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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.
The system only reco gnizes the commands
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free-form voice commands are not
recognized.
■Voice Portal Screen
These commands can only be used when a
phone is connected. When the system
recognizes a Phone command, the screen
will change to the dedicated phone voice
recognition screen.
■Phone Commands
• Phone
• Call
• Call
The system only rec ognizes contact names
stored in the phonebook of your phone. If a
full name is registered in the first name
field, the system will recognize the first
name and last name as one contact name.
Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.
When the system recognizes an Audio
command, the screen will change to the
dedicated audio voice recognition screen.
■Phone Commands
■Audio Commands
■FM Commands
• FM
• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
■AM Commands
• AM
• Tune to <530-1710> AM
■Sirius XM Commands*
•Sirius XM
• Channel <1-999>
• Channel
■USB Commands
• USB
• Play genre
• Play Artist
• Play Album
• Play Playlist
• Play Song
• Play Music
• List Genre
• List Artist
• List Album
• List Playlist
* Not available on all models
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Features
1. Select Browse .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the song of your choice.
■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
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If you operate the 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.
If an iPhone is connected vi a Apple CarPlay, the iPod/
USB source will be unavailable and audio files on the
phone will be playable onl y within Apple CarPlay.
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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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1Playing 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 is more than one paired phone 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
will be unavailable. Howe ver, you can have a second
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by
selecting from the Bluetooth® device list.
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Audio/Information Screen
(Back) Button
Press to
go back to
the previous
display.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust
the volume.
Play/Pause Icon Bluetooth Indic
a
tor
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
Browse Icon
Select to display the
menu items.
Selector knob
Turn to change groups. Press, and
then turn to select an item. After
that, press again to make your
selection.
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
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2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To play or pause a file
Select the play/pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
Change device .
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■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
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Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest info rmation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ®.
■To enable the HondaLink®
You must consent to location sharing to enable the HondaLink ®.
Disable: 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 ®
1HondaLink ®
If your vehicle has a telema tics control unit (TCU), you
can use HondaLink ® without connecting the phone.
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
If the system is connected to the HondaLink ® connect
app through Bluetooth® and another Bluetooth®
audio device is connected, the Bluetooth®
connection to the HondaLink ® connect app will be
severed.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
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Features
HondaLink® Service*
Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, and one-on-one operator
assistance.
■Automatic collis ion notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If
connected, information ab out your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, HondaLink® will attempt to notify emergency services but
NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink ® services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency
1 HondaLink ® Service*
HondaLink ® also provides serv ices you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ®, or to get more
information about all of it s features, contact a Honda
dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
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If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink® Service*
Features
Your subscribed telematics service prov ider can track your vehicle’s location,
remotely lock or unlock doors, and help you find your vehicle.
To use these features, you n eed your user ID and personal identification number
(PIN).
■Stolen vehicle tracking
This feature searches and tracks down your vehicle position even if it is on the move.
If you believe that your vehicle has been stolen, contact the police as well as the
provider.
■Remote door lock/unlock
The provider can remotely lock or unlock doors upon your request.
■Vehicle finder
This feature is convenient to use when trying to locate your vehicle in large areas,
such as a crowded parking lot. If you cannot locate your vehicle after using the
remote transmitter’s answerback function, you can contact the provider which can
then flash your vehicle’s exterior light s and sound the horn, and sends vehicle
location via web/Smartphone.
■Security alarm notification
If the security system in your vehicl e detects an abnormal condition, such as
someone tampering with the lock on your vehicle, the provider notifies you by email.
■Security Features1Security Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ®. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com.
You can also activate the remote door lock/unlock
and vehicle finder features from the Internet or using
your smartphone app. As k a dealer, or visit
hondalink.honda.com .
1Vehicle finder
The lights will stop flas hing and horn will stop
sounding under the following:
•When conditions 30 seconds have elapsed.
•You unlock the doors using the remote transmitter.
•You unlock the doors using the keyless access
system.
•You unlock the doors us ing the built-in key.
•The power mode is set to ACCESSORY or ON.
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Features
Your subscribed telematics service prov ider can check your vehicle’s condition.
■Virtual Dashboard
You can remotely check the mileage, fuel range, and oil life in your app.
■Remote Start and stop the engine
You can remotely start and stop engine using your app as same as the keyless
remote.
■Geofence Alert
You can receive a notification anytime your ve hicle enters or leaves a region set by
you.
■Speed Alert
You can receive a notification when your ve hicle has exceeded a speed limit set by
you.
■Personal Data Wipe
You can reset your audio and navigation system settings to factory defaults with the
app.
■Wi-Fi hotspot
Vehicle provides 4G LTE ne twork environment as Wi-Fi router to use tablet or
smartphone in your vehicle.
■Convenient Features1 Convenient Features
The contact information of your provider, your user
ID and PIN will be given when you subscribe to
HondaLink ®. If you forget any of the above, contact a
Honda dealer, or go to hondalink.honda.com.
You cannot use Wi-Fi hotspots when you are
connected wirelessly to Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto.