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333uu Audio System Basic Operation u Near Field Communication (NFC) *
Features
1. Press the button then select NFC
Manager . Or touch the NFC logo near the
glove box with the NFC tag of your phone.
u The NFC Manager screen is displayed.
2. Select Connect Device to Vehicle
Bluetooth .
3. Touch the NFC logo near the glove box with
the NFC tag of your phone.
4. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.■ Bluetooth ® Setup 1 Bluetooth ® Setup
To use the NFC function, you first need to set up your
Android phone to enable this function.
For instructions on how to use NFC with your
Android phone, refer to the manual that came with
your phone.
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Features
Android Auto TM
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the front USB port,
Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can
use the audio/information 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 pa rked before using
Android Auto. 2 USB Port(s) P. 245
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 341 1 Android Auto TM
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
USB port(s) located in the center pocket or the
console compartment *
. The USB ports located on the
rear of the center console *
will not enable Android
Auto operation.
2 USB Port(s) P. 245
To directly access the Android Auto phone function,
press Phone on the home screen.
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 341
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
connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 432
* Not available on all models
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Features
d Music and audio
Play Google Play Music an d music apps that are comp atible with Android Auto.
To switch between music apps, press this icon.
e Go back to the Home Screen.
f Voice
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the front USB port, Android
Auto is automatically initiated.
■ Enabling Android Auto
Check the checkbox.
Enable: Allows this consent.
Disable: Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Connections settings menu.■ Auto Pairing Connection 1 Enabling Android Auto
Only initialize Android Auto when you safely parked.
When Android Auto first detects your phone, you will
need to set up your phone so that auto pairing is
possible. Refer to the inst ruction manual that came
with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you ha ve completed the initial
setup:
Select HOME Settings Connections
Smartphone Connection Android Auto Select
device Edit Device Permissions
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the pho ne screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Phone) button: Press to go directly to the phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .■ HFL Buttons 1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth -compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• 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.
Voice control tips
• Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming fr om them may interfere
with the microphone.
• Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a st ored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.
• If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operati on after ending the call.
Up to 20 speed dial entries can be stored. If there is
no entry in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.
2 Speed Dial P. 418
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.Models with color audio
(Talk) Button Microphone
(Hang-up/Back) Button (Pick-up) Button
Selector Knob (Phone) Button
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Features
■ To pair a cell phone (No phone has
been paired to the system)
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Yes , then press .
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
4. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone doesn’t appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth ® devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.■ Phone Setup 1 Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
HFL before you can make and receive hands-free
calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
• You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
• Up to six phones can be paired.
• Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
paired to HFL.
• If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system within three minutes, the system will
time out and return to idle.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following:
: The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth ® Audio.
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Features
5. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then press .
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
6. When your phone appears on the list, select
it by pressing .
u If your phone does not appear, select
Phone Not Found? and search for
Bluetooth ® devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink .
7. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by a phone.
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Features
■ To change the pairing code setting
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Setup , then
press .
3. Rotate to select Bluetooth Setup , then
press .
4. Rotate to select Pass-Key , then press
.
5. Input a new pairing code, then press .
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Features Pairing codes, paired phones, all stored vo ice tags, all speed dial entries, all call
history data, and all imported phonebook data are erased.
1. Press the button or the button.
2. Rotate to select Phone Setup , then
press .
3. Rotate to select System Clear , then
press .
4. Rotate to select Yes , then press .
5. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Rotate to select Yes , then press
.
6. A notification appears on the screen. Press
.■ To Clear the System