2016 HONDA CIVIC COUPE phone

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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.
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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.

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Models with Display Audio
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 smartphone and launching any compatible apps.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone.
2. Connect the phone to the USB port (see page 52). The phone is automatically paired. A tutorial also 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 Google Maps and
operate navigation with routing guidance. You cannot enter destinations using the keyboard while the vehicle is moving. Phone: Make phone calls or listen to voicemail.
Home (Google Now): 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 via Google Voice Search to operate Android Auto.
You can also press and hold the Talk button on the steering wheel (see page 76) to say voice commands.
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Depending on use, Android Auto can share certain vehicle information (e.g., vehicle location, 
speed, and other operating conditions) with Google and its service providers. See Google privacy  policy for details regarding Google’s use and handling of data uploaded by Android Auto. Use 
of Android Auto is at user’s own risk, and is subject to agreement to the Android Auto terms of  use, which are presented to the user when the Android Auto application is downloaded to the  user’s Android phone. Android Auto vehicle integration is provided “as is,” and Honda cannot  guarantee Android Auto operability or functionality now or in the future due to, among other 
conditions, changes in Android Auto software/Android operating system, service interruptions, or  incompatibility or obsolesce of vehicle-integrated hardware or software. See dealer for details. 
Only use Android Auto 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.
Models with Display Audio
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
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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 for
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.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
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).
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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 for
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.
Skip: Change the
selection. Press and hold to skip
rapidly.
Models with Display Audio
iPod ®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to the
USB port (see page 52). If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay (see page 65), the iPod source is
unavailable and audio les on the phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
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 153).
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
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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.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 52). If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay (see page 65), the USB source is
unavailable and audio les on the phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
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 153).
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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.
Models with Display Audio
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 78).
If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay (see page 65) or Android Auto (see page 66), Bluetooth Audio from that phone is unavailable.
Applicable 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.
Notes:
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  Certain audio controls are not supported on all phones.
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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.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with Display Audio
Pandora
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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. Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78) or USB port (see page 52).
•  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 other compatible smartphones:
•  Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 78).
•  If your phone is connected to Android Auto (see page 66), Pandora is only
available through the Android Auto interface. Visit the Android Auto website to
check compatibility.
Pandora is available only in certain countries. Visit the Pandora website for more information.
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.
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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
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Models with color audio system
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.
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Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
cancel an operation. Pick-Up button: Go to the phone screen, or
answer an incoming call.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
Selector knob: Rotate and
press to make selections. Back button: Go back to the
previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.

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Models with color audio system
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must rst pair your phone
to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone
1. Press the Phone button to go to the Phone
screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. 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. Connect to HFL.
4. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press the Phone button to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Bluetooth Setup.
4. Select Add New Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
6. The system searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the list. If your phone does not appear: Select Phone Not Found, and search for HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. The system gives you a pairing code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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Models with color audio system
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its phonebook is automatically imported to the system.
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the Phone button.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button. Press
the Talk button and follow the prompts.

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Models with Display Audio
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. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel
an operation. Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Talk button: Access the Voice Portal to make a call
using a stored voice tag, or say voice commands*. button: Press until the phone screen is displayed in the Driver Information
Interface. p / q buttons: Press up or down to navigate the contact list in the Driver
Information Interface. Swipe up or down to scroll through the contact list.ENTER button: From the phone screen in the Driver Information Interface,
select from Speed Dial, Call History, or Phonebook.
*models with navigation
Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 152. •  When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•  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.
•  Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
Phone: From the
HOME screen, 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 navigation
HFL display
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Models with Display Audio
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must rst pair 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 screen.
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 Continue.
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. Connect to HFL.
7. The system gives you a pairing code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options: HondaLink Assist:  Select On to enable emergency
collision notication (see page 81). Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Models with Display Audio
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 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.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported to the system. Phone synchronization 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 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 nd the name and number
you want to call, and select it to call.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.