2020 Honda Hr-V SUV Features User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Features for Your Honda Hr-V SUV 2020

Audio System  
About Your Audio System  
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also  
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and  
Bluetooth® devices.  
1About Your Audio System  
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not  
supported.  
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.  
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the  
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface*.  
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.  
iPod  
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 329  
USB  
Flash  
Drive  
SiriusXM® Radio* is available in the United States and  
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.  
USB Port*1, *2  
USB Port*1  
Remote Controls  
SiriusXM®* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM  
Radio, Inc.  
*1:Models with display audio system  
*2:Models with color audio system  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)  
USB Port(s)  
1. Open the cover.  
1USB Port(s)  
*
*
2. Install the iPod USB connector or the USB  
flash drive to the USB port.  
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio  
files on a USB flash drive, connecting a  
cellular phone and charging devices.  
• 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.  
u The USB port (1.5 A)* is for charging  
devices, playing audio files and  
connecting compatible phones with  
Apple CarPlayTM or Android AutoTM.  
• We recommend your data backed up 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.  
USB charge  
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/1.5A* of power.  
It does not output 1.0A/1.5A unless the device  
requests. For amperage details, read the operating  
manual of the device that needs to be charged.  
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q or ON  
(w*1 first.  
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the  
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening  
to.  
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection  
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. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.  
2. Turn on the audio system.  
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.  
u 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.  
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an  
ignition switch.  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
Audio Remote Controls  
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.  
1Audio Remote Controls  
SOURCE Button  
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:  
Some modes appear only when an appropriate  
device or medium is used.  
Button  
Button  
Button  
Models with color audio system  
FMAMCDUSBiPod  
Bluetooth® Audio  
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,  
some functions may not be operated.  
SOURCE  
Button  
Models with display audio system  
Button  
(Menu)  
FMAMSirius XM®*USBiPod  
Bluetooth® AudioPandora®*Apps/Apple  
CarPlayTM/Android AutoTM  
Button*  
(Volume) Buttons  
Press : To increase the volume.  
Press : To decrease the volume.  
Button  
• 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 radio station.  
Press and hold : To select the previous strong radio station.  
• When listening to the SiriusXM® radio*  
Press : To select the next preset radio station.  
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.  
Press and hold : To select the next channel.  
Press and hold : To select the previous channel.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
• When listening to a CD*, 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 CD* or USB flash drive  
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.  
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.  
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio  
Press and hold : To go to the group up.*1  
Press and hold : To go to the group down.*1  
• When listening to Internet radio*  
Press : To skip to the next song.  
Press and hold : To select the next station.  
Press and hold : To select the previous station.  
*1: Available on specific phones only.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
Models with display audio system  
1Audio Remote Controls  
The  
Steering Wheel  
(Menu) Button  
button is available only when the audio  
mode is FM, AM, USB, iPod, Pandora®*, or  
Bluetooth® Audio.  
• When listening to the radio  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or  
Seek.  
• When listening to the SiriusXM® radio*  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset,  
Channel, or Category.  
• When listening to a USB flash drive  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat, or Random.  
• When listening to an iPod  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or Shuffle.  
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play.  
• When listening to a Pandora®*  
Press  
: To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or Play/Pause.  
* Not available on all models  
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Audio System Basic Operation  
Models with color audio system  
1Audio System Basic Operation  
To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w.  
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK  
These indications are used to show how to operate  
the selector knob.  
(Day/Night)  
(Sound)  
Button  
button to access some audio functions.  
Rotate  
Press  
to select.  
to enter.  
Button  
Press to switch between the normal and  
extended display for some functions.  
Menu Items  
2 Adjust Clock P. 134  
2 Wallpaper Setup P. 237  
2 Display Setup P. 240  
2 Scan P. 242, 245, 251  
2 Play Mode P. 245, 248, 251  
2 RDS Settings P. 242  
2 Bluetooth P. 349, 376  
MENU/  
CLOCK  
Button  
(Back)  
Button  
Selector Knob  
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll  
Press the SOURCE,  
steering wheel to change any audio setting.  
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 231  
,
,
or  
button on the  
through the available choices. Press  
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.  
to set  
One of the operating system used in this unit is eCos.  
For software license terms and conditions, visit their  
website (eCos license URL: http://  
ecos.sourceware.org/license-overview.html)  
For source code disclosure and other details  
regarding eCos, visit: http://  
(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  
www.hondaopensource2.com  
brightness.  
Press , then adjust the brightness using  
u Each time you press , the mode switches between the daytime mode,  
nighttime mode and OFF mode.  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
Audio/Information Screen  
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various  
setup options.  
Switching the Display  
■
Audio/Information Screen  
Audio  
Clock/Wallpaper  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ Audio  
Shows the current audio information.  
■ Clock/Wallpaper  
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.  
■ Change display  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
4. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select Display Change, then press  
to select Wallpaper, then press  
.
.
.
u If you want to return to the audio display, select Audio.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
1Wallpaper Setup  
Wallpaper Setup  
■
• When importing wallpaper files, the image must be  
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a  
folder cannot be imported.  
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.  
■ Import wallpaper  
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash  
drive.  
• The file name must be fewer than 64 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.  
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB  
port.  
• The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If  
the image size is less than 480 × 234 pixels, the  
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with  
the extra area appearing in black.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
2. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
• Up to 255 files can be selected.  
• If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,  
the No compatible images were found. See  
3. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select Wallpaper, then press  
to select Import, then press  
.
4. Rotate  
.
Owner’s Manual. message appears.  
5. Rotate  
.
u The picture name is displayed on the list.  
6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then  
press  
u The selected picture is displayed.  
.
7. Press  
8. Press  
to save the picture.  
to select OK.  
9. Rotate  
to select a location to save the  
picture, then press  
.
u The display will return to the wallpaper  
setting screen.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ Select wallpaper  
1Wallpaper Setup  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
To go back to the previous screen, press the  
(Back) button.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
4. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select Wallpaper, then press  
to select Select, then press  
.
.
When the file size is large, it takes a while to be  
previewed.  
.
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.  
5. Rotate to select a desired wallpaper, then press  
.
■ To view wallpaper once it is set  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
4. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select Display Change, then press  
to select Wallpaper, then press  
.
.
.
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.  
5. Rotate to select a wallpaper that you want to set, then press  
.
■ Delete wallpaper  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
4. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select Wallpaper, then press  
to select Delete, then press  
.
.
.
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.  
5. Rotate  
6. Rotate  
to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press  
to select Yes, then press  
.
.
u The display will return to the wallpaper setting screen.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound  
Adjusting the Sound  
Press the  
(sound) button, and rotate  
1Adjusting the Sound  
(sound) Button  
to scroll through the following choices:  
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.  
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle  
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As  
you slow down, audio volume decreases.  
LIST/SELECT (Selector) Knob  
TRE is selectable.  
BAS  
TRE  
FAD  
BAL  
SVC  
Bass  
Treble  
Fader  
Balance  
Speed-sensitive  
Volume  
Compensation  
Rotate  
press  
to adjust the sound setting, then  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup  
Display Setup  
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.  
1Changing the Screen Brightness  
You can change the Contrast and Black Level  
settings in the same manner.  
Changing the Screen Brightness  
■
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
.
to select Settings, then press  
3. Rotate  
to select Display Adjustment,  
then press  
.
4. Rotate  
to select Brightness, then press  
.
5. Rotate  
to adjust the setting, then press  
.
Changing the Screen’s Color Theme  
■
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
.
to select Settings, then press  
3. Rotate  
to select Color Theme, then  
press  
.
4. Rotate  
then press  
to select the setting you want,  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio  
Playing AM/FM Radio  
RADIO Button  
Audio/Information Screen  
Press to select a band.  
VOL/  
(Power/volume) Knob  
Selector Knob  
Press to turn the audio system  
on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Turn to tune the radio frequency.  
Press, and then turn to select an  
item. After that, press again to  
make your selection.  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
or to search up and down  
MENU/CLOCK Button  
Press to display the menu items.  
Press  
the selected band for a station with a strong  
signal.  
(Back) Button  
Press to go back to the previous  
display or cancel a setting.  
Preset Buttons (1-6)  
To store a station:  
1. Tune to the selected station.  
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.  
To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio  
1Playing AM/FM Radio  
Radio Data System (RDS)  
■
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating  
stereo FM broadcasts.  
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.  
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.  
■ To find an RDS station from Station List  
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into  
the preset memory.  
1. Press  
2. Rotate  
while listening to an FM station.  
to select the station, then press  
.
Switching the Audio Mode  
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.  
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 231  
■ Update List  
Updates your available station list at any time.  
1. Press  
while listening to an FM station.  
2. Rotate  
to select Update List, then press  
.
■ Radio text  
1Radio Data System (RDS)  
Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS  
automatically turns on, and the frequency display  
changes to the station name. However, when the  
signals of that station become weak, the display  
changes from the station name to the frequency.  
2. Rotate  
3. Rotate  
4. Rotate  
to select Settings, then press  
to select RDS Settings, then press  
to select Radio Text, then press  
.
.
.
■ Scan  
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.  
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.  
2. Rotate  
to select Scan, then press  
.
To turn off scan, press  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD  
Playing a CD  
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA,  
or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, press the MEDIA button.  
Audio/Information Screen  
CD Slot  
Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.  
(CD Eject) Button  
Press to eject a CD.  
MEDIA Button  
Press to play a CD.  
