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Models with one display
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first p\
air your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the 
selector knob or interface dial to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
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.
6. The system 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. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to
the code that appears on your phone, and connect
when prompted.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Automatic 
Phone Sync, which imports your phone’s call history
and phonebook. Select On.
9. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of   handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.  
Models with one display
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by number.”
2. Say the phone number. For example, 
 “3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.
Using the menu
Use the selector knob or interface dial to make and enter selections. This method 
is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone 
icon to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob or interface dial to 
make and enter selections.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select Speed Dial, then select New entry.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the 
number. Follow the prompts.
When a voice tag is created, you can press the Talk button and say “Call” and
the stored voice tag to quickly call the number.
Mr.AAA111AAA####
555EEE#### 444DDD#### 333CCC#### 222BBB####
Mr.EEE Mr.DDD Mr.CCC Mr.BBB
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Using Speed Dial and Call History
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by voice tag.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example,
“John Smith.”
Using the menu
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select Speed Dial or Call History.
4. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
Mr.AAA111AAA####
555EEE#### 444DDD#### 333CCC#### 222BBB####
Mr.EEE Mr.DDD Mr.CCC Mr.BBB
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to 
the system. Automatic Phone Sync must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For 
example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the menu
Use the selector knob or interface dial to make and enter selections. This method 
is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the PHONE button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to find the name and
number you want to call, and select it to call.
Models with one display
SMS Text Messaging
receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. 
Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the 
selector knob to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also 
reply to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
 To reply: With the message open, press the 
selector knob to enter the Text Message Menu. 
Select Reply, and choose one of the six available 
responses. Select Send to send the message. You
cannot create a new text message. 
 To call the sender: With the message open, press 
the selector knob to enter the Text Message 
Menu. Select Call.
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Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, calls can 
only be made through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, not through Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: end or decline a call, or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press to display speed dial, call history, or redial.
Incoming call display
Talk Button Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
Phone: Display the phone screen.
MENU: From the phone screen, select various call options.
BACK: Go back to the previous display.
Settings: Select Phone from the Settings screen for phone pairing and more.
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Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must first p\
air your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the 
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay (see page 64) or Android Auto 
(see page 65), pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is unavailable 
and Add Bluetooth Device is grayed out from the Bluetooth Device List sc\
reen.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
oK.
6. The system 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. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to
the code that appears on your phone, and connect
when prompted.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options:
HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency 
collision notification (see page 84).
Automatic Phone Sync: Select on to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by number.”
2. Say the phone number. For example,
3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. voice commands are
always available.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Phone.
2. Select MeNU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone 
icon to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. 
1. From the HoMe screen, select Phone.
2. Select MeNU.
3. Select Speed Dial, then select New entry.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the 
number. Follow the prompts.
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Using Speed Dial and Call History
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries or call history numbers.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the stored voice tag name. For example,
“John Smith.”
Using the touchscreen
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to 
the system. Automatic Phone Sync must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Call by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For 
example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. voice commands are
always available.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Phone.
2. Select MeNU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to find the name and
number you want to call, and select it to call.
Models with touchscreen
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. visit
handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle 
is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can 
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Read.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, select Reply, 
and choose one of the six available responses. 
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open, 
select Call.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select only one 
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Select Account.
4. Select Text Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
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Models with touchscreen
HondaLink® Assist
Automatically attempts to connect and talk to an operator who can locate\
your
vehicle and send emergency help in the event of a collision. visit www.hondalink.
com (U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
2. Select Call Now, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3. Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press 
the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Models with touchscreen
Siri™ Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system.
visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone
compatibility.
(Talk) Button
Press and hold until the display
changes as shown .
(Hang-up/back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri.
Appears
when Siri
Eyes Free is
activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not 
displayed in the vehicle.
• Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source 
to Bluetooth® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind
For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation constitutes authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/TermsAndConditions. In a crash, HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency services but NEITHER Honda NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATIONCUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Learn about information specific to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may 
have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 48. For vehicles with navigati\
on, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A: The brake pedal (and/or clutch pedal*) must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
  on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though 
 the keyless access remote is within range?*
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
  door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
 wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for 
 a code. Where do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
  audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora® through the audio system?*
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
  is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter  
 cable (if using). Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to
 check phone compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®,
and SMS text messaging.
Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn 
 these off?*
A: From the Home screen, select SETTINGS. Select System, then select Voice 
Prompt. Select off.
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer 
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve 
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s 
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.o. Box 190816
San Juan, Pr 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identification Number
• Date of purchase
• odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you
Canadian owners
Honda
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States  and
Canada throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include
jump starting, flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (li\
mitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).

