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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
■ Exit
Select the Exit icon to go back to the home screen.
■
You can check Android notifications.
■
Operate Android Auto with your voice.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via USB, Android Auto is
automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android Auto Cancel: Does not allow this consent.
Enable once : Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android Auto
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 method below to change Android
Auto settings after you ha ve completed the initial
setup:
Select Settings Sm artphone Android Auto
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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5. Unauthorized Use and Abuse. You are responsible for ensuring your (and any authorized third parties’) use of the SOFTWARE and
SERVICES remains in compliance with this AGREEMENT and all other applicable HONDA TERMS and PR OVIDER TERMS. You acknowledge
and agree that any use of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES occurring through your VEHICLE will be deemed your actions and that HONDA and
PROVIDERS may rely upon such actions. You agree to immediately notify us if you suspect fraudulent or abusive activity involvin g the
SOFTWARE or SERVICES. If you so notify us or if we otherwise suspect fraudulent or abusive activity, you agree to cooperate with us in any
fraud investigation and to use any fraud prevention measures we pr escribe. Your failure to immediately notify us or cooperate to use such
measures will result in your liabilit y for all fraudulent usage or abusive activity associated with your VEHICLE.
6. SOFTWARE Updates.
The SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be updated when your VE HICLE is serviced by a DEALER or remotely, over-the-
air, by HONDA from time to time; such updates may occur with or without further notice or your future consent. The SOFTWARE may be
updated at HONDA’s discretion and for any purpose including, with out limitation, to patch or otherwise improve the SOFTWARE or
SERVICES functionality, security, or stability. All updates to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES are subject to this AGREEMENT and any other
applicable HONDA TERMS and PROVIDER TERMS.
7. Uninstalling, Removing, and Replacing the SOFTWARE.
Replacing SOFTWARE or HONDA SERVICE S with software or firmware not
provided and installed by HONDA or a DEAL ER will render all representations and warranties for the SOFTWARE, HONDA SERVICES, an d
VEHICLE functionality reliant upon the SOFTWARE or HONDA SERVICES null and void.
D. SOFTWARE Operationa l Notices and Warnings
1. Vehicle Geolocation Information.
You acknowledge that your VEHICLE may be equi pped with certain traffic and map features. The
traffic feature will automatically collect and transmit, through GPS technology, your Vehicle’s current location (longitude and latitude),
travel direction and speed (“VEHICLE GEOLOCATION INFORMATION”) to HONDA and PROVIDERS. The VEHICLE GEOLOCATION
INFORMATION is used by HONDA and PROVIDERS to provide traffic and navigation-related information to you, but may also be used to
provide other SERVICES or offers to you. HONDA will not use such VEHICLE GEOLOCATION INFORMATION for its own marketing efforts,
or provide such information to unaffiliated third parti es for their own purposes, without your express consent.

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Features
E. Information Collection and Storage
1. Information Collection, Use, Transmission a nd Storage of Data. Consent to Use of Data:
You agree that HONDA and PROVIDERS may
collect and use your information gathered in any manner as part of product support services related to the SOFTWARE or related services.
HONDA may share such information with third parties, including, without limitation, PR OVIDERS, third party software and service s
suppliers, their affiliates and/or their designated agents, solely to improve their products or to provide services or technolo gies to you.
HONDA, third party software and systems supplie rs, their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose this information to others,
but not in a form that pe rsonally identifies you.
2. Information Storage.
Depending on the type of mult imedia system you have in your VEHICLE, certain information may be stored for ease
of use of the SOFTWARE including, without limitation, search history, location history in certain applications, previous and sa ved
destinations, map locations within certain applications, and device numbers and contact information.
(a) Vehicle Health Information.
Your VEHICLE may remotely transmit information re garding the status and health of your VEHICLE
(“VEHICLE INFORMATION”) to HO NDA without notification to you. VEHICLE INFO RMATION may contain VEHICLE maintenance and
malfunction status that is derived from VEHICLE diagnostic data and includes, but is not limited to, status of powered doors and windows,
battery life data, battery charging data, VE HICLE speed, coolant temperature, air comp ressor revolution, output power, warning codes,
diagnostic trouble codes, fuel injection volume, and engine rotati ons per minute. VEHICLE HEALTH INFORMATION may be used by HON DA
for research and development, to deliver HONDA SERVICES and informat ion to you, and to contact you, and is retained only for a period
of time necessary to fulfill these goals.
(b) VEHICLE Geolocation Data (non-navigation/map based).
If you opt-in to geolocation-based SERVICES, your vehicle’s geolocation data
(latitude and longitude) will be automatically sent from your VEHICLE to HONDA and PROVIDERS.
(c) You understand that the inputting or uploading of information to your VEHICLE’s multimedia system or the SOFTWARE or SERVIC ES is
at your own risk and that HONDA is not responsible for unauthori zed access to or use of any personal or other information. All information
uploaded to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be stored on your VEHICLES’s multimedia system and you understand that the security and
safety of your VEHICLE’s multimedia system is your sole responsibility.