VOL/  
(Power/volume) Knob  
Selector Knob  
Press to turn the audio system  
on and off.  
Turn to change tracks/files. Press  
to display a track/folder list.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Press and turn to select an item,  
then press to set your selection.  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
or to change tracks  
Press  
MENU/CLOCK Button  
Press to display the menu items.  
(files in MP3, WMA, or AAC).  
Press and hold to move rapidly within a  
track/file.  
(Back) Button  
Press to go back to the previous  
display or cancel a setting.  
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)  
Press to select a play mode.  
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD  
1Playing a CD  
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob  
(MP3/WMA/AAC)  
■
NOTICE  
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can  
cause the CD to jam in the unit.  
1. Press  
to switch the display to a folder list.  
WMA files protected by digital rights management  
(DRM) cannot be played.  
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then  
skips to the next file.  
Text data appears on the display under the following  
circumstances:  
• When you select a new folder, file, or track.  
• When you change the audio mode to CD.  
• When you insert a CD.  
Folder  
Selection  
2. Rotate  
to select a folder.  
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,  
the system reloads the CD automatically after several  
seconds.  
Track  
Selection  
3. Press  
folder.  
to display a list of tracks in that  
4. Rotate  
to select a track, then press  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD  
1How to Select a Play Mode  
How to Select a Play Mode  
■
Play Mode Menu Items  
Repeat  
You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a track or file.  
Available mode icons appear above the play  
mode buttons.  
Repeat One Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC):  
Repeats all files in the current folder.  
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current  
track/file.  
Press the button corresponding to the mode  
you want to select.  
Random  
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays  
all files in the current folder in random order.  
Random All: Plays all tracks/files in random  
order.  
Play Mode Buttons  
Scan  
■ To turn off a play mode  
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides  
10-second sampling of the first file in each of the  
main folders.  
Press the selected button.  
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of  
all tracks on the CD (all files in the current folder in  
MP3, WMA, or AAC).  
You can also select a play mode by pressing the  
MENU/CLOCK button.  
Rotate  
Rotate  
to select Play Mode, then press  
to select a mode, then press  
.
.
To turn it off, rotate  
press  
to select Normal Play, then  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
Playing an iPod  
Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then press the MEDIA  
button.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
USB Indicator  
Audio/Information Screen  
Appears when an iPod is connected.  
MEDIA Button  
Press to select iPod (if connected).  
VOL/  
(Power/volume) Knob  
Selector Knob  
Press to turn the audio system  
on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Turn to change songs.  
Press and turn to select an item,  
then press to set your selection.  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
or to change songs.  
MENU/CLOCK Button  
Press to display the menu items.  
Press  
Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.  
(Back) Button  
Press to go back to the previous  
display or cancel a setting.  
Album Art  
Play Mode Buttons  
Press to select a play mode.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
1Playing an iPod  
How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List with the  
Selector Knob  
■
Available operating functions vary on models or  
versions. Some functions may not be available on the  
vehicle’s audio system.  
1. Press  
to display the iPod music list.  
If there is a problem, you may see an error message  
on the audio display.  
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 324  
Category  
Selection  
2. Rotate  
to select a category.  
Item  
Selection  
3. Press  
category.  
to display a list of items in the  
to select an item, then press  
4. Rotate  
u Press  
.
and rotate  
repeatedly until a  
desired item you want to listen is  
displayed.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
1How to Select a Play Mode  
How to Select a Play Mode  
■
Play Mode Menu Items  
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.  
Available mode icons appear above the play  
Shuffle Album: Plays all available albums in  
a selected category (playlists, artists, albums, songs,  
genres, or composers) in random order.  
Shuffle All: Plays all available songs in a  
selected category (playlists, artists, albums, songs,  
genres, or composers) in random order.  
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current  
song.  
mode buttons.  
Press the button corresponding to the mode  
you want to select.  
You can also select a play mode by pressing the  
MENU/CLOCK button.  
Play Mode Buttons  
Rotate  
Rotate  
To turn it off, rotate  
press  
to select Play Mode, then press  
to select a mode, then press  
.
.
■ To turn off a play mode  
Press the selected button.  
to select Normal Play, then  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
Playing a USB Flash Drive  
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,  
WMA or AAC*1 format.  
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
Audio/Information Screen  
USB Indicator  
Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.  
MEDIA Button  
Press to select USB flash drive  
(if connected).  
Selector Knob  
VOL/  
(Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system  
on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Turn to change files.  
Press and turn to select an item,  
then press to set your selection.  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
or to change files.  
MENU/CLOCK Button  
Press to display the menu items.  
Press  
Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.  
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)  
(Back) Button  
Press to select a play mode.  
Press to go back to the previous display.  
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
1Playing a USB Flash Drive  
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob  
■
Use the recommended USB flash drives.  
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 329  
1. Press  
to display a folder list.  
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.  
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 324  
Folder  
Selection  
2. Rotate  
to select a folder.  
Track  
Selection  
3. Press  
folder.  
4. Rotate  
to display a list of files in that  
to select a file, then press  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
1How to Select a Play Mode  
How to Select a Play Mode  
■
Play Mode Menu Items  
Repeat  
Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the  
current folder.  
You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file.  
Available mode icons appear above the play  
mode buttons.  
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.  
Press the button corresponding to the mode  
you want to select.  
Random  
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the  
current folder in random order.  
Random All: Plays all files in random order.  
Scan  
Play Mode Buttons  
Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling  
of the first file in each of the main folders.  
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of  
all files in the current folder.  
■ To turn off a play mode  
Press the selected button.  
You can also select a play mode by pressing the  
MENU/CLOCK button.  
Rotate  
Rotate  
to select Play Mode, then press  
to select a mode, then press  
.
.
To turn it off, rotate  
press  
to select Normal Play, then  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio  
Playing Bluetooth® Audio  
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible  
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio  
phone.  
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.  
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.  
2 Phone Setup P. 376  
• Canada: For more information on smartphone  
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Appears when your phone is connected to HFL.  
MEDIA Button  
Press to select  
Bluetooth® Audio.  
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data  
device functions while driving.  
Audio/Information Screen  
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.  
When there are more than two paired phones in the  
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is  
automatically connected.  
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,  
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.  
VOL/  
(Volume/  
Power) Knob  
Press to turn  
the audio  
system on and  
off.  
MENU/CLOCK  
Button  
Press to display  
the menu  
items.  
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track  
may not appear correctly.  
Some functions may not be available on some  
devices.  
Pause Button (Preset 2)  
Press to pause playing a  
file.  
Turn to adjust  
the volume.  
Play Button (Preset 1)  
Press to resume playing a file.  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
or to change files.  
Press  
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1To 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.  
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and  
connected to HFL.  
MEDIA Button  
2. Press the MEDIA button until the Bluetooth  
Audio Source is selected.  
The pause function may not be available on some  
phones.  
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-  
compatible phone, which is not compatible  
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be  
connected.  
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input  
jack or USB port, you may need to press the MEDIA  
button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio  
system.  
Pause Button  
Play Button  
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing  
from your phone.  
■ To pause or resume a file  
Press a Play or Pause button to select a mode.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio  
1How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the Selector  
How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the  
Selector Knob  
■
Knob  
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,  
some or all of the categories may not be displayed.  
1. Press  
to display the music search list.  
Category  
Selection  
2. Rotate  
to select a category.  
Item  
Selection  
3. Press  
category.  
to display a list of items in the  
to select an item, then press  
4. Rotate  
u Press  
.
and rotate  
repeatedly until a  
desired item you want to listen is  
displayed.  
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Audio System Basic Operation  
Models with display audio system  
1Audio System Basic Operation  
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or  
ON (w*1.  
Audio Menu Items  
2 Station List P. 279, 280  
2 Music Search P. 291, 300, 303  
2 Scan P. 280, 281, 289  
(Home): Select to go to the home screen.  
2 Switching the Display P. 256  
(Home)  
(Day/Night) Button  
2 How to Select a Play Mode P. 292, 301  
(Menu): Select to display available options  
including Sound, View Radio Text, Music  
Search, and playback modes.  
(Back): Select to go back to the previous  
display when it is displayed.  
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the  
audio/information screen brightness.  
Press  
an adjustment.  
once and select (- or (+ to make  
(Menu)  
(Back)  
u Each time you press  
, the mode  
switches among the daytime mode,  
nighttime mode and off mode.  
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.  
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Audio/Information Screen  
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various  
setup options.  
Switching the Display  
■
■ Using the  
Press the  
button  
(display) button to change the display.  
(Display) Button  
Audio/Information Screen  
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■ Using the audio/information screen  
Home Screen  
Select  
to go to the home screen.  
Select Audio, Phone, Info, Settings, Smartphone Connection (Apple CarPlay,  
Android Auto), Navigation*, HondaLink, or App List.  
■ Audio  
Displays the current audio information.  
■ Phone  
Displays the HFL information.  
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 393  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ Info  
1Audio/Information Screen  
Displays Trip Computer, Voice Info, Clock/Wallpaper, or System/Device  
Touchscreen operation  
Information. Select  
Computer, Voice Info, Clock/Wallpaper and System/Device Information.  
on the Info Menu screen to see all available options: Trip  
• Use simple gestures - including 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 or  
use voice commands.  
Trip Computer:  
• Current Drive tab: Displays the current trip information.  
• History of Trip A tab: Displays information for the three previous drives. The  
information is stored every time you reset Trip A.  
• Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen  
response.  
To delete the history manually, select Delete History on the History of Trip A  
tab. The confirmation message appears on the screen, then select Yes.  
Voice Info: Displays the all commands list.  
You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.  
2 Customized Features P. 352  
Clock/Wallpaper: Displays the clock and wallpaper.  
System/Device Information:  
• System Info: Displays the software version of the audio system.  
• USB Info: Displays the memory usage of the USB device.  
• Switch USB Device: Connects or disconnects USB device to this audio system.  
■ Settings  
Enters the customizing menu screen.  
2 Customized Features P. 352  
■ Smartphone Connection  
Displays the Apple CarPlayTM or Android AutoTM.  
2 Apple CarPlayTM P. 312  
2 Android AutoTM P. 316  
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■ Navigation*  
Displays the navigation screen.  
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual  
■ HondaLink  
Displays the HondaLink® screen.  
2 HondaLink® P. 304  
■ App List  
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the Home screen.  
2 Home Screen P. 263  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout  
■
1. Select  
.
2. Select and hold an icon.  
u The screen switches to the customization  
screen.  
3. Drag and drop the icon to where you want  
it to be.  
4. Select OK.  
u The screen will return to the home  
screen.  
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1Wallpaper Setup  
Wallpaper Setup  
■
• When importing wallpaper files, the image must be  
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.  
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.  
Images in a folder cannot be imported.  
■ Import wallpaper  
You can import up to five images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash  
drive.  
• The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.  
• The file format of the image that can be imported  
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).  
• The individual file size limit is 5 MB.  
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB  
port.  
• The maximum image size is 4,096 x 4,096 pixels. If  
the image size is less than 800 × 480 pixels, the  
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with  
the extra area appearing in black.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
2. Select Settings.  
• If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,  
the No files detected message appears.  
3. Select Clock/Info.  
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open  
the Wallpaper tab.  
5. Select Add New Wallpaper.  
u The picture name is displayed on the list.  
6. Select a desired picture.  
u The preview is displayed on the left side  
on the screen.  
7. Select Start Import to save the data.  
u The display will return to the wallpaper  
list.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ Select wallpaper  
1Wallpaper Setup  
1. Select Settings.  
From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a  
2. Select Clock/Info.  
preview at full-size screen.  
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab.  
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.  
4. Select a desired wallpaper.  
u The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
5. Select Set.  
u The display will return to the wallpaper list.  
■ To view wallpaper once it is set  
1. Select  
2. Select Info.  
3. Select  
.
.
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper.  
■ Delete wallpaper  
1. Select Settings.  
2. Select Clock/Info.  
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab.  
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.  
4. Select a wallpaper that you want to delete.  
u The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
5. Select Delete.  
To go back to the previous screen, select OK, or  
select  
(Back).  
When the file size is large, it takes a while to be  
previewed.  
To delete all wallpapers you add, select Delete All,  
then Yes.  
u A confirmation message appears on the screen.  
6. Select Yes to delete completely.  
u The display will return to the wallpaper list.  
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1Home Screen  
Home Screen  
■
The home screen has 5 pages (fixed). You cannot add  
any more pages.  
■ To change to a next screen  
Swipe  
Current page position  
Icon  
Icon  
Selecting  
or , or swiping the screen left or right changes to the next screen.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ To use apps or widgets  
1To use apps or widgets  
1. Select  
2. Select  
.
Select and hold a selected app or widget to add that  
app’s or widget’s shortcut on the home screen.  
or App List.  
u The APPS screen appears.  
3. Select the app or widget you want to use.  
Pre-installed apps may not start up normally. If this  
occurs, you need to reset the system.  
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 366  
Preinstall app list:  
If you perform Factory Data Reset, it may reset all  
the settings to their factory default.  
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 366  
• Browser: Displays the web browser utilized  
by smartphone and Wi-Fi connection.  
• Calculator: Displays Calculator.  
• Downloads: Displays the data  
downloaded from the web browser and so  
on.  
• App Installer: Check with a Honda dealer  
for apps that are available for installation.  
• Search: Displays various retrieval screens.  
(APPS)  
Icon  
In case those apps still do not startup normally even  
after Factory Data Reset, contact your dealer.  
There is a possibility that a browser is shut down in  
the situation of the use. In that situation, the screen  
will return to before the browser startup.  
Do not install apps other than those confirmed by a  
Honda dealer. Installation of unauthorized apps may  
introduce data corruption risks to your vehicle’s  
information and your privacy.  
You can delete user installed apps by the following  
procedure.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Others tab.  
5. Select Detail Information.  
6. Select an App that you want to delete.  
7. Select Delete.  
Pre-installed apps cannot be deleted.  
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■ To add app or widget icons on the home screen  
App or widget icons can be added on the home screen.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select  
.
3. Select and hold empty space on the home  
screen.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
4. Select Add App or Add Widget.  
Select and hold.  
u The Add app/widget screen appears.  
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5. Select and hold an app or widget icon you  
want to add.  
u The screen switches to the customization  
screen.  
6. Drag and drop the icon to where you want  
it to be.  
7. Select OK.  
Select and hold.  
u The screen will return to the home  
screen.  
Drag and drop.  
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1To move icons on the home screen  
■ To move icons on the home screen  
You can change location on the home screen.  
You can also move the Audio, Phone, Info,  
Settings, Smartphone Connection (Apple  
CarPlay, Android Auto), Navigation*,  
1. Select and hold an icon.  
u The screen switches to the customization  
HondaLink, and App List icons in the same manner.  
screen.  
2. Drag and drop the icon to where you want it  
to be.  
3. Select OK.  
u The screen will return to the home  
Select and hold.  
screen.  
Drag and drop.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
■ To remove icons on the home screen  
You can delete the icons on the home screen.  
1. Select and hold an icon.  
1To remove icons on the home screen  
You cannot delete the Audio, Phone, Info,  
Settings, Smartphone Connection (Apple  
CarPlay, Android Auto), Navigation*,  
HondaLink, and App List icons.  
u The screen switches to the customization  
screen.  
2. Drag and drop the icon you want to remove  
to the trash icon.  
u The icon is removed from the home  
screen.  
Apps or widgets will not be deleted by deleting the  
icon on the home screen.  
Select and hold.  
3. Select OK.  
u The screen will return to the home  
screen.  
Drag and drop to  
trash icon.  
* Not available on all models  
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Status Area  
■
1. Swipe the upper area of the screen.  
u The status area appears.  
2. Select an item to see the details.  
3. Select  
or swipe up the bottom bar to  
close the area.  
Swipe  
Bar  
Status Area  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen  
1Closing Apps  
Closing Apps  
■
If you leave the apps used open in the background,  
some apps may stop operating properly next time  
using them.  
You can close specific apps running in the background on the system.  
1. Select and hold  
.
2. Select the Active tab.  
If this happens close unused apps.  
u If you select the Active/History tab, you  
can close the apps that are currently  
running and delete the app activity  
history simultaneously.  
3. Select an app you want to close.  
4. Select Clear.  
To close all apps on the system, select Clear All, then  
Yes.  
You cannot close the HondaLink® and Garmin* apps.  
u The display will return to the app list.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound  
Adjusting the Sound  
1. Select  
2. Select Audio.  
3. Select  
.
1Adjusting the Sound  
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.  
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle  
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As  
you slow down, audio volume decreases.  
.
4. Select Sound.  
Select a tab from the following choices:  
• BAS-MID-TRE: Bass, Middle, Treble  
• FAD-BAL: Fader, Balance  
You can also adjust the sound the following  
procedure.  
1. Select  
.
• SVC: Speed Volume Compensation  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Audio, then the Common tab.  
4. Select Sound.  
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Display Setup  
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.  
1Changing the Screen Brightness  
Changing the Screen Brightness  
■
You can change the Contrast and Black Level  
settings in the same manner.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Display tab.  
5. Select Display Settings.  
6. Select the setting you want.  
7. Select OK.  
1Changing the Screen’s Color Theme  
Changing the Screen’s Color Theme  
■
Reboot may take a few minutes.  
If you default the System settings when the color  
theme is changed from its default color, the system  
reboots.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Display tab.  
5. Select Background Color.  
6. Select the setting you want.  
7. Select OK.  
2 Customized Features P. 352  
u A confirmation message appears on the  
screen. Select Yes to reboot the system.  
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1Selecting an Audio Source  
Selecting an Audio Source  
■
If you startup preinstalled audio apps,  
is  
displayed on the lower right of the screen.  
These preinstalled apps cannot be displayed on the  
source select screen.  
Select the source icon.  
Source Select Screen  
You can startup those audio apps from  
.
Source List Icons  
Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the  
audio source.  
Limitations for Manual Operation  
■
Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.  
You cannot select a greyed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation  
Voice Control Operation  
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.  
1Voice Control Operation  
The voice control system uses the  
(Talk) and  
(hang-up/back) buttons on the  
When you press the  
button, a helpful prompt asks  
what you would like to do. Press and release the  
button again to bypass this prompt and give a  
command.  
steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.  
1Voice Recognition  
Voice Recognition  
■
The voice control system can only be used from the  
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes  
noises from the front passenger’s side.  
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:  
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are  
using.  
The system recognizes only certain commands. Available voice commands.  
2 Voice Portal Screen P. 275  
• Close the windows and moonroof*.  
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone  
on the ceiling.  
• Speak clearly in a natural speaking voice without pausing between words.  
