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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 202
USB Port(s) ....................................... 203
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 205
Audio Remote Controls .................... 206
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 209
Audio/Information Screen ................ 210
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 214
Display Setup ................................... 215
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 216
Playing an iPod ................................ 218
Models with color audio system
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio................. 224
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 227
Audio/Information Screen ................ 228
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 249
Display Setup ................................... 250
Voice Control Operation .................. 252
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 256
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 260
Playing an iPod ................................ 268
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 271
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 275
Models with Display Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 277
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 280
HondaLink ®..................................... 282
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 287
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 289
Apple CarPlay .................................. 290
Android Auto .................................. 293
Audio Error Messages ...................... 297
General Information on the Audio  System ............................................. 300
Customized Features ................ 318, 325
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 352
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 355, 382
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
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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 to the radio station 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
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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. 382
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. 325
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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Features
■HondaLink ®
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized  music, information, and 
social media streams.
2 HondaLink ® P. 282
■Smartphone Connection
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay  P. 290
2 Android Auto  P. 293
■App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.
2 Home Screen  P. 239
■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.
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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. 255
■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
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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. 297
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
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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 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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