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INDEXVOICE COMMAND INDEX
Audio Commands*
The system accepts these commands on most screens. Audio volume levels
cannot be controlled using voice commands. 
FM/AM Radio Commands
• Audio on**
• Audio off**
• radio FM
• radio AM
• Radio tune to # FM (#: frequency, 
e.g., 95.5)
• Radio tune to # AM (#: frequency, 
e.g., 1020)
• radio FM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
• radio AM preset # (#: 1 to 6)
SiriusXM® Radio Commands
• radio SXM
• SXM channel # (#: 0 to 255)
• SXM channel (channel name)
• radio SXM preset # (#: 1 to 12)
Disc (CD) Commands
• Disc
• Disc play
• Disc play track # (#: 1 to 30)
USB Commands***
• USB
• USB play
• USB play track # (#: 1 to 30)
Pandora® Commands (U.S. only)***
• Pandora
• Pandora play
iPod® Commands***
• iPod
• iPod play
• iPod play track # (#: 1-30)
Bluetooth® Audio Commands
• Bluetooth audio play
(may not work on all phones)
AUX Commands
• Aux audio play
• Music search
• List album (specify album)
• List artist (specify artist)
• List composer (specify composer)
• List genre (specify genre)
• List playlist (specify playlist)
• Play album (specify album)
• Play artist (specify artist)
• Play composer (specify composer)
• Play genre (specify genre)
• Play playlist (specify playlist)
• Play song (specify song)
• What/Who am I listening to? 
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
Song By Voice™ Commands***
Available for tracks stored on an iPod® or USB device.
*models with navigation**These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.
INDEX
ABS .............................................................24ACC .............................................................26Accessory Power Socket ...............................49Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........24, 26, 108Address .............................................................88Advanced Airbags .............................................8Aha™ radio ......................................................63Airbags  ...............................................................8Airbag System Components .......................12Airbag System Indicators ...........................10Ambient Meter................................................106Android Auto .....................................................65Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..............24, 105Apple CarPlay ...................................................64Apps .............................................................61Audio Commands ...........................................156Audio operation ...............................................49Accessory Power Socket ...........................49Aha™ radio ..................................................63Android Auto .................................................65Apple CarPlay ...............................................64Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................49Bluetooth® Audio ...................................58, 71Compact Disc (CD) .................................55, 68FM/AM Radio ..........................................54, 66HondaLink® ...................................................62iPod® .......................................................56, 69one Display Audio operation .....................53Pandora® .................................................59, 72SiriusXM® radio ...........................................67Sound .............................................................52Steering Wheel Controls .............................51Touchscreen operation ..............................60USB Flash Drive ......................................57, 70USB Port ........................................................49Wi-Fi Connection ..........................................63Wireless Charger .........................................50Auto High-Beam System.....................24, 26, 36Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ...................38Automatic Dimming rearview Mirror ...........44Automatic Transmission ...............................102Auxiliary Input Jack .........................................49Battery ...........................................................140Bluetooth® Audio .......................................58, 71Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................156Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................73Call History ..............................................76, 82Dialing a Number ...................................75, 81e-Mail .............................................................83HFL Controls ............................................73, 78HondaLink® Assist .......................................84Making a Call ..........................................75, 81Pairing a Phone ......................................74, 80
Phonebook ..............................................76, 82Siri eyes Free ................................................85SMS Text Messaging ............................77, 83Speed Dial ...............................................75, 81Talk Button Tips ............................................79Brake Assist System......................................105Brake Fluid ......................................................139Brake system ..............................................23, 24Braking ...........................................................105Brightness Control ...........................................35Call History ..................................................76, 82Carbon Monoxide Gas.......................................4Changing a Flat Tire .......................................124Changing Settings ............................................47Charging system...............................................23Child Safety .......................................................14Child Seat ..........................................................16Adding Security with a Tether ...................19LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................17Climate Control Commands ..........................155Climate Control System ...................................46Clock .............................................................48Clutch Fluid......................................................139Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ...................................24, 113Compact Disc (CD) .....................................55, 68Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................156Condition Indicators ........................................25Contact Us .......................................................153Continuously Variable Transmission (CvT) .................................................100Cruise Control ...........................................26, 107Customer Information....................................152Customized Features .......................................47Dashboard and Other Controls ........................2Destination ........................................................88Dialing a Number .......................................75, 81Door Mirrors .....................................................44Door open ..........................................................25Doors .......................................................31, 32DoT Tire Quality Grading ..............................146Driving .............................................................93Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................108Braking .........................................................105Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) .........................................113Continuously Variable Transmission (CvT) .................................................100Cruise Control .............................................107eco Assist System ......................................106ENGINE START/STOP button ...................100Ignition ...........................................................99Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......111