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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
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Features
■Searching for mu sic 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. 255
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. 273
SBV is not available when using Apple CarPlay. Use
Siri instead.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
Add phonetic modifications of difficult or fo reign words so that it is easier for SBV
to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when
searching for music on the USB flash drive or iPod. 1.Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select System .
4. Select the Voice Recog. tab.
5. Select Song by Voice Phonetic
Modification .
6. Select New Modification .
7. Select USB or iPod .
■Phonetic Modification1Phonetic Modification
Song by Voice Phonetic Modification is grayed
out when Song by Voice is set to Off.
You can store up to 2, 000 phonetic modification
items.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
8. Select the item to modify (e.g., Artist).
u The list of the selected item appears on
the screen.
9. Select an entry to modify.
u The pop-up menu appears on the
screen.
u The listen to the current phonetic
modification, select Play.
u To delete the current phonetic
modification, select Delete.
10. Select Modify .
11. Select the phonetic spelling you want to
use (e.g., ”Artist A”) when prompted.
12. Select OK.
u The artist “No Name” is phonetically
modified to “Artist A.” When in the SBV
mode, you can press the (Talk)
button and use the voice command
“Play ‘Artist A’” to play songs by the
artist “No Name.”
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
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Features
Playing Pandora ®*
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup P. 390
2 USB Port(s) P. 203
U.S. models
1Playing Pandora ®*
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is only available in certai n countries. Visit the Pandora
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized radio that plays music
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of
one of your favorite arti sts, tracks, comedians or
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ® also features
hundreds of genre stations ranging from Dubstep to
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
If your phone is connecte d to Android Auto, Pandora
is only available through the Android Auto interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Audio/Information
Screen Cover Art
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a track.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a track.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a track.
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.
* Not available on all models
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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.
2 Phone Setup P. 390
*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. 325
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. 390
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.
2 Phone Setup P. 390
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®.
2Wi-Fi Connection P. 287
2 Phone Setup P. 390
■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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