2018 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN radio

Contents
Child Safety P. 65Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 78Safety Labels P. 79
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 178 Security System P. 181 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 184
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 188 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 206
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 217 Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 340General Information on the Audio System P. 345
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 400, 424 Refuel Recommend P. 449
When Driving P. 458 Honda SensingTM P. 492Braking P. 539
Refueling P. 561 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 564
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 576 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 589
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 600 12-Volt Battery P. 609 Remote Transmitter Care P. 611
Cleaning P. 613 Accessories and Modifications P. 618
Handling of the Jack P. 635 Power System Won’t Start P. 636
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 644 Fuses P. 651 Emergency Towing P. 655
When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 657 Refueling P. 658
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 663 Reporting Safety Defects P. 664
Authorized Manuals P. 669 Customer Service Information P. 670
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 37
Instrument PanelP. 81
ControlsP. 163
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 565
Handling the UnexpectedP. 621
InformationP. 659
IndexP. 671
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 237)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 242)
●VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode:
FM1 FM2 AM USB/iPod Pandora ®
Bluetooth ® Audio.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio: Press / to change the
preset station.
iPod, USB device, or Bluetooth ® Audio:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
USB device or Bluetooth® Audio:
Press and hold / to
change a folder/group.
Models with color audio
/ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
SOURCE
Button
VOL
( +/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons● VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode
Press the (home) button, then roll up
or down to select Audio on the driver
information interface, and then press the
left selector wheel.
Models with Display Audio
/ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
Left Selector
Wheel
VOL
( +/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
(home) Button
FM
AM
SiriusXM ®*
USB1
USB2
Bluetooth® Audio
Smartphone Connection
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
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Quick Reference Guide
●/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio: Press / to change the preset station.
iPod, USB device, Bluetooth® Audio or
Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
USB device: Press and hold / to
change a folder.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Audio System (P 246, 267)
(P 246)Models with color audio
(Seek/Skip) Button
Selector Knob
(Day/Night) ButtonVOL
/ (Volume/Power) Knob
RADIO Button
(Sound) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
(Seek/Skip) Button
MEDIA
Button
MENU/CLOCK Button
(Phone) Button
(Back) Button
Audio/Information Screen
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, and fuel fill door, open ing the trunk, or to activate the power
system.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, and fuel fill door, opening the
trunk, or activating the power system may be inhibited or operation may be
unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remo te together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, an d some the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter, or smart entry system, or the
power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm conti nues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
To use the wireless charger, the powe r mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge a compatible device on the ar ea indicated by the mark as follows:
1. To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will automatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system, a nd placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger*1Wireless Charger*
FCC statement
This product complies with the appropriate
requirements or the requ ired standards of FCC
(Federal Communication Commission), described
below:
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
per the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.
If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:
•Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.
appears on the audio/information screen when
the device is being charge d by the wireless charger.
Green Indicator
Amber Indicator
Charging Area
(Power)
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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