Honda Crosstour (2015 year). Instruction - part 23

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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, phonebook name, 
or number can be dialed by voice from most screens.

Press the 

 button and say “Call” and the 

phonebook name, phone number, or stored voice 
tag.

The maximum range between your phone and 
vehicles is 30 feet (10 meters).

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

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Phonebook, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select a name, then press 

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You can also search by letter. Rotate 

 

to select Alphabet Search, then press 

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4. Rotate 

 to select a number, then press 

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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, phone book name, or number using 
voice commands.

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To make a call using a phone number

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Dial, then press 

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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 redial

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Redial, then press 

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Dialing starts automatically.

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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, phonebook name, or number using 
voice commands.

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2 Speed Dial P. 349

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To make a call using the call history

Call history is stored by All, Dialed, 
Received, and Missed.
1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Call History, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select All, Dialed, Received, 

or Missed, 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 the call history

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

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To make a call using a speed dial entry

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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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

Select More Speed Dials to view another paired 
phone’s speed dial list. You can make a call from that 
list using the currently connected phone.

When a voice tag is stored, press the 

 button to 

call the number using the voice tag.

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Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name, 
or number 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 (if activated) 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.
Ignore the incoming call if you do not want to answer 
it.
Press the 

 button if you want to hang up the 

current call.

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The following options are available during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
Transfer: Transfer a call from HFL to your phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is useful when you call a menu-
driven phone system.

The available options are shown on the lower 
half of the screen.

Rotate 

 to select the mute option, then 

press .

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The mute icon appears 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

Touch Tones: Available on some phones.

Mute Icon

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HFL can display newly received text messages as well as 20 of the most recently 
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud 
and replied to using a fixed common phrase.

HFL can also display e-mail messages.

1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new 

text message or e-mail message.

2. Rotate 

 to select Read to listen to the 

message, then press 

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The text message or e-mail message is 
displayed. The system automatically 
starts reading out the message.

3. To discontinue the message read-out, press 

.

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

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Receiving a Text/E-mail Message

The system does not display any received messages 
while you are driving. You can only hear them read 
aloud.

With some phones, you may be able to display up to 
20 most recent text messages and e-mail messages.

State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text/
e-mail message feature. Only use the text/e-mail 
message feature when conditions allow you to do so 
safely.

When you receive a text message or e-mail message 
for the first time after the phone is paired to HFL, you 
are asked to turn the New Text/Email Alert setting 
to On.

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If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to 
be active and receive notifications.

1. Go to the Phone Settings screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Text/Email, then press 

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Repeat the procedure to select Select 
Account.

3. Rotate 

 to select Text message or an 

e-mail account you want, then press 

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Selecting a Mail Account

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Selecting a Mail Account

You can also select a mail account from the folder list 
screen or the message list screen.
Rotate 

 to select Select Account on the top of the 

list, then press 

.

You can only receive notifications from one text 
message or mail account at a time.

Message List

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Displaying text messages

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Text/Email, then press 

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Select account if necessary.

3. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

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The text message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading the 
message aloud.

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Displaying Messages

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Displaying Messages

The 

 icon appears next to an unread message.

If you delete a message on the phone, the message is 
also deleted in 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, press 

 on the 

text message screen. From the pop-up menu, rotate 

 to select Previous Message or Next Message, 

then press 

.

Message List

Text Message

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Displaying e-mails

1. Go to the Phone screen.

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2. Rotate 

 to select Text/Email, then press 

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Select account if necessary.

3. Rotate 

 to select a folder, then press 

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4. Rotate 

 to select a message, then press 

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The e-mail message is displayed. The 
system automatically starts reading the 
message aloud.

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Displaying e-mails

Received text messages and e-mail messages may 
appear in the message list screen at the same time. In 
this case, text messages are titled No Subject.

Message List

E-mail

Folder List

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Using the Stop or Read option

1. Go to the text message or e-mail message 

screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

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2. Press 

 to have the pop-up menu appear 

on the screen.

3. Rotate 

 to select Stop or Read, then 

press .

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Using the Stop or Read option

This option changes to:

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Stop while the text/e-mail message is read out. 
Select this option to discontinue the message read 
out.

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Read when the system has finished reading out the 
text/e-mail message, or after you selected Stop.
Select this option to hear the system read out the 
selected message.

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Reply to a message

1. Go to the text message or e-mail message 

screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

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2. Press 

 to have the pop-up menu appear 

on the screen.

3. Rotate 

 to select Reply, then press 

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4. Rotate 

 to select the reply message, then 

press .

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

5. Select Send to send the message.

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Complete appears on the screen when 
the reply message was successfully sent.

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Reply to a message

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:

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Talk to you later, I’m driving.

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I’m on my way.

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I’m running late.

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OK

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Yes

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No

You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.

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Making a call to a sender

1. Go to the text message screen.

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The system automatically starts reading 
the message aloud.

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2. Press 

 to have the pop-up menu appear 

on the screen.

3. Rotate 

 to select Call, then press 

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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

Using HFL

 (Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Phone Call screen or to answer an 

incoming call.

 (Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.

 (Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.

PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate 

 to select an item on the screen, then press 

. Move 

, 

,   or   to select secondary menu.

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HFL Buttons

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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

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 www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call 
1-888-528-7876.

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Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.

To use HFL, the Bluetooth Status setting must be 
On.

2 Customized Features

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 P. 280

Voice control tips

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Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the 
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere 
with the microphone.

•

Press and release the 

 button when you want to 

call a number using a stored voice tag, a 
phonebook name, or a number. 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, use the audio system’s 
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the 
steering wheel.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.

If you receive a call while using the audio system, the 
system resumes its operation after ending the call.

Models with navigation system

Talk Button

Volume up

Microphone

Hang-up/Back Button

Pick-up 
Button

Volume down

Interface Dial

PHONE 
Button

* Not available on all models

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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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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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HFL Status Display

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

You can change the system language to English, 
French, or Spanish.

2 Customized Features

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Bluetooth Indicator

Comes on when your 
phone is connected to HFL.

Signal Strength

HFL Mode

Battery Level 
Status

Roam Status

Caller’s Name

Caller’s Number

Disabled Option

* Not available on all models