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Climate Control System
*
Using Automatic Climate ControlThe automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select. The system also selects the proper mix of heated or 
cooled air that will as quickly as possible, raise or lower the interior temperature to your preference.
Floor and 
defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard, floor 
and back of the 
center console vents Dashboard and 
back of the center 
console vents
AUTO Button Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control SwitchPassenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch
 /   (Fan Control) 
Buttons
 (Recirculation) 
Button
A/C (Air Conditioning) 
Button
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Floor and 
defroster vents Floor vents Dashboard, floor 
and back of the 
center console vents Dashboard and 
back of the center 
console vents
AUTO 
Button
Driver’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch (Recirculation) 
Button
 /   (Fan Control) 
Buttons
A/C (Air Conditioning) 
ButtonPassenger’s Side 
Temperature 
Control Switch
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*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
Pressing the   button turns the air 
conditioning system on and automatically 
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Pressing the   button again to turn off, the 
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that 
the air hits the side windows.
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*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
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■To rapidly defrost the windows
1.Press the   button.
2.Press the   button.Models without audio/
information screenModels with audio/
information screen
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air 
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, 
the windows may fog up from humidity. This 
impedes visibility. 
     
        
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*uSynchronized Mode
Controls
Synchronized ModeYou can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger 
side in synchronized mode.
1.Press the SYNC button.
uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.
2.Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control switch.
Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.
1Synchronized Mode
When you press the   button, the system changes 
to synchronized mode.
When the system is in dual mode, the driver side 
temperature and the passenger side temperature can 
be set separately.
The system adjusts each temperature based on the 
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun 
position updated by the navigation system’s GPS.Models with navigation system
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information screen
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System................ 164
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 165
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 165
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 166
Region Setting
*............................... 167
Audio Remote Controls.................... 168
Audio System Basic Operation........ 169
Audio System Basic Operation........ 182
Models without navigation systemAudio system without touch screenAudio system with touch screen
Audio System Basic Operation........ 215
Audio Error Messages...................... 268
General Information on the Audio 
System............................................. 276
Customized Features
*...................... 281
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*.. 318
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®....320
, 332, 367
Compass
*.................................. 405, 407
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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemThe audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC 
files, iPod, and USB flash drives.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or 
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and XM® Radio service
*. It can also play 
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio*, USB flash drives, 
and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the 
icons on the touchscreen interface, or the remote controls on the steering wheel.
See the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. 
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a 
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System 
P. 276
XM® Radio is available in the United States and 
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not 
supported.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a 
vehicle.
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Remote ControliPod
USB Flash 
Drive
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Features
USB Adapter Cable
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the 
adapter cable.
2.Install the iPod dock connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input JackUse 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.
uThe 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 AUX mode by pressing 
the AUX button.
You can return to AUX mode by selecting Change 
Source on the Audio menu screen or Source on the 
touch screen.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace 
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe 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.
2.Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons.
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
(q*1, you will be requested to 
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the VOL/  (power/volume) 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/Enter PIN appears on the 
audio/information screen.
3.If the two steps do not work, you can enter the audio security code using the 
touch screen.
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 the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
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 Honda Owners 
(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
Audio system without touch screenAudio system with touch screenAll models