2015 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN bluetooth

TECHNOLOGY REFERENCE GUIDE
This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your 2015 Honda Accord Sedan EX-L
and provide basic instructions on some of its technology
and convenience features.
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.
TOUCHSCREEN
p. 19
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p. 20
ECO
ASSIST
TMp. 8
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 4
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ...................................................18
Using the Touchscreen........................................................................\
...................19
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................\
20
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail ........................................................................\
...24
Basic Audio Operation ........................................................................\
..................25
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive ........................................................................\
.............26
Bluetooth®Audio ........................................................................\
..............................27
Pandora®........................................................................\
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HondaLink featuring AhaTM........................................................................\
...........29
HomeLink®........................................................................\
......................................30
Honda Owners ........................................................................\
...............................31
Safety Reminder ........................................................................\
..............................31
Fuel Recommendation........................................................................\
...................32
Honda Roadside Assistance........................................................................\
..........32
Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ........................................................................\
...........4
Information Display ........................................................................\
..........................6
Eco Assist
TM........................................................................\
........................................8
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................9
Setti ngs for Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
................10
Auto Door Locks ........................................................................\
...........................11
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)........................................................12
One-Touch Turn Signal..................................................................\
.........................13
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................13
Multi-View Rear Camera ........................................................................\
..............14
LaneWatch
TM........................................................................\
...................................15
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................................................................\
16
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ....................................................................17
i-MID p. 18
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*See your Owner’s Manual for instructions on how to upload a wallpaper image.
Display Options
INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID)
Choose what to display in the upper screen.
Press the Display button to
change the main displays.
Changing the Display
Current Drive
Shows instant fuel, average fuel, and range for the
current drive.
History of Trip A Shows average fuel and distance for
the current drive and past three drives.
Clock
(or wallpaper)
Shows the clock or
an imported image.* Audio
Shows current audio information.
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
Interactive touchscreen display includes audio and Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®
functionality.
Audio Options
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®Options
Other Options
Speed Dial:
Select stored
speed dial entries
1-6.
Redial:Redial the
last number called. Call History:
Select
number from your call
history.
Dial: Dial a number.*
*This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
Select Phone from the main screen.
Select Clock from the main screen to adjust time. Select More from the main screen
to adjust items such as screen and sound settings.
Source: Select
audio sources.
Preset: Select
preset stations or
channels. Title: Display audio
information.
Skip/Seek:
Change
stations, channels,
tracks, etc.
More: Select menu
options and sound
settings.
FM screen shown
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Using HFL
Pick-Up button:Answer an
incoming call or view a partial
Phone menu.
Hang-Up/Back button: End
a call, decline an incoming call,
or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using
a stored voice tag or phone
number.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
To reduce the potential for 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.
DISP button:
Press and select
Phone to go to
the Phone screen.
BACK button:
Cancel an
operation or
return to the
previous screen. Selector knob:
Rotate to scroll
through selections
and press to make
a selection.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone
Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using hands-free phone and
related audio functions.
1. Press and hold DISP to go to the
Settings screen.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect
Phone (if pairing an additional phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode and select OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
If your phone does not appear :
Select Phone Not Found and search
for HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears
on your phone. Connect to HFL from
your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone Synchronization. Select On to
automatically import contacts and call
history.

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SMS TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAIL
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Receiving Messages
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Replying to Messages
Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®. Visit handsfreelink.honda.comto see if this feature is
compatible with your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
1. A notification appears on the display.Select Read to open the message.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
1. With the message open, press MENU to enter the Message menu.
2. Select Reply.
3. Select one of the six available reply messages.
4. Select Send to send the message.
Note: Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E-mail are separate. Choose your
desired account in Phone Settings (see page 10).
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Calling the Sender
1. With the message open, press MENU to enter the Message menu.
2. Select Call.
BASIC AUDIO OPERATION
Operate basic controls of your audio system using various and convenient methods.
Steering Wheel Controls
Volume increase
button
Volume decrease
button
SOURCE button:
Change audio source.
tbutton: Go to
previous stations
or tracks.ubutton: Go to next
stations or tracks.
Touchscreen Controls
Select various controls depending on the audio source being played.
FM screen shown
Source: Select
audio sources.
Preset: Select
preset stations. Title: Display audio
information.
Skip/Seek:
Change
stations, tracks, etc.
More: Select menu
options and sound
settings.
Connect the iPhone or iPod cable
or a USB flash drive to the USB
port in the front console.
Connect your device only when
your vehicle is stopped.
USB Connection

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Playing Audio Files
iPod®OR USB FLASH DRIVE
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.1. Connect the iPod cable or USB flash drive to the USB port in the front console (see page 25).
2. Select Source and select the iPod or USB icon.
3. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
Searching for Music
1. Press MENU. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a category or folder.
4. Select a track to begin playing.
BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
Play stored or streaming audio from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
Playing BluetoothAudio
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®(see
page 20).
2. Select Source and select the Bluetooth icon.
3. From your phone, open the desired audio player or app and begin playing. Sound is redirected to the audio system. Make sure the volume on your phone
is properly adjusted.
4. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Notes:
• You may need to enable additional Bluetooth settings on your phone for playback.
• The play/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Select the
Bluetooth icon
from Source.Select the iPod
or USB icon
from Source.
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Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through your vehicle’s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if this feature is compatible with your
phone. Standard data rates apply.
PANDORA®
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social media
through your vehicle’s audio system. Download the HondaLink app to your phone from
owners.honda.com/appsbefore using this feature. Visit handsfreelink.honda.com to check if
this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard data rates apply.
HondaLink featuring AhaTM
Playing Pandora
1.For Bluetooth connection : Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®(see page 20) and the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connect the iPhone cable to the USB port in the front
console (see page 25).
2. Select Source and select the Pandora icon. Streaming begins.
3. Use the touchscreen to like/dislike songs, and the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Select the aha icon
from Source.
Playing Aha
1.For Bluetooth connection : Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®(see page 20) and the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connect the iPhone cable to the USB port in the front
console (see page 25).
2. Select Source and select the aha icon. Streaming begins.
3. Use the touchscreen to like/dislike songs, and the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Select Stations to select
from 16 favorite stations.Press MENU to view the
complete station list.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
Notes:
• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android and BlackBerry canconnect 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.
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for the app to be launched.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Notes:
• 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.
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for the app to be launched.
• Operate your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Select the Pandora
icon from Source.