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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.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
1 Apple CarPlay
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.
To adjust the ring tone volume, the guidance volume
of the navigation or Siri, or the audio volume, turn
the VOL / AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while the
sound you want to adjust is playing.
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Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB, 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 th e Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information screen.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select Yes.
u If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select No.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
■Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
1Setting 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 use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices conn ecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the MENU button
Select Smartphone Settings Apple CarPlay
Select device
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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Press the talk button to activate Siri.
■Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri1Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri
Below are examples of questions and commands for
Siri.
•What movies are playing today?•Call dad at work.
•What song is this?
•How’s the weather tomorrow?•Read my latest email.
•Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.
For more information, please visit
www.apple.com/ios/siri .
To adjust the guidance volume of Siri, turn the VOL/
AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while Siri is
activated.
(Talk) button:
Press to activate Siri.
Press again to
deactivate Siri.
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android
Auto is automatically initia ted. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the
audio/information screen to access th e Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), 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
We recommend that you upda te Android OS to the
latest version when using Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android
9.0 (Pie) or earl ier, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
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. 394
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
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Features
■General Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
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■Navigation
Displays the navigation screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink ®
Displays the HondaLink screen.
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■Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 319
2 Android Auto P. 326
■Vehicle Settings
Displays the vehicle settings screen.
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FeaturesWhen the (talk) button is pressed,
available voice commands appear on the
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Help”
after the beep.
Depending on the selected mode, the
displayed commands are different on the
voice portal scr een. The commands
recognized are the same regardless of
which screen is selected.
Normal Mode: A list of example commands
is displayed to quickly complete your
desired function.
Assist Mode: A list of basic commands is
displayed to guide you step by step through
the voice menu.
■Voice Portal ScreenYou can change the mode on the General
Settings screen.
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The system only rec ognizes the commands
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not
recognized.
When the voice portal screen is displayed, it
will change to the top screen of each
function by using the global commands.
• Music Search
• AM
• FM
• Sirius XM
• Navigation
• Phone
This can only be used when the phone is
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the
Phone command, the screen will change
the dedicated screen for the voice
recognition of the phone.
■General Commands
■Phone Commands
■Phone Commands
• Call
• Call
The system recognizes an only contact
name in the stored phonebook of your
phone. If full name is registered in 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 re cognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio.
■FM Commands
• Tune to
■AM Commands
• Tune to
■Sirius XM Commands
• Tune to SXM
• Tune to SXM
■Audio Commands
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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
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 332
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 or a smartpho ne is connected via Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, th e iPod/USB source will be
unavailable and a udio files on the phone will be
playable only within Appl e CarPlay or Android Auto.
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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 are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the system automatically connects to the
prioritized phone. You can a ssign priority to a phone
in the Bluetooth ® device list.
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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
from the Bluetooth ® device list.
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Audio/Information Screen
Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items. Play/Pause IconBluetooth
Indica
tor
Appears when your phone
is connected to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the
current track.
(Back) Button
Press to go back
to the previous
display.VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Shuffle Icon
Select to play all files
in the current
category in random
order.