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your  
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.  
* Not available on all models  
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■ Phone Call  
This can be only used when the phone is  
connected. When the system recognizes the command, the screen will change to the  
■ Audio*1  
When the system recognizes the Audio  
Voice Portal Screen  
■
Phone call command, the screen will  
change to the voice recognition screen for  
the phone commands.  
audio voice recognition screen.  
• Audio On  
• Audio Off  
• Radio FM  
• Dial by number  
• Call history  
• Redial  
• Call <Your Contact Name>  
• Call <Phone Number>  
Phone Call commands are not available if  
using Apple CarPlayTM.  
• Radio AM  
• Radio SXM*  
• iPod  
• USB  
When the  
(Talk) button is pressed,  
available voice commands appear on the  
screen.  
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice  
Help” after the beep or select Voice Help.  
■ Navigation*1  
The screen changes to the navigation voice  
recognition screen.  
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual  
■ Music Search*1  
This can be only used when the iPod or USB  
device is connected.  
You can also see the list of commands by  
■ Voice Settings  
The screen changes to the Voice Recog tab  
on the System settings screen.  
selecting Info,  
, and Voice Info.  
The system only recognizes the commands  
on the following pages, at certain screens.  
Free form voice commands are not  
recognized.  
*1: Models with navigation system  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation  
■ Voice Help  
■ iPod Commands  
• iPod play  
• iPod play track <1-30>  
• Music Search  
• What album is this?  
• What am I listening to?  
Phone Commands  
■
You can see a list of the available  
commands on the screen.  
• Phone Commands  
• Audio Commands*  
• On Screen Commands  
• Music Search Commands*  
• General Commands*  
• All Commands  
The system accepts these commands on the  
dedicated screen for the voice recognition  
of the phone.  
• Dial by Number  
• Call by Name  
• Dial <Phone Number>  
• Call <Your Contact Name>  
■ USB Commands  
• USB play  
• Voice Settings  
• Getting Started  
• USB play track <1-30>  
• Music Search  
• What album is this?  
• What am I listening to?  
Audio Commands*1  
■
The system accepts these commands on the  
dedicated screen for the voice recognition  
of the audio.  
■ Radio FM Commands  
• Radio tune to <87.7-107.9> FM  
• Radio tune to <87.7 -107.9> HD <1-8>  
FM  
• Radio FM preset <1-12>  
■ Radio AM Commands  
• Radio tune to <530-1710> AM  
• Radio AM preset <1-6>  
■ Radio SXM Commands*  
• SXM channel <1-255>  
• SXM channel <station name>  
• Radio SXM preset <1-12>  
*1: Models with navigation system  
* Not available on all models  
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■ Play Commands  
• Play artist <Name>  
On Screen Commands  
■
When On Screen Commands is selected,  
the explanation screen is displayed.  
• Play track/song <Name>  
• Play album <Name>  
• Play genre/category <Name>  
• Play playlist <Name>  
• Play composer <Name>  
Music Search Commands*1  
■
The system accepts these commands on the  
Music Search screen.  
■ List Commands  
• List artist <Name>  
■ Using Song By Voice  
• List album <Name>  
• List genre/category <Name>  
• List playlist <Name>  
• List composer <Name>  
Song By VoiceTM is a feature that allows you  
to select music from your iPod or USB device  
using Voice Commands. To activate this  
mode, you must push the talk switch and  
say: “Music search”.  
General Commands*  
■
■ Song By Voice Commands  
• What am I listening to?  
• Who am I listening to?  
• Who is this?  
• What time is it?  
• What is today’s date?  
• What’s playing?  
• Who’s playing?  
• What album is this?  
*1: Models with navigation system  
* Not available on all models  
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Playing AM/FM Radio  
(Menu)  
Select to display the menu items.  
(Back)  
Select to go back to the previous display.  
Preset Icons  
Tune the radio frequency for  
preset memory.  
Select and hold the preset  
icon to store that station.  
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Scan Icon  
Select  
to display preset 7  
onwards.  
Select to scan each station with a strong signal.  
Tune Icons  
Seek Icons  
Select  
Select  
or  
to tune the radio frequency.  
or  
to search up and  
down the selected band for a  
station with a strong signal.  
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
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1Preset Memory  
Preset Memory  
■
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating  
stereo FM broadcasts.  
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.  
To store a station:  
1. Tune to the selected station.  
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.  
Switching the Audio Mode  
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or  
select SOURCE on the screen.  
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 231  
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.  
1. Tune to the selected station.  
2. Select the open/close icon to display a list.  
3. Select the Preset tab.  
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into  
preset memory.  
4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.  
Models with HD RadioTM  
Station List  
■
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license  
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign  
Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/patents. HD  
Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and  
“ARC” logos are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.  
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list.  
2. Select the Station List tab.  
3. Select the station.  
■ Manual update  
Updates your available station list at any time.  
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list.  
2. Select the Station List tab.  
3. Select Refresh.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio  
Scan  
■
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn  
off scan, select Cancel or  
.
Models with HD RadioTM  
HD Subchannel  
■
Displays the subchannel list when an HD RadioTM station is selected while listening to  
an FM station.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select HD Subchannel.  
3. Select the channel number.  
1Radio Data System (RDS)  
Radio Data System (RDS)  
■
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS  
automatically turns on, and the frequency display  
changes to the station name. However, when the  
signals of that station become weak, the display  
changes from the station name to the frequency.  
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.  
■ To find an RDS station from Station List  
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.  
2. Select the Station List tab.  
3. Select the station.  
■ Manual update  
Updates your available station list at any time.  
1. Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.  
2. Select the Station List tab.  
3. Select Refresh.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio  
■ Radio text  
Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select View Radio Text.  
■ Scan  
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.  
To turn off scan, select Cancel or  
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
Playing SiriusXM® Radio*  
Album Art  
Audio/Information Screen  
(Menu)  
Station Art  
Select to display the menu items.  
Open/Close Icon*1  
Displays/hides the detailed  
information.  
(Back)  
Select to go back to the previous display.  
Skip Icons  
Select  
change section in the  
channel.  
Select and hold to move  
rapidly within the section.  
or  
to  
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system on  
and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Scan Icon  
Select to scan each channel.  
Preset Icons  
Tune the radio frequency  
for preset memory. Select  
and hold the preset icon to  
store that station. Select  
to display preset 7  
Category Icons  
Channel Icons  
Select or  
previous or next channel.  
Select and hold to rapidly  
skip 10 channels at a time.  
Select  
or  
to display and select a  
to the  
SiriusXM® Radio category.  
onwards.  
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Playing SiriusXM® Radio*  
To Change the Tune Mode  
■
In the channel mode, all available channels are  
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a  
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Tune Mode.  
3. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode.  
There may be instances when SiriusXM® Radio does  
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title).  
This does not indicate a problem with your audio  
system.  
SiriusXM® Radio stations load in ascending order,  
which can take about a minute. Once they have  
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make  
your selections.  
Switching the Audio Mode  
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or  
select SOURCE on the screen.  
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 231  
Tune Start:  
When you change to a preset channel, a song being  
played on that channel restarts from the beginning  
with this function. This can be turned on or off from  
the Audio Settings screen.  
2 Customized Features P. 352  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Playing SiriusXM® Radio*  
Preset Memory  
■
You can store 12 SiriusXM® channels into the preset  
memory.  
To store a channel:  
1. Tune to the selected channel.  
2. Select to hold the preset number for the station you want to store.  
3. Select Replace.  
You can also store a channel by the following procedure.  
1. Tune to the selected channel.  
2. Select the open/close icon to display a list.  
3. Select the Preset tab.  
4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.  
■ Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)  
You can store up to four of your preferred music channels per preset.  
1. Tune a station.  
2. Select the open/close icon to display a list.  
3. Select the Preset tab.  
4. Select and hold the preset number you  
want to add a music channel.  
u A message appears if there are no  
available presets.  
5. Select Combine.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Listening to Featured Channels  
Listening to Featured Channels  
■
Up to three featured channels by SiriusXM® can be  
Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM® can be displayed and selected.  
1. Select the open/close icon to display a channel list.  
2. Select the Channel List tab.  
displayed.  
Featured channel lists are at the top of the channel  
list.  
3. Select the featured channel list title you want to listen to.  
u The selected channel list of the title is displayed.  
4. Select the channel.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Replay Function  
Replay Function  
■
The system starts storing broadcast in memory when  
the power mode is turned ON. You can go back to  
the program from that point.  
The system can record up to the last 60 minutes of your currently tuned channel’s  
broadcast, as well as the last 30 minutes of your preset channel’s broadcast, starting  
from the moment you turn the vehicle on. If you tuned to preset channel, the system  
records up to 60 minutes of a broadcast instead of up to 30 minutes. You can  
rewind and replay the last 30 or 60 minutes of a broadcast.  
You can no longer replay any program once the  
power mode is turned off as it erases memory.  
You can check how long the program has been  
stored in memory from the audio/information screen.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Playback.  
3. Move the gauge to the position you want to replay.  
After 30 or 60 minutes of recording the system will  
automatically start deleting the oldest data.  
The following items are available on the pop-up screen:  
(Skip Down): Skips to the previously stored channel. Select and hold to fast-  
rewind the current selection.  
(Skip Up): Skips to the next channel. Select and hold to fast-forward the  
current selection.  
Audio/Information Screen  
(A)  
(15sec Back): Select to skip back 15 seconds in the current selection. Select and  
hold to fast-rewind the current selection.  
