Pairing A Phone; Making A Call - Honda Civic Hatch 2017 Owner's Manual

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Pairing a Phone

To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay (see page 67) or Android Auto
(see page 68), pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is unavailable
and Add Bluetooth Device is grayed out from the Bluetooth Device List screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List.
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
Continue.
6. The system searches for your phone. Select your
phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to
the code that appears on your phone. Connect to
HFL from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options:
HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notification (see page 82).
Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with Display Audio

Making a Call

You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say "Dial by number."
2. Say the phone number: For example,
"3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4."
3. The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say "Dial by name."
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For
example, "John Smith mobile."
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to find the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
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