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FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
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.
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats. Press the eject/close button to fold down the screen and insert\
a disc.
Press it again to return the screen to its original position
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Source: Select
the CD icon. Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD eject/close
button

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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.

From the audio screen, press the MENU button.
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 117).
Source: Select
the iPod icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Song: Change
the track.
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 40).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen 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
.
On vehicles with navigation, you can also search for and play USB music using
Song By Voice™ (see page 117).
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.

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Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’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 51).
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 the MENU button.
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.
•


Y
ou 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.
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.
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 51) or USB port (see page
40).
•

A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora

to be launched.
•

If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing
through

Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•

If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the

cable if necessary.
For other compatible smartphones:
•

Connect via

Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 51).
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.
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station. Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close:
Display or hide
information.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including the
Station List. Like/dislike
song
Play/pause

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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling 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. Voice commands are also available.
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
*vehicles with navigation
Pick-Up button: Go to the Phone screen, or answer an
incoming call.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag,
phonebook name, or number, or say voice commands*.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel
an operation.
MENU button:
From the phone
screen, select
various call
options.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display. Phone: From the
HOME screen,
select Phone to
display the Phone
screen.
Settings: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
HFL display
Talk Button Tips
For a list of available phone commands, see page 117.
•

When using the T
alk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
•

T
o bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.*
•

When the T
alk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.*
•

Speak in a clear
, natural voice.
•

Reduce all background noise.
•


Close the windows.
*vehicles with navigation
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.
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 notification (see page 53).
Automatic Phone Sync: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9.

Press the BACK button to exit the menu.
State, provincial, or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
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SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
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 with your phone service provider. 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.
T

o 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 Dial.
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 T
ext Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
Siri® Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
•

Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t
displayed in the vehicle.
•


Certain commands rely on the iPhone’

s features and existing apps.
•

T

o hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source
to Bluetooth
® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”
Siri Eyes
Free
screen
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. Say your command after you hear the Siri tone. Hang-Up/Back button: Press to deactivate Siri Eyes Free
mode.
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Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or kil\
led.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
Talk button: Press to say voice commands.
Hang-Up/Back button: Press to cancel a command or
operation.
Navigation Display and ControlsUse the touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
GPS signal
strength Traffic
incident
icon Traffic
flow
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current
street
Traffic
status
Map
menu Landmark
icon
Navi: Display the
map screen.
HOME button
(screen shown)
Info: Select items
such as trip
computer, traffic
incidents, and
more.
BACK button:
Go back to
the previous
display. Settings: Select Navi from the
Settings screen for map and
navigation options.
MENU button:
From the
map screen,
select various
destination
options.

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Place Name
Enter a destination or point of interest using voice commands. Press the\
Talk
button before saying each command.
You can also enter the place name manually when the vehicle is stopped. F\
rom the
map screen, press the MENU button and select Place Name. Follow the prom\
pts.
1.

From the V
oice Portal screen, say “Place name.”
2.

Say a category
, for example “ATM/Bank.”
3.

Say the name of the place, for example “
ABC
Bank.”
4.

The system interprets the name. If necessary
,
you may have to clarify similar matches.
5.

Say
“Set as destination” to set the route.
Find Nearest PlaceEnter a destination by category and distance using voice commands. Press\
the
Talk button before saying each command.
1.

Say
“Find nearest” and a place. For example,
“Find nearest ATM.”
2.

A list of the nearest places in your area is
displayed by shortest distance to destination.
3.


Say the number next to the destination you want
to select.
4.


Say
“Set as destination” to set the route.
Routing
After a destination is set, you can alter or cancel your route.
Map Legend
Taking a DetourYou can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
.
1.

When en route, press the MENU button from the
map screen.
2.


Select Detour
. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
Traffic
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available on U.S. models only.
1.

When en route, say
“Display traffic incidents.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2.

Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3.


Say
“Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4.

Say
“Recalculate route” to set the new route.
Canceling Your RouteYou can cancel your route at any time.
1.

When en route, press the MENU button from the
map screen.
2.


Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns. Y

ou can also press the Talk
button and say “Cancel route.”
During route guidance
Next
guidance
point
Estimated time
to destination
Distance to
destination
Calculated
route

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Paddle Shifters*
Use the paddle shifters to change gears without removing your hands from\
the
steering wheel.
*if equipped
When driving in ECON or NORMAL mode: The vehicle goes into manual shift
mode temporarily, and the gear number appears in the shift indicator. When you
start traveling at a constant speed or accelerate, manual shift mode aut\
omatically
switches off, and the gear number goes off.
When driving in SPORT mode: The vehicle goes into manual shift mode, and
the M indicator and gear number appear in the shift indicator. If the vehicle
speed increases and the engine speed approaches the tachometer’s red zone,
the transmission automatically shifts up. As the vehicle speed slows down, the
transmission automatically shifts down accordingly. When the vehicle comes to a
stop, it automatically shifts down into 1st gear.
You can cancel manual shift mode by pressing any of the three driving mod\
e
buttons, or by pulling the (+ paddle shifter for a few seconds.
L mode operation: Use L mode when you want to increase engine braking to
maximum when in manual shift mode, when going up or down hills, or when the
IMA battery is low. Pull and hold both paddle shifters (+) and (-) at the same time.
The L indicator is displayed in the shift indicator. To cancel this mode, pull and
hold both paddle shifters again, or press any of the three driving mode \
buttons.
The L indicator goes off.
M indicator/gear
position indicator
Shift up1 to 215 mph (24 km/h)
2 to 3 25 mph (40 km/h)
3 to 440 mph (64 km/h)
4 to 5
5 to 652 mph (84 km/h)
6 to 7 57 mph (92 km/h)
Normal acceleration
47 mph (76 km/h)
Recommended shift points
(-) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift down
to a lower gear. (+) paddle shifter:
Pull to shift up to
a higher gear.
Manual Transmission*
Fully press the clutch pedal to operate the shift lever and change gears\
.
Do not shift to Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete sto\
p. This can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Before downshifting, make sure the engine will not go into the tachomete\
r’s red
zone. This can severely damage your engine.
NOTICE
Shift up1st to 2nd15 mph (24 km/h)
2nd to 3rd 25 mph (40 km/h)
3rd to 4th40 mph (64 km/h)
4th to 5th 47 mph (76 km/h)
5th to 6th52 mph (84 km/h)
Normal acceleration
Recommended shift points
*if equipped
Shift indicators
Indicates when a gear change is appropriate to
maintain the most fuel-efficient driving style while
driving in ECON or NORMAL mode.
Shift up indicator: Comes on when shifting up is
recommended.
Shift down indicator: Comes on when shifting down
is recommended.
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