Honda Accord (2019 year). Instruction — part 16

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Climate Control System

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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Pressing the

button turns the air

conditioning system on and automatically
switches the system to fresh air mode.

Press the

button again to turn off, the

system returns to the previous settings.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the

button.

2. Press the

button.

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

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Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view
through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower
limit.
When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the
windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that
the air hits the side windows.

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To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air
mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode,
the windows may fog up from humidity. This
impedes visibility.

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Using Automatic Climate Control

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You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side and the passenger
side in synchronization mode.

1. Press the SYNC button.

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The system will switch to the synchronization mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button or adjust the interior temperature using the passenger’s side
control dial to return to dual mode.

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Synchronization Mode

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Synchronization Mode

When you press the

button, the system changes

to synchronization mode.

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side
temperature and the passenger side temperature can
be set separately.

The system adjusts each temperature based on the
information of the sunlight sensor and the sun
position updated by the navigation system.

Models with navigation system

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

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Automatic Climate Control Sensors

The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.

Sensor

Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About Your Audio System. . . . 244
USB Port(s) . . . . . . . . . ... 245
Audio System Theft Protection . . . 247
Audio Remote Controls. . . . . 248

Audio System Basic Operation . . 252

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 253
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . 257
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 258
Playing AM/FM Radio . . . . . ... 259
Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 261
Playing Pandora®. . . . . . . .. 264
Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 266

Models with color audio

Playing Bluetooth® Audio. . . . . 269
Siri® Eyes Free . . . . . . . . .. 272

Audio System Basic Operation . . 273

Audio/Information Screen . . . . 274
System Updates . . . . . . . ... 286
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . 292
Display Setup . . . . . . . . ... 293
Voice Control Operation . . . . .. 295
Playing AM/FM Radio. . . . . ... 298
Playing SiriusXM® Radio

*

. . . . . 302

Playing an iPod . . . . . . . . 313
Playing a USB Flash Drive . . . . . 316
Playing Bluetooth® Audio. . . . . 319

Models with Display Audio

HondaLink® . . . . . . . . . . 321
HondaLink® Service

*

. . . . . . 325

Wi-Fi Connection. . . . . . . . 330
Near Field Communication (NFC)

*

... 332

Siri® Eyes Free . . . . . . . . .. 335
Apple CarPlay® . . . . . . . . 336
Android Auto

TM

. . . . . . . ... 339

Audio Error Messages . . . . . .. 343
General Information on the Audio

System . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Customized Features. . . . 370, 381
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

. . 400

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. . 403, 427
Refuel Recommend . . . . . . . .. 452

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio

*

service. It can also

play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface

*

.

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About Your Audio System

iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

SiriusXM® Radio

*

is available on a subscription basis

only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio

*

,

contact a dealer.

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SiriusXM® Radio

*

is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM®

*

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio

*

, Inc.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash Drive

*

*1

*2

*1 : Models with Display Audio
*2 : Models with color audio

* Not available on all models

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USB Port(s)

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USB Port(s)

Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.

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In the Center Pocket

The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone and charging devices.

The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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USB Port(s)

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend using an extension cable with 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 your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/2.5A unless the device
requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

USB charge

Models
with
color
audio

Models
with
Display
Audio

In the Center Pocket

Models with color audio

Models with Display Audio

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In the console compartment

*

The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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Rear of the center console

*

The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.

In the Console Compartment

*

Manual
transmission
models

Except
manual
transmission
models

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USB Port(s)

These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected music players
to them.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.

Rear of the center console

*

Rear of the center console

*

* Not available on all models

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Audio 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.

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Reactivating the audio system

1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.

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The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle 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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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.

SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2AMUSB/iPod
Pandora®Bluetooth® Audio

VOL

(

+/VOL

(

- (Volume) Buttons

Press VOL

(

+: To increase the volume.

Press VOL

(

-: To decrease the volume.

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

• When listening to the radio

Press :

To select the next preset radio station.

Press :

To select the previous preset radio station.

Press and hold

: To select the next strong station.

Press and hold

: To select the previous strong station.

• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio

Press :

To skip to the next song.

Press :

To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a USB flash drive

Press and hold

: To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold

: To go back to the previous folder.

