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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® AudioYour audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth -compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.2 Phone Setup P. 432 1 Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enable d phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compat ible with the system. For
a list of compatible phones:
• U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink
or call 1-888-528-7876.
• Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
It may be illegal to pe rform some data device
functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically connected.
The connected phone for Bluetooth ® Audio can be
different.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth ® Audio from that phone
will be unavailable. Howe ver, you can have a second
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth ® Audio by
selecting from the Bluetooth ® device list.
2 Phone Setup P. 432Audio/Information Screen
(Back) Button
Press to go back to
the previous
display.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust
the volume.
Play/Pause Icon Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.Browse Icon
Select to display the
menu items. Selector knob
Turn to change groups. Press, and
then turn to select an item. After
that, press again to make your
selection.
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Features 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system. 2 Phone Setup P. 432
2. Select the Bluetooth ® Audio mode.
If the phone is not re cognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■ To pause or resume a file
Select the play/pause icon.
1. Select Browse .
2. Select a search cate gory (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.■ To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files 1 To 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.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
Change Devices .
2 Phone Setup P. 432
■ Searching for Music 1 Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth ® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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Features
HondaLink ®HondaLink ® connects you to the latest inform ation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth ® .2 Wi-Fi Connection P. 330
2 Phone Setup P. 432
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® .
■ To enable the HondaLink ®
You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink ® .
Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once: Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)■ To Connect to HondaLink ® 1 HondaLink ®
If your vehicle has a telema tics control unit (TCU), you
can use HondaLink ® without connecting the phone.
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
If the system is conn ected to the HondaLink ® connect
app through Bluetooth ® and another Bluetooth ®
audio device is connected, the Bluetooth ®
connection to the HondaLink ® connect app will be
severed.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
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Features
HondaLink ® Service *Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, and one-on-one operator
assistance.
■ Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator *1
; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, HondaLink ® will attempt to notify emergency services but
NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink ® services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicl e’s location may not
be sent to the operator.■ In Case of Emergency 1 HondaLink ® Service *
HondaLink ® also provides serv ices you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ® , or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1 In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
• You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
• There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models
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Your subscribed telematics service prov ider can track your vehicle’s location,
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you n eed your user ID and person al identification number
(PIN).
■ Stolen vehicle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your ve hicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police as well as the
provider.
■ Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■ Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when trying to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function, you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior lights and sound the horn, and sends vehicle
location via web/Smartphone.
■ Security ala rm notification
If the security system in your vehicl e detects an abnormal condition, such as
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the prov ider notifies you by email.■ Security Features 1 Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ® . If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com .
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
hondalink.honda.com .
1 Vehicle finder
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
• When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
• You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
• You unlock the doors using the smart entry system.
• You unlock the doors us ing the built-in key.
• The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
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Your subscribed telematics service provid er can check your vehicle’s condition.
■ Virtual Dashboard
You can remotely check the mileage, fu el range, and oil life in your app.
■ Remote Start and stop the engine
You can remotely start and stop engine usin g your app as same as the smart entry
key.
■ Geofence Alert
You can receive a notification anytime your ve hicle enters or leaves a region set by
you.
■ Speed Alert
You can receive a notification when your ve hicle has exceeded a speed limit set by
you.
■ Personal Data Wipe
You can reset your audio and navigation system settings to factory defaults with the
app.
■ Wi-Fi hotspot
Vehicle provides 4G LTE ne twork environment as Wi-Fi router to use tablet or
smartphone in your vehicle.■ Convenient Features 1 Convenient Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ® . If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com .
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Features Wi-Fi Connection You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi on the audio/
information screen. If your phone has wire less hotspot capabilities, the system can
be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.
1. Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi .
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network or Hotspot , then
Confirm .
u To change the Wi-Fi settings, select
Network Options or HotSpot
Options .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point,
and select Done .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Press the button to go back to the
home screen.■ Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time) 1 Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance ® .
1 Wi-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 set the audio
system in Wi-Fi mode.
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 the Wi-Fi network list.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
■ Wi-Fi mode (after the init ial setting has been made) 1 Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)
You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-Fi
connection again afte r you boot your phone.iPhone users