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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmartphone Apps
Features
Smartphone Apps
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the system to enable integration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to
control the phone through the vehicle display. To check smart phone compatibility,
download the HondaLink app, and view connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.honda.com. For the latest apps and feature details, check
hondalink.com .1Smartphone Apps
Park in a safe place be fore connecting your phone
and while operating the displayed apps.
Not all phones and apps ar e compatible with the
system. The system does not display all the available
apps on smartphone, and so me apps need to be
preinstalled. Ask a dealer for details.
You need to switch the Bluetooth connection to your
smartphone if another electr onic device is connected.
2 Changing the currently paired phone
P. 279
The following may vary by phone type:
•Connection methods.
•How to connect a smartphone to the system.•Apps that can be operated on the screen.
•Display response ti me/update time.
We do not support every app operation on the
display audio.
Ask the app provider for an y questions on the app’s
features.VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
Microphone
(BACK) Icon
Select to go back to the previous
display. (Not available on all phones.)
(HOME) Icon
Select to go back to HOME or to
a previous display.
(MENU) Icon
Select to display the
menu on the app you
selected. (Not available
on all apps.)
Microphone
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your iPhone is
paired to Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.
2Phone Setup P. 278
■Using Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
1 Using Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
Appears
when Siri is
activated in
Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear.
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Features
Audio Error Messages
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
*1 : On the color audio system, the error messages are displayed in capitals.
Error Message*1CauseSolution
Unplayable FileTrack/file format not supported●Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
Push Eject
Mechanical error
●Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the
error message is cleared.
●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
2 Protecting CDs P. 223
●If the error message reappears, press the button, and pull out
the disc.
●Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.
●If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Mecha Error
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
Servo error
Check DiscDisc error●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
2Protecting CDs P. 223
Heat ErrorHigh temperature●Turn the audio system off and allo w the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
*1 : Display audio system
*2 : Color audio system The error message is displayed in capitals.
Error MessageSolution
USB Error*1Appears when there is a problem with the USB ad apter unit. Check if the device is compatible
with the USB adapter unit.
The connected USB device has a problem.
See Owner’s Manual*1
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL*2
Appears when an incompatible device is conn ected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the
audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Unsupported Version*1
UNSUPPORTED VER.*2Appears when an unsupported iPod is connecte d. If it appears when a supported iPod is
connected, update the iPod soft ware to the newer version.
Connect Retry*1, *2Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable File*1, *2Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error
message appears for about 3 seco nds, then plays the next song.
No Data*1
USB NO SONG*2
iPod NO SONG*2
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the
USB flash drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Unsupported*1, *2Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora®
Features
Pandora ®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora ®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
The maximum number of stations that can be created is 100.
To create more, please delete on e or more previously created
stations.●Appears when the number of stations that can be created is
exceeded. Follo w the message.
Unable to create new station. Please try again.
●Appears when the commanded ope ration is failed. Try again
later.Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Unable to save bookmark.
This Pandora station is currently not available. Please select
another station.●Appears when the station you select ed is not available. Change a
station, or try again later.
Unable to play Pandora. When stopped, log-in to Pandora.●Appears when you have not logged into Pandora ®. Follow the
message.
Unable to connect to Pandora. When stopped, check your
mobile phone.
●Appears when failed to connect. Check your device and try again.Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Connect Retry
Models with display audio system
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora ®
Features
Error MessageSolution
Unsupported●Appears when the device is not supported. Use another device.
Unsupported Version●Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update
Pandora® to the latest version.
Pandora App version is not supported
Unable to connect to the phone.
Please make sure the phone’s Blue tooth setting is ON and try
again.●Appears when Pandora ® is unable to play music. Check the
Bluetooth status on your device.
No Data●Appears when no data is available with Pandora® activated.
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
The connected USB device has a problem.
See Owner’s Manual●Appears when an incompatible de vice is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio syst em off, and turn it again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
No station list on device.
Use device to create station.●Appears when there is no station list on the device. Create one on
your device.
No Stations stored in Pandora App●Appears when there is no st ation on app. Store some.
The maximum number of tracks th at can be skipped per hour
has been reached.●Appears when you try to skip a song or select Dislike over the
predetermined number of times in an hour.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs
•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
• Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
• Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.1Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on th is audio unit. If recorded
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not
play either.
■CDs with MP3, WMA, or AAC files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uRecommended CDs
Features
■Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
• Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.
• When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.
• Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
• Never insert foreign obje cts into the CD player.
• Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
• Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
• Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.1Protecting CDs
NOTICE
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside
and damage the audio unit.
Examples:
●Damaged CDs Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using
Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring●Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
Cracked Warped Burrs
●Small CDs
3-inch (8-cm)
CD
●Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs