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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.
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*1:Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, th is function may not be
displayed.
1 Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit
http://www.handsfr eelink.com/Honda/.
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 Apple 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.
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Audio/Information
Screen
(Back) Icon
Select 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.
Repeat Icon*1
Select to repeat the current
file. Random Icon
*1
Select to play all files in
the current category in
random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
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1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
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2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, 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 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.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
Change Device .
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■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Social Playlist
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Features
Playing Social Playlist
The Honda CabinControlTM smartphone app allows users to share audio files from
their devices to Social Playlist.
Unfortunately, the driver cannot select the audio files from the audio/information
screen. The driver can play in order of their choice only if they individually select each
song in the queue. The driver cannot rearrange the order of the playlist.
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1Playing Social Playlist
For more information, check the Honda
CabinControl smartphone app instruction manual.
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to
the previous display.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power)
Knob
Push to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust
the volume.
Audio/Information
Screen
Play/Pause Icon Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current
file.Random Icon
Select to play all files in
random order. Remove Icon
Select to remove
the file from the
playlist.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
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Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest info rmation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® service.
■To enable the HondaLink® service
You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink ®
service.
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® Service
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink ® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has cell
hotspot capabilities, the system can be te thered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network or HotSpot, then Save.
u To change the Wi-Fi settings, select
Network Options or HotSpot
Options .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point,
and select OK .
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the list.
8. Select to go back to the home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the setting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the
Wi-Fi connection.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the Wi-Fi network list.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
■Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)
You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-Fi
connection again afte r you boot your phone.
iPhone users
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uNear Field Communication (NFC)*
Features
Near Field Comm unication (NFC)*
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to connect your phone to the audio
system easily via Bluetooth®.
NFC enables two devices to communicate in close proximity, within about 2 inch (40
mm).
The following features are available:
• Bluetooth ® setup
• Image transfer for wallpaper
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select NFC, then ON.
■NFC Setup
1Near Field Communication (NFC)*
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of
NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
Android phone only
* Not available on all models
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Features
1. Select 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.
■Bluetooth ® Setup
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