2019 HONDA ACCORD HYBRID Owners Manual

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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 ■ To link with HondaLink ®
You may see the conn ection guide screen
after launching HondaLink ® when there is no
connection available.
■ Connect
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

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Features
■ Message
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
You can check the messages that are receiv ed quickly in the shortcut operation.
1. A notification appears and notifies you of a
new message on the header area.
2. A notification is continuously displayed in
the header area until the new message is
read.■ Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips
Notification

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Features 3. Select the system status icon to see the
messages.
4. Select a new message to open.
u If you have selected the update option
for HondaLink ® , follow the directions on
the screen to complete the process. 1 Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips
When you update HondaLink ® , you must keep the
engine running and maintain a constant connection
with HondaLink ® .
If the update is interr upted, the system will
automatically resume the process. If, however, a
week has elapsed since the process was first
interrupted, you must repeat the process from the
beginning.
You can update HondaLink ® by selecting Message
from Honda on the HondaLink ® menu.

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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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Features ■ Manual operator connection
If you need to talk to the HondaLink ® operator
in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the ASSIST button with the power mode in
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
u You are connected to the HondaLink ®
operator. 1 Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operato r, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the
ASSIST button.ASSIST
Button