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Quick Reference Guide Features  (P 203)
Audio Remote Controls  (P 207)
● ( +
 /  ( -
 Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
●  /   Button
Press   or   to cycle through the audio 
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ® *
USB iPod
Bluetooth ®  Audio Pandora ® *
Apple 
CarPlay/Android AutoENTER  Button  /   /   /   Button 3 4
( +
 /  ( -
 Bar
 Button
3 4
3 4 ● ENTER  Button
• When listening to the radio and 
SiriusXM ® *
a Press  ENTER  to switch the display to a 
preset list you stored in the preset 
buttons.
b Press   or   to select a preset, then 
press  ENTER .
• When listening to a USB flash drive
a Press  ENTER  to display the folder list.
b Press   or   to select a folder.
c Press  ENTER  to display a list of tracks in 
that folder.
d Press   or   to select a track, then 
press  ENTER .3 4
3 4
3 4 • When listening to an iPod
a Press  ENTER  to display the iPod music 
list.
b Press   or   to select a category.
c Press  ENTER  to display a list of items in 
the category.
d Press   or   to select an item, then 
press  ENTER .
u Press  ENTER  and press   or   
repeatedly until a desired item you 
want to listen is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora ® *
a Press  ENTER  to display the station list.
b Press   or   to select an item, then 
press  ENTER .
• When listening to  Bluetooth ®  Audio
a Press  ENTER  to display the track list.
b Press   or   to select a track, then 
press  ENTER . 3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
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203Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 204
USB Ports ......................................... 205
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 206
Audio Remote Controls .................... 207
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 210
Audio/Information Screen ................ 211
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 236
Display Setup ................................... 237
Voice Control Operation .................. 239
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 243
Playing SiriusXM ®  Radio *
................. 247 Playing an iPod ................................ 255
Song By Voice TM
 (SBV) ...................... 258
Playing Pandora ® *1
........................... 262
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 264
Playing  Bluetooth ®  Audio................. 267
HondaLink ® ..................................... 269
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 274
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 276
Apple CarPlay .................................. 277
Android Auto................................... 280
Audio Error Messages ...................... 284 General Information on the Audio 
System ............................................. 288Customized Features ............................306
HomeLink ®  Universal Transceiver *
......332
Bluetooth ®  HandsFreeLink ® ............. 335
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
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205 uu Audio System u USB Ports
Features
USB Ports Install the device USB connector or the USB 
flash drive to the USB port.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging 
devices, playing audio files and 
connecting compatib le phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio 
files on the USB flash drive and 
connecting a cellular phone and 
charging device. 1 USB Ports
• 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 or 1.5A of 
power. It does not output  1.0A or 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 power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to. USB chargeUSB Port (1.5A)
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207uu Audio System u Audio Remote Controls
Continued
Features
Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on 
the driver information interface.
  Buttons
Press   or   to cycle through the audio 
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ® *
USB iPod
Bluetooth ®  Audio Pandora ® *
Apple 
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM ® *
1. Press  ENTER  to switch the disp lay to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press   or   to select a preset, then press  ENTER .
• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press  ENTER  to display the folder list.
2. Press   or   to select a folder.
3. Press  ENTER  to display a list of tracks in that folder.
4. Press   or   to select a track, then press  ENTER . 1 Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only  when an appropriate 
device or medium is used.
Depending on the  Bluetooth ®  device you connect, 
some functions may  not be available.
Press the   (Hang-up/back) button to go back 
to the previous command or cancel a command.
Press the   button to switch display.
2 Switching the Display  P. 211 Button ENTER  Button
 Button ( +
  ( -
 Bar
 Button Button3
 Button4 3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
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212 uu Audio System Basic Operation u Audio/Information Screen
Features ■ Using the audio/information 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. 335 Home Screen Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
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214 uu Audio System Basic Operation u Audio/Information Screen
Features ■ Settings *
Enters the customiz ing menu screen.2 Customized Features  P. 306
■ Navigation *
Displays the navigation screen. 2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■ HondaLink ®
Displays the Hondalink ®  screen.2 HondaLink ®  P. 269
■ 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. 277
2 Android Auto  P. 280
■ App List ( )
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the Home screen. 2 Home Screen  P. 225
■ Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings for the driver information interface.
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240 uu Audio System Basic Operation u Voice Control Operation
Features When the   (Talk) button is pressed, 
available voice commands 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 reco gnizes 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. 242■ Audio *1
When the system  recognizes the  Audio  
command, the screen will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On *2
• Audio Off *2
• Radio FM
• Radio AM
• Radio SXM
• PANDORA *
• iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora ® *
 cannot be used while Android 
Auto is active.
■ 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.
*2: These commands to ggle the function 
on and off, so the command may not match 
your intended action.
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262 uu Audio System Basic Operation u Playing Pandora ® *1
Features Playing Pandora ® *1
Your audio system allows you to  listen to music from the Pandora ®  app on a 
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ®  HandsFreeLink ®  (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port. 2 Phone Setup  P. 343
2 USB Ports  P. 205
*1:Available only on U.S. models. 1 Playing Pandora ® *1
Pandora ® , the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used  with permission. Pandora 
is only available in certai n countries. Visit the Pandora 
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this 
feature, visit  automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/ , 
or call 1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ®  app 
must first be installed on your phone. Visit 
www.pandora.com . for more information.
Pandora ®  is free, personalized  radio that plays music 
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of 
one of your favorite arti sts, tracks, comedians or 
composers and Pandora ®  will create a custom station 
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ®  also features 
hundreds of genre stations  ranging from Dubstep to 
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot  operate Pandora ®  through the audio 
system, it may be streaming through  Bluetooth ®  
Audio. Make sure Pandora ®  mode on your audio 
system is selected.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto, 
Pandora ®  is only available th rough the Android Auto 
interface. Visit the Android Auto website to check 
compatibility.Audio/Information 
ScreenCover Art
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.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a track.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a track. Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a track. Driver Information 
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