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Audio Remote Controls

Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be operated.

Press the

(Hang-up/back) button to go back to

the previous command or cancel a command.

Models with color audio

Models with color audio

/

(Seek/Skip)
Buttons

SOURCE
Button

VOL

(

+/VOL

(

- (Volume) Buttons

(Hang-up/back) Button

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface or head-up display

*

.

VOL

(

+/VOL

(

- (Volume) Buttons

Press VOL

(

+: To increase the volume.

Press VOL

(

-: To decrease the volume.

Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode

Press the

(home) button, then roll up or down to select Audio on the driver

information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.

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Audio Remote Controls

Press the

(back) button for the driver

information interface to go back to the previous
screen or cancel a command.

Press the

(home) button to go back to the home

screen of the driver information interface.

Models with Display Audio

Models with Display Audio

/

(Seek/Skip)
Buttons

VOL

(

+/VOL

(

- (Volume) Buttons

Left Selector Wheel

(home) Button

(back)

button

* Not available on all models

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Roll up or down:

FM

AM

SiriusXM®

*

USB1

USB2

*

Bluetooth® Audio

Smartphone Connection

(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)

To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down
and then press the left selector wheel:

* Not available on all models

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

• When listening to the radio

Press :

To select the next preset radio station.

Press :

To select the previous preset radio station.

Press and hold

: To select the next strong station.

Press and hold

: To select the previous strong station.

• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone

Connection
Press :

To skip to the next song.

Press :

To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a USB flash drive

Press and hold

: To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold

: To go back to the previous folder.

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Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.

Press

to switch between the normal and

extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.

MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any
mode.
The available mode includes the wallpaper,
display, clock, language setup, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected from
scan, random, repeat, and so on.

(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.

(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.

(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen

brightness.
Press

, then adjust the brightness using

.

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Each time you press

, the mode switches between the daytime mode,

nighttime mode and OFF mode.

Models with color audio

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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 Adjust Clock P. 164
2 Wallpaper Setup P. 255
2 Display Setup P. 258
2 Scan P. 300
2 Play Mode P. 263
2 RDS Settings P. 260
2 Bluetooth P. 269

Press the SOURCE, VOL

(

+/VOL

(

-,

or

button on the steering wheel to change any audio
setting.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 248

(Day/Night)

Button

Selector Knob

MENU/CLOCK Button

(Back) button

(Sound) Button

Menu Display

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Audio/Information Screen

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Audio/Information Screen

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.

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Switching the Display

Audio

Audio/Information Screen

Clock/Wallpaper

Trip computer (History of Trip A)

Trip computer (Current Drive)

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

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Audio

Shows the current audio information.

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Trip computer (Current Drive)

Shows the range, and instant and average fuel economy of the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy from your last trip.

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Trip computer (History of Trip A)

Shows the average fuel economy and distance traveled for the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three driving
cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, the information on the display updates. The
history of the previous three driving cycles is kept.

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Clock/Wallpaper

Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

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Change display

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to

select

Settings, then press

.

3. Rotate

to

select

Display Change, then press

.

4. Rotate

to

select

Clock/Wallpaper, then press

.

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If you want to return to the audio display, select Audio.

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.

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Import wallpaper

You can import up to three images, one at a
time, for wallpaper from a USB flash drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port.

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2. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
3. Rotate

to

select

Settings, then press

.

4. Rotate

to

select

Clock/Wallpaper

Type, then press

.

5. Rotate

to

select

Wallpaper, then

press .

6. Rotate

to

select

Import, then press

.

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The picture name is displayed on the
list.

7. Rotate

to select a desired picture, then

press .

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The selected picture is displayed.

8. Press

to save the picture.

9. Press to select OK.

10. Rotate

to select a location to save the

picture, then press

.

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The display will return to the wallpaper
setting screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

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Wallpaper Setup

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When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.

•

The file name must be fewer than 32 characters.

•

The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

•

The individual file size limit is 2 MB.

•

The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If
the size of the image is small, it will be enlarged,
with the aspect ratio remaining the same.

•

Up to 255 files can be selected.

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the Unable to load image. message appears.

•

The wallpaper setup is limited while driving.