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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB
port or wirelessly, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone
display, to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access
messages.
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■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
select Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF.
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the
home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
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Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device.
4. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Apple CarPlay device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Smartphone Connection .
4. Select Apple CarPlay .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
8. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay Wirelessly

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Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Bluetooth® device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
8. Select Connect .
9. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
10. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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3.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No .

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Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly at start-up (when there is no phone
paired to the system)
1. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
2. Select OK.
u If there is no registered device, the Bluetooth® pairing screen will be displayed.
u If you check the box with Do not show this again, this screen will not be
displayed.
3. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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4.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
5. Select Connect .
6. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
7. Select Yes or No.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port or
wirelessly, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android
Auto, you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps
(Navigation), and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appe ar on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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•Maps
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
■Android Auto Menu
1 Android 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
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
Android Auto menu screen
Home screen
Android Auto icon Go back to the
home screen
Go back to the Android
Auto menu screen

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Features
1. Connect the Android phone 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 Android Auto, select No.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Connection settings
menu.
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device.
4. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
■Connect Android Auto Wirelessly
1Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
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 following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices connecting Android Auto after you
have completed the initial setup:
Select General Settings 
Smartphone Connection  Android Auto 
Select device
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
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the Android Auto device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Smartphone Connection .
4. Select Android Auto .
5. Select + Connect New Device .
6. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
8. Select Yes or No .
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the Bluetooth® device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
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7.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
8. Select Connect .
9. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
10. Select Yes or No.

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Features
■Connect Android Auto wirele ssly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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3.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly at start-up (when there is no phone
paired to the system)
1. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
2. Select OK.
u If there is no registered device, the Bluetooth® pairing screen will be displayed.
u If you check the box with Do not show this again, this screen will not be
displayed.
3. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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4.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
5. Select Connect .
6. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
7. Select Yes or No.