(B)  
(15sec Skip): Select to skip forward 15 seconds in the current selection. Select  
and hold to fast-forward the current selection.  
(C)  
u Select OK or  
to close the pop-up menu. Replay in playback mode  
continues.  
(A): Shows how much time the replayed segment is  
behind the real-time broadcast  
(B): Replayed segment  
To play or pause on playback mode:  
1. Select  
(C): Length stored in memory  
.
2. Select Play/Pause.  
■ Returning to real-time broadcast  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Go to Live.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Live Sports Alert  
Live Sports Alert  
■
The sports alert function at SiriusXM® mode only.  
While listening to other channel, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from  
your favorite teams.  
1To set up a favorite team  
■ To set up a favorite team  
1. Select  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Audio.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
5. Select SportsFlash Setup.  
6. Select a team.  
.
Sports alerts cut in only when SiriusXM® mode is on.  
Selecting On(one time) from the customize settings  
disables the alert feature next time you turn the  
power mode to ON.  
2 Customized Features P. 352  
You can also set up a favorite team by the following  
procedure.  
1. Select Audio.  
2. Select  
.
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
■ To set up a alert message  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Audio.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
5. Select SportsFlash Setup.  
6. Select Interrupt.  
7. Select On(one time) or On(continue).  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
■ To set up a alert beep  
1To set up a alert beep  
1. Select  
.
You can also set up a alert beep by the following  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Audio.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
5. Select SportsFlash Setup.  
6. Select Interrupt Beep.  
7. Select On.  
procedure.  
1. Select Audio.  
2. Select  
3. Select Settings.  
.
4. Select the SXM tab.  
■ Receiving a sports alert  
1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert.  
2. Select Listen.  
u You can use the same items as the playback mode pop-up screen.  
2 Replay Function P. 286  
To go back to the previous screen, select Back.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*  
1Traffic and Weather Information  
Traffic and Weather Information  
■
The traffic and weather information function at  
SiriusXM® mode only.  
You can receive traffic and weather information.  
■ To set up a traffic & weather information  
You can also set up the traffic and weather  
information by the following procedure.  
1. Select Audio.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Audio.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
5. Select Traffic & Weather Setup.  
6. Select the region.  
2. Select  
.
3. Select Settings.  
4. Select the SXM tab.  
u When you do not want to receive the information, select Unregistered.  
■ Listening to traffic and weather information  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Traffic & Weather.  
u Play mode can also use the any items same as playback mode.  
2 Replay Function P. 286  
To go back to the previous screen, select OK.  
1Scan  
Scan  
■
The “Scan Songs in Presets” function is based on  
TuneScanTM technology of SiriusXM®.  
Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.  
1. Select Scan.  
2. Select Scan Channels.  
The “Featured Channels” function is based on  
Featured FavoritesTM technology of SiriusXM®.  
u You can select the desired channel by songs using Scan Song in Presets.  
TuneScanTM and Featured FavoritesTM are registered  
trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio, Inc.  
To turn off scan, select Cancel Scan.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
Playing an iPod  
Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then select the iPod  
mode.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
Audio/Information Screen  
USB Indicator  
Appears when an iPod is connected.  
(Menu)  
Select to display the menu items.  
(Back)  
Open/Close Icon*1  
Select to go back to the previous display.  
Displays/hides the detailed  
information.  
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Song Icons  
Select  
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.  
Cover Art  
or  
to change songs.  
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
1Playing an iPod  
How to Select a Song from the Music Search List  
■
Available operating functions vary on models or  
versions. Some functions may not be available on the  
vehicle’s audio system.  
1. Select  
and select Music Search.  
If there is a problem, you may see an error message  
on the audio/information screen.  
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 324  
If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod  
while the phone is connected to the audio system,  
you may no longer be able to operate the same app  
on the audio/information screen.  
Category Selection  
Reconnect the device if necessary.  
2. Select the items on that menu.  
Select Switch USB Device in the Audio Menu  
screen to switch to another USB device.  
If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/  
USB source will be unavailable and audio files on the  
phone will be playable only within Apple CarPlay.  
Item Selection  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod  
1How to Select a Play Mode  
How to Select a Play Mode  
■
Play Mode Menu Items  
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.  
Select a mode.  
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a  
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs,  
podcasts, genres, composers, or audiobooks) in  
random order.  
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available files in a  
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs,  
podcasts, genres, composers, or audiobooks) in  
random order.  
Repeat Song: Repeats the current track.  
■ To turn off a play mode  
Select the mode you want to turn off.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)  
Models with navigation system  
Song By VoiceTM (SBV)  
Use SBV to search for and play music from your USB flash drive or iPod using voice  
commands.  
1Song By VoiceTM (SBV)  
Setting options:  
• On (factory default): Song By VoiceTM commands  
are available.  
• Off: Disable the feature.  
■ To enable SBV  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog tab.  
5. Select Song by Voice.  
6. Select On or Off.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)  
■ Searching for music using SBV  
1Searching for music using SBV  
Song By VoiceTM Commands List  
2 Song By VoiceTM (SBV) P. 293  
1. Set the Song by Voice setting to On.  
2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Music  
Search” to activate the SBV feature for the  
USB flash drive and iPod.  
NOTE:  
Song By VoiceTM commands are available for tracks  
stored on the USB flash drive or iPod.  
3. Press the  
button and say a command.  
u Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’“ to view  
a list of songs by that artist. Select the  
desired song to start playing.  
u Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’“ to start  
playing songs by that artist.  
You can add phonetic modifications of difficult  
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,  
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands.  
2 Phonetic Modification P. 295  
4. To cancel SBV, press the  
(hang-up/  
back) button on the steering wheel. The  
selected song continues playing.  
Once you have canceled this mode, you need  
to press the  
button and say “Music  
Search” again to re-activate this mode.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)  
1Phonetic Modification  
Phonetic Modification  
■
Song by Voice Phonetic Modification is grayed  
out when Song By Voice is set to Off.  
Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV  
to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when  
searching for music on the USB flash drive or iPod.  
You can store up to 2,000 phonetic modification  
items.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Voice Recog tab.  
5. Select Song by Voice Phonetic  
Modification.  
6. Select New Modification.  
7. Select USB or iPod.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)  
8. Select the item to modify (e.g., Artist).  
u The list of the selected item appears on  
the screen.  
9. Select an entry to modify.  
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.  
u The listen to the current phonetic  
modification, select Play.  
u To delete the current phonetic  
modification, select Delete.  
10.Select Modify.  
11.Select the phonetic spelling you want to  
use (e.g., ”Artist A”) when prompted.  
12.Select OK.  
u The artist “No Name” is phonetically  
modified to “Artist A.” When in the SBV  
mode, you can press the  
(Talk) button  
and use the voice command “Play ‘Artist  
A’” to play songs by the artist “No  
Name.”  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®  
U.S. models  
Playing Pandora®  
1Playing Pandora®  
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora® app on a  
compatible smartphone.  
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using  
your USB cable to the USB port.  
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade  
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora  
is only available in certain countries. Visit the Pandora  
website for more information.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
To find out if your phone is compatible with this  
feature, visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/,  
or call 1-888-528-7876.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app  
must first be installed on your phone. Visit  
www.pandora.com. for more information.  
Find the music you love and let the music you love  
find you. Pandora® gives you a personalized music  
experience that continually evolves with your tastes.  
Create personalized stations from songs, artists or  
genres. Not sure where to start? Use our voice search  
to easily find stations that match your mood or  
activity.  
Station List  
Displays/  
hides the  
(Menu)  
Select to display  
the menu items.  
Station List.  
(Back)  
Select to go back to  
the previous display.  
Bookmark  
Select to bookmark  
a track.  
If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio  
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®  
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio  
system is selected.  
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system on  
and off.  
Like/Dislike Icons  
Select to evaluate a track.  
Play/Pause Icon  
Select to resume or play a track.  
Skip Icon  
Select to skip a track.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
If your phone is connected to Android AutoTM  
,
Station Up/Down Icons  
Select to change a station.  
Pandora is only available through the Android AutoTM  
interface. Visit the Android AutoTM website to check  
compatibility.  
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®  
1Pandora® Menu  
Pandora® Menu  
■
Manage Station Items  
You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio  
system. The available items are:  
• Station List  
• Manage Station  
• Sound  
Genre: Add the selected genre to the station list.  
Current Artist: Add the current artist to station list.  
Current Track: Add the current track to station list.  
Delete: Delete the selected Station from the Station  
list.  
• Setting  
Available operating functions vary on software  
versions. Some functions may not be available on the  
vehicle’s audio system.  
■ Operating a menu item  
1. Select  
2. Select an item.  
.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message  
on the audio/information screen.  
2 Pandora® P. 326  
Pandora® may limit the total number of skips allowed  
on the service. If you dislike a track after the skip limit  
has been reached, your feedback will be saved but  
the current track will continue to play.  
To change stations, activate the Pandora® menu,  
select Station List, and then select a new station. It  
also changes stations on the main Pandora® screen.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
Playing a USB Flash Drive  
Your audio system reads and plays sound and video files on a USB flash drive in  
either MP3, WMA, or AAC*1 format.  
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
Audio/Information Screen  
USB Indicator  
Appears when a USB flash  
drive is connected.  
(Menu)  
Select to display the menu items.  
(Back)  
Open/Close Icon*2  
Select to go back to the previous display.  
