2016 HONDA ACCORD Quick Guide

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with one display
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. only MP3,
WMA, or AAC formats are supported. Connect your device to the USB port (see 
page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Selector knob: rotate to change folders. Seek/Skip
buttons: Press to
change tracks.
Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
AUX button: Play
a connected USB
drive.
MENU button:
Display menu
items, such as
Music Search.
Models with one display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page
75). visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
State 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.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• 
You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.
USB displayBluetooth Audio display
Preset button 1: resume playing.
AUX button:
Play Bluetooth®
Audio.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Press to
change tracks.
Preset button 2:
Pause playing.

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Models with one display
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. visit
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) 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 Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry:
•  Connect via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
State 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.
Selector knob: rotate to change the station.
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for distraction. 
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands* (see page 
155).
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
Press the display button to change displays.USB display
AUX button:
Play Pandora.
Skip button:
Go to the
next song.
Preset buttons: Press the button for each function.
(1) Pause/resume(2) Dislike song
(3) Like song
(4) Bookmark track
(5) Bookmark artist
Power button:
Turn audio on
or off.
HOME
(shown)
MENU: Display
menu items for the
selected screen.
BACK:
 Go back to the previous
screen.
button: Change screen
brightness.
Settings: Choose
Audio for options. Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
Left arrow:
Display apps or
widgets.

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Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select and hold an icon to
enter the customization screen.
2. Select and hold the icon you want to move and
slide it to a different position.
3. Select oK when complete.
Adding Apps or Widgets to the Home ScreenYou can add apps or widgets to the Home screen for easy selection.
1. From the HoMe screen, select the left arrow
icon. Select and hold an empty space.
2. Select Add App or Add Widget. The Apps screen 
appears.
3. Select and hold the app or widget you want to
add. The customization screen appears.
4. Select and hold the app or widget and move it to
where you want. Hovering over either edge of the
screen scrolls to the next page in that direction.
5. Select oK when complete.
Select and hold.
Select and hold.
Drag and drop.
Models with touchscreen
HondaLink®
Provides you with useful information about your vehicle directly from Honda. 
To check phone compatibility, visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
(Canada). Standard data rates may apply with your phone service provid\
er.
To get more information on HondaLink, visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/
hondalink (Canada).
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, HondaLink can 
only be connected through Wi-Fi.
HondaLink Connection
Follow the steps below to connect to HondaLink and use its features.
1. Download the HondaLink Connect app to your compatible smartphone.
2. Pair your phone to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(see page 81).
3. From the HoMe screen, select HondaLink.
4. Certain features require you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always Enable, or Cancel.
HondaLink Menu
Select a menu option.
Places*: Display restaurants, gas stations, and
other locations. You can send a location to the
navigation system and set a route.
Vehicle: Get instructional messages when your
vehicle needs service.
Messages from Honda: Display helpful and
important information from Honda.
Help & Support: Display tips for vehicle usage, get roadside assistance, or contact
customer service.
Weather:
 Display a weekly five-day weather forecast for any zip code.
*if equipped

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Models with touchscreen
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the internet using Wi-Fi and use online 
services through the touchscreen. If your compatible phone has hotspot capabilities, 
the system can be tethered to the phone. Follow the steps below to set up Wi-Fi 
when the vehicle is stopped. Standard data rates apply with your phone s\
ervice
provider.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Settings.
2. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, and select On.
4. Select Wi-Fi Network List. Make sure your phone’s 
Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
5. Select the phone you want to connect to the
system. If the phone you want to connect does not 
appear, select Scan.
6. Select Connect.
7. enter a password for your phone. Select Done.
The Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list when 
connection is successful.
Aha™ Radio
Access music and information programming, location-based services, and social 
media through your vehicle’s audio system.
visit handsfreelink.honda.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Make sure you have an active Aha account.
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Aha can only be 
connected through Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth connection
Connect your compatible smartphone via Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (see page
81). Make sure the HondaLink Connect app is downloaded to your phone (\
see
page 63). Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
Wi-Fi connection
You can also connect via Wi-Fi (see page 64) or Wi-Fi tethering with your enabled 
smartphone. Follow steps 1 and 2 below.
1. From the HoMe screen, select Aha (swipe to the second screen if necessary).
2. Enter your Aha account email and password to begin using Aha.
Models with touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Connect a compatible iPhone to the system. You can use the touchscreen to make 
a phone call, listen to music, and more. Visit the Apple CarPlay website for more 
infromation.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone 
and launching any compatible apps. 
1. Connect the iPhone to the front USB port (see page
50).
2. From the HoMe screen, select Apple CarPlay.
3. Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always 
Enable, or Cancel. 
4. Select a menu option.
Phone:
 Access your contacts, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail. While 
connected to Apple CarPlay, calls can only be made through Apple CarPlay, not 
through Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Messages:
view and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you aloud
by the system. 
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.
Maps:
view a map and operate navigation. You can only use Apple CarPlay or the
pre-installed navigation system to set a destination with routing guidan\
ce.
Once connected, press and hold the Talk button to operate the system using voice 
commands with Siri eyes Free.
HOME screen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay menu
Return
to HOME
screen
Return to Apple CarPlay menu screen
Apple CarPlay requires a compatible iPhone with an active cellular connection and data plan. Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed, and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need to consent to the sharing of this information on the Display Audio screen.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, and other technology integral to providing Apple CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services. Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or functionality.
It is possible to use third-party apps if they are compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple website for information on compatible apps.

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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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Models with touchscreen
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact 
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.*if equipped
To learn about additional features—such as multi-channel preset, replay, or 
SportsFlash—see your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit 
owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).
SiriusXM display
Open/close:
Display or hide
the channel list
or preset list.Source: Select
the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category.
Channel: Change
the channel. Press
and hold to skip 10
channels at a time.
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 to store
to an iPod/iPhone for later
purchase or
download.
Skip: Change
the selection.
Press and hold
to skip rapidly.
Models with touchscreen
Compact Disc (CD)
The system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats. 
Insert a CD to begin automatic playback.
Do not use discs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged disc. Inserting these 
types of discs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Searching for Music Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the CD.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
CD display
Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search.
CD eject buttonCD slot

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Models with touchscreen
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
on vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play iPod music using
Song By voice™ (see page 155).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
iPod display
Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Song: Change
the track.
Press and hold
to move rapidly
within a track.
Play/pause
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. only MP3,
WMA, or AAC formats are supported. Connect your device to the USB port (see 
page 50).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1. From the audio screen, press MeNU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
USB display
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.

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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