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Quick Reference Guide Audio System (P 252, 273)
(P 252)Models with color audio
(Seek/Skip) Button
Selector Knob (Day/Night) Button
VOL / (Volume/Power) KnobRADIO Button
(Sound) Button
Preset Buttons ( 1 - 6 ) (Seek/Skip) ButtonMEDIA Button
MENU/CLOCK Button (Phone) Button
(Back) ButtonAudio/Information Screen
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Features ■ Audio
Shows the current audio information.
■ Trip computer (Current Drive)
Shows the range, and instant and average fu el economy of the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy from your last trip.
■ Trip computer (History of Trip A)
Shows the average fuel economy and distance traveled for the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three driving
cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, the information on the display updates. The
history of the previous th ree driving cycles is kept.
■ Clock/Wallpaper
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.
■ Change display
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings , then press .
3. Rotate to select Display Change , then press .
4. Rotate to select Clock/Wallpaper , then press .
u If you want to return to the audio display, select Audio .
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Features
Playing AM/FM Radio Audio/Information Screen
RADIO Button
Press to select a band.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear
a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a band, then
press the preset button. MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an item.
After that, press again to make your
selection.VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume. (Back) button
Press to go back to the previous display
or cancel a setting.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to search up
and down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
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Features Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■ To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■ Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List , then press .
■ Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings , then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings , then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text , then press .
■ Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan , then press .
To turn off scan, press .■ Radio Data System (RDS) 1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 248
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
1 Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.
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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 -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are comp atible 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.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform 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.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will 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.MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the
menu items.MEDIA Button
Bluetooth Audio mode
(if connected) Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
VOL/ (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume. Audio/Information Screen
Play Button (Preset 1)
Press to resume a file.Pause Button (Preset 2)
Press to pause a file. (Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Selector Knob
Turn to change groups.
Press, and then turn to
select an item. After
that, press again to make
your selection./ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
Press or
to change files.
Press and hold to
move rapidly
within a file.
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Features
■ Trip Computer
Displays the trip computer information.
• Current Drive tab: Displays the current trip information.
• Trip A / Trip B tab: Displays information for the current and three previous drives.
The information is stored every time you reset Trip A/B.
To reset the Trip A/B, select Settings , then select Delete Trip History .
To change the setting of how to reset Trip A/B, select OK .
■ Clock
Displays the clock.
■ System Updates
Updates the software version of the audio system. 2 System Updates P. 286
■ FM/AM/SiriusXM *
/USB1/USB2 *
/Bluetooth Audio/Smartphone Connection
Displays the each audio information.
■ Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen. 2 Customized Features P. 381
■ Navigation *
Displays the navigation screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Settings Display Change Changes the display type. Audio *1
/ Clock/Wallpaper /
Current Drive / History of
Trip A
History of
Trip A Delete History Resets the trip meter. Yes / No
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type Clock Changes the clock display type. Analog *1
/ Off
Wallpaper Select Changes the wallpaper type. Blank *1
/ Image 1 / Image 2 /
Image 3
Import Imports an image file for a new wallpaper. 2 Wallpaper Setup P. 255
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Delete Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. Image 1 / Image 2 / Image 3
Color Theme Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen. Blue *1
/ Red / Amber / Violet /
Bluegreen
Language Changes the display language. English *1
/ Français / Español
Header Clock Display Selects whether the header clock display
comes on. On *1
/ Off
Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to
24H. 12h *1
/ 24h
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Maintenance
BatteryChecking the Battery The condition of the battery is monitored by a
sensor located on the negative terminal of the
battery. If there is a problem with this sensor,
the driver information in terface will display a
warning message. If this happens, have you
vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Check the battery term inals for corrosion
monthly.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system is disabled. 2 Reactivating the audio system P. 247
• The clock resets. 2 Clock P. 164
• The immobilizer system needs to be reset. 2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 95 1 Battery
WARNING: Battery post, terminals,
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling. When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.3
WARNING The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducting any battery
maintenance, wear prot ective clothing and
a face shield, or have a skilled technician do
it.Canadian models