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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on 
the driver information interface.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto Bluetooth ® Audio 
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up:  To increase the volume.
Press Down:  To decrease the volume.
/  (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press :  To select the next preset radio station.
Press :  To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold  :  To select the next strong station.
Press and hold  :  To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive,  Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone 
Connection
Press :  To skip to the next song.
Press :  To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive or  Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold  :  To skip to the next folder/group.
Press and hold  :  To go back to the previous folder/group.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only  when an appropriate 
device or medium is used.
Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some functions may  not be available.Models with color audio system
/  (Seek/Skip) Buttons
SOURCE 
ButtonVOL( +/VOL(- 
(Volume) Switch 
         
        
        
     
        
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Features
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on 
the driver information interface.
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
/  (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press :  To select the next preset radio station.
Press :  To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold  :  To select the next strong station.
Press and hold  :  To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive,  Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone 
Connection
Press :  To skip to the next song.
Press :  To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold  :  To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold  :  To go back to the previous folder.
Models with Display Audio
/  (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Left Selector 
WheelVOL(+/VOL(- 
(Volume) Switch 
         
        
        
     
        
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the selector knob or MENU button to 
access some au dio functions.
Press   to switch between the normal and 
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob:  Rotate left or right to scroll 
through the available choices. Press   to set 
your selection.
MENU button:  Press to display the menu 
screen.  (Back) button:  Press to go back to the 
previous display.
Models with color audio system1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used  to show how to operate 
the selector knob.
Rotate   to select.
Press   to enter.
Menu Items 2 Adjust Clock P. 154
2 Adjusting the Sound  P. 238
2 Display Setup  P. 239
2 Customized Features  P. 355
Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change 
any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls  P. 234
Touchscreen operation
•Use simple gestures - in cluding touching, swiping 
and scrolling - to operate  certain audio functions.
•Some items may be grayed out during driving to 
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped.•Wearing gloves may limit  or prevent touchscreen 
response.
You can change the touchs creen sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 355
 (Back) 
Button
Selector Knob
MENU Button
Menu Display 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
RADIO Button
Press to select a band.
 (Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous 
display.
Seek Buttons
Press   or   to search the 
selected band up or down for a 
station with a strong signal.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) 
Knob
Press to turn the audio system 
on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio 
frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an 
item. After that, press again to 
make your selection.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for  
preset memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to store that station.
Select   to display beyond preset 5.
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Features
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then press the  MEDIA 
button.
2 USB Port(s)  P. 231
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select iPod (if connected).  (Back) Button
Press to go back to  the previous display.
Track Buttons
Press   or   to change 
songs. Press and hold to move 
rapidly within a song.
VOL/  AUDIO (Volume/Power) 
Knob
Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Selector Knob
Turn to change songs.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Albu m
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Shuffle Icon
Select 
to play all files in the current category in 
random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a song.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and  plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the  MEDIA button.
2USB Port(s)  P. 231
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).  (Back) Button
Press to go back to  the previous display.
Track Buttons
Press   or   to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.
VOL/  AUDIO (Volume/Power) 
Knob
Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Play Icon
Select to play a  f
ile. Random Icons
Select to play all files in the current category 
in random order.
Pause Icon
Select to pause a file.
Repeat Icons
Select to repeat the current file. 
         
        
        
     
        
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
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.
2 Phone Setup  P. 394
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.
In some states, it may be il legal 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 Settings  menu.
2 HFL Menus  P. 392
To change the searched  phone manually, select  Go 
to Device List .
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 
Audio  from the  Bluetooth® device list.
2 Phone Setup  P. 394
MEDIA Button
Press to select 
Bluetooth® Audio.
VOL/  AUDIO 
(Volume/Power) 
Knob
Press to turn the 
audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.
MENU Button
Press to display the 
menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when  your pho
ne 
is connected to HFL.
Track Buttons
Press   or   to 
change files.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat 
the current file. Shuffle Icon
Select to play all 
files in the current 
category in 
random order.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to 
select an item, then 
press to set your 
selection.
 (Back) 
Button
Press to go back 
to t h
e 
previous 
display.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a file. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
 (Home) button:  Press to go to the home 
screen.
2 Using the audio/information screen  
P. 264
 (Back) button:  Press to go back to the 
previous screen. /  (Seek/Track) buttons:  Press to 
change songs.
Models with Display Audio
 (Home) Button
 (Back) Button
/  (Seek/Track) Buttons