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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 292
USB Ports ......................................... 293
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 295
Audio Remote Controls .................... 296
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 301
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 302
Display Setup ................................... 303
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 304
Playing an iPod ................................ 306
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 309
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 312
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 316
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Smartphone Voice Recognition ........ 317
Apple CarPlay .................................. 318
Android Auto
TM................................ 322
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 326
Start Up ........................................... 327
Audio/Information Screen ................ 328
System Updates ............................... 340
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 346
Display Setup ................................... 347
Voice Control Operation .................. 349
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 352
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 356
Playing an iPod ................................ 367
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 370Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 373
HondaLink ®..................................... 376
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 380
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 383
AT&T Hotspot
*................................ 384
Apple CarPlay .................................. 385
Android Auto
TM............................... 392
Audio Error Messages ...................... 398
General Information on the Audio System.. 400Customized Features................ 421, 429
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver*.. 456
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 459, 479
Refuel Recommend .......................... 498
CabinTalk ®
*....................................... 499
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
USB Ports
■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 ports (3.0A) are only for charging
devices. u You cannot play music even if you have
connected music players to them.
1USB Ports
•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.
Refer to the following for more information on
compatible USB flash drives. 2 Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash
Drives P. 401
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A/3.0A of power. It
does not output 2.5A/3.0A 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
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob for more than two
seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicl e control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Left Selector Wheel
Roll up or down:
Models with B-type meter
FM
AM
SXM
USB
Bluetooth
Apps
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down
and then press the left selector wheel:
Back
Phone
Customize display
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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 7-in. Color Touchscreen1 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 Adjusting the Clock P. 176
2 Adjusting the Sound P. 302
2 Display Setup P. 303
2 Customized Features P. 421
Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change
any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 296
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. 421
(Back)
Button
Selector Knob
MENU Button
Menu Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup
Features
Display Setup
You can set the screen brightness se parately for Day and Night modes.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Display Adjustment .
3. Select Day or Night .
4. Select the setting you want.
■Changing the Screen Brightness1Changing the Screen Brightness
You can change the Contrast and Black Level
settings in the same manner.
You can adjust the settings by sliding or tapping on
the bar.
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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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the station.
■Update List
Updates your available st ation list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Refresh .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Select Text.
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Select Scan.
To turn off scan, select Stop or press the button.
■Radio Data System (RDS)1Playing AM/FM Radio
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store 12 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the audio source selecting button on the
steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 296
1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the station name is
displayed under the frequency. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the station
name disappears.
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