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SIRI EYES FREE MODE
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone
®
is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com
to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
SMS TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAIL
Receive and send text messages or e-mails from your paired and linked compatible
phone. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com
to check if this feature is compatible with your
phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Touch items on the screen to make selections.
Receiving Messages
Touch items on the screen to make selections.
Replying to Messages
1. A notification appears on the screen.
Select Read to open the message.
2. The message is displayed, and the system
reads it aloud.
1. With the message open, select Reply.
2. Select one of the six available reply
messages.
3. Select Send.
Note:
Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E-mail are separate. Choose your
desired account in Phone Settings (see
page 28
).
Touch items on the screen to make selections.
Calling the Sender
1. With the message open, select Call.
2. The system begins dialing the number.
How It Works
Make sure your phone is paired to
Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink
®
before using Siri in
the vehicle (see
page 17)
.
Hang-Up/
Back button
Talk button
To activate Siri:
Press and hold the Talk button
until the Smartphone screen appears and you
hear the Siri tone. Say your Siri command.
If you only press and release the Talk button, the
standard voice recognition system is activated.
To cancel a command:
Press the Back button.
Siri Commands
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
• “
Call John Smith
”
• “
Read my new text message
”
• “
Find a nearby sushi restaurant
”
• “
Remind me to pick up dinner
”
• “
Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.
”
• “
Play song XYZ
”
Notes:
• Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not displayed in the
vehicle.
• Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio mode to
Bluetooth
®
Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
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