2013 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN bluetooth

T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the Accord Sedan EX\bL with
Navigation.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation, please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.
*if equipped
NAVIGATION
p. 26
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p.29
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ASSIST
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INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 6
COLOR INFORMATION
DISPLAY p.10
Navigation...................................\2....................................\2....................................\2...... 26
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)....................................\2.................................... 29
SMS Text Messaging and E\bMail ....................................\2....................................\2... 34
Bluetooth
®Audio ....................................\2....................................\2.............................. 36
iPod®or USB Flash Drive ....................................\2........................................\2......... 37
HDD Audio ..........................................................\2..................................................\2.. 38
Song By Voice ....................................\2....................................\2................................... 40
HondaLink
|AhaTM....................................................\2....................................\2.......... 4\f
Pandora®...........................................\2............................................\2............................ 42
Settings for Your Vehicle ....................................\2........................................\2............ 43
HomeLink
®* ....................................\2....................................\2....................................\2. 44
Owner Link ..........................................................\2..................................................\2.. 45
Safety Reminder ....................................\2....................................\2.............................. 45
Fuel Recommendation.........................................\2.................................................. 45
Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................
2
Auto Door Locks ..................................................................................................... 4
Instrument Panel Indicators ................................................................................... 6
Information Display .................................................................................................. 8
Color Information Display....................................................................................\f0
Using the Touchscreen........................................................................................... \f\f
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........................................................ \f2
Eco Assist
TM..............................................................................................................\f3
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)........................................................ \f4
One\bTouch Turn Signal........................................................................................... \f5
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration........................................................... \f5
Multi\bView Rear Camera ...................................................................................... \f6
LaneWatch
TM....................................\2....................................................................... \f8
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................................................................ \f9
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ....................................................................20
Voice Recognition ................................................................................................... 22
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\bisplay Options
C O L O R I N F O R M A T I O N \b I S P L A Y
Choose what to display in the center screen.
Press the Display button to
change the main displays.
Changing the \bisplay
Phone
Shows phone screen.
Info
Shows
information screen and options.
\bavigation
Shows map or navigation
information. Audio
Shows current audio
information.
U S I N G T \f E T O U C \f S C R E E N
Interactive touchscreen display includes audio and Bluetoot\f®HandsFreeLink®
functionality.
Bluetooth®\fandsFreeLink®Options*
When you enter the Dial screen from the Phone Menu,
you can use the touchscreen to enter the number.
When you enter the Phonebook screen from the Phone
Menu, you can use the touchscreen to search for names.
Audio Options
Sound/Screen Options
Sele\ft Sound Settings to
adjust the audio system. Sele\ft
Screen Settings to
adjust various screen
features.
Sour\fe: Select
audio sources.
Preset: Select
preset stations or
channels. Skip/Seek:
Change
stations, channels,
tracks, etc.
More: Select menu
options and sound
settings.
FM screen s\fown
* Manual operation is inopera\ble w\file t\fe ve\ficle is moving.
Select More from the main screen.
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FM Traffic
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
Displaying Traffic Information
Say“Display traffic” to view traffic flow and icons.
Note:Traffic flow and incident icons are
only displayed on map scales of 5 miles
(8 km) or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate traffic
Traffic
Flow
data
Traffic
Flow
data
Incident
icon
Incident
icon
Incident
Incident Icons\f
Congestion
Construction
Road closed
Weather
Provides continuously updated info, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas. Works in cities where a clear FM traffic signal
is available.
Traffic Rerouting
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents
when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in Navi Settings
(see page 43).
\f. Say “Display traffic on my
route” to view a list of
incidents on your route.
4.Say “Recalculate route” to set
the new route.
3.
Say “Avoid” and the incident
list returns.
2. Say the number of the
incident you want to avoid.
Using HFL
PickUp button\f Answer an incoming call
or go to a phone\bspecific voice portal
screen.
HangUp/Back button\f End a call, decline
an incoming call, or cancel an operation.
Talk button\f Make a call using a stored
voice tag, phonebook name, or phone
number.
B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system.Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is Bluetooth\bcompatible.
To reduce the likelihood of driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to
perform the function.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
PHONE button\f Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button\f
Cancel an operation
or return to the
previous screen.
SETTINGS button\f
Go to Phone Settings
to pair a phone and
set up text/mail
options. Interface Dial\f
Rotate to scroll
through selections
and press to make a
selection.
MENU button\f
From the Phone
screen, access Speed
Dial, Redial, Call
History, Phonebook,
Dial, and Text/Mail
options.
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Using Voice Commands
3\b The system begins to dial\b 1\b Say“Dial by number.”
