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To play the radio, press the AM/FM
button or touch the FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1 , or XM2 icon. Press the CD
icon to switch to the disc mode (if a
disc is loaded). Each time you press
the CD button, the audio mode
switches between the USB, disc and
XM
radio .
If a PC card is in the audio unit,
touch the CARD icon to play the PC
card. You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device in any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always f ollow the USB
f lash memory device’s instructions
when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the navigation screen shows ‘‘NO
DATA.’’
If you reconnect the same USB f lash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it lef t of f .
If equipped If you see an error message in the
screen, see page .
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Audio System (Models with navigation system)
To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error
MessagesDisconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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If you see an error message on the
screen while playing a USB f lash
memory device, f ind the solution in
the chart to the right. If you cannot
clear the error message, take your
vehicle to your dealer.Error Message SolutionThe system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been
damaged.
Appears when an unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
Information of music is nothing.
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
Features
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ULPNAYABLE FILE
UNSUPPORTED NO SONG
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE’’ in the f requency display the
nexttimeyouturnonthesystem.
Use the preset buttons (icons on
vehicles with navigation system) to
enter the code. The code is on the
radio code card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have 10 tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in 10 attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic 5 digit code using the
preset buttons (icon on vehicle’s with
navigation system). Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations possible f rom specif ic
digits, making the system work
without knowing the exact code is
nearly impossible.On all models except U.S. DX
Radio T hef t Protection
Features
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(preset 1) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(preset 2) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
To set the time, press the CLOCK
(AM/FM) button until the displayed
time begins to blink, then release the
button.
Press the CLOCK (AM/FM) button
again to enter the set time.
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, pressing the
CLOCK (AM/FM) button until you
hear a beep, then pressing the R
(preset 3) button sets the clock back
to the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the clock
sets f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
Setting the Clock
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CLOCK BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. RESET BUTTON
MINUTE BUTTON
HOUR BUTTON
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With a linked phone, HFL allows you
to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
The HFL system has a help f unction
to provide instructions f or pairing a
phone, or give hints on how to
operate HFL properly. If your
response or command is not correct,
or the system cannot recognize a
command, the HFL system will give
you an appropriate command or play
the help prompt.HFL can store up to 50 names and
phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to HFL. Using
the navigation system, you can make
acalldirectlyandstoreadesired
number in HFL f rom the list shown
on the navigation display. For
more inf ormation on how to import
the phonebook, see page . To
make a call, see page . Your phone may not have
phonebook import f unction. Visit ,orcallthe
HandsFreeLink
consumer support
at (888) 528-7876. In Canada, call
(888) 9-HONDA-9. You can see your
phone’s owner’s manual f or
inf ormation.
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the spotlights. The
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL phonebook
directly f rom your cell phone using
the receive contact f unction in HFL.
HFL and the navigation system have
separate voice recognition systems.
When HFL is in use, a voice
command f or the navigation system
will not be recognized even if you
press the navigation Talk button. In
this case, you will hear two short
beeps, and the HFL system has no
prompt.
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Incoming/Outgoing Calls
Help Assistance Phonebook
Microphone
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When you are operating HFL, dialing
or receiving calls with the audio
system in use, you will see the above
screen on the navigation display.Onthemapscreen,youwillseea
‘‘HFL’’ message on the screen.
A indicator will also be
displayed on the screen if your
phone is linked to HFL.
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Inf ormation Display
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HFL MESSAGEBLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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To redial the last number called by thephone, do this:
To make a call using a name in the HFL phonebook, do this:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Redialing.’’
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the audio
speakers. To change the volume, use
the audio system volume knob, or
the steering wheel volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
Once connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob, or the steering
wheel volume controls.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’
HFL responds ‘‘Would you like to
call John? Press the Talk button
and say Yes or No.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to call. For example, say
‘‘John.’’
HFL responds ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial? Press the Talk button and say
a name, a number, or say list to
hear the phonebook entries.’’
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call.’’ HFL
responds ‘‘Dialing the number
received from the navigation
system. To end the call, please
press the Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink Back button on
the steering wheel.’’
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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If additional battery maintenance is
needed, see your dealer or a
qualif ied technician.
Battery posts,
terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the
audio system will disable itself . The
nexttimeyouturnontheradio,you
may see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display. Use the preset
buttons to enter the code (see page
).
The navigation system will also
disableitself.Thenexttimeyouturn
on the ignition switch, the system
will require you to enter a PIN
bef ore it can be used. Ref er to the
navigation system manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected, or goes dead, the time
setting will be reset to 1:00. To set
the time again, f ollow the setting
procedure (see page ).206
205
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles without navigation system
WARNING:
Wash your hands af ter handling.
Checking the Battery
Maint enance
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The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
technician do the battery
maintenance.
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