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uuClimate Control System*uUsing Automatic Climate Control
Controls
■Switching between the recirc ulation and fresh air modes
Press the   button and switch the mode depending on environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on): Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through 
the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off): Maintains  outside ventilation. Keep the system in 
fresh air mode in normal situations.
Pressing the   button turns the air 
conditioner system on and automatically 
switches the system to fresh air mode.
Press the   button again to turn off, the 
system returns to the previous settings.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up,  adjust the vents so that 
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Controls
Heating and Cooling System*
Using Vents, Heating and A/C
MODE ButtonChange airflow.
Floor and 
defroster 
vents
Floor vents
Dashboard 
and floor 
vents
Dashboard 
vents
Fan Control Switch
Adjusts the fan speed.
 ButtonTurns on the A/C, selects airflow from the dashboard vents, 
and switches the mode to recirculation.
A/C ButtonPress to cool the interior or dehumidify while heating.
 Windshield Defroster 
Button
Turns on the A/C, selects airflow 
from the defroster vents at the 
base of the windshield, and 
switches the mode to fresh air.
Temperature Control SwitchAdjusts the interior temperature.
 (Recirculation) ButtonPress the   button and switch the mode depending on 
environmental conditions.
Recirculation Mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior through the system.
Fresh Air Mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Keep the system in fresh air mode in 
normal situations.
 (On/Off) Button
* Not available on all models 

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Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant 
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control 
switch.
2. Press the mode button to select  .
3. Adjust the temperature using the 
temperature control switch.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
4. Press the   button (indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heater , the air conditioning system makes the 
interior warm and dry and can prevent the windows from fogging up.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control switch.
2. Press the  A/C button to turn on  the air conditioning.
3. Select .
4. Adjust the temperature using the temperature control switch.
■Heating1Heating
When you select  , th e mode automatically 
switches to fresh air.
1 To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets 
warm enough. The windows  may fog up if kept in 
recirculation mode. 

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Controls
Pressing the   button turns the air 
conditioning system  on and automatically 
switches the system  to fresh air mode.
■To rapidly defrost the windows
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Press the   button.
3. Press the   button.
4. Set the temperature to maximum heat.
■Defrosting the Windshield and Windows1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view 
through all the windows before driving.
Do not set the temperatur e near the upper or lower 
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the 
windshield may fog up.
If the side windows fog up,  adjust the vents so that 
the air hits th e side windows.
1To rapidly defrost the windows
After defrosting the windows,  switch over to fresh air 
mode.
If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the 
windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes 
visibility. 

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
■AUX-Audio commands
• AUX audio play
When  On Screen Commands is selected, 
the explanation screen is displayed.
The system accepts these commands on the 
Music Search screen.
■Using Song By Voice
Song By VoiceTM is a feature that allows you 
to select music from your iPod or USB device 
using Voice Commands. To activate this 
mode, you must push the talk switch and 
say: “ Music search ”.
■Song By Voice Commands
• What am I listening to?
• Who am I listening to?
• Who is this?
• What’s playing?
• Who’s playing?
• What album is this?
*1: Models with navigation system
■On Screen Commands
■Music Search Commands*1
■Play Commands
• Play artist 
• Play track/song 
• Play album 
• Play genre/category 
• Play playlist 
• Play composer 
■List Commands
• List artist 
• List album 
• List genre/category 
• List playlist 
• List composer 
• What time is it?
• What is today’s date? 
■General Commands
•Climate Control on
• Climate Control off
• Fan Speed <1-7>
• Temperature max heat
• Temperature max cool
• Temperature <57-87> degrees
• Defrost on
• Defrost off
• Air conditioner on
• Air conditioner off
• More
• Climate control automatic
• Vent
• Dash and floor
• Fan speed up
• Fan speed down
• Floor vents
• Floor and defrost
• Temperature up
• Temperature down
■Climate Control Commands*1 

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uLegal Information on Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Features
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT  USE OF APPLE CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO (“THE APPLICATIONS”) IS AT YOUR 
SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY Q UALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE 
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT TH E APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS IS 
PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAUL TS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND HONDA HEREBY 
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO  THE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS, 
EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,  INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PA RTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.  NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY HONDA OR AN AUTHORIZED 
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, HONDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY 
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLI CATIONS, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED 
TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAF FIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY APPLE, GOOGLE, THEIR 
AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LO SS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST 
AT ANY TIME; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATIO NS OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE 
PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR  ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PA RTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, 
SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE  FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., 
SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION,  ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY 
TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE  SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN  NO EVENT SHALL HONDA OR ITS AFFILIATES  BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY 
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CO NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR 
LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF  DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY 
OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISIN G OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATIONS OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO 
USE THE APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS,  HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY 
(CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF HONDA WERE  ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND 
JURISDICTIONS DISALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LI ABILITY FOR DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY 
NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED 
BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY) EXCE ED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00). THE FOREGOING 
LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE  STATED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
■DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY 

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as the last 20 
messages received on a lin ked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud 
and replied to using a fixed common phrase. 1.A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new 
text message or e-mail.
2. Select  Read to listen to the message.
u The text message or e-mail is displayed. 
The system automatica lly starts reading 
out the message.
3. To discontinue the mess age read-out, select 
Stop .
■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
The system does not display any received messages 
while you are driving. You can only hear them read 
aloud.
The system can only receive messages that are sent a 
text (SMS) messages. The  message sent using the 
data services will not be displayed in the list.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to 
20 of the last text messages  and/or e-mails received.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text 
message/e-mail feature. Only use the text message/e-mail 
feature when conditions a llow you to do so safely.
When you receive a text message or e-mail for the 
first time since the phone is  paired to HFL, you are 
asked to turn the  New Message Notification  
setting to On .
2 To turn on or off the text/e-mail notice  
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit 
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, 
your vehicle automatically will attempt to 
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If 
connected, information about your vehicle, its 
location, and its condition will be sent to the 
operator; you also can  speak to the operator 
when connected. 
IMPORTANT:  For vehicles equipped with HondaLink ® Assist, owner activation 
constitutes authorization for  Honda to collect information  from your vehicle needed 
to provide the service, and agreement to the Terms of Use at  www.hondalink.com/
TermsAndConditions . In a crash, HondaLink ® Assist will attempt to notify emergency 
services but NEITHER HONDA NOR I TS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT 
SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink® Assist services at any time or for 
any reason, and in the future may not be ab le to provide services due to changes in, 
or obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental 
regulation.
■In Case of Emergency1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the 
operator if the battery level is low, the line is 
disconnected, or you do not  have adequate cellular 
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage 
areas.
•There is a problem with  the connecting devices, 
such as the microphones,  speakers, or the unit 
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions 
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Select  Hang Up  to terminate the connection to your 
vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.