Displays/hides the detailed  
information.  
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob  
Press to turn the audio system on and off.  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
Folder Icons  
Track Icons  
Select  
to skip to the next folder, and  
to skip  
Select  
files.  
or  
to change  
to the beginning of the previous folder.  
Select and hold to move rapidly  
within a track.  
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.  
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
1Playing a USB Flash Drive  
How to Select a File from the Music Search List  
■
Use the recommended USB flash drives.  
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 329  
1. Select  
and select Music Search.  
WMA files protected by digital rights management  
(DRM) cannot be played.  
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then  
skips to the next file.  
If there is a problem, you may see an error message  
on the audio/information screen.  
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 324  
Folder Selection  
2. Select a folder.  
Select Switch USB Device in the Audio Menu  
screen to switch to another USB device.  
Track Selection  
3. Select a track.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive  
1How to Select a Play Mode  
How to Select a Play Mode  
■
Play Mode Menu Items  
Scan  
Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the  
first file in each of the main folders.  
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of all files  
in the current folder.  
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Scan.  
3. Select a mode.  
Random/Repeat  
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.  
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.  
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current  
folder in random order.  
■ Random/Repeat  
Select a play mode.  
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.  
Random/Repeat is selected.  
■ To turn off a play mode  
To turn off Scan, select  
or Cancel Scan.  
To turn off Random/Repeat, select the mode again.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio  
Playing Bluetooth® Audio  
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible  
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio  
phone.  
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming  
audio capabilities are compatible.  
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s  
To check if your phone is compatible, visit  
automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/.  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) System.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
It may be illegal to perform some data device  
functions while driving.  
Bluetooth Indicator  
Appears when your phone is  
connected to HFL.  
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.  
When there are more than two paired phones in the  
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is  
automatically connected.  
Open/Close Icon*1  
Displays/hides the  
detailed information.  
Audio/Information Screen  
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,  
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.  
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track  
may not appear correctly.  
(Menu)  
Select to display the  
menu items.  
Some functions may not be available on some  
devices.  
(Back)  
Select to go back to  
the previous display.  
If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlayTM  
or Android AutoTM, Bluetooth® Audio from that  
phone is unavailable. However, a second previously  
paired phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by  
Track Icons  
Select  
change tracks.  
VOL/ (Power/volume)  
Knob  
Press to turn the audio  
system on and off.  
Turn to adjust the  
volume.  
or  
to  
selecting Connect  
from Bluetooth Device List.  
Play Icon  
Pause Icon  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
Group Icons  
Select  
or  
to change  
group.  
*1: Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio  
1To 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.  
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and  
connected to the system.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing  
from your phone.  
2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.  
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-  
compatible phone, which is not compatible  
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be  
connected.  
You can change the connected phone in the  
Bluetooth® settings on the Audio Menu screen by  
the following procedure.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Setting.  
■ To pause or resume a file  
Select the play icon or pause icon.  
1Searching for Music  
Searching for Music  
■
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,  
some or all of the lists may not be displayed.  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Music Search.  
3. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).  
4. Select an item.  
u The selection begins playing.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®  
HondaLink®  
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect  
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.  
2 Wi-Fi Connection P. 309  
1HondaLink®  
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most  
iPhone and Android phones.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and  
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data  
subscription package.  
HondaLink® Menu  
■
If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlayTM or  
Android AutoTM, HondaLink® can only be connected  
through Wi-Fi.  
■ Places*  
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to  
the found locations via the navigation.  
■ Vehicle  
Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.  
■ Help & Support  
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service  
center.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®  
■ Messages from Honda  
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.  
■ Weather*  
Displays a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location you want. You can  
change the ZIP Code at any time.  
To Set Up to Connect HondaLink® Service  
■
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.  
■ To enable the HondaLink® service  
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Clock/Info.  
4. Select the HondaLink tab.  
5. Select Diagnostics & Location Data.  
6. Select On.  
You need to allow the consent of the location  
service to enable the HondaLink® service.  
Enable once: Allows only one time. (Prompt  
shows again next time.)  
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt  
does not show again.)  
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®  
■ To link with HondaLink®  
You can see the Connection Guide screen  
after launching HondaLink®. If you do not  
need this guide, select check-box and select  
OK.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®  
Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips  
■
You can check the messages that are received quickly in the shortcut operation.  
1. A message appears and notifies you of a  
new message on the header area.  
u When the message is received, a  
notification ring can be heard.  
Message  
Icon  
(yellow)  
2. A message icon is continuously displayed in  
the header area until the new message is  
read.  
Continued  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®  
3. From the top of the screen, swipe down to  
1Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips  
see the messages.  
When you update HondaLink®, you must keep the  
engine running and maintain a constant connection  
with HondaLink®.  
If the update is interrupted, the system will  
automatically resume the process. If, however, a  
week has elapsed since the process was first  
interrupted, you must repeat the process from the  
beginning.  
You can update HondaLink® by selecting Message  
from Honda on the HondaLink® menu.  
4. Select a new message to open.  
u If you have selected the update option  
for HondaLink®, follow the directions on  
the screen to complete the process.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection  
1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)  
Wi-Fi Connection  
You can connect the display audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse  
websites or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has  
wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the  
following steps to setup.  
You cannot go through the setting procedure while a  
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio  
system in Wi-Fi mode.  
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and  
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data  
subscription package.  
Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)  
■
1. Select  
.
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select Bluetooth / Wi-Fi.  
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.  
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone  
has Wi-Fi connectivity.  
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, then On.  
6. Select Wi-Fi Device List.  
u Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is  
in access point (tethering) mode.  
u Select the phone you want to connect to  
the system.  
You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or  
off with the  
icon on Wi-Fi Device List.  
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed  
on this screen.  
u If you do not find the phone you want to  
connect in the list, select Scan.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection  
7. Select Connect.  
1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)  
u Enter a password for your phone, and  
select Done.  
u When the connection is successful, the  
icon is displayed on the list.  
iPhone users  
You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-  
Fi connection again after you boot your phone.  
8. Select  
to go back to the home screen.  
Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)  
■
Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSiri® Eyes Free  
Siri® Eyes Free  
You can talk to Siri® using the  
(Talk) button on the steering wheel when your  
1Siri® Eyes Free  
iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) System.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
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 while operating a vehicle.  
1Using Siri® Eyes Free  
Using Siri® Eyes Free  
■
Some commands work only on specific phone  
features or apps.  
Appears  
when Siri®  
is activated  
in Siri® Eyes  
Free  
While in Siri® Eyes Free:  
The display remains the same.  
No feedback or commands  
appear.  
(Talk) Button  
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.  
(Hang-up/back) Button  
Press to deactivate Siri®.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlayTM  
Apple CarPlayTM  
If you connect an Apple CarPlayTM-compatible iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB  
port, you can use the audio/information touch screen, instead of the iPhone display,  
to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
1Apple CarPlayTM  
Only iPhone5 or newer versions with iOS 8.4 or later  
are compatible with Apple CarPlayTM  
.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to  
Apple CarPlayTM and when launching any compatible  
apps.  
To use Apple CarPlayTM, connect the USB cable to the  
1.5A USB port. The USB port located in the center  
console storage will not enable Apple CarPlayTM  
operation.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
To directly access the Apple CarPlayTM phone  
function, select Phone on the home screen. While  
connected to Apple CarPlayTM, calls are only made  
through Apple CarPlayTM. If you want to make a call  
with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, turn Apple  
CarPlayTM OFF or detach the USB cable from your  
iPhone.  
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlayTM P. 314  
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlayTM, it  
is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. However, other  
previously paired phones can stream audio via  
Bluetooth® while Apple CarPlayTM is connected.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
For details on countries and regions where Apple  
CarPlayTM is available, as well as information  
pertaining to function, refer to the Apple homepage.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlayTM  
1Apple CarPlayTM  
Apple CarPlayTM Menu  
■
Apple CarPlayTM Operating Requirements &  
Limitations  
Apple CarPlayTM requires a compatible iPhone with an  
active cellular connection and data plan. Your  
carrier’s rate plans will apply.  
Home Screen  
Apple CarPlayTM Menu  
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,  
and other technology integral to providing Apple  
CarPlayTM functionality, as well as new or revised  
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or  
cessation of Apple CarPlayTM functionality and  
services. Honda cannot and does not provide any  
warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlayTM  
performance or functionality.  
Select the  
Honda  
Icon to  
return to  
the Home  
screen.  
Go back to the Apple  
CarPlayTM menu screen.  
Apple CarPlayTM Icon  
■ Phone  
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.  
It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are  
compatible with Apple CarPlayTM. Refer to the Apple  
homepage for information on compatible apps.  
■ Messages  
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.  
■ Music  
Play music stored on your iPhone.  
■ Maps  
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your  
iPhone.  
Models with navigation system  
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlayTM map) can  
give directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior  
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are  
currently using will direct you to your destination.  
Continued  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlayTM  
1Setting Up Apple CarPlayTM  
Setting Up Apple CarPlayTM  
■
You can also use the method below to set up Apple  
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via USB, use the following  
procedure to set up Apple CarPlayTM. Use of Apple CarPlayTM 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 CarPlayTM experience. You will need  
to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information touch screen.  
CarPlayTM  
:
Select HOMESettingsSmartphoneApple  
CarPlay.  
Use of user and vehicle information  
The use and handling of user and vehicle information  
transmitted to/from your iPhone by Apple CarPlayTM  
is governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions  
and Apple’s Privacy Policy.  
