Honda Accord Hybrid (2019 year). Manual - part 27

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Features

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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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Speed Dial

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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2 Speed Dial P. 415

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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.

2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 401
2 Speed Dial P. 415

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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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Dialing starts automatically.

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

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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Features

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 setting must be 
ON.

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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 microphones.

•

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 microphones pick 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.

If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the 
pop-up notification appears on the screen.

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Models with Display Audio

 (Talk) Button

Microphone

 (Hang-up) Button

 (Pick-up) Button

 (Back) Button

 (home) Button

VOL

(

+/VOL

(

- (Volume) Buttons

Left Selector Wheel

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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) button: Press to end a call.

 (Back) button: Press to go back to the previous screen, or cancel a command.

 (Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.

Left Selector Wheel: Press the 

 (home) button, then roll up or down to select 

Phone on the driver information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.

 (home) button: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver information 

interface.

To go to the phone screen of the driver information interface:
1. Press the 

 (home) button on the steering wheel.

2. Select Phone.

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You can select Favorite Contacts or Recent Calls.

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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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Features

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 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.

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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 
(If registered)/
Caller’s Number 
(If not registered)

* Not available on all models

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

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Phone settings screen

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Phone.
3. Select Settings.

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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.

Change Devices

(Existing entry list)

+ Connect New Device

Pair a new phone to the system.

Connect, disconnect, or delete a paired device.

Ringtone

Select the ring tone.

Auto Sync Phone

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

Turn HondaLink® Assist on and off.

HondaLink Assist

*

Auto Phone Call Transfer

Set calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.

* Not available on all models

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Phone menu screen

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Phone.

Display the last outgoing, incoming and missed calls.

Recent Calls

Favorite Contacts

All

Dialed

Received

Display the last outgoing calls.

Display the last incoming calls.

Missed

Display the last missed calls.

Keypad

Enter a phone number to dial.

(Existing entry list)

Dial the selected number in the speed dial list.

Contacts

Display the paired phone’s phonebook.

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Bluetooth® setup

You can turn Bluetooth® function on and off.
1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Bluetooth.
5. Select Options.
6. Select Bluetooth, then ON.

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Phone Setup

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To pair a cell phone (when there is no 
phone paired to the system)

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Phone.
3. Select Connect Phone.
4. Make sure your phone is in search or 

discoverable mode, then select + Connect 
New Device.

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HFL automatically searches for a 
Bluetooth® device.

5. Select your phone when it appears on the 

list.

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If your phone still does not appear, 
search for Bluetooth® devices using your 
phone.
From your phone, search for HandsFree 
Link.

6. The system gives you a pairing code on the 

audio/information screen.

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Confirm if the pairing code on the screen 
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.

7. Select desired functions and then select 

Save.

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Phone Setup

Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to 
the system 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 drain faster when it is 
paired to the system.

Once you have paired a phone, you can see it 
displayed on the screen with one or more icons on 
the right side.
These icons indicate the following:

: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
: The phone can be used with HFL.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay, 
pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is 
unavailable.

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To change the currently paired phone

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Change Devices.
3. Select a phone to connect.

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HFL disconnects the connected phone 
and starts searching for another paired 
phone.

4. Select  

or .

5. Select Save.

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To delete a paired phone

1. Go to the phone settings screen.

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2. Select Change Devices.
3. Select a phone you want to delete.

4. Select Delete.
5. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Select Yes.

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To change the currently paired phone

If no other phones are found or paired when trying to 
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the 
original phone is connected again.

To pair other phones, select + Connect New Device 
from the Bluetooth screen.