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Controls
Interior/Exterior Convenience Items
Interior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF.
■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches1 Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the
following situations:
•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.
•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but
do not open a door.
You can change the interi or lights dimming time.
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The interior lights go off im mediately in the following
situations:
•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.
•When you set the power mode to ON.
To avoid draining the ba ttery, do not leave the
interior light on for an extended length of time when
the engine is off.
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF
mode, the interior light s go off after about 15
minutes.
Door Activated Position
OFF
ON
Models without moonroof
Door Activated Position
Models with moonroof
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
: Select to go to the home screen.
2 Using the audio/information screen
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: Select to display any mode.
The available modes include Sound, View
Radio Text , Music Search, and play modes.
: Select to go back to the previous display.
: Select to change the audio/information
screen brightness.
Select once and select
(- or (+ to make
an adjustment. u Each time you select , the mode
switches among the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 237, 238
2 Music Search List P. 248, 257
2 Scan P. 237, 246, 258
2 Play Mode P. 249, 258
(Day/Night) Icon
(Home) Icon
(Menu) Icon
(Back) Icon

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Displays the subchannel list when an HD RadioTM station is selected while listening to
an FM station.
1. Select .
2. Select HD Radio Subchannel .
3. Select the channel number.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.
■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Select .
2. Select View Radio Text .
■HD Subchannel
■Radio Data System (RDS)
Models with HD RadioTM
1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
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Features
Playing SiriusXM® Radio*
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to the previous
display.
Channel Icons
Select or to the previous
or next channel.
Select and hold to rapidly skip 10
channels at a time.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power
Audio) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off. Turn to adjust the volume.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Category Icons
Select or to display and select a
SiriusXM ® Radio category.
Audio/Information Screen
Scan Icon
Select to scan each channel. Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to store that
station. Select to display preset 7 onwards.
Skip Icons
Select or to change
section in the channel.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within the section.
Multi-Information Display
Album Art
Station Art
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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 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 with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
It may be illegal to perform 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.
Audio/Information
Screen
(Back) Icon
Select to
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.
Group Icons*1
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.
Multi-Information
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
■Messages from Honda
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■Weather
Displays a weekly five-day weather foreca st for any location you want. You can
change the ZIP Code at any time.
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.
■To enable the HondaLink ® service
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Clock/Info .
4. Select the HondaLink tab.
5. Select Diagnostic & Location Data .
6. Select On.
You must consent to location sharing to
enable the HondaLink ® service.
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once : Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable : Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)
■To Connect to HondaLink ® Service

uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.1 Apple CarPlay
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
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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.