2014 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 170
USB/HDMI ® Port
*............................. 171
USB Adapter Cable*........................ 172
Auxiliary Input Jack*........................ 172
Audio System Theft Protection
*....... 173
Audio Remote Controls
*.................. 174
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 176
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 176
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 177
Playing a CD .................................... 178
Models with information display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 179
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 180
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 181
Playing a CD .................................... 184
Playing an iPod ................................ 187
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 190
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 192
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 195
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 197
Audio/Information Screen ................ 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 202
Display Setup ................................... 203Models with one displayModels with display audio system
Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing an iPod ................................ 210
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 213
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 215
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 218
Playing a Video Using the HDMI ®..... 220
Smartphone Apps ............................ 222
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 223
Audio Error Messages ...................... 224
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 230
Customized Features
*...................... 233
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
*... 246, 277
* Not available on all models

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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play CDs and WMA/MP3 files.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, iPod, iPhone, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.
Models with information displayModels with i-MID
Remote Control
iPod
USB Flash
Drive
iPod
USB Flash
Drive HDMI
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB/HDMI ® Port
*
Features
USB/HDMI ® Port
*
1. Open the cover.
2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
3. Install the HDMI ® cable to the HDMI ® port.
1USB/HDMI ® Port
*
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable
*
Features
USB Adapter Cable
*
1. Lift the armrest and unclip the USB
connector cable.
2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
*
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable
*
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
*
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
*
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. In certain conditions, the system
may display ENTER CODE
*1/Enter Code
*2. If this occurs, reactivate the audio
system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
*3.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. 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 the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.*1: Models with one display
*2: Models with the display audio system
*3: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with i-MIDModels with information display* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
*
Features
Audio Remote Controls
*
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM CD USB iPodBluetooth®
Audio Pandora ®
*
aha
*
Apps
*,*1
AUX HDMI
*
(+
(-
(Volume) Buttons
Press (+
: To increase the volume.
Press
(-
: To decrease the volume.
Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Internet radio
*
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select the previous station.*1: Appears only when connected to HondaLink
TM.
1Audio Remote Controls
*
The CD or AUX mode appears only when a CD is
loaded or AUX
*/HDMI
* device is connected.
Pandora ® and Bluetooth ® Audio appear when a
connection (Bluetooth ® or USB) is established with a
device.
Button
SOURCE Button
Button
(+ Button(- Button
MENU Button* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
*
Features
Steering Wheel MENU Button
• When listening to the radio
Press and hold the MENU button: To select the radio station by Scan, Save
Preset, or Seek.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold the MENU button: To select the song by Scan, Repeat , or
Random .
• When listening to an iPod
Press and hold the MENU button: To select the song by Repeat or Shuffle .
• When listening to Internet radio
*
Press and hold the MENU button: To select Bookmark , or Play/Pause .
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold the MENU button: To select Pause or Play for the song.
1Audio Remote Controls
*
The MENU button is available only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, CD, USB, iPod, Pandora ®, Aha
TM, or
Bluetooth ® Audio.
Models with display audio system* Not available on all models