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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB
port, 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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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1 Apple 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 use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
front USB port. The USB por t located in the center
console storage will not enable Apple CarPlay
operation. 2 USB Ports P. 205
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press 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 Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 271
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.
: 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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
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Features
Android AutoTM
When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via USB, Android
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the
audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), Google
Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial
will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android AutoTM
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
front USB port. The USB port in the center console
storage will not enable Android Auto operation.
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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
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 338
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uLicense Information
Features
License Information
“Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been
certified by the developer to meet Appl e performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this devi ce or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or iPhone,
may affect wireless performance.
Apple, the Apple Logo, iPhone, iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay, iPod, iPhone, iTunes, Siri and
Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
“The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are re gistered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Clarion CORPORATION is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.”
■Apple
■Bluetooth

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
SoundAudioCommon
Audio Source Pop-Up
Cover Art
HD Radio Mode*FM/AM
RDS INFO
SXM*Tune Start
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt)
SportsFlash Setup(Interrupt Beep)
SportsFlash Setup(Favorite Team)
Traffic & Weather Setup
Bluetooth Device List
Default
* Not available on all models

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uuCustomized Features u
Features
Bluetooth Device List
Default
PhonePhone
Edit Speed Dial
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
HondaLink Assist
Text/EmailEnable Text/Email
Select Account
New Message Notification
Cross Traffic Monitor*
CameraRear CameraFixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline
Default
* Not available on all models

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Features
Bluetooth On/Off Status
Default
Bluetooth/Wi-FiBluetooth
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Pairing Code
Wi-FiWi-Fi On/Off Status
Wi-Fi Network List
Wi-Fi Information
Android Auto
SmartphoneApple CarPlay
Default

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Common
Sound
Adjusts the settings of the audio speakers’
sound.
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-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and TREBLE ),
RR9 ~0*1 ~FR9 (FADER ),
L9 ~ 0*1~R9 (BALANCE ),
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (Center* and
Subwoofer ),
Off /Low /Mid
*1/
High (Speed Volume
Compensation )
Audio Source Pop-
UpSelects whether the list of selectable audio
source comes on when Audio is selected
on the home screen.
On /Off*1
[Your selected media]
Cover ArtTurns the cover art display on and off.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes
a paired phone.
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FM/AM
HD Radio Mode*Selects whether the audio system
automatically switches to the digital radio
waves or receives the analog waves only.
Auto*1/Analog
RDS INFOTurns on and off the RDS information.On*1/ Off
iPod or USB mode
FM/AM mode
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uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Phone
Bluetooth Device
ListPairs a new phone to HFL, connects or disconnects a
paired phone.
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Edit Speed DialEdits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
2Speed Dial P. 344—
Ring ToneSelects the ring tone.Fixed/Mobile Phone*1
Automatic Phone
SyncSets phonebook and call history data to be
automatically imported when a phone is paired to
HFL.
On*1/Off
HondaLink AssistTurns HondaLink ® Assist on and off.On*1/Off
Text/Email
Enable Text/EmailTurns the text/e-mail mess age function on and off.On/Off*1
Select AccountSelects a text or e-mail message account.—
New Message
NotificationSelects whether a pop-up al ert comes on the screen
when HFL receives a new text/e-mail messages.On /Off
DefaultCancels/Resets all cust omized items in the Phone
settings group as default.Yes /No