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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is stopped.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred
changes.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menus.
Models with Display Audio
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Phone, Audio, Bluetooth, Info, Camera, System, Vehicle, or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
(Back) button
Selector knob MENU/ CLOC
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Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
3. Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
4. Select Set when complete.
Models with Display Audio
Touch items to make selections. On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signals.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Clock.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Adjust the hour and minute values.
5. Select OK when complete.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate the audio system.
USB Port
Connect a USB ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod or iPhone ®
. Install
the ash drive or cable connector to the USB port.
Models with color audio system
The USB port is located in the front console and is for playing audio and charging devices.
Models with Display Audio
The USB port is located in the front console and is for playing audio, charging devices, and connecting to Apple CarPlay (see page 65) or Android Auto (see page 66). An additional port is located inside the center console. It can be used for playing audio and charging devices.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Do not insert an automotive-type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.
NOTICE
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use power when the vehicle is on.
Wireless Charger*
Charge your compatible device when the vehicle is on.
1. Press and hold the power button. A green indicator appears when the charger is on.
2. Place the chargeable side of the device on the charge area. The system begins charging the device when the amber indicator appears.
3. The green indicator appears when charging is complete. On some devices, the amber indicator may stay on even when charging is complete.
Green indicato r
Amber indicator
Charging area (Power) button
Notes: • 
This system consumes a lot of power. It is best to charge your device when the
engine is running.
•  If the indicator light is blinking, there may be an obstacle between the device and
charging area, the device may have moved, or the charger is malfunctioning.
•  The device may not charge if you are near strong electromagnetic waves, such as
at a gas station.
•  The device and charging area may get warm during charging. This is normal.
•  Do not attach a metal object to the charger.
•  Do not charge when the charger is covered with a towel, layer of dust, etc.
•  Do not allow the charger to get wet from water, beverages, etc.
•  Do not wipe the charger with oils, alcohol, benzine, thinners, etc. or expose it
to hair sprays, insecticide sprays, etc.
•  Do not use the charger if it is malfunctioning. In the unlikely event the charger
emits smoke, abnormal odors or unusual sounds, stop use immediately.
•  Do not place any magnetic devices, credit cards or watches within the charge
area while charging. The data on credit cards can be lost and watches may stop working.
NOTICE
•  Metal objects between the charger and the device to be charged will get hot
and can burn you.
•  Remove foreign objects from the charger before charging the device.
CAUTION
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Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.
Models with information display
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes. + / - buttons: Adjust audio volume.
t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM Radio
Press t or u for the next or previous preset station.
Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.
iPod/USB/ Bluetooth Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).
Models with Driver Information Interface
button: Press until the audio screen is displayed
in the Driver Information Interface.
+ / - bar: Press the ends of the bar or slide to adjust
audio volume. Swipe down quickly to mute, swipe up quickly to unmute. t / u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
FM/AM/SiriusXM Radio*
Press t or u for the next or previous preset station.
Press and hold t or u to seek the next or previous strong station.
iPod/USB/ Bluetooth Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (USB).
Pandora
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
*if equipped
Steering Wheel Controls (continued)
Models with Driver Information Interface (continued)
p / q buttons: Cycle through available audio modes, or scroll through audio options
in the Driver Information Interface. + / - bar: Swipe to scroll through the alphabet for the song library and phonebook.
ENTER button: Make audio selections in the Driver Information Interface.
From the audio screen in the Driver Information Interface:
FM/AM/SiriusXM Radio*
Press the ENTER button to display a preset list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and
press the ENTER button to select a preset.
USB Flash Drive
Press the ENTER button to display the folder list. Press or swipe p or q to scroll the
list, and press the ENTER button to select a folder. Repeat to select a track.
iPod
Press the ENTER button to display the iPod list. Press or swipe p or q to scroll the
category, and press the ENTER button to select an item. Repeat to select a track.
Bluetooth Audio
Press the ENTER button to display the track list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and
press the ENTER button to select a track.
Pandora*
Press the ENTER button to display the station list. Press p or q to scroll the list, and
press the ENTER button to select a station.
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Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Sound button.
2. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it
using the selector knob.
3. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with Display Audio
Make and enter selections using the touchscreen.
1. From the audio screen, select MENU.
2. Select Sound.
3. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and adjust the setting.
4. Select OK when complete.
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Sound button
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Selector knob: Make and enter selections.
Volume knob/power button MENU/CLOCK button:
Display menu
options. BACK button: Go back to the
previous display.Display button: Adjust display brightness. Sound button: Adjust sound.

