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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.
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*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 .
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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 .
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Audio/Information
Screen
Group Icons
Select or to change group.
Pause Icon
Play 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.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
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 icon or pause icon.
1.Select MENU .
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Albums).
4. 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 in the
Bluetooth ® settings on the Audio menu screen by
the following procedure.
1. Select MENU .
2. Select Setting .
■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 uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda d ealer, and so on. You can also navigate to
the found locations via the navigation.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service
center.
■HondaLink ® Menu
1 HondaLink ®
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 Andr oid Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink ® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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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 wireless
hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi .
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status , then On.
6. Select Wi-Fi Device List .
u Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is
in access point (tethering) mode.
u Select the phone you want to connect to
the system.
u If you do not find the phone you want to
connect in the list, select Scan.
7. Select Connect .
u If needed, enter a password for your
phone and select OK.
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the top of the
screen.
8. Press the button to go back to the home
screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the se tting 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 Wi-Fi Device List. Network
speed will not be displayed on this screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
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.
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■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Si ri other than in Siri
Eyes Free mode whil e operating a vehicle.
1Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Voice Recognition
XXXXXX
(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 Eyes Free
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB,
you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to music, view ma ps (navigation), and access messages.
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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
front USB port. The USB por t located in the center
console storage will not enable Apple CarPlay
operation.
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To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
select Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the
home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
CarPlay menu screen
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the front USB,
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 comple te this tutorial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android Auto
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
front USB port. The USB port in the center console
storage will not enable Android Auto operation.
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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.
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Features
■Customization Flow
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
Adjust Clock
SettingsBluetoothAdd New Device
Connect an Audio Device
Display AdjustmentBrightness
Contrast
Black Level
Rear CameraCamera Guideline
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