Honda CR-V: HFL Menus / Displaying Messages
Displaying text messages
- Go to the Phone Menu screen.
- Select Text/Email.
- Select account if necessary.
- Select a message.
- The text message is displayed. The system automatically starts reading
the message aloud.

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, select
(previous) or
(next) on the message screen.
Displaying e-mail messages
- Go to the Phone Menu screen.
- Select Text/Email.
- Select Select Account if necessary.
- Select a folder.
- Select a message.
- The e-mail message is displayed. The
system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.

Read or Stop reading a message
- Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
- The system automatically starts reading the message aloud.
- Select Stop to stop reading.
- Select Read again to start reading the message from the
beginning.

Reply to a message
- Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
- The system automatically starts reading the message aloud.
- Select Reply.
- Select the reply message.
- The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
- Select Send to send the message.
- Complete appears on the screen when the reply message was
successfully sent.

The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
- Talk to you later, I’m driving.
- I’m on my way.
- I’m running late.
- OK
- Yes
- No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
Only certain phones receive and send messages when
paired and connected. For a list of compatible
phones:
- U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call
1-888-528-7876.
- Canada: For more information on smartphone compatibility, call
1-855-490-7351.
Making a call to a sender
- Go to the text message screen.
- Select Dial.

If a paired phone has text or e-mail message accounts, you can select one of
them
to be active and receive notifications.
Go to the Phone Settings screen...
* Not available on all models
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage...
Other information:
When the passenger airbag off indicator comes on
The indicator comes on to alert you that the
passenger's front airbag has been turned off.
This occurs when the weight sensors detect
about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an
infant or small child, on the seat...
You can connect the Display Audio to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse
websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has
wireless
hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup...