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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 194
USB Port(s) ....................................... 195
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 196
Audio Remote Controls .................... 197
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 201
Audio/Information Screen ................ 202
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 206
Display Setup ................................... 207
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 208
Playing an iPod ................................ 210
Models with color audio system
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 213
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 216
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 219
Audio/Information Screen ................ 220
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 241
Display Setup ................................... 242
Voice Control Operation .................. 244
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 248
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 252
Playing an iPod ................................ 260
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 263
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 267
Models with Display Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 269
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 272
HondaLink ®..................................... 274
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 279
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 281
Apple CarPlay .................................. 282
Android Auto .................................. 285
Audio Error Messages ...................... 289
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 292
Customized Features ........................ 298
Bluetooth®  HandsFreeLink® ..... 329, 352
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash 
drive to the front USB port.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio 
files on a USB flash drive and connecting 
a cellular phone and charging device.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging 
devices, playing audio files and 
connecting compatib le phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■In the consol e compartment*
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files 
on the USB flash drive and connecting a 
cellular phone and charging device.
u Move the removable beverage holder 
tray rearward.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the 
USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
•Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
•We recommend k eeping your data backed up 
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does  not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
The front USB port can suppl y up to 1.5A of power. 
It does not output 1.5A unless requested by the 
device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
( q or ON (w*1 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge (1.5A)
Models with 
color audio 
systemModels with 
Display Audio
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
In the console compartment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Using the audio/in formation screen
Select   to go to the home screen.
Select  Phone , Info , Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, HondaLink , Smartphone 
Connection  (Apple CarPlay,  Android Auto), App List , or Instrument Panel .
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 352
1 Using the audio/in formation screen
Touchscreen operation
•Use simple gestures - in cluding 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.
You can change the touchs creen sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 320
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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Features
■HondaLink
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized music, information, and 
social media streams.
2 HondaLink ® P. 274
■Smartphone Connection
Connects with your smartphone*1 and allows some apps on your smartphone to be 
used on the audio system.
2 Apple CarPlay  P. 282
2 Android Auto  P. 285
■App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.
2 Home Screen  P. 231
■Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings  for the driver information interface.
*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
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FeaturesWhen the   (Talk)  button is pressed, 
available voice comma nds appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in  Voice 
Info  on the Info menu  screen. Select Info, 
then select  .
The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages,  at certain screens. 
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.
*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 re cognition screen for 
phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call 
• Call 
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay.
■Music Search
This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.
■Climate Control*1
When the system recognizes the Climate 
Control  command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen to the climate control 
voice recognition screen.
2 Climate Control Commands*1 P. 247
■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
*
•Pandora*
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora
* cannot be used with Android 
Auto.
■Navigation*1
The screen changes to the navigation 
screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected.
■Voice Setting
The screen changes to the Voice Recog  tab 
on the System settings  screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
1. Select   and select  Music Search.
2. Select the items on that menu.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or 
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive  P. 289
If you operate any musi c app on your iPhone/iPod 
while the phone is connected to the audio system, 
you may no longer be able to operate the same app 
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the devi ce if necessary.
Select  Switch USB Device  in the Audio menu 
screen to switch to another USB device.
If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarP lay, the iPod/
USB source is unavailable  and audio files on the 
phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
Category 
Selection
Item Selection
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
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Features
■Searching for music using SBV
1.Set the  Song by Voice  setting to On.
2. Press the   (Talk) button and say  “Music 
Search”  to activate the SBV feature for the 
USB flash drive and iPod.
3. Then, say a next command.
u Example 1: Say  “(List) ‘Artist A’“  to view a 
list of songs by that artist. Select the 
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say  “Play ‘Artist A’“ to start 
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, press the   (hang-up/
back) button on the steering wheel. The 
selected song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need 
to press the   button and say  “Music Search” 
again to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Song By Voice Commands P. 247
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks 
stored on the USB  flash drive or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult 
words so that it is easier  for SBV to recognize artists, 
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification  P. 265
SBV is not available when  using Apple CarPlay. Use 
Siri Eyes Free instead.
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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. 360
*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 the Bluetooth Device List .
2 Phone Setup  P. 360
VOL
HOME
MENU
BACK
AUDIO
Audio/
Information 
Screen
VOL (Volume) 
Icons
Select to adjust 
the volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display./AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the 
audio system on and 
off.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display 
the menu items.
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.
Driver Information 
Interface
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