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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 205)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 209)
●(+ / ( - Bar
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / Button
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora®*Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
/ / / Button34(+ / (- Bar
Button
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●ENTER Button
•When listening to the radio and
SiriusXM ®*
aPress ENTER to switch the display to a
preset list you stored in the preset
buttons.
bPress or to select a preset, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to a USB flash drive
aPress ENTER to display the folder list.
bPress or to select a folder.
cPress ENTER to display a list of tracks in
that folder.
dPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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•When listening to an iPod
aPress ENTER to display the iPod music
list.
bPress or to select a category.
cPress ENTER to display a list of items in
the category.
dPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
uPress ENTER and press or
repeatedly until a desired item you
want to listen is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
aPress ENTER to display the station list.
bPress or to select an item, then
press ENTER .
•When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
aPress ENTER to display the track list.
bPress or to select a track, then
press ENTER .
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 206
USB Ports ......................................... 207
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 208
Audio Remote Controls .................... 209
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 212
Audio/Information Screen ................ 213
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 238
Display Setup ................................... 239
Voice Control Operation .................. 241
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 245
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 249 Playing an iPod ................................ 257
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 260
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 264
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 266
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 269
HondaLink ®..................................... 271
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 276
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 278
Apple CarPlay .................................. 279
Android Auto................................... 282
Audio Error Messages ...................... 286
General Information on the Audio
System
............................................. 290
Customized Features............................308
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver*......336
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ............. 339
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Features
USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
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.
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on the USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device.1USB Ports
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension cable with the
USB port.
•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 USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 1.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 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 power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
USB Port (1.5A)
USB Port (1.0A)
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface. Buttons
Press or to cycle through the audio
mode as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM ®
*USB iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®*Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
ENTER Button
• When listening to the radio and SiriusXM ®
*
1.Press ENTER to switch the disp lay to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
2. Press or to select a preset, then press ENTER.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. Press ENTER to display the folder list.
2. Press or to select a folder.
3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
4. Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Press the (Hang-up/back) button to go back
to the previous command or cancel a command.
Press the button to switch display. 2 Switching the Display P. 213
Button
ENTER Button
Button
(+ (- Bar
Button
Button3
Button4
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* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Using the audio/information screen
Select 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. 339
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
Features
■Settings*
Enters the customiz ing menu screen.
2Customized Features P. 308
■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink ®
Displays the Hondalink ® screen.
2HondaLink ® P. 271
■Smartphone Connection
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 279
2 Android Auto P. 282
■App List ( )
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the Home screen.
2 Home Screen P. 227
■Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings for the driver information interface.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
FeaturesWhen the (Talk) button is pressed,
available voice commands 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 .
The system only reco gnizes 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 system recognizes the
Phone call command, the screen will
change to the voice recognition 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. 244
■Audio*1
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change to the
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On
*2
•Audio Off*2
•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.
*2: These commands to ggle the function
on and off, so the command may not match
your intended action.
* Not available on all models
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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.
2Phone Setup P. 347
*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 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 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. 347
Audio/Information
Screen
VOL (Volume) Icons
Selec

t to adjust the
volume.
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to the
previous display.
/AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the
audio system on and
off.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display
the menu items.
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
I
nterface
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