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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) ButtonVOL
/  (Volume/Power) Knob
RADIO  Button
 (Sound) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
 (Seek/Skip) Button
MEDIA
 Button
MENU/CLOCK Button
 (Phone) Button
 (Back) Button
Audio/Information Screen 
     
        
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
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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
■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.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models 
     
        
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*1:Default Setting
Setup 
GroupCustomizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable 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—
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
Battery
Checking 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 interface 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
1Battery
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.
3WARNING
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