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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 186
USB Port(s
*) ..................................... 187
Auxiliary Input Jack*........................ 188
Audio System Theft Protection*....... 189
Audio Remote Controls .................... 190
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 192
Audio/Information Screen ................ 193
Display Setup ................................... 198
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 199
Playing a CD .................................... 201
Playing an iPod ................................ 204
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 207
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 210
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 213
Models with one display
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 215
Audio/Information Screen ................ 216
Audio/Information Touch Screen ...... 218
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 232
Display Setup ................................... 233
Voice Control Operation .................. 235
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 239
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 244
Playing a CD .................................... 252
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 258
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 262
Playing AhaTM................................... 264
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 265
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 268
Models with two displaysHondaLink ®..................................... 270
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 275
Apple CarPlay .................................. 277
Android Auto .................................. 281
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 285
Audio Error Messages ...................... 286
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 291
Customized Features ................ 298, 316
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*... 340
Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink® ..... 343, 374
Compass
*.......................................... 409
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Touch Screen
Features
■HondaLink
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized  music, information, and 
social media streams.
2 HondaLink ® P. 270
■Aha
Displays the AhaTM screen.
2 Playing AhaTM P. 264
■Smartphone connection
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 277
2 Android Auto  P. 281
■App List
Adds or removes App or Widget on the home screen.
2 Home Screen  P. 224
*1: Available on specific phones only. Check  handsfreelink.honda.com for U.S. and 
www.handsfreelink.ca  for Canada for compatible phones and  hondalink.com for U.S. and 
honda.ca/hondalink  for Canada for feature details.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
FeaturesWhen the   (Talk) button is pressed, 
available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can also see the list of commands by 
selecting  Info, , and  Voice Info.
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the 
Phone call  command, the screen will 
change to the voice recognition screen for 
the phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call 
• Call 
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■Music Search*1
This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.
■Audio*1
When the system  recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On
• Audio Off
• Radio FM
• Radio AM
• Radio SXM
• DISC
• Pandora
*
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora ®
* cannot be used with Android 
Auto.
■Navigation*1
The screen changes to the navigation voice 
recognition screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Voice Settings
The screen changes to the  Voice Recog tab 
on the  System settings  screen.
■Trip Computer
The screen changes to  the trip computer 
screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
Features
Playing Pandora ®*
Your audio system allows you to  listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a 
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup  P. 383
2 USB Port(s*) P. 187
U.S. models
1 Playing Pandora ®*
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used  with permission. Pandora 
is only available in  certain countries.
Visit the Pandora website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this 
feature, visit  www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call 
1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app 
must first be installed on your phone. Visit 
www.pandora.com . for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized  radio that plays music 
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of 
one of your favorite arti sts, songs, comedians or 
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station 
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ® also features 
hundreds of genre stations  ranging from Dubstep to 
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot  operate Pandora ® through the audio 
system, it may be streaming through  Bluetooth® 
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio 
system is selected.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto, 
Pandora ® is only available through the Android Auto 
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check 
compatibility.
Audio/Information Touch Screen Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the 
volume.  (BACK) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display.
 (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
 (MENU) Icon
Select to display the 
menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Audio/Information Screen
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AhaTM
Features
Playing AhaTM
AhaTM can be displayed and operated on the audio/information touch screen when 
your smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi or through  Bluetooth® 
with the HondaLink ® app downloaded to your smartphone.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 275
2 HondaLink ® P. 270
1 Playing AhaTM
AhaTM by Harman is a clou d-based service that 
organizes your favorite we b content into live radio 
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio, 
location-based services , and audio updates from 
social media sites.
Available operating functi ons vary on software 
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.
The menu items vary depending on the station you 
selected.
You must have a previously set up Aha
TM account 
prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit 
www.aharadio.com  for more information.
You want to select another source, select  AUDIO on 
the upper left of the screen. The source select screen 
will appear. Select  the source you want.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or 
Android Auto, Aha
TM can only be accessed when the 
phone is connected through Wi-Fi.
Audio/Information Touch Screen
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the 
volume.  (BACK) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Audio/Information Screen
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth®  Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your  Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup  P. 383
*1:Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not 
be displayed.
1 Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all  Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit 
http://www.handsfr eelink.com/Honda/.
It may be illegal to perform some data device 
functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than  two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired  phone the system finds is 
automatically connected.
The connected phone for  Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there may be a delay before  the system begins to 
play.
In some cases, the name of  the artist, album, or track 
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some 
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto,  Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is 
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired 
phone can stream  Bluetooth® Audio by selecting 
Connect   from  Bluetooth Device List .
2 Phone Setup  P. 383
Audio/Information 
Touch Screen
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the 
volume.
Group Icons
Select  or  to 
change group.
Pause Icon
Play Icon
Bluetooth
 Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.
Track Icons
Select  or  
to change tracks.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the 
detailed 
information.
Audio/Information 
Screen
 (Power) Button
Press to turn the 
audio system on and 
off.
 (MENU) Icon
Select to display the 
menu items.
 (BACK) Icon
Select to go back to 
the previous display.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or  Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 275
2 Phone Setup  P. 383
■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda d ealer, and so on. You can also navigate to 
the found locations via the navigation.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service 
center.
■HondaLink®  Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most 
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or 
Android Auto, HondaLink ® can only be connected 
through Wi-Fi.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via USB, Android 
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the 
audio/information touch screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), 
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a 
tutorial will appear on the screen. We re commend that you complete this tutorial 
while safely parked before using Android Auto.
2 USB Port(s*) P. 187
2 Auto Pairing Connection  P. 283
1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the 
Android Auto app from Google Play to your 
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are 
compatible with Android Auto.  Bluetooth A2DP 
cannot be used with Android Auto phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android 
phone to Android Auto and when launching any 
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the 
front USB port. The USB port in the center console 
storage will not enable  Android Auto operation.
2 USB Port(s
*) P. 187
To directly access the Android Auto phone function, 
select  Phone  on the home screen. While connected 
to Android Auto, calls are only made through 
Android Auto. If you want  to make a call with 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, turn Android Auto OFF 
or detach the USB cable  from your Android phone.
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 283
When your Android phone is  connected to Android 
Auto, it is not possible to use  Bluetooth® Audio or 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other 
previously paired phones can stream audio via 
Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is connected.
2 Phone Setup  P. 383
* Not available on all models
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