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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
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 and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.
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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, songs, 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
will be availa ble only through the Android Auto
interface. Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Audio/Information Screen Cover Art
(Back) Icon
Select t

o go back to the
previous display.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power Audio)
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off. Turn
to adjust the volume.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display
the menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play or pause a song.
STATION Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Multi-Information Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio f iles on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to the previous
display.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power
Audio) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Folder Icons
Select to skip to the next folder, and to skip
to the beginning of the previous folder.
Audio/Information Screen
Multi-Information Display

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB
port, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to
make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, 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
1 Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
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
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To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press 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 Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 271
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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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
: Go back to the
Home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
screen

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB port, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this in formation on the audio/information screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.
Enable once : Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Select Settings Smartphone Apple
CarPlay
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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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 Display Audio system via 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 complete this tuto rial 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 while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
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. 2 Phone Setup P. 337
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.

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Features
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB ErrorAppears when there is a problem with th e audio system. Check if the device is
compatible with the audio system.
The connected USB device has a problem.
See Owner's ManualAppears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
Unsupported VersionAppears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod
is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Connect RetryAppears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable FileAppears when the files in the USB flash dr ive are DRM or an unsupported format. This
error message appears for about three seconds, then plays the next file.
No Data
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in
the USB flash drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is conn ected. If it appears when a supported
device is connected, reconnect the device.
iPod
USB flash drive
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
Made for iPod (5th generation)
Made for iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
Made for iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)
Made for iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)
Made for iPod nano (1st to 7th generation) launch in 2012
Made for iPod touch (1st to 5th generation) launch in 2012
Made for iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4s/iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone
5s/iPhone6
1 iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
The Lightning connector work s with iPhone 6, iPhone
5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPod touch (1st to 4th
generation), and iPod na no (7th generation).
The 30-pin connector work wi th iPhone 4s, iPhone 4,
iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G, iPod touch (5th generation),
iPod classic, iPod nano (1st to 6th generation), and
iPod (5th generation).
USB works with iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c,
iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone
3G, iPod touch (1st to 5th generation) launch in
2012, iPod nano (1st to 7th generation) launch in
2012, iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009), iPod
classic 120GB (launch in 2008), iPod classic 80GB/
160GB (launch in 2007), iPod (5th generation).
■USB Flash Drives1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
SystemVoice
Recog
Voice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.On*1/
Off
Voice Recog. VolumeChanges the volume of the voice prompt.1 ~6*1~11
Song by Voice*Turns the Song By VoiceTM on and off.On*1/Off
Song by Voice Phonetic
Modification*
Modifies a voice comman d for music stored in
the USB flash drive or an iPod/iPhone.
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Phonebook Phonetic
ModificationModifies a voice comm and for the phonebook.
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Automatic Phone Sync
Sets phonebook and call history data to be
automatically imported when a phone is paired
to HFL.
On*1/Off
One Press Voice OperationChanges the setting of the (Talk) button
operation when using the voice operation.On /Off*1
* Not available on all models