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Features
SoundAudioCommon
Audio Source Pop-Up
Cover Art
HD Radio Mode*FM/AM
RDS INFO
SXM*Tune Start
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt)
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep)
SportsFlash Setup(Favorite Team)
Traffic & Weather Setup
Bluetooth Device List
Default
* Not available on all models

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
System
Display
Display
Settings
BrightnessChanges the brightness of
the audio/information
screen.—
ContrastChanges the contrast of th e audio/information screen.—
Black LevelChanges the black level of the audio/information
screen.—
Background ColorChanges the background color of the audio/
information screen.Blue*1/Amber /Red /
Violet
Sound/
Beep
Guidance VolumeChanges the sound volume.
Adjusts the guidance volume of the navigation system.1 ~6*1~11
Text Message VolumeChanges the text/e-mail message reading volume.1~6*1~11
Voice Recog. VolumeChanges the volume of the voice prompt.1~6*1~11
Beep VolumeChanges the beep volume.Off*1/1 /2 /3

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Common
Sound
Adjusts the settings of
the audio speakers’
sound.
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-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and TREBLE ),
RR9 ~0*1 ~FR9 (FADER ),
L9 ~ 0*1~R9 (BALANCE ),
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (Center and
Subwoofer ),
Off /Low /Mid
*1/
High (Speed Volume
Compensation )
Audio Source Pop-
UpSelects whether the list of selectable audio
source comes on when Audio is selected
on the home screen.
On /Off*1
[Your selected media]
Cover ArtTurns the cover art display on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes
a paired phone.
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—
FM/AM
HD Radio Mode*Selects whether the audio system
automatically switches to the digital radio
waves or receives the analog waves only.
Auto*1/Analog
RDS INFOTurns on and off the RDS information.On*1/ Off
iPod or USB mode
FM/AM mode
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
AudioSXM*
Tune StartTurns on and off, starts the song from the
beginning as you change preset stations.On*1/Off
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt)Turns on and off the sports alert function.Off*1/On (one time) /
On (continue)
SportsFlash Setup
(Interrupt Beep)Causes the system to beep when there is a sports
alert notification.On /Off*1
SportsFlash Setup
(Favorite Team)Selects your favorite sports teams.
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Traffic & Weather
SetupSelects the region you want to receive the
information.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
settings group as default.Yes /No
SiriusXM ® mode
* Not available on all models

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Features
Defaulting All the Settings
Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select the Others tab.
5. Select Factory Data Reset .
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen.
6. Select Yes to reset the settings.
7. Select Yes again to reset the settings.
u A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select OK.
u After selecting OK, the system will
reboot.
Models with Display Audio
1 Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset
all settings to default a nd delete all personal data.
If you perform Factory Data Reset , it will reset the
preinstalled apps to their factory default.
If you perform Factory Data Reset , you cannot use
the HondaLink ® because it becomes off line.
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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call. (Hang-up/Back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
■HFL Buttons
1Using HFL
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or call
1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Models with color audio system
Microphone
(Talk) Button
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Selector Knob (Phone) Button
Volume up
Volume down

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Features
The audio/information screen notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or i noperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries can be called using voice commands while
the vehicle is in motion.
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■HFL Status Display1Using HFL
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled. 2 Speed Dial P. 352
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
s y s te m wh e n it is p la y i n g . It wi ll re s u m e w h en t h e c a l l
is ended.
HFL Mode
Battery Level Status
Signal Strength
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Roaming Status
Caller’s Name
■Limitations for Manual Operation
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
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Features
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Add New Device
Connect a Phone
Connect an Audio Device
Bluetooth SetupPhone Setup
Redial*1
Pair a phone to the system.
Connect a phone to the system.
Change a pairing code.
Disconnect All Devices
Delete Device
Pass-key
Disconnect a paired device from the system.
Delete a previously paired device. Connect a
Bluetooth® Audio device to the
system.