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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
■ Exit
Select the Exit icon to go back to the home screen.
■
You can check Android notifications.
■
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via USB, Android Auto is
automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android Auto 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.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android Auto
Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you ha ve completed the initial
setup:
Select Settings Sm artphone Android Auto
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.

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Features
Bluetooth On/Off Status
Default
Bluetooth/Wi-FiBluetooth
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Pairing Code
Wi-FiWi-Fi On/Off Status
Wi-Fi Network List
Wi-Fi Information
Android Auto
SmartphoneApple CarPlay
Default

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Bluetooth/
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth On/Off
StatusSelects to display the Bluetooth® status.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired
phone, or creates a security PIN.
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Edit Pairing CodeEdits a pairing code.
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi On/Off StatusChanges the Wi-Fi mode.On /Off*1
Wi-Fi Network ListConnects, disconnects, or deletes the Wi-Fi network.—
Wi-Fi InformationShows the Wi-Fi informati on of the head unit.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi group as default.Yes/No
Smart-
phone Apple
CarPlay
Sets up the Apple CarPlay connection. —
Android
Auto Sets up the Android Auto connection.
—
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Smartphone
group as default. Yes
/No

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•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.
To use the system, the Bluetooth On/Off Status
setting must be On.
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Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a stored voic e tag. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.
•If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
Up to five speed dial entries can be displayed among
a total of 20 that can be en tered. If there is no entry
in the system, Speed Dial is disabled.
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(Talk) Button
Volume up
(Hang-up/Back) Button
(Pick-up) Button
Volume down
SOURCE
Button (Menu) Button
Button

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a cell phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Select .
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Yes.
4. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select Continue.
u HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth ® device.
5. Select your phone when it appears on the
list.
u If your phone does not appear, you can
select Refresh to search again.
u If your phone still does not appear, select
Phone Not Found and search for
Bluetooth ® devices using your phone.
From your phone, search for
HandsFreeLink .
6. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
u Confirm if the pairing code on the screen
and your phone match.
This may vary by phone.
■Phone Setup1Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be paired to
the system before you ca n make and receive hands-
free calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may dr ain faster when it is
paired to the system.
Once you have paired a phone, you can see it
displayed on the screen with one or two icons on the
right side.
These icons indicate the following: : The phone can be used with HFL.
: The phone is compatible with Bluetooth® Audio.
If there is an active c onnection to Apple CarPlay,
pairing of additional Bluetooth-compatible devices is
unavailable.

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Features
■To change the currently paired phone
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
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2.Select Bluetooth Device List .
3. Select a phone to connect.
4. Select Connect , Connect , or
Connect .
u HFL disconnects the connected phone
and starts searching for another paired
phone.
■To change the pairing code setting
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi .
4. Select the Bluetooth tab.
5. Select Edit Pairing Code .
6. Select Random or Fixed .
1To change the currently paired phone
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to
switch to another phone, HFL will inform you that the
original phone is connected again.
To pair other phones, select Add Bluetooth Device
from the Bluetooth device list screen.
1To change the pairing code setting
The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the
setting.
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the
current code, then enter a new one.
For a randomly generated pair ing code each time you
pair a phone, select Random.