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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to
the found locations via the navigation.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service
center.
■HondaLink® Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the Display Audio to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has cell
hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi .
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status , then On.
6. Select Wi-Fi Network List .
u Make sure your phone’ s Wi-Fi setting is
in access point (tethering) mode.
u Select the phone you want to connect to
the system.
u If you do not find the phone you want to
connect in the list, select Scan .
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for your phone, and
select OK .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Select to go back to the home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the setting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the
Wi-Fi connection.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on Wi-Fi Network List.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your
iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
While driving we recomme nd only using Siri through
the button on the steering wheel (Siri Eyes Free).
1 Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press and hold until the display
changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appears. Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes Free

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via USB, you can
use the audio/information t ouch screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to music, view ma ps (navigation), and access messages.
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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phon e calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1 Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
front USB port. The USB por t located in the center
console storage will not enable Apple CarPlay
operation.
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To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
: Go back to the
Home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via USB, Android
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the
audio/information touch screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation),
Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
front USB port. The USB port in the center console
storage will not enable Android Auto operation.
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To directly access the Android Auto phone function,
press Phone on the home screen.
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When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
■Customization Flow
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
Adjust Clock
Settings
BluetoothAdd New Device
Connect an Audio Device
Display AdjustmentBrightness
Contrast
Black Level
Rear CameraCamera Guideline
RDS SettingsRDS Information
Radio Text
Display Change
WallpaperSelect
Import
DeleteColor Theme
Language
Clock Format

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Features
Press the button and rotate to select Phone Setup, then press .
Ringtone
Bluetooth SetupAdd New Device
Connect a Phone
Connect an Audio Device
Disconnect All Devices
Delete Device
Pass-Key
Speed Dial
Caller ID Info
System Clear

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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting
Setup
GroupCustomizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
Adjust ClockAdjusts clock.
2 Clock P. 110—
Settings RDS
Settings
RDS Information
Selects whether the RDS information comes
on. On
*1/
Off
Radio Text Displays the radio text information of the
selected RDS station. —
Bluetooth Add New Device
See
Bluetooth Setup on P. 322
Connect an Audio
Device
Display
Adjustment Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/
information screen. —
Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/
information screen. —
Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/
information screen.
—
Rear
Camera Camera Guideline Selects whether the guidelines come on the
audio/information screen. On
*1/
Off