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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System About Your Audio System ................ 188 
USB Port(s) ....................................... 189 
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 190 
Audio Remote Controls .................... 191
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 195
Audio/Information Screen ................ 196
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 200 
Display Setup ................................... 201 
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 202
Playing an iPod ................................ 204 
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 207
Models with color audio system
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 210
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 213
Audio/Information Screen ................ 214 
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 235
Display Setup ................................... 236 
Voice Control Operation .................. 238 
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 242
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio *
................. 246
Playing an iPod ................................ 253
Song By Voice TM
 (SBV) ...................... 256
Playing Pandora ®*
............................ 260
Playing Aha TM
................................... 262Models with Display AudioPlaying a USB Flash Drive ................. 263 
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 266
HondaLink ®..................................... 268
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 273
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 275
Apple CarPlay .................................. 276 
Android Auto .................................. 279
Audio Error Messages ...................... 283
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 286
Customized Features ........................ 292
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..... 323 , 346
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash  
drive to the USB port.
uThe USB port (1.0 A) is for playing audio  
files on a USB flash drive and connecting  
a cellular phone and charging device.
uThe USB port (1.5 A) is for charging  
devices, playing audio files and  connecting compatible phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■ In the consol e compartment *
The USB port (1.0 A) is for playing audio files 
on the USB flash drive and connecting a  
cellular phone and charging device.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1USB Port(s)
• Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the  
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may  damage it.
• We recommend using an ex tension cable with the 
USB port.
• Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
• Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
• We recommend k eeping your data backed up 
before using the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does  not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.5 A of power. It does  
not output 1.5 A unless re quested by the device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
(q  or ON 
(w *1
 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge (1.5 A)
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Continued
Features
■Using the audio/in formation screen
Select   to go to the home screen. 
Select  Phone , Info , Audio , Settings , Navigation *
,  HondaLink , Aha , 
Smartphone Connection  (Apple CarPlay , Android Auto ), App List , or 
Instrument Panel .
■ Phone
Displays the HFL information. 2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 346
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Continued
Features
■HondaLink
Connects with your smartphone *1
 to play personalized music, information, and 
social media streams. 2 HondaLink ® P. 268
■ Aha
Displays the Aha TM
 screen.
2 Playing Aha TM
 P. 262
■ Smartphone Connection
Connects with your smartphone *1
 and allows some apps on your smartphone to be 
used on the audio system. 2 Apple CarPlay  P. 276
2 Android Auto  P. 279
■ App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the Home screen. 2 Home Screen  P. 225
■ Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings  for the driver information interface.
*1: Available on specific phones only. Check  handsfreelink.honda.com  for U.S. and  
www.handsfreelink.ca  for Canada for compatible phones and  hondalink.com  for U.S. and  
honda.ca/hondalink  for Canada for feature details.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation
Continued
FeaturesWhen the   (Talk) button is pressed, 
available voice comma nds appear on the 
screen. 
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in  Voice 
Info  on the  Info menu  screen. Select  Info, 
then select  .
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■ Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is  
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the 
Phone call  command, the screen will 
change to the voice re cognition screen for 
phone commands. • Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call 
• Call 
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if  
using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. ■ Music Search
This can be only used when the iPod or USB  
device is connected. ■ Climate Control *1
When the system recognizes the  Climate 
Control  command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen to the climate control  
voice recognition screen. 2 Climate Control Commands *1
 P. 241 ■
Audio *1
When the system  recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen  will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.• Audio On
• Audio Off
• Radio FM
• Radio AM
• Radio SXM *
• Pandora *
• iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora *
 cannot be used with Android 
Auto.
■ Navigation *1
The screen changes to the navigation screen. 2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■ HondaLink
This can be only used when the phone is  
connected. ■ Voice Setting
The screen changes to the  Voice Recog tab 
on the  System settings  screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®*
Features
Playing Pandora
®*
Your audio system allows you to  listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a 
compatible smartphone. 
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port. 2 Phone Setup  P. 354
2 USB Port(s)  P. 189
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
U.S. models
1Playing Pandora ®*
Pandora ®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Pandora Media, Inc., used  with permission. Pandora 
is only available in certain countries. Visit the Pandora  
website for more information. 
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.
Pandora ® is free, personalized  radio that plays music 
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of 
one of your favorite arti sts, songs, comedians or 
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station 
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ® also features 
hundreds of genre stations  ranging from Dubstep to 
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout. If you cannot  operate Pandora ® through the audio 
system, it may be streaming through  Bluetooth® 
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio 
system is selected.
If your phone is connecte d to Android Auto, Pandora 
is only available through the  Android Auto interface. 
Visit the Android Auto website to check  
compatibility.
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Audio/Information  Screen
Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons 
Select to adjust the  
volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display.
/AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon 
Select to turn the audio  
system on and off.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display the  
menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Driver Information  
Interface
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AhaTM
Features
Playing Aha TM
Aha TM
 can be displayed and operated on the audio/information screen when your 
smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi or through  Bluetooth® with 
the HondaLink ® app downloaded to your smartphone.
2 Wi-Fi Connection  P. 273
2 HondaLink ® P. 268
1Playing Aha TM
Aha TM
 by Harman is a clou d-based service that 
organizes your favorite we b content into live radio 
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio,  
location-based services , and audio updates from 
social media sites. Available operating functi ons vary on software 
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system. 
The menu items vary depending on the station you  
selected. 
You must have a previously set up Aha TM
 account 
prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit  
www.aharadio.com  for more information.
You want to select a nother source, select  SOURCE 
on the upper left of the screen. The source select 
screen will appear. Sele ct the source you want.
When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to 
the audio system, Aha TM
 can be accessed even 
without a Wi-Fi connection.
VOL
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Audio/Information Screen
VOL (Volume) Icons 
Select to adjust the  
volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the previous display./AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon 
Select to turn the  
audio system on and off.
Driver Information  Interface
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Your 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. 354
*1:Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, some  or all of the lists may not 
be displayed.
1Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all  Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible. 
To check if your phone is compatible, visit  http://www.handsfr eelink.com/Honda/.
It may be illegal to perform some data device  
functions while driving. Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.  
When there are more than  two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected.  
The connected phone for  Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different. 
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,  
there may be a delay before  the system begins to 
play. 
In some cases, the name of  the artist, album, or track 
may not appear  correctly.
Some functions may not  be available on some 
devices. If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto,  Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is 
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired 
phone can stream  Bluetooth® Audio by selecting 
Connect    from the  Bluetooth Device List .
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Audio/ 
Information Screen
VOL (Volume) 
Icons 
Select to adjust  
the volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display./AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon 
Select to turn the  
audio system on and off.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display  
the menu items.
Group Icons 
Select   or   to change group.
Pause Icon
Play Icon
Bluetooth
 
Indicator 
Appears when  
your phone is 
connected to HFL.
Track Icons 
Select   or   to change tracks.
Open/Close  Icon *1
Displays/hides the detailed 
information.
Driver Information  Interface
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