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uuAudio System*uAudio System Theft Protection
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Features
Audio System Theft Protection *
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. ■ Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, “ENTER CODE” appears on the multi- information display.
3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter code correctly
after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer
to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com. ), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com .
U.S. models
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
FM Button / Button
Press to display and select an
RDS category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal. SETUP Button
Press to select Auto Select (A.SEL) or
Radio Data System (RDS).
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
AM Button
Press to select a band.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a CD
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Features
Playing a CD
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA
format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.
/ Button
Press to change folders (MP3
or WMA).
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each song.● Press to sample all tracks
on the CD (all files in the
current folder in MP3 or WMA).
● Press two times to sample
the first file in each of the
main folders (MP3 or WMA).
● To turn off scan, press and
hold the button. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway into the
CD slot.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press or to change
tracks (files in MP3 or WMA).
SETUP Button
Press to select Play Mode or Title
Display.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to change tracks/
files or select an item, then press
to set your selection.
CD Button
Press to play a CD.
(CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls *
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
(Volume) Buttons
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : Selects the next preset radio station.
Press : Selects the previous preset radio station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ®
, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth®
Audio *
Press : Skips to the next song.
Press : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls: •iPod ®
/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
• Bluetooth ®
Audio (with some phones only)
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
Button+
Button–
+–
+
–
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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FM Button / Button
Press to display and select an
RDS category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal. SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
AM Button
Press to select a band.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying an iPod®
Features
Playing an iPod ®
Connect the iPod ®
using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the AUX button. 2 USB Adapter Cable P. 145
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Genre AAA
Song AAA
Artist AAA
/ Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.
Press to set your
selection. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press or to change
songs.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
AUX Button
Press to select iPod
®
(if connected).
Album Art
USB Indicator
Comes on when an iPod ®
is
connected.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying
Bluetooth ®
Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth ®
Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®
-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 183
Models with Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
1Playing
Bluetooth ®
Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
You can find an approved phone by visiting
www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or by calling the
HandsFreeLink ®
consumer support at (888) 528 -
7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call
(888) 528 -7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
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Genre AAA
File AAA
Artist AAA
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system ON and OFF.
SETUP Button
Press to display
menu items. Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Press to display the
device’s name.
AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth ®
Audio.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press or to
change files.
Bluetooth Indicator
Comes on when
your phone is
connected to HFL.

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Features
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®*
For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how to operate the
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
.
Bluetooth ®
HandsFreeLink ®
(HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(TALK) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
(888) 528-7876.
• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call (888)
528 -7876.
Voice control tips • Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
• Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
TALK Button
Volume up
Microphone
Hang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume
down
Selector Knob
PHONE
Button
* Not available on all models