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Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Audio Screen Control
Audio
Audio Screen ControlHAUDIO button (in BT mode)
Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Select an item.
The following item s are available:
• GROUP : Select b or n to select a playlist, album, genre, etc.
• SOUND : Displays the sound preferences screen. 2Adjusting the Sound
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• SOURCE : Changes the source mode.
1Audio Screen Control
The display items vary on the connected device.
The following functions may not be available on
some devices:•Pause function•Group selection
Bluetooth ® Audio mode
Audio control
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Adjusting the SoundHAUDIO button (
AUDIO MENU )
SOUND
Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and ba lance. You can also adjust the strength
of the sound coming from the subwoofer speaker. In ad dition, you can set Speed-
sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC).
1.Select the tab to adjust the desired
sound mode.
2. Adjust the desired level.
1Adjusting the Sound
Fader adjusts the front-t o-back strength, while
balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. If the
fader adjustment is set to the maximum front
level, the subwoofer is turned off.
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low , Mid, and
High . SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the audio
volume increases. As you slow down, the audio
volume decreases. If you feel the sound is too
loud, choose Low , and vice versa.
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel ControlsControl basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering
wheel.
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:■MODE Button
1 MODE Button
DISC mode appears only when a disc is loaded.
When in AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote audio controls:•iPod®/iPhone® USB flas h drive connected to
the USB adapter cable•Bluetooth ® Audio (not all phones support this
function)
NB Channel button
MODE button
RU Volume button
FM2
FM1
AM
DISC
AUX
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Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Audio
Adjusts the volume.
•Press the R (Volume) button to increase the volume.
• Press the U (Volume) button to decrease the volume.
FM/AM
• Press the N (Channel) button to select the next preset station (channel).
• Press the B (Channel) button to select the previous preset station (channel).
• Press and hold the N button to skip to the next station in the frequency.
DISC, iPod®, USB, or Bluetooth® Audio
• Press the N button to skip to the next track.
• Press the B button to skip to the beginnin g of the current track. Press the B
button again to go to the beginning of the previous track.
• Press and hold the B or N button to skip up or down a folder (DISC/USB).
Pandora®
• Press the N button to skip to the next song.
• Press and hold B or N button to select the upper or lower station. ■RU (Volume) Button■NB (Channel) Button
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You
can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............... 144
Pairing a Phone .................................... 146
Setting Up Speed Dialing...................... 151
Editing Phone Information.................... 154
Phone Setup ........................................ 155
Making a Call....................................... 156
Receiving a Call .................................... 159
HFL Menus ........................................... 160
Text Messages ....................................... 163
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®HPHONE button
Select an item.
The following item s are available:
• Redial : Dials the last number.
• Call History : Displays the call history. 2Using Call History
P. 158
• Phonebook : Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2Using the Phonebook
P. 157
• Dial : Makes a call by entering the phone number.
2Entering a Phone Number
P. 157
• Text Messages : Displays received text messages li st. is displayed if there is an
unread message.
2 Text Messages
P. 163
• Phone Setup : Sets up the HFL features.
2Pairing a Phone
P. 146
• Speed Dial 1, 2 : Makes a call to stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial
P. 158
2Setting Up Speed Dialing
P. 151
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 160
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 automobiles.honda.com/
handsfreelink .•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink .ca.•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at
(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 d (Talk) button before
giving a command. Speak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5•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.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Say d “Hands-free help” or d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of
commands.2 Voice Help
P. 13
■Help Features
1 Bluetooth ® 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
Bluetooth ® Audio when it is playing. Audio will
resume when the call is ended.
Certain touchscreen functi ons are disabled while
the vehicle is moving.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 18
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Receiving a Call
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Receiving a Call
1.Press the h (Pick-Up) button to
answer a call and display the
Calling screen.
2. Press the j (Hang-Up) button to
terminate the call.
The following options are available during a call:
• MUTE: Allows you to mute your voice.
• Touch Tones (available on some phones): Allows you to send numbers or names
during a call. This is useful when you call an automated phone system.
• Transfer Call : Allows you to transfer a call fro m HFL to your phone, or from your
phone to HFL.
1 Receiving a Call
An incoming call notif ication appears on the
navigation screen, and y ou hear an audible ring
tone.
If your phone has Call Waiting, press the h
button to put the origin al call on hold and
answer the incoming call. To return to the
original call, press the h button again. If you
want to hang up the origin al call and answer the
new call, press the j button.
To change the volume leve l of HFL, use the audio
system volume knob or the steering wheel
volume controls.
Some phones may send battery, signal strength,
and roaming status information to the screen.
Phonebook
Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2 Using the Phonebook P. 157
Call ID Bluetooth indicator Roaming status
Signal strength Battery level