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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
Playing an iPodConnect the iPod using your dock c onnector to the USB Port, then press the  AUX 
button.2 USB Port  P. 151Audio/Information Screen
AUX Button
Press to select iPod (if connected). Seek/Skip Buttons
Press   or   to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to change songs.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.
VOL/  (Power/volume) 
Knob
Press to turn the audio system 
on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.BACK Button
Press to go back to the 
previous display or cancel a 
setting.Album Art
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected. 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
1. Press the  MENU button.
2. Rotate   to select  Music Search, then 
press .
3. Rotate   to select a menu.
4. Press   to display the items on that menu.
5. Rotate   to select an item, then press  .
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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List
1Playing an iPod
Available operating functions vary on models or 
versions. Some functions may not be available on the 
vehicle's audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Internet Radio
Continued
Features
Playing Internet RadioConnect a compatible phone through  Bluetooth®.
You can also connect the phone using  your dock connector to the USB port.
Press the  AUX button to select Pandora mode.U.S. modelsCompatible phones only
1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora ®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or regi stered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora 
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this 
feature, visit  www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call 
1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app 
must first be installed on your phone. Visit 
www.pandora.com . for more information.
iPhoneAudio/Information Screen
AUX Button
Press to select Pandora®.
Skip Button
Press   to skip a song.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to switch to another station.
VOL/  (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
USB Indicator
Appears when a phone is 
connected.Rating Icon
Preset Button (1)
Press to switch the mode between 
pause and resume.
Preset Button (2)
Press to select Dislike.
Preset Button (3)
Press to select Like. Preset Button (4)
Press to select Bookmark Track
.
Preset Button (5)
Press to select Bookmark Artist
. 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash DriveYour audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA or AAC
*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the  AUX button.
2USB Port  P. 151*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Audio/Information Screen
AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive 
(if connected). Seek/Skip Buttons
Press   or   to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a file.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to change folders.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.
VOL/  (Power/volume) 
Knob
Press to turn the audio system 
on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.BACK Button
Press to go back to the 
previous display.
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is 
connected. 
         
        
        
     
        
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174Features
1. Press the MENU  button.
2. Rotate   to select  Music Search, then 
press .
3. Rotate   to select a folder.
4. Press   to change the display to a list of 
files in that folder.
5. Rotate   to select a file, then press  .
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How to Select a File from the Music Search List
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 270
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights 
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays  Unplayable File, and then 
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth®  AudioYour audio system allows you to listen to music from your  Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle's 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.2 Phone Setup  P. 322
1Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:•U.S.: Visit  www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call 
1-888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit  www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data 
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
MENU Button
Press to display 
the menu items. AUX Button
Press to select 
Bluetooth ® Audio.
Skip Buttons
Press  or  
to change files.Bluetooth  Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.
VOL/  
(Power/volume) 
Knob
Press to turn the 
audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.
Audio/
Information 
ScreenPreset Button (1)
Press to resume 
playing a file.
Preset Button (2)
Press to pause a 
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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the selector knob, DISP and BACK 
buttons to access some audio functions.
Press   to switch between the normal and 
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices. Press to set 
your selection.
Also press to select any mode. The available 
mode includes  Sound, Change Source , 
Station List , Save Preset , Radio Text, 
Music Search , and play modes. Play modes 
can be also selected from  Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display.
 button:  Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press   once and make an adjustment. u Each time you press  , the mode 
switches between the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and  OFF mode.Models with two displays
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate 
the selector knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press  to enter.
Audio Menu Items
2 Sound  P. 187
2 Station List  P. 191
2 Save Preset  P. 190, 195
2 Radio text  P. 192
2 Music Search  P. 197, 201, 207
2 Scan  P. 192, 198, 208
2 Random/Repeat  P. 198, 202, 208
 Button
Selector Knob
DISP (SETTINGS) Button
BACK Button 
         
        
        
     
        
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Features
Audio with Touch ScreenUse the touch screen to operate the audio system.
Select  Source , then select an icon on the sourc e list to switch the audio source.
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Selecting an Audio Source
1Audio with Touch ScreenIcons that appear on the screen vary by the source selected.Select   to go back to the previous screen.
Use the  / / /  icons to turn the page.
X
1Selecting an Audio Source
You can change the order of source icons displayed.
1. Select Source, , then  Edit Order.
2. Select two icons, then select  Done.
The locations of these icons are switched.To go back to the original display order, select 
Default
.
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Displaying the Menu Items
Select  Source.
Source List Icons
Select More.
Menu Items