact color of the camera image.
Camera
IR Lights
Models with center speaker
Models without center speaker
Models with center speaker
* Not available on all models
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Features
CabinTalk®*
Your audio system allows you or the front passenger voices to be broadcast to the
second and third row seat’s passengers us ing the rear speakers and/or headphones.
1. Select .
2. Select CabinTalk .
u Select to mute your voice.
u Select to broadcast to the rear
speakers.
u Select to broadcast to headphones.
■How to use
1CabinTalk ®*
You can also switch to the CabinTalk screen by
selecting CabinTalk on the front control panel for
the Blu-ray/DVD rear entertainment system. 2 Front Control Panel Operation P. 424
When is selected, you can adjust the speaker
volume by turning the volume knob.
Models with center speakerModels with center speaker
Models without center speaker
Models with center speaker
* Not available on all models
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