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243Features This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 244
USB Port(s) ....................................... 245
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 247
Audio Remote Controls .................... 248
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 252
Audio/Information Screen ................ 253
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 257
Display Setup ................................... 258
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 259
Playing an iPod ................................ 261
Playing Pandora ® .............................. 264
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 266 Models with color audio Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 269
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 272
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 273
Audio/Information Screen ................ 274
System Updates ............................... 286
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 292
Display Setup ................................... 293
Voice Control Operation .................. 295
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 298
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio *
................. 302
Playing an iPod ................................ 313
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 316
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 319Models with Display Audio
HondaLink ® ..................................... 321
HondaLink ® Service *
........................ 325
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 330
Near Field Communication (NFC) *
... 332
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 335
Apple CarPlay ® ................................ 336
Android Auto TM
............................... 339
Audio Error Messages ...................... 343
General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 348
Customized Features ................ 370 , 381
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
..... 400
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® ..... 403 , 427
Refuel Recommend .............................. 452
* Not available on all models

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Features Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio *
service. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio sy stem from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface *
. 1 About Your Audio System
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio *
is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio *
,
contact a dealer.
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SiriusXM ® Radio *
is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® *
is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio *
, Inc.Remote Controls
iPodUSB Flash Drive **1
*2
*1 : Models with Display Audio
*2 : Models with color audio
* Not available on all models

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Features
USB Port(s) Install the iPod USB connector or th e 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 noise in the radio you are listening
to. USB chargeModels
with
color
audio Models
with
Display
AudioIn the Center Pocket
Models with color audio
Models with Display Audio

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Features ■ In the consol e compartment *
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■ Rear of the center console *
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.In the Console Compartment *
Manual
transmission
models
Except
manual
transmission
models
1 USB Port(s)
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you ha ve connected music players
to them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to. Rear of the center console *
Rear of the center console *
* Not available on all models

247uu Audio System u Audio 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 powe r knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the contro l unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

248 uu Audio System u Audio Remote Controls
Features Audio Remote Controls Allow you to operate the a udio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1  FM2  AM  USB/iPod 
Pandora ®  Bluetooth ® Audio
VOL ( +
/VOL ( -
(Volume) Buttons
Press VOL ( +
: To increase the volume.
Press VOL ( -
: To decrease the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder. 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 ma y not be operated.
Press the (Hang-up/back ) button to go back to
the previous command or cancel a command. Models with color audioModels with color audio
/
(Seek/Skip)
Buttons
SOURCE
Button
VOL ( +
/ VOL ( -
(Volume) Buttons (Hang-up/back) Button

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Features
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the driver information inte rface or head-up display *
.
VOL ( +
/VOL ( -
(Volume) Buttons
Press VOL ( +
: To increase the volume.
Press VOL ( -
: To decrease the volume.
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. 1 Audio Remote Controls
Press the (back) button for the driver
information interface to go back to the previous
screen or cancel a command.
Press the (home) button to go back to the home
screen of the driver information interface. Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
/
(Seek/Skip)
Buttons
VOL ( +
/ VOL ( -
(Volume) ButtonsLeft Selector Wheel (home) Button
(back)
button
* Not available on all models

250 uu Audio System u Audio Remote Controls
Features Roll up or down:
FM
AM
SiriusXM ® *
USB1
USB2 *
Bluetooth ® Audio
Smartphone Connection
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down
and then press the left selector wheel:
* Not available on all models