■ Enabling Apple CarPlayTM  
• Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt  
shows again next time.)  
• Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt  
does not show again.)  
• Cancel: Does not allow this consent.  
You may change the consent settings under  
the Smartphone settings menu.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlayTM  
1Operating Apple CarPlayTM with Siri®  
Operating Apple CarPlayTM with Siri®  
■
Below are examples of questions and commands for  
Siri®.  
Press and hold the talk button to activate 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.  
(Talk) button:  
Press and hold to activate Siri®.  
Press again to deactivate Siri®.  
Press and release to activate standard voice recognition system.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid AutoTM  
Android AutoTM  
1Android AutoTM  
When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A USB  
port, Android AutoTM is automatically initiated. When connected via Android  
AutoTM, you can use the audio/information touch screen to access the Phone,  
Google Maps (Navigation), Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When  
you first use Android AutoTM, a tutorial will appear on the screen. We recommend  
that you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using Android AutoTM.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
To use Android AutoTM, you need to download the  
Android AutoTM app from Google Play to your  
smartphone.  
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are  
compatible with Android AutoTM. Bluetooth A2DP  
cannot be used with Android AutoTM phone.  
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 318  
Park in a safe place before connecting your Android  
phone to Android AutoTM and when launching any  
compatible apps.  
To use Android AutoTM, connect the USB cable to the  
1.5A USB port. The USB port in the center console  
storage will not enable Android AutoTM operation.  
2 USB Port(s) P. 229  
To directly access the Android AutoTM phone function,  
select Phone on the home screen. While connected to  
Android AutoTM, calls are only made through Android  
AutoTM. If you want to make a call with Bluetooth®  
HandsFreeLink®, turn Android AutoTM OFF or detach the  
USB cable from your Android phone.  
2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 318  
When your Android phone is connected to Android  
AutoTM, it is not possible to use Bluetooth® Audio or  
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. However, other  
previously paired phones can stream audio via  
Bluetooth® while Android AutoTM is connected.  
2 Phone Setup P. 400  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid AutoTM  
1Android AutoTM  
Android AutoTM Menu  
■
For details on countries and regions where Android  
AutoTM is available, as well as information pertaining  
to function, refer to the Android AutoTM homepage.  
6
Android AutoTM Operating Requirements &  
Limitations  
Android AutoTM requires a compatible Android phone  
with an active cellular connection and data plan.  
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.  
: Go back to  
the home screen.  
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,  
and other technology integral to providing Android  
AutoTM functionality, as well as new or revised  
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or  
cessation of Android AutoTM functionality and  
services. Honda cannot and does not provide any  
warranty or guarantee of future Android AutoTM  
performance or functionality.  
Android AutoTM Icon  
a Maps (Navigation)  
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your  
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard  
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other inputs.  
Models with navigation system  
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android AutoTM) can give  
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior  
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are  
currently using will direct you to your destination.  
The audio/Information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your  
destination.  
It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are  
compatible with Android AutoTM. Refer to the  
Android AutoTM homepage for information on  
compatible apps.  
b Phone (Communication)  
Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.  
c Google Now (Home screen)  
Display useful information organized by Android AutoTM into simple cards that  
appear just when they’re needed.  
d Music and audio  
Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android AutoTM. To  
switch between music apps, press this icon.  
e Go back to the home screen  
f Voice  
Operate Android AutoTM with your voice.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid AutoTM  
1Enabling Android AutoTM  
Auto Pairing Connection  
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via USB, Android AutoTM is  
■
Only initialize Android AutoTM when you are safely  
parked. When Android AutoTM first detects your  
phone, you will need to set up your phone so that  
auto pairing is possible. Refer to the instruction  
manual that came with your phone.  
automatically initiated.  
■ Enabling Android AutoTM  
• Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt  
shows again next time.)  
• Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt  
does not show again.)  
You can use the method below to change Android  
AutoTM settings after you have completed the initial  
setup:  
Select HOMESettingsSmartphoneAndroid  
• Cancel: Does not allow this consent.  
Auto.  
Use of user and vehicle information  
You may change the consent settings under  
the Smartphone settings menu.  
The use and handling of user and vehicle information  
transmitted to/from your phone by Android AutoTM is  
governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid AutoTM  
1Operating Android AutoTM with Voice Recognition  
Operating Android AutoTM with Voice Recognition  
Press and hold the talk button to operate Android AutoTM with your voice.  
■
Below are examples of commands you can give with  
voice recognition:  
• Reply to text.  
• Call my wife.  
• Navigate to Honda.  
• Play my music.  
• Send a text message to my wife.  
• Call flower shop.  
For more information, please refer to the Android  
AutoTM homepage.  
You can also activate the voice recognition function  
by pressing the  
the screen.  
icon in the upper-right corner of  
(Talk) button:  
Press and hold to operate Android AutoTM with your voice.  
Press and release to activate standard voice recognition system.  
(Hang-up/back) button:  
Press to deactivate voice recognition.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuLegal Information on Apple CarPlayTM/Android AutoTM  
Legal Information on Apple CarPlayTM/Android AutoTM  
OWNER’S MANUAL LICENSE/LIABILITY STATEMENTS  
■
USE OF APPLE CARPLAY IS SUBJECT TO YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE CARPLAY TERMS OF USE, WHICH ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE  
APPLE iOS TERMS OF USE. IN SUMMARY, THE CARPLAY TERMS OF USE DISCLAIM APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ LIABILITY IF THE  
SERVICES FAIL TO PERFORM CORRECTLY OR ARE DISCONTINUED, STRICTLY LIMIT APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ OTHER  
LIABILITIES, DESCRIBE THE KINDS OF USER INFORMATION (INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, VEHICLE LOCATION, VEHICLE SPEED, AND  
VEHICLE STATUS) BEING GATHERED AND STORED BY APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND DISCLOSE CERTAIN POSSIBLE RISKS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CARPLAY, INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION. SEE APPLE’S PRIVACY POLICY FOR  
DETAILS REGARDING APPLE’S USE AND HANDLING OF DATA UPLOADED BY CARPLAY.  
USE OF ANDROID AUTO IS SUBJECT TO YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE ANDROID AUTO TERMS OF USE WHICH MUST BE AGREED TO WHEN  
THE ANDROID AUTO APPLICATION IS DOWNLOADED TO YOUR ANDROID PHONE. IN SUMMARY, THE ANDROID AUTO TERMS OF USE  
DISCLAIM GOOGLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ LIABILITY IF THE SERVICES FAIL TO PERFORM CORRECTLY OR ARE DISCONTINUED,  
STRICTLY LIMIT GOOGLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ OTHER LIABILITIES, DESCRIBE THE KINDS OF USER INFORMATION (INCLUDING,  
FOR EXAMPLE, VEHICLE LOCATION, VEHICLE SPEED, AND VEHICLE STATUS) BEING GATHERED AND STORED BY GOOGLE AND ITS  
SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND DISCLOSE CERTAIN POSSIBLE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ANDROID AUTO, INCLUDING THE  
POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION. SEE GOOGLE’S PRIVACY POLICY FOR DETAILS REGARDING GOOGLE’S USE AND HANDLING OF  
DATA UPLOADED BY ANDROID AUTO.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuLegal Information on Apple CarPlayTM/Android AutoTM  
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY  
■
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO (“THE APPLICATIONS”) IS AT YOUR  
SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE  
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS IS  
PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND HONDA HEREBY  
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS,  
EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF  
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-  
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY HONDA OR AN AUTHORIZED  
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, HONDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY  
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED  
TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY APPLE, GOOGLE, THEIR  
AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST  
AT ANY TIME; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATIONS OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE  
PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE,  
SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC.,  
SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY  
TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.  
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY  
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR  
LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY  
OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATIONS OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO  
USE THE APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY  
(CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF HONDA WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND  
JURISDICTIONS DISALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY  
NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED  
BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY) EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00). THE FOREGOING  
LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STATED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.  
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAbout Open Source Licenses  
About Open Source Licenses  
1About Open Source Licenses  
To see the open source license information, follow these steps.  
1. Select  
2. Select Settings.  
.
LICENCE: Copyright © 2001 Bob Trower, Trantor  
Standard Systems Inc.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select the Others tab.  
5. Select Detail Info.  
6. Select About device.  
7. Select Legal information.  
8. Select Open source licenses.  
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any  
person obtaining a copy of this software and  
associated documentation files (the “Software”), to  
deal in the Software without restriction, including  
without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify,  
merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell  
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to  
whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to  
the following conditions:  
The above copyright notice and this permission  
notice shall be included in all copies or substantial  
portions of the Software.  
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT  
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT  
SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER  
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT,  
TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN  
CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR  
OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.  
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Audio Error Messages  
CD Player*  
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.  
Error Message  
Unplayable File  
Cause  
Solution  
• Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file  
Track/file format not supported  
plays automatically.  
Bad Disc  
• Press the  
(eject) button and remove the disc, and check that  
Please check  
owners manual.  
Push Eject  
the error message is cleared.  
• Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the  
disc again.  
Mechanical error  
Servo error  
2 Protecting CDs P. 331  
Mecha Error  
• If the error message reappears, press the  
the disc.  
button, and pull out  
• Insert a different disc.  
Bad Disc  
Please check  
owners manual.  
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.  
• If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,  
contact a dealer.  
