
211
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 212
USB Port(s) ....................................... 213
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 215
Audio Remote Controls .................... 216
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 219
Audio/Information Screen ................ 220
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 224
Display Setup ................................... 225
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 226
Playing an iPod ................................ 228
Models with color audio system
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 231
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 234
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 237
Audio/Information Screen ................ 238
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 259
Display Setup ................................... 260
Voice Control Operation .................. 262
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 266
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 270
Playing an iPod ................................ 278
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 281
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 285
Models with Display Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 287
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 290
HondaLink ®..................................... 292
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 297
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 299
Apple CarPlay .................................. 300
Android Auto .................................. 303
Audio Error Messages ...................... 307
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 310
Customized Features ................ 328, 335
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 362
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 365, 391
* Not available on all models
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  211 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

213
uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Continued
Features
USB Port(s)
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio 
files on a USB flash drive and connecting 
a cellular phone and charging device.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging 
devices, playing audio files and 
connecting compatib le phones with 
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure 
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning 
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for 
Android Auto, the USB cables should be 
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with 
USB 2.0 Standard.
Your vehicle comes supplied with a USB 
extension cable that runs from the USB port 
up through to the front console.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
*2: Pre-installed on  U.S. models only.
1USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are 
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•You may also use your own USB cable.
•Do not connect the iPod or  USB flash drive using a 
hub.
•Do not use a device such as  a card reader or hard 
disk drive, as the device  or your files may be 
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using 
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may  vary depending on the 
device model and software version.
If the audio system does  not recognize the iPod, try 
reconnecting it a few times  or reboot the device. To 
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions 
provided with the iPod or visit  www.apple.com/ipod.
The front USB port can suppl y up to 1.5A of power. 
It does not output 1.5A unless requested by the 
device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY 
( q or ON (w*1 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge (1.5A)
Models with 
color audio 
systemModels with 
Display Audio
USB Extension Cable*2Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
U.S. models
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  213 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

Continued239
uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Using the audio/in formation screen
Press the   button to go to the home screen.
Select  Phone , Info , Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, HondaLink , Smartphone 
Connection  (Apple CarPlay,  Android Auto), App List , or Instrument Panel .
■Phone
Displays the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 391
1 Using the audio/in formation 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. 352
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  239 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

241
uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Continued
Features
■HondaLink ®
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized  music, information, and 
social media streams.
2 HondaLink ® P. 292
■Smartphone Connection
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay  P. 300
2 Android Auto  P. 303
■App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.
2 Home Screen  P. 249
■Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings  for the driver information interface.
*1: Available on specific phones only. Check automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ for U.S. 
and
 www.handsfreelink.ca for Canada for compatible phones and hondalink.com for U.S. and 
honda.ca/hondalink for Canada for feature details.
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  241 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

263
uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Continued
FeaturesWhen the   (Talk)  button is pressed, 
available voice comma nds appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in  Voice 
Info  on the Info menu  screen. Select Info, 
then select  MENU.
The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages,  at certain screens. 
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the 
Phone call command, the screen will 
change to the voice re cognition screen for 
phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call 
• Call 
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay.
■Music Search
This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.
■Climate Control*1
When the system recognizes the  Climate 
Control  command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen to the climate control 
voice recognition screen.
2 Climate Control Commands*1 P. 265
■Audio*1
When the system recognizes the  Audio 
command, the screen  will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On
• Audio Off
• Radio FM
• Radio AM
• Radio SXM
*
•Pandora*
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora®
* cannot be used while Android 
Auto is active.
■Navigation*1
The screen changes to the navigation 
screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink
This can be only used  when the phone is 
connected.
■Voice Setting
The screen changes to the Voice Recog  tab 
on the  System settings  screen.
* Not available on all models
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  263 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

Continued279
uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
1. Select  MENU  and select  Music Search .
2. Select the items on that menu.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or 
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive  P. 307
If you operate any musi c app on your iPhone/iPod 
while the phone is connected to the audio system, 
you may no longer be able to operate the same app 
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the devi ce if necessary.
Select  Switch USB Device  in the Audio menu 
screen to switch to another USB device.
If an iPhone is connected  via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/
USB source is unavailable  and audio files on the 
phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
Category 
Selection
Item Selection
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  279 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
282
Features
■Searching for music using SBV
1.Set the  Song by Voice  setting to On.
2. Press the   (Talk) button and say  “Music 
Search”  to activate the SBV feature for the 
USB flash drive and iPod.
3. Then, say a next command.
u Example 1: Say  “(List) ‘Artist A’“  to view a 
list of songs by that artist. Select the 
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say  “Play ‘Artist A’“ to start 
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, press the   (hang-up/
back) button on the steering wheel. The 
selected song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need 
to press the   button and say  “Music Search” 
again to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Song By Voice Commands P. 265
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks 
stored on the USB  flash drive or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult 
words so that it is easier  for SBV to recognize artists, 
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification  P. 283
SBV is not available when  using Apple CarPlay. Use 
Siri instead.
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  282 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分 

290
uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
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 and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup  P. 399
*1:Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists 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 
automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/.
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 system automatically connects to the 
prioritized phone. You can a ssign priority to a phone 
in the Priority Device Settings .
2 Customized Features  P. 335
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 is 
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired 
phone can stream  Bluetooth® Audio by selecting 
Connect    from the  Bluetooth Device List .
2 Phone Setup  P. 399
Audio/Information 
Screen
Group Icons
Select   or   to change group.
Pause Icon
Bluetooth  
Indicator
Appears when 
your phone is 
connected to 
HFL.
Track Icons
Select   or   to change tracks.
Open/Close 
Icon*1
Displays/hides 
the detailed 
information.
Driver Information 
Interface
 Button
Press to go back 
to the previous 
display.
VOL/  AUDIO Knob
Press to turn the audio system 
on and off. Turn to adjust the 
volume.
 Button
Press to display 
the audio screen.
Play Icon
20 CIVIC 2D HCM (KA KL KC)-31TBG6400.book  290 ページ  2019年6月4日 火 曜日 午前8時32分