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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 229)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 234)
●SOURCE Button
Press to cycle through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android AutoBluetooth®Audio
●VOL(+ / VOL( - (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
Models with color audio system
SOURCE Button
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
USB flash drive or Bluetooth® Audio:
Press and hold / to change a
folder/group.
●VOL( + / VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
USB flash drive:
Press and hold / to change a
folder.
Models with Display Audio
Left Selector Wheel
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
●Left Selector Wheel
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
FM
AM
SiriusXM ®
USB
Bluetooth® Audio
Smartphone Connection
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface (Right Side Area)
Instrument Panel
■Trip meter
2 Trip meter P. 140
■Elapsed time
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
■Average speed
Shows the average speed in mph or km/h since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system, Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, turn-by-turn directions to your destination appear.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Apple CarPlay P. 319
2 Android Auto P. 258
■Navigation
1Elapsed time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 363
1Average speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 363
1Navigation
When the compass or turn-by-turn directions are
displayed, you can contro l some navigation system
functions on the driver information interface by
pressing the right selector wheel.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 363
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 230
USB Port(s) ....................................... 231
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 233
Audio Remote Controls .................... 234
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 237
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 238
Display Setup ................................... 239
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 240
Playing an iPod ................................ 242
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 245
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 248
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 252
Models with color audio system
Smartphone Voice Recognition ........ 253
Apple CarPlay .................................. 254
Android Auto................................... 258
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 262
Start Up ........................................... 263
Audio/Information Screen ................ 264
System Updates ............................... 275
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 280
Display Setup ................................... 281
Voice Control Operation .................. 283
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 286
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 290
Playing an iPod ................................ 301
Models with Display Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 304
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 307
HondaLink ®..................................... 310
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 314
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 317
Apple CarPlay .................................. 319
Android Auto .................................. 326
Audio Error Messages ...................... 332
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 334
Customized Features ................ 355, 363
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*... 386
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 389, 409
Refuel Recommend .......................... 428
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
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Features
USB Port(s)
■On the front panel ( )
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
■On the front panel ( )*
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices. u You cannot play music even if you have
connected music players to it.
1USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend that you us e a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
On the front panel
Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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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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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Left Selector Wheel
Roll up or down:
FM
AM
SiriusXM ®
USB
Bluetooth ® Audio
Smartphone Connection
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down
and then press the left selector wheel:
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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB,
you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to musi c, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Port(s) P. 231
■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,
press the PHONE button. 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 or detach the USB cable from your
iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 256
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.
2 Phone Setup P. 394
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
audio screen
CONNECT Button
Press t o
display Apple CarPlay screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
screen