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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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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.
2Phone Setup P. 405
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 is more than one paired phone 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. 403
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. 405
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.
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P. 273
(Back) button: Press to go back to the
previous screen. / (Seek/Track) buttons: Press to
change songs.
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
(Home) Button
(Back) Button
/ (Seek/Track) Buttons

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
(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.
Settings Icon
Select whether to tune to HD
Radio
TM automatically.
Tune Icon
Select to use the on-scr een keyboard for entering
the radio frequency directly. Audio/Information Screen
Scan Icon
Select to sca n each stat

ion with a strong signal.
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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio
Features
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
Channel Icons
Select or to the previous or next channel.
Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.
Settings Icon
Select settings to display and
customize SiriusXM ® settings.
Category Icons
Select or to display and select a SiriusXM ® Radio category.
Audio/Information Screen
Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for prese t


memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to store
that station. Select to display beyond
preset 5.
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Seek Buttons
Press or to search the selected band
up or down for a station with a strong signal.
Album Art
(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.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then select the USB
mode.
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Track Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.
Shuffle Icon
Select to play all files in the current
category in random order.
Cover Art
Audio/Information Screen
Play/Pause Icon
(B
ack)
Button
Pre

ss 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.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Track Buttons
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.
Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, AAC*1, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Track Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the current
category in random order.
Audio/Information Screen
Play/Pause Ico n
(Back) Bu

tton
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.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•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.
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Up to 20 favorite contacts ca n be stored. If there is no
entry in the system, the pop-up notification appears
on the screen. 2 Favorite Contacts P. 413
Up to 20 call histories can be stored. If there is no call
history, Call History is disabled.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Selector Knob
Left Selector Wheel PHONE Button
VOL
(
+/VOL (-
(Volume) Switch

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•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.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON . If there is an active c onnection to Apple CarPlay,
HFL is unavailable. 2 Customized Features P. 376
Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphone picks up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio controls on
the steering wheel.
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen. 2 Favorite Contacts P. 431
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
(Talk) Button
Left Selector Wheel
VOL
(
+/ VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Home) Button