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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset.
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Auto Select, then press
.
3.Select PUSH TO START or ON, then press
.
To turn off auto select, press again. This
restores the presets you originally set.■
Auto Select
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
208Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■
RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■
To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar
to display and select an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■
Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the
preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

uuRear Entertainment System
*uOperating the System
242Features
Pull down the screen to the first or second
detent until it latches.
Operating the SystemTo operate the system, turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
or ACCESSORY
(q
. Press
the button to turn on the system (indicator on).
■
button on the front panel
When you press the button (indicator
on), the beeper sounds three times, and the
front display changes to what is displayed on
the rear overhead screen.
The audio from the front speakers switches to
the audio played in the rear.
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Overhead Screen
1 Overhead Screen
NOTICEThis vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if so
equipped, includes mercury-containing components.
Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as
hazardous waste.
You can use the rear control panel as a remote. Press
the lock tab to detach it.
Overhead
Screen
1 Operation the System
If you do not operate the system from the front panel
for more than 20 seconds, the indicator in the
button goes off, and the front display returns to what
has previously been displayed.
REAR POWER
ButtonREAR SOURCE
Button

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Features
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
*
The HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
•Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to
step 1.
•If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
■
Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red
Indicator
* Not available on all models

uuHomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
*uTraining HomeLink
258Features
■
Training a Button
1 Training Button
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure.
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”Standard transmitterIndicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitterIndicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
HomeLink LED
is on.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
3. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work?
Training
Complete
4. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
5. Press and hold the
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled
device should operate.
Training Complete
a. Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?a. The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).b. Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.

uuBluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®*uUsing HFL
260Features
The multi-information display notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
■
HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode
Battery Level
Status Roam Status
Call NameBluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to
HFL.
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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282Features
Compass
*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, the compass self-calibrates, and the
compass display appears.
Compass CalibrationIf the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the compass display blinks, you
need to manually calibrate the system.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
.
2.Press and hold the SETUP button until the
display shows the compass setting menu
list.
3.Rotate to select Calibration, then press
.
4.When the display changes to Start
Calibration, press .
5.Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
uThe compass starts to show a direction
after the calibration. The CAL indicator
goes off.
1Compass
Compass calibration can be affected under the
following conditions:•Driving near power lines or stations•Crossing a bridge•Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance•When accessories such as antennas and roof racks
are mounted by magnets
1Compass Calibration
C al i b r a t e t h e c o m p as s i n a n o p en ar ea .
While setting the compass:•The RETURN button returns to the previous screen.•The SETUP button cancels the setting mode.
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore DrivinguDriving Preparation
Driving
•Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
uThey can interfere with the driver's ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
•Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
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•Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
uAlways have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
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