SMS Text Messaging
and E-Mail
Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your compatible paired and linked phone.
Visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or call 888-528-7876 (U.S. and Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and mail accounts, you can select only one of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
- Go to the phone settings screen.
- Select the Text/Email tab, then Select Account. A pop-up menu appears.
- Select Text Messages or an e-mail account.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
- When the prompt appears, select Read.
- The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
- To reply: With the message open, select Reply, and choose one of the six available responses. Select Send to send the message. You cannot create a new text message.
- To call the sender: With the message open, select Call.
Related topics:
- Basic HFL Operation
- Making a Call
- Subscription Features
- Pairing a Phone
- Operating Display Audio
- Basic Navigation Operation
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