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Features
Left Selector Wheel: While receiving a call, the incoming call screen is displayed on
the driver information interface. You can pi ck up the call using the left selector
wheel.
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PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
1 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 scr een 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.
■HFL Status Display1 HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
■Limitations for Manual Operation
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Signal Strength
Bluetooth
Indicator
Appears when your phone
is connected to HFL. Roam Status
Call Name
Call Number
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Features
■To pair a cell phone (No phone has
been paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.
3. Select Yes.
u The audio system will enter a waiting
mode for pairing.
4. Select Honda Pilot from your phone.
u If you want to pair a phone from this
audio system, select Search from car
and follow the prompts.
When your phone appears on the list,
select it.
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone matches.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup1 Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
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 dr ain faster when it is
connected to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and return to the Bluetooth Settings
screen.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.
When pairing a phone from this audio system:
If your phone doesn’t appear on the audio/
information screen, select Search from phone and
search for Bluetooth® devices using your phone.
From your phone, select Honda Pilot .
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■To pair a cell phone (when a phone has
already been paired to the system)
1. Press the PHONE button.
u If a prompt appears asking to connect to
a phone, select No and proceed with
step 2.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth Settings.
4. Select Connect New Device .
u The audio system will enter a waiting
mode for pairing.
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5. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode.
6. Select Honda Pilot from your phone.
u If you want to pair a phone from this
audio system, select Search from car
and follow the prompts.
When your phone appears on the list,
select it.
7. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone matches.
This may vary by phone.
8. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
u You can prioritize a Bluetooth ® device at
the same time. Select Yes if you want to
prioritize the device.
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■To change the currently paired phone
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth Settings.
4. Select Change Device .
u The screen changes to a device list.
5. Select a desired device name.
6. Select Both, Audio , or Phone .
u When another device is connected to
Android Auto and you select Both or
Phone , a confirmation message appears.
Select Continue .
u HFL disconnects the connected phone
and starts searching for another paired
phone.
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You can make calls by inpu tting any phone number, or by using the imported
Recent Calls , Favorite Contacts , and Contacts entries.
■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 PHONE button.
2. Select Contacts .
3. The phonebook is stored alphabetically.
Select a name.
4. Select a number.
u Dialing starts automatically.
■Making a Call1Making a Call
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of
the person you are call ing through the audio
speakers.
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When there is an inco ming call, an audible
notification sounds and the Incoming Call...
screen appears.
You can answer the call using the left selector
wheel.
To pick up the call, roll up or down to select
Answer on the driver information interface
and then press the left selector wheel. u If you want to decline or end the call,
select Ignore on the driver information
interface using the left selector wheel.
■Receiving a Call1 Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Select Answer using the left selector wheel to put
the current call on hold to answer the incoming call.
Select Swap Calls using the left selector wheel to
return to the current call.
Select Ignore using the left selector wheel to ignore
the incoming call if you do not want to answer it.
Select Hang Up using the left selector wheel if you
want to hang up the current call.
You can select the icons on the audio/information
screen instead of the icons on the driver information
interface.
HFL Mode
Caller’s Name
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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
*1 : Models with A-type meter
*2 : Models with B-type meter
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou 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 info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON . If there is an active c onnection to Apple CarPlay,
HFL is unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 429
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 phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, the volume level is able
to change by the audio system’s volume.
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen. 2 Favorite Contacts P. 490
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
■HFL Buttons
(Talk) Button
Left Selector Wheel
VOL
(
+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Home) Button
*2
*1
Left Selector Wheel
(Talk) Button
VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
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(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.
(Home) button
*1: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver
information interface.
Left Selector Wheel: Press the (Home) button
*1. Roll up or down to select
Phone on the driver information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.
While receiving a call, the incoming call scr een is displayed on the driver information
interface. You can pick up the call using the left selector wheel.
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To go to the phone screen:
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone to switch the display to the phone screen.
*1 : Models with A-type meter
1Bluetooth ® 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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