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Controls
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control
The automatic climate control system maintains the interior temperature you select.
The system also selects the proper mix of heated or cooled air that raises or lowers
the interior temperature to your preference as quickly as possible.
Use the system when the power system is on.
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the interior temperature using the dr iver’s side or passenger’s side control
dial.
3. Press the (on/off) button to cancel.
■Switching between the recirculation and fresh air modes
Press the (recirculation) button and switch the mode depending on
environmental conditions.
Recirculation mode (indicator on): Recirculat es air from the vehicle’s interior through
the system.
Fresh air mode (indicator off): Maintains out side ventilation. Keep the system in
fresh air mode in normal situations.
1 Using Automatic Climate Control
If any buttons are presse d while using the climate
control system in auto, the function of the button
that was pressed wi ll take priority.
The AUTO indicator will go off, but functions
unrelated to the button th at was pressed will be
controlled automatically.
To prevent cold air from bl owing in from outside, the
fan may not start i mmediately when the AUTO
button is pressed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down
more rapidly by partial ly opening the windows,
turning the system on auto, and setting the
temperature to low. Change the fresh mode to
recirculation mode until the temperature cools down.
When you set the temperat ure to the lower or upper
limit, Lo or Hi is displayed.
Pressing the button switches the climate control
system between on and off. When turned on, the
system returns to your last selection.
While ECON mode is active, the climate control
system may have reduced cooling performance.
Floor and
defroster
vents
Floor ventsDashboard and floor
vents, and back of
the center console
*
Dashboard vents
and back of the
center console
*
AUTO
Button
Driver’s Side
Temperature
Control Dial
(Recirculation)
Button
Fan Control Dial
A/C (Air Conditioning)
Button Passenger’s
Side
Temperature
Control Dial
(on/off) Button
* Not available on all models
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System.................................... 238
About Your Audio System ................ 238
USB Port(s) ....................................... 239
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 241
Audio Remote Controls .................... 242
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 246
Audio/Information Screen ................ 247
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 251
Display Setup ................................... 252
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 253
Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Playing Pandora ®.............................. 258
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 260
Models with color audio system
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 263
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 266
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 267
Audio/Information Screen ................ 268
System Updates ............................... 283
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 289
Display Setup ................................... 290
Voice Control Operation .................. 292
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 295
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 299
Playing an iPod ................................ 310
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 313
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 316
Models with Display Audio
HondaLink ®..................................... 318
HondaLink ® Service*........................ 322
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 327
Near Field Communication (NFC)
*... 329
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 332
Apple CarPlay
TM............................... 333
Android AutoTM............................... 336
Audio Error Messages ...................... 340
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 345
Customized Features ................ 367, 378
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 397
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 400, 424
Refuel Recommend .......................... 449
* Not available on all models
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Features
USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the Center Pocket
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone and charging devices.
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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 backing up yo ur data 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 USB port can supply up to 1.0A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/2.5A unless the device
requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noi se in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
Models
with
color
audioModels
with
Display
Audio
In the Center Pocket
Models with color audio
Models with Display Audio
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicl e control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List, then press .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings, then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press .
■Radio Data System (RDS)1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 242
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
1 Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-ca pable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.
2USB Port(s) P. 239
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Audio/Information Screen
MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if
connected).
MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is
connected.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change tracks.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Press to select a play mode.
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Features
You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file.
Available mode icons appear above the play
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode
you want to select.
■To turn off a play mode
Press the selected button.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat
Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the
current folder. Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.
Random Random in Folder: Plays all files in the
current folder in random order. Random All: Plays all files in random order.
Scan Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of
the first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of
all files in the current folder.
You can also select a pl ay mode by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .
Rotate to select a mode, then press .
To turn it off, rotate to select Normal Play, then
press .
Play Mode Buttons
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1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press the MEDIA button until the
Bluetooth ® Audio mode is selected.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Press the play or pause button to select a mode.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you
may need to press the MEDIA button repeatedly to
select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
MEDIA Button
Play Button Pause Button
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