Press and release the TALK button to say a command\b
\f\b Say the phone number\b
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Use the interface dial to make and enter selections\b
Pairing Your Phone
Pair your phone to begin using handsfree phone and related audio functions\b The
vehicle must be stopped to pair the phone\b
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found
and search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone\b
6\b HFL searches for your phone\b
Select your phone when it
appears on the list\b
7\b HFL gives you a sixdigit code\b Compare it to the code that
appears on your phone\b If it is
the same, connect to HFL
from your phone\b
8\b The system asks if you want to enable Phone
Synchronization\b Select On\b
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections\b
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10digit phone number to call\b
Using the Menu*
1\b PressPHONE\b
\f\b Press MENU\b 3\b Select
Dial\b
4\b From the navigation screen
or the touchscreen, enter
the phone number\b Select
the green Dial icon to call\b
1\b Press SETTINGS\b
\f\b Select Phone Settings\b
3\b SelectBluetooth Device List
(if no phone has been paired)
or Connect Phone (if
another phone has been
paired)\b
4 Select Add Bluetooth
Device\b
5\b Make sure your phone is in discovery mode\b
*This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
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S M S T E X T M E S S A G I N G A N D E M A I L
Receive and send text messages and e\bmails from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to see if this feature is
compatible on your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while
the vehicle is moving.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Receiving Messages
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Replying to Messages
\f. With the message open, move the interface dial down
to select Reply. 3.
Select Send to send the message.
\f. A notification appears on the
display. Select Read to open the
message.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Calling the Sender
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Displaying Messages
2. HFL begins dialing the number.
\f. With the message open,
move the interface dial
down to select Call.
\f. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU. 4.
Select Inbox or the desired
folder.
5. Select a message to open it
and hear it read aloud.
3. Select Text/Email. The 20 most
recent messages are displayed.
Note\f Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E\bmail are separate. Choose
your desired account in the Phone Settings menu.
2. Select one of the six
available reply messages.
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B L U E T O O T H®A U D I O
Stream audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is available on your phone.
PlayingBluetoothAudio
\f. Make sure your phone is on and
paired to Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®
(seepage 3\b ).
4. From your phone, openthe desired
audio player or app and begin playing.
Sound is redirected to the audio system.
2. Press SOURCE. 5.
Press (
) or () on the screen or
( ) or ( ) on the steering wheel to
change tracks.
Notes\f
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls may not be supported on all phones.
3.Press the Bluetooth icon.
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
\f. Open the USB port in the front
console. Connect the dock
connector or flash drive.
2. Press SOURCE. 5.
Press () or () on the screen or
( ) or ( ) on the steering wheel to
change tracks.
3. Press the iPod or USB icon.
4. Press the album or folder bar to
change albums or folders.
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Playing Audio Files Using Voice Commands
SONG BY VOICETM(SBV)
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most navigation/audio screens by using simple
voice commands.
Using the “Play” Command
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\f. Say “Music search.”
2.Say “Play” and a search
option. For example, say
“Play artist XYZ.”
Using the “List” Command
Press and release the Talk button before you give a command.
\f. Say “Music search.”
2.Say “List” and a search
option. For example, say
“List artist XYZ.” 4. The system plays the first song
by the artist and returns to
your original screen.
3. The system plays the first song
by the artist and returns to
your original screen.
3. A list of tracks by the selectedartist displays. Say the number
of your selection. For example,
say “One.”
Access music and entertainment programming, location\bbased services, and social media
sites through your vehicle’s audio system. Download the HondaLink app to your phone
prior to using this feature at owners.honda.com\bapps. Visithandsfreelink.honda.com to
check if this feature is available on your phone. Standard data rates apply.
Playing Aha
4. From the screen, selectitems such
as Like/Dislike and Play/Pause.
2. Press SOURCE.
Notes\f
• You can select Bluetooth or USB priority connection in the Audio Settings
menu (see page 43). This establishes what kind of connection will happen
every time you turn your vehicle on.
• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android can connect via Bluetooth only.
• If you cannot operate Aha through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure the Aha source on your audio system is
selected.
\f.
For Bluetooth connection: Make sure
your phone is paired to Bluetooth
®
HandsFreeLink®(seepage 3\b ) and
the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connectthe
dock connector to the USB port.
3. Press the Aha icon on the second
screen and streaming begins. Press
MENU to access the
complete station list.
H o n d a L i n k|A h aT M
Press Stations to select from \f6
favorite stations.
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iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone not included.
Notes\f
• You can select Bluetooth or USB in Connected Device Priority in the AudioSettings menu (see opposite page). This establishes what kind of connection will
happen every time you turn your vehicle on.
• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android can connect via Bluetooth only.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure the Pandora source on your audio
system is selected.
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S E T T I N G S F O R Y O U R V E H I C L E
Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manual
for detailed information on settings and options.
Adjusting Vehicle Settings
Press SETTINGS to select the
settings menu. Use the
interface dial to make and
enter selections.
Play and operate Pandora streaming radio from your compatible phone through your
vehicle’s audio system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is available
on your phone. Standard data rates apply.
Playing Pandora
P A N D O R A®
2. Select SOURCE.
\f.For Bluetooth connection: Make sure
your phone is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®(seepage 3\b ) and
the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connectthe
dock connector to the USB port.
4. From the screen, selectitems such
as Like/Dislike and Play/Pause.
3. Select the Pandora icon and
streaming begins.
Choose from the available options:
Navi Settings
Change various settings for
navigation system routing.
Camera Settings
Change camera modes.
Vehicle Settings
TPMS calibration, meter setup,
door setup, and more.
System Settings
Adjust the display, system
language, and more. Phone Settings
Pair a phone, change call and
text/e\bmail options, and more.
Info Settings
Import wallpaper and select
clock type.
Audio Settings
Change sound options and
various settings for audio modes.
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