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I. Availability/Interruption. The SOFTWARE and certain SERVICES are made availa ble through your VEHICLE’s compatible multimedia
system when the VEHICLE is turned on. Certain SERVICES may be avai lable only through your compatible mobile device when it is within
the operating range of the VEHICLE and a wireless carrier. The availability of the SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be subject to tran smission
limitation or interruption, including but not limited to techni cal obsolesce or sunsetting of the hardware, software or firmwar e, inside of
or external to the Vehicle, required fo r data transmission or receipt. HONDA does not guarantee that the SOFTWARE, SERVICES, or any
portion thereof will be av ailable at all times or in all ar eas. You acknowledge and agree that HONDA is not responsible for performance
degradation, interruption or delays. You acknowledge that HONDA shall not be liable to you if the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in a given
location are not available. If the SOFTWARE or SERVICES are not available within your intended location, you agree that your sole remedy
shall be to cease using the SOFTWARE and SERVICES.
J. PRODUCT SUPPORT: Product support for the SOFTWARE is provided by HONDA. For product support, please refer to HONDA
instructions provided in the DOCUMENTATION. Should you have any que stions concerning this AGREEMENT, or if you desire to contact
HONDA for any other reason, please refer to the HONDA contact information provided in the DOCUMENTATION.
K. Termination and Transfer.
1. Termination. This AGREEMENT is effective until terminated by you or US . WE may terminate this AGREEMENT for any or no reason,
and with or without notice to you. Your rights under this AGRE EMENT will terminate automatically without notice from US if you fail to
comply with any term of this AGREEMENT. Up on termination of this AGREEMENT, you shall cease all use of the SOFTWARE and SERVICE S.
2. Transfer: You may permanently transfer your rights under this AGREEMENT only as part of a sale or transfer of the VEHICLE, provided
you retain no copies, you transfer all of the SOFTWARE and HO NDA SERVICES (including all component parts, the media and printed
materials, and any upgrades), and the recipi ent agrees to the terms of this AGREEMENT. You agree to notify HONDA upon the sale or
transfer of the VEHICLE. To contact HO NDA, please refer to the HONDA contact in formation provided in the DOCUMENTATION.

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Features
■Customization flow
Select Settings.
Brightness
Contrast
Black Level
Sound/Beep
System
DisplayDisplay Settings
Background Color
Guidance Volume
Text Message Volume
Select .
Voice RecogVoice Prompt
Voice Recog. Volume
Beep Volume
Voice Recog. Volume
Song by Voice*
Song by Voice Phonetic Modification*
Phonebook Phonetic Modification
Automatic Phone Sync
One Press Voice Operation
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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
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
SystemVoice
Recog
Voice PromptTurns the voice prompt on and off.On*1/Off
Voice Recog. VolumeChanges the volume of the voice prompt.1 ~6*1~11
Song by Voice*Turns the Song By VoiceTM on and off.On*1/Off
Song by Voice Phonetic
Modification*
Modifies a voice command for music stored in
the USB flash drive or an iPod/iPhone.
2 Phonetic Modification P. 252
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Phonebook Phonetic
ModificationModifies a voice command for the phonebook.
2Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 347—
Automatic Phone Sync
Sets phonebook and call history data to be
automatically imported when a phone is paired
to HFL.
On*1/Off
One Press Voice OperationChanges the setting of the (Talk) button
operation when using the voice operation.On /Off*1
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Featur
es Description Sel ectable Settings
SystemClock
Clock/
Wallpaper
TypeClockChanges the clock display type.Analog/Digital*1/Small
Digital /Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.
Time Zone /Galaxy*1/Metallic /
Blank
Clock AdjustmentAdjusts clock.—
Clock FormatSelects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.12H*1/ 24H
Date FormatSets the date format.
YYYY/MM/DD/
MM/DD/YYYY*1/
DD/MM/YYYY
Auto Time Zone*Sets the navigation system to automatically adjust
the clock when driving through different time
zones.
On*1/ Off
Manual Time Zone*Changes the time zone manually.—
Auto Daylight
Select On to have the GPS automatically adjust
the clock to daylight savings time. Select Off to
cancel this function.
On*1/ Off
* Not available on all models