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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Port
1. Open one of the USB covers under the front
console.
2. Insert a USB fl ash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod
® or iPhone®, into the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover under the front console to
use power when the vehicle is on.
Additional power sockets are located on the back
of the center console and the right side of the cargo
area.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
*if equipped
HDMI Port*
1. Open the HDMI cover under the front console.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
USB port
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover under the front console.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel
controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button*: From the audio screen, press and
hold to choose options for the current audio mode
(models with touchscreen). Use the +/- buttons and
the SOURCE button to scroll and enter selections.
FM/AM/XM
® Radio
Press or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press for the next song.
Press and hold or for the next or previous station.
Menu
button
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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 touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and
adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete.
VOLHOME
MENU
BACK
*if equipped
Sound button
Selector knob
Color Audio System*
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
LIST/SELECT knob:
Make and enter
selections.
Volume/power
knob MENU/CLOCK button:
Display menu options.
Press and hold for clock
adjustment.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous
display.
Display button:
Adjust display
brightness.Sound button:
Adjust sound.
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Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Models with color audio system
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types
of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with color audio system
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 to for more
options.
CD eject button CD slot
CD/AUX button:
Play a CD.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display a track list.Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play
mode, such as random, repeat, etc.
Corresponding icons appear above
each button.
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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with color audio system
Connect your device (see page 48).
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. CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
iPod.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
enter the music
search list.
Play mode buttons (3, 5, 6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the fl ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Models with color audio system
Connect your device (see page 48).
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB fl ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display the folder list. CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
USB fl ash drive.Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding icons
appear above each button.
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State 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.*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your
smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 58).
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.
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.
Models with color audio system
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 68).
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.
Seek/Skip
buttons: Change
audio tracks. CD/AUX button:
Play Bluetooth
®
Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
Selector knob: Press
to enter the music
search list.
Touchscreen 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 or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
HOME
MENU
BACK
VOL
Power button:
Turn audio on
or off. HOME
(screen 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 apps when
your phone is connected through
HondaLink**. Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
Display button:
Change the display.
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Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Home.
4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.
HondaLink™
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable integration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.com.
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with touchscreen
HOME
MENU
BACK
VOL
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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*if equipped
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).
Models with touchscreen
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
HOME
MENU
BACK
VOL
Open/close:
Display or hide
the channel list
or preset list.Source: Select
the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category.Channel: Change
the channel.
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.
Models with touchscreen
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
Source: Select
the CD icon.
Folder: Change the folder.Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
Track: Change the track. CD slotCD eject button
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iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 48).
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
Source: Select
the iPod icon.Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU: Display
menu options,
including Music
Search.Songs:
Change the
track.
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.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB fl 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.
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB fl ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 48).
VO L
HOME
MENU
BACK
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.