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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

Features

Press

to display the iPod music list.

Select a category.

Select an item.

Select an item repeatedly until a desired
item you want to listen is displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List

Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models or
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.

iPod/USB Flash Drive

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Item
Selection

Category
Selection

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Playing an iPod

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Features

You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.

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Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a
desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle

Shuffle off:

Shuffle mode to off.

Shuffle All Songs:

Plays all available songs in

a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres,
or composers) in random order.

Repeat

Repeat off:

Repeat mode to off.

Repeat all:

Repeats the all songs.

Repeat Song:

Repeats the current song.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the

MEDIA

button.

USB Port(s)

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USB Indicator

Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.

MEDIA Button

Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

Track Buttons

Press

to change files.

Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track.

VOL/

AUDIO (Volume/Power)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Selector Knob

Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.

MENU Button

Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Play Icon

Select to play a file.

Random Icons

Select to play all files in the current category
in random order.

Pause Icon

Select to pause a file.

Repeat Icons

Select to repeat the current file.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

Press

to display a folder list.

Select a folder.

Select a file.

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How to Select a File from a Folder

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

General Information on the Audio System

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Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays

Unplayable File

, and then

skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.

iPod/USB Flash Drive

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Track
Selection

Folder
Selection

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.

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Random/Repeat

Select random or repeat icon.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random

Random All Tracks:

Plays all files in random

order.

Random in Folder:

Plays all files in the current

folder in random order.

Repeat

Repeat track:

Repeats the current file.

Repeat folder:

Repeats all files in the current

folder.

Repeat Icons
Random Icons

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing

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.

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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 information on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

In some states, it may be illegal 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 assign priority to a phone
in the

Bluetooth Settings

menu.

HFL Menus

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To change the searched phone manually, select

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 connected via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto,

Bluetooth

Audio from that phone is

unavailable. However, a second previously paired
phone can stream

Bluetooth

Audio by selecting

Audio

from the

Bluetooth

device list.

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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 phone
is connected to HFL.

Track Buttons

Press

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 the previous
display.

Play/Pause Icon

Select to play/pause a file.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing

Bluetooth

Audio

Features

Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.

Press the

MEDIA

button until the

Bluetooth

Audio Source is selected.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for

Bluetooth

Audio, may already be

connected.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play/pause icon.

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To Play

Bluetooth

Audio Files

To Play

Bluetooth

Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.

The pause function may not be available on some
phones.

If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you
may need to press the

MEDIA

button repeatedly to

select the

Bluetooth

Audio system.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.

Check the volume setting of your phone if the audio
volume is too loud or soft.

Play/Pause Icon

MEDIA

Button

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Playing

Bluetooth

Audio

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Features

Press

to display the music search list.

Select a category.

Select an item.

Select an item repeatedly until a desired
item you want to listen is displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

Depending on the

Bluetooth

device you connect,

some or all of the categories may not be displayed.

Item
Selection

Category
Selection

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing

Bluetooth

Audio

Features

You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.

■

Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a
desired mode.

■

To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle

Shuffle off:

Shuffle mode to off.

Shuffle Albums:

Plays all available albums in

a selected list in random order.

Shuffle All Songs:

Plays all available songs in

a selected list in random order.

Repeat

Repeat off:

Repeat mode to off.

Repeat all:

Repeats the all songs.

Repeat Song:

Repeats the current song.

Depending on the

Bluetooth

device you connect,

some or all of the functions may not be displayed.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Audio System Basic Operation

Siri Eyes Free

Features

Siri Eyes Free

You can talk to Siri using the

(Talk) button on the steering wheel when your

iPhone is paired to the

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Siri Eyes Free

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.

We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri
Eyes Free mode while operating a vehicle.

Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.

(Talk) Button

Press until the display changes as shown.
Press and hold to deactivate Siri Eyes Free.

While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear.

Appears
when Siri is
activated in
Siri Eyes Free

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Audio System Basic Operation

Smartphone Voice Recognition

Features

Smartphone Voice Recognition

You can use Smartphone Voice Recognition using the

(Talk) button on the

steering wheel when your Android phone is paired to the

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

Depending on your Android phone, you may need to
operate your phone.

Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.

(Talk) Button

Press to activate Smartphone Voice Recognition.
Press and hold to deactivate Smartphone Voice
Recognition.

While in Smartphone Voice
Recognition:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear.

Appears
when
Smartphone
Voice
Recognition
is activated

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple 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 music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

USB Port(s)

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Apple CarPlay Menu

Apple CarPlay

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions 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 Apple 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.

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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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.

For details on countries 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 to display Apple CarPlay screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

: Go back to the

Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen

: Go back to the

Apple CarPlay menu
screen

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

Features

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Phone

Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.

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Messages

Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.

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Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

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Maps

Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations

Apple CarPlay requires a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connection and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or
functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.

To adjust the ring tone volume, the guidance volume
of the navigation or Siri, or the audio volume, turn
the

VOL

AUDIO

(Volume/Power) knob while the

sound you want to adjust is playing.

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information screen.

Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.

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The confirmation screen will be displayed.

Select

Yes

If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select

You may change the consent settings under the

Smartphone Settings

menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.

You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices connecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the

MENU

button



Select Smartphone Settings



Apple CarPlay



Select device

Use of user and vehicle information

The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iPhone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Press the talk button to activate Siri.

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Below are examples of questions and commands for
Siri.

•

What movies are playing today?

•

Call dad at work.

•

What song is this?

•

How’s the weather tomorrow?

•

Read my latest email.

•

Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.

For more information, please visit

www.apple.com/ios/siri

To adjust the guidance volume of Siri, turn the

VOL

AUDIO

(Volume/Power) knob while Siri is

activated.

(Talk) button:

Press to activate Siri.
Press again to
deactivate Siri.

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Android Auto

Features

Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the
audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), and
Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on
the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.

USB Port(s)

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Auto Pairing Connection

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Android Auto

We recommend that you update Android OS to the
latest version when using Android Auto.

Bluetooth

A2DP cannot be used while your phone is

connected to Android Auto.

To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android
9.0 (Pie) or earlier, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.

Park in a safe place before connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.

When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the