Honda Ridgeline (2019 year). Instruction - part 23

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Features

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

 (Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone 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 call a number with a stored voice tag.
 (Phone) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.

Selector knob: Rotate 

 to select an item on the screen, then press 

.

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HFL Buttons

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Using HFL

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.

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 and release the 

 button when you want to 

call a number using a stored voice tag. 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.

Models with color audio system

Microphone

 (Talk) Button
 (Hang-up/Back) Button
 (Pick-up) Button

Selector Knob

 (Phone) Button

Volume up
Volume down

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Using HFL

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 speed dial entries can be called using voice commands while 
the vehicle is in motion.

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HFL Status Display

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Using HFL

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

Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is 
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.

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Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call 
history, Call History is disabled.

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.

HFL Mode

Battery Level Status

Signal Strength

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.

Roaming Status

Caller’s Name

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Limitations for Manual Operation

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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.

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HFL Menus

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HFL Menus

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

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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. 

 or 

Display the last 20 outgoing calls.

Display the last 20 incoming calls.

Display the last 20 missed calls.

*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

Phone

Speed Dial

*1

Add New

Select a phone number from the call history to 
store as a speed dial number.

Call History

Phonebook

Select a phone number from the phonebook to 
store as a speed dial number.

Phone Number

Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial 
number.

Dialed Calls

Received Calls

Missed Calls

Phonebook

*1

Dial

*1

Call History

*1

Display the paired phone’s phonebook.

Enter a phone number to dial.

(Existing entry list)

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*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.

Add New Device

Connect a Phone

Connect an Audio Device

Bluetooth Setup

Phone Setup

Redial

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Pair a phone to the system.

Connect a phone to the system.

Change a pairing code.

Disconnect All Devices

Delete Device

Pass-key

Disconnect a paired device from the system.

Delete a previously paired device.

Connect a Bluetooth® Audio device to the 
system.

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HFL Menus

Features

*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.

Call History

Phonebook

Phone Number

Speed Dial

*1

Select a phone number from the phonebook 
to store as a speed dial number.

Select a phone number from the call history 
to store as a speed dial number.

Create a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Change Speed Dial

Delete Speed Dial

Store Voice Tag

Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial 
number.

Delete a previously stored speed dial number.

Change Voice Tag

Delete Voice Tag

Change a previously stored speed dial 
number.

Change a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Delete a voice tag for a speed dial number.

Add New

Existing entry list

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Fixed

Mobile Phone

System Clear

Ringtone

Select the ring tone stored in the connected 
cell phone.

Name Priority

Number Priority

Caller ID Info

Prioritize the caller’s name as the caller ID.

Clear the system of all paired phones, phonebook entries, 
and security codes.

Prioritize the caller’s phone number as the 
caller ID.

Select the ring tone stored in HFL.

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

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Yes, then press 

.

3. Make sure your phone is in search or 

discoverable mode, then press 

.

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HFL automatically searches for a 
Bluetooth® device.

4. When your phone appears on the list, select 

it by pressing 

.

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If your phone does not appear, select 
Phone Not Found? and search for 
Bluetooth® devices using your phone. 
From your phone, select 
HandsFreeLink.

5. 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.

6. A notification appears on the screen if 

pairing is successful.

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Phone Setup

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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 drain 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 idle.

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

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To pair a cell phone (when a phone has 
already been paired to the system)

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

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If a prompt appears asking to connect to 
a phone, select No and proceed with 
step 2.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth Setup, 

then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Add New Device, 

then press 

.

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The screen changes to device list.

5. Rotate 

 to select Add New, then press 

.

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6. Make sure your phone is in search or 

discoverable mode, then press 

.

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HFL automatically searches for a 
Bluetooth® device.

7. When your phone appears on the list, select 

it by pressing 

.

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If your phone does not appear, select 
Phone Not Found? and search for 
Bluetooth® devices using your phone. 
From your phone, select 
HandsFreeLink.

8. 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 a phone.

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To change the currently paired phone

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth Setup, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select Connect a Phone, 

then press 

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The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a desired device name, 

then press 

.

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

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To change the pairing code setting 

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth Setup, then 

press .

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Pass-Key, then press 

.

5. Input a new pairing code, then press 

.

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To delete a paired phone 

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Bluetooth Setup, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select Delete Device, then 

press .

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The screen changes to a device list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a phone you want to 

delete, then press 

.

6. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

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You can change the ring tone setting.

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Ringtone, then press 

.

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Mobile Phone or 

Fixed, then press 

.

You can select a caller’s information to be displayed when you have an incoming 
call.

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Caller ID Info, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select a mode you want, then 

press .

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Ring Tone

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Ring Tone

Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speakers.
Mobile Phone: Depending on the make and model 
of the mobile phone, the ring tone stored in the 
phone will sound if the phone is connected.

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Caller’s ID Information

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Caller’s ID Information

Name Priority: A caller’s name is displayed if it is 
stored in the phonebook.
Number Priority: A caller’s phone number is 
displayed.

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All speed dial entries, all imported phonebook data, all call history data, paired 
phones, pairing codes, caller’s ID settings, and volume settings are reset as default.

1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate 

 to select Phone Setup, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select System Clear, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

5. A confirmation message appears on the 

screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

6. A notification appears on the screen. Press 

.

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To Clear the System

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When your phone is paired, the contents of its phonebook and call history are 
automatically imported to HFL.

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

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Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History

When you select a name from the list in the cellular 
phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. 
The icons indicate what types of numbers are stored 
for that name.

If a name has four or more numbers, ... appears 
instead of category icons.

On some phones, it may not be possible to import the 
category icons to HFL.

The phonebook is updated after every connection. 
Call history is updated after every connection or call.

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Home

Mobile

Pager

Work

Fax

Car

Voice

Other

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Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.

To store a speed dial number:
1. Press the 

 button or the 

 button.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Speed Dial, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Add New, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select a place to choose a 

number from, then press 

.

From Call History:

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Select a number from the call history.

From Phonebook:

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Select a number from the connected cell 
phone’s imported phonebook.

From Phone Number:

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Input the number manually.

5. When the speed dial is successfully stored, 

you are asked to create a voice tag for the 
number. Rotate 

 to select Yes or No, 

then press 

.

6. Using the 

 button, follow the prompts to 

say the name for the speed dial entry.

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Speed Dial

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Speed Dial

When a voice tag is stored, you can press the 

 

button and call the number using voice commands.