Honda HR-V: Handsfreelink System Description - Overview

The HandsFreeLink(R) (HFL) automatically connects (pairs) to a linked phone when the vehicle is in the ACCESSORY or ON mode. The HFL also synchronizes with the paired cell phone's phone book to automatically update any changes. Depending on the functions of the cell phone, the automatic update may not work.

HandsFreeLink Control Unit

Display audio type (7-inch screen)

The audio unit or the audio-navigation unit builds in the HFL circuit, HFL microphone, and the Bluetooth transceiver. The HFL switch controls the HFL function using the hard wire.

Color audio type (5-inch screen)

The audio unit builds in the HFL circuit and the Bluetooth transceiver. The HFL switch controls the HFL function using the hard wire.

The HFL microphone connection is using the hard wire.

HFL microphone

For contents of the HFL microphone (Display audio type), refer to the Navigation System Overview.

Color audio type (5-inch screen)

The microphone receives voice commands and transmits them to the audio unit for interpretation.

HFL Switch

Three Button Type

NOTE: For contents of the HFL switch (with navigation), refer to the Navigation System Overview.

• TALK Button: Activates the voice control system in the audio unit to accept voice commands.
• HANG-UP/BACK Button: Returns the display to the previous screen (similar function as the CANCEL button), or is used to end a call.
• PICK-UP Button: This button is used to answer incoming calls or to make outgoing calls. You can also go directly to the Phone screen by pressing this button.

Two Button Type

• HANG-UP Button: This button is used to end a call.
• PICK-UP Button: This button is used to answer incoming calls or to make outgoing calls. You can also go directly to the Phone screen by pressing this button.

General Operation

The HFL switch on the steering wheel is used to answer incoming calls, to make outgoing calls, or to end a call. The signal is sent to the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit.

The microphone picks up the driver's voice, and sends the signal to the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit. The signal is then sent from the Bluetooth transceiver to the cell phone.

The caller's voice signal is sent from the cell phone to the Bluetooth transceiver. The audio unit or the audio-navigation unit outputs the voice signal through the front door speakers.

Muting Logic

When you are talking on the mobile phone using the HFL system, the front speakers provide the HFL sound and the rear speakers are muted.

Fan Mute Operation (With Climate Control)

When the voice recognition is in use, the audio unit or the audio-navigation unit sends the fan mute signal to the climate control unit via the B-CAN. The blower fan operating voltage may be reduced depending on the current fan speed.

Voice Tag Function

The audio unit or audio-navigation unit can save voice tag to memory for making a call by voice recognition possible. The voice tag saved at the audio unit or audio-navigation unit is related with Speed Dial.

Short Message Service (Display Audio Type (7-inch Screen) )

The audio unit or the audio-navigation unit processes the short message service (SMS) data sent from the cell phone. The text message information is displayed on the display.

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