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Features
1. Press   to display a folder list.
2. Rotate   to select a folder.
3. Press   to display a list of files in that 
folder.
4. Rotate   to select a file, then press  .
■How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 348
Files in WMA format prot ected by digital rights 
management (DRM)  cannot be played.
The audio system displays  Unplayable File, and then 
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive  P. 343
Track 
Selection Folder 
Selection 
     
        
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Features
You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file.
Available mode icons appear above the play 
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode 
you want to select.
■To turn off a play mode
Press the selected button.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat
 Repeat One Folder:  Repeats all files in the 
current folder.  Repeat One Track:  Repeats the current file.
Random  Random in Folder:  Plays all files in the 
current folder in random order.  Random All: Plays all files  in random order.
Scan  Scan Folders:  Provides 10-second sampling of 
the first file in each of the main folders.
 Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of 
all files in the current folder.
You can also select a pl ay mode by pressing the 
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate   to select  Play Mode, then press  .
Rotate   to select a mode, then press  .
To turn it off, rotate   to select  Normal Play, then 
press .
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Features
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Your 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.
2Phone Setup  P. 432
1Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible 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
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 
connected to HFL.
2. Press the  MEDIA button until the 
Bluetooth ® Audio mode is selected.
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
Press the play or pause button to select a mode.
■To Play Bluetooth®  Audio Files1To 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.
The pause function may no t be available on some 
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you 
may need to press the  MEDIA button repeatedly to 
select the  Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode  pauses the music playing 
from your phone.
MEDIA  Button
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Features
1. Press   to display the music search list.
2. Rotate   to select a category.
3. Press   to display a list of items in the 
category.
4. Rotate   to select an item, then press  .
u Press   and rotate   repeatedly until a 
desired item you want to listen is 
displayed.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the 
Selector Knob1How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the Selector 
Knob
Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some or all of the catego ries may not be displayed.
Item 
Selection Category 
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Features
Siri ® Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the   (Talk)  button on the steering wheel when your 
iPhone is paired to the  Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup  P. 409
■Using Siri® Eyes Free
1 Siri ® Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for 
Siri.
We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri ® 
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri ® Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.
Siri ® Eyes Free can be used only to play music from an 
iPod.
 (Talk) Button 
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
 (Hang-up/back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri®  Eyes Free.
While in Siri® Eyes 
Free:
The display remains 
the same. No feedback 
or commands appear.
Appears 
when Siri is 
activated 
in Siri
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
 (Home) Button:  Press to go to the home 
screen.
2 Switching the Display P. 138
 (Back) Button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display when it is displayed.
/  (Seek/Skip) Buttons:  Press to 
change songs.  (Clock) Button
*: Press to display the clock 
screen.  (Map) Button
*: Press to display the map 
screen.
 (Phone) Button:  Press to display the 
phone screen.  (Audio) Button:  Press to display the 
current audio information.
SOURCE Button:  Press to display the source 
select screen.
Selector Knob:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices.
Press   to set your selection.
 (Day/Night) Button:  Press to change 
the audio/information screen brightness.
Press   once and select   or   to make 
an adjustment. u Each time you press  , the mode 
switches among the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the Selector Knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Selector Knob
When the list is not displayed, songs, frequency, etc. 
can be changed.
While connected to Apple  CarPlay, it changes as 
follows:
•Pressing the Phone Butt on, display the Apple 
CarPlay phone screen.
•Pressing the Audio Button, display the Apple 
CarPlay audio screen.
Models with Display Audio
 (Day/Night) Button
 (Home) Button
 (Back) 
Button
 (Audio) Button
Selector 
Knob
 (Phone) Button
SOURCE
 Button
/  (Seek/Skip) 
Buttons
 (Clock) Button*/
 (Map) Button*
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper.  From this display, you can go to various 
setup options.
■Using the audio/information screen
Press the   button to go to the home screen.
Select the following icons on the hom e screen or after selecting   All Apps.
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 427
■Switching the Display
1 Audio/Information Screen
Touchscreen Operation
•Use simple gestures - in cluding touching, swiping, 
and scrolling - to operate  certain audio functions.
•Some items may be grayed out during driving to 
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or 
use voice commands.
•Wearing gloves may limit  or prevent touchscreen 
response.
You can change the touchs creen sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 381
Home Screen
Models without 
navigation system
Models with 
navigation system
 (Home) Button
 All Apps