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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Android Auto
Connect a compatible Android phone to the system. You can use the touchscreen 
to make a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Android Auto website for 
more information.
Park in a safe place before connecting your Android 
phone and launching any compatible apps.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2. Connect the phone to the front USB port (see page
50). A tutorial appears.
3. From the HoMe screen, select Android Auto.
4. Android Auto requires you to send vehicle 
information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always 
Enable, or Cancel.
5. Select a menu option.
Maps/Navigation:
view a map and operate navigation. You can only use this
system or the pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with \
routing
guidance. You cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle 
is moving.
Phone:
 Make phone calls or listen to voicemail. While connected to Android 
Auto, calls can only be made through Android Auto, not through Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®.
Google Now (Home):
 Display useful information organized by Android Auto 
into simple cards that appear only when needed.
Music:
 Play music from compatible apps. Select this icon to switch between 
music apps.
Return to HOME screen:
 Go back to the vehicle system HOME screen.
Voice: Use voice commands to operate Android Auto. You can also press
and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page 74) to say voice 
commands.
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Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone with an active cellular connection and data plan. Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, and other technology integral to providing Android Auto functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or cessation of Android Auto functionality and services. Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto performance or functionality.
It is possible to use third-party apps if they are compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android Auto website for information on compatible apps.
Models with touchscreen
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
*if equipped
FM/AM radio display
Source: Select
the FM or AM
icon.
Tune: Change
the station.
Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal. Open/close:
Display or hide
the station list
or preset list.
Scan: Scan each
station with a
strong signal.
Presets:
Select and hold a preset number to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select a previously stored station.
TAG*: Tag a
song on an HD
radio™ station to store to an iPod/iPhone for later purchase or
download.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply with your phone service provider.
Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 81).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of  handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Bluetooth Audio display
Notes:
• If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is unavailable.• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change
the group.
Models with touchscreen
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s audio 
system. visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates 
apply with your phone service provider. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 81) or USB port (see page 50).
• 
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If a phone is connected via Apple CarPlay, Pandora can only be used within Apple CarPlay.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if necessary. 
For other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 81).
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
Artist Radio
Song Title
Artist Phone ABC
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including the
Station List.
Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause

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BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models with one display
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.
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.
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.
HFL display
Selector knob: rotate and press to make selections.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.
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. 
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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
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.
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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.
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.
If 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
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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.
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 65) or Android Auto 
(see page 66), 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 85).
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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 81).
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.
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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