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Models with color audio system
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
RADIO button: Select a band.
Preset buttons (1–6): Press and hold a preset
button to store the current station. Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.
Seek/Skip buttons: Search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.
Selector knob: Rotate to tune
radio frequency. Press for more options.
Models with color audio system
iPod
®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device (see
page 52).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a search option.
3. Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
MEDIA button: Play a connected iPod.
Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to enter the music search list.
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Models with color audio system
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device (see page 52).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to display the folder list.
MEDIA button: Play
a connected USB ash drive.
Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
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Random in folder
Models with color audio system
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 74).
Play Pause
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a category.
3. Select the track you want to play. 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.
Seek/Skip buttons: Change tracks.
MEDIA button: Play
Bluetooth
Audio.Selector knob: Press to enter the music search list.

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Models with Display Audio
Display Audio 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.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
You can use a microber cleaning cloth to remove dust or ngerprints from the touchscreen.
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AUDIO: 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. HondaLink:

View HondaLink Connect features (see page 63).
Audio:
Display
current audio information.
Volume
Info: Display the
trip computer, clock, and more.
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.
Swipe left or right for more screens.
Models with Display Audio
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 provider.
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 (see page 65) or Android Auto (see page 66), 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 78).
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.Help & Support: Display tips for vehicle usage, get
roadside assistance, or contact customer service.Messages from Honda: Display helpful and important information from Honda. If you
have a new message, a yellow envelope icon appears at the top of the screen and a
beep sounds. You can swipe down to view the message from any screen.
Weather: Display a weekly ve-day weather forecast for any location.
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Models with Display Audio
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 service 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 Device 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, if necessary. Select OK. The Wi-Fi symbol is displayed on the list when connection is successful.
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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.
Bluetooth connection
Connect your compatible smartphone via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78).
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.
2. Enter your Aha account email and password to begin using Aha.
Models with Display Audio
Apple CarPlay ®
Connect an Apple CarPlay-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 information. Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone and launching any compatible apps.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port (see page 52).
2. Apple CarPlay requires you to send vehicle information to Honda. Select Enable Once, Always
Enable, or Cancel. Your phone may prompt you to allow access for CarPlay to be launched.
3. From the HOME screen, select Apple CarPlay.
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.
Music: Play music stored on your iPhone.
Maps: View a map and operate navigation with routing guidance.
Messages: View and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you aloud
by the system.
Once connected, press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page 76) to operate the system using voice commands with Siri Eyes Free.
HOME screen
Apple CarPlay


Apple CarPlay menu
Return to HOMEscreen
Return to Apple CarPlay menu screen
Depending on use, Apple CarPlay can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, 
speed, and other operating conditions) with the connected iPhone. See Apple’s privacy policy for 
details regarding Apple’s use and handling of data uploaded by CarPlay. Use of CarPlay is at user’s  own risk, and is subject to agreement to the CarPlay terms of use, which are included as part of the Apple iOS terms of use. CarPlay vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot 
guarantee CarPlay operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other conditions,  changes in CarPlay software/Apple iOS, service interruptions, or incompatibility or obsolesce of 
vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. Only use CarPlay when conditions  allow you to do so safely. See your Owner’s Manual on the Owner Information CD or at 
owners.honda.com  (U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada) for further license and warranty terms.