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.  
• Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.  
2 Protecting CDs P. 331  
Check Disc  
Heat Error  
Disc error  
• Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until  
the error message is cleared.  
High temperature  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive  
iPod/USB Flash Drive  
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following  
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.  
Error Message  
Solution  
Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible  
with the USB adapter unit.  
USB Error  
A charging error has occurred with  
the connected USB device.  
When safe please check the  
compatibility of the device and USB  
cable and try again*1  
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the  
audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.  
Bad USB Device*2  
Unsupported Version*1  
Unsupported Ver*2  
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is  
connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.  
Connect Retry*1  
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.  
Retry Connection*2  
Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error  
message appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.  
Unplayable File  
*1:Display audio system  
*2:Color audio system  
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uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive  
Error Message  
Solution  
iPod  
Appears when the iPod is empty.  
No Data*1, *2  
USB flash drive  
USB No Song*2  
iPod No Song*2  
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the  
USB flash drive.  
iPod and USB flash drive  
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.  
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is  
connected, reconnect the device.  
Unsupported  
*1:Display audio system  
*2:Color audio system  
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uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora®  
U.S. models  
Models with display audio system  
Pandora®  
If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages.  
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.  
Error Message  
Solution  
No active station. Please select one.  
• Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the  
device to create a station.  
Unable to rate this track. Please try again.  
You've reached your skip limit.  
Oops! Your station list is full.  
• Appears when the number of stations that can be created is  
Please delete an existing station in order to add more.  
exceeded. Follow the message.  
Unable to create new station. Please try again.  
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.  
• Appears when the commanded operation is failed. Try again  
later.  
Unable to save bookmark.  
Try again later.  
This Pandora station is currently not available. Please select • Appears when the station you selected is not available. Change a  
another station.  
station, or try again later.  
• Appears when you have not logged into Pandora®. Follow the  
message.  
Unable to play Pandora. When stopped, log-in to Pandora.  
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uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora®  
Error Message  
Solution  
Unable to connect to Pandora. When stopped, check your  
mobile phone.  
No Internet Connection. Pandora will automatically resume  
when the connection is restored.  
• Appears when failed to connect. Check your device and try  
again.  
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.  
Connect Retry  
• Appears when you travel outside the Pandora® service coverage  
areas. Pandora® can only be played in U.S. and will not work in  
other countries.  
Unable to play Pandora in this country.  
Unsupported  
• Appears when the device is not supported. Use another device.  
Unsupported Version  
• Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update  
Pandora® to the latest version.  
Pandora app version is unsupported. When stopped, please  
update the app.  
Unable to connect to the device. Please make sure the  
phone’s Bluetooth setting is ON and try again.  
• Appears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check the  
Bluetooth status on your device.  
• Appears when no data is available with Pandora® activated.  
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.  
No Data  
A charging error has occurred with the connected USB  
device.  
When safe please check the compatibility of the device and  
USB cable and try again.  
• Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect  
the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do  
not reconnect the device that caused the error.  
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uuAudio Error MessagesuAndroid/Apps  
Models with display audio system  
Android/Apps  
If an error occurs while using the audio system or apps, you may see the following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message,  
contact a dealer.  
Error Message*1  
Solution  
Error has occurred within app, select OK on the screen to close the app. Unless it is a fatal error, it would  
return to normal if you startup the app.  
If it does not return to normal even after starting up the app, press and hold the  
Unfortunately, **** has  
stopped.  
(power) button to  
perform the forced reset. If it still does not get back to normal, you need Factory Data Reset.  
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 366  
App is in a busy state.  
Select Wait if you can wait for a response from app a little longer. If it does not respond even if you keep  
waiting, select OK to close the app and start it up. When it does not return to normal, press and hold  
**** is not responding.  
Would you like to close it?  
the  
(power) button to perform the forced reset. You also need Factory Data Reset.  
2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 366  
*1:****part is variable characters, and will change depending upon where an error occurs.  
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General Information on the Audio System  
SiriusXM® Radio Service*  
1Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio  
Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio  
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Contact Information for SiriusXM® Radio:  
• U.S.: SiriusXM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/  
subscribenow or 1-866-635-2349  
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID in  
the display: Select Channel 000.  
• Canada: SiriusXM® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca/  
subscribe-now, or 1-877-209-0079  
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the  
SiriusXM® website to subscribe.  
1Receiving SiriusXM® Radio  
Receiving SiriusXM® Radio  
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The SiriusXM® satellites are in orbit over the equator;  
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause  
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are  
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and  
mountains the farther north you travel from the  
equator.  
Switch to the SiriusXM® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,  
or through the audio/informations screen, and stay in this mode for about 30  
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with  
good reception.  
SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages  
■
You may experience reception problems under the  
following circumstances:  
• In a location with an obstruction to the south of  
your vehicle.  
• In tunnels  
• On the lower level of a multi-tiered road  
• Large items carried on the roof rack  
Check antenna:  
The SiriusXM® antenna is disconnected or shorted. Contact a dealer.  
No Signal:  
The signal is too weak in the current location.  
Channel Not Subscribed:  
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.  
Subscription Updated:  
SiriusXM® radio is receiving information update from the network.  
Replay Memory Almost Full:  
The recording memory is nearly full.  
Replay Memory Full:  
The recording memory is full.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs*  
Recommended CDs*  
• Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.  
• Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.  
• Play only standard round-shaped CDs.  
1Recommended CDs*  
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded  
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not  
play either.  
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.  
CDs with MP3, WMA, or AAC files  
■
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.  
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs*  
■ Protecting CDs  
1Protecting CDs  
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:  
• Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.  
NOTICE  
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside  
• When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.  
• Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.  
• Never insert foreign objects into the CD player.  
• Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.  
• Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.  
and damage the audio unit.  
Examples:  
●
Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and  
excessively thick CDs  
• Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.  
Bubbled/  
Wrinkled  
With Label/  
Sticker  
Using  
Printer Label  
Kit  
Sealed  
Damaged CDs  
With Plastic Ring  
●
●
Poor quality  
CDs  
Chipped/  
Cracked  
Small CDs  
Warped  
Burrs  
●
3-inch (8-cm)  
CD  
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives  
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives  
1iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility  
iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility  
■
This system may not work with all software versions  
of these devices.  
Model  
iPod (5th generation)  
iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)  
iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)  
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)  
iPod nano (1st to 7th generation) released between 2005 and 2012  
iPod touch (1st to 5th generation) released between 2007 and 2012  
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5/iPhone 5s*1/iPhone 5c*1/  
iPhone 6*1/iPhone 6 plus*1/iPhone 6s*1/iPhone 6s plus*1  
*1:Display audio system  
1USB Flash Drives  
USB Flash Drives  
■
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored  
order. This order may be different from the order  
displayed on your PC or device.  
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.  
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.  
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.  
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.  
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.  
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuHonda App License Agreement  
Honda App License Agreement  
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT  
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PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THIS “AGREEMENT”) WHICH GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE  
INSTALLED ON YOUR HONDA OR ACURA VEHICLE (YOUR “VEHICLE”) AS WELL AS THE APPLICATIONS, SERVICES, FUNCTIONS, AND  
CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SERVICES”). YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES WILL  
SERVE AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED (OR LICENSED), PROVIDED, AND/OR  
OPERATED BY AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. INC., (“HONDA,” “US,” “WE,” OR “OUR”), WITH ITS BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 1919  
TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90501. REFERENCE TO “HONDA” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES HONDA’S PARENT COMPANY AND  
ITS AFFILIATES AND DESIGNATED AGENTS. THE SERVICES ARE OWNED (OR LICENSED), PROVIDED, AND/OR OPERATED BY HONDA OR A  
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER (A “PROVIDER”). REFERENCE TO A “PROVIDER” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES SUCH PROVIDER’S  
PARENT COMPANY, AFFILIATES, AND DESIGNATED AGENTS.  
A. Description of the Software. The SOFTWARE includes the software, firmware and the like, installed and executing on your VEHICLE  
during manufacture, and thereafter updated from time to time by HONDA, you or an authorized HONDA dealer (a “DEALER”). The  
SOFTWARE allows you to access and use a variety of SERVICES, including but not limited to: (a) HONDA applications, services, and content  
provided through the SOFTWARE (together, “HONDA SERVICES”); and (b) PROVIDER applications, services, and content provided through  
the SOFTWARE (together, “PROVIDER SERVICES”), each of which may provide access to various information, media, content, and services.  
B. SOFTWARE Licensing and Intellectual Property.  
1. SOFTWARE. This AGREEMENT grants you a non-exclusive, limited, and revocable license to use the SOFTWARE and SERVICES solely (a)  
as installed on your VEHICLE by HONDA, (b) as updated on your Vehicle by HONDA, you (but only as and when directed by HONDA), or a  
DEALER and (c) as permitted under the terms of this AGREEMENT.  
2. HONDA Services. The SOFTWARE may provide you with access to various HONDA SERVICES. Installation, activation, or use of HONDA  
SERVICES may require your consent to additional terms, conditions, and privacy policies applicable to those HONDA SERVICES (the  
“HONDA TERMS”). You acknowledge and agree that any collection, use, sharing of data generated by your VEHICLE or your use of your  
VEHICLE, and your use of the HONDA SERVICES shall be subject to this AGREEMENT and any additional HONDA TERMS that may be  
specifically applicable to such HONDA SERVICES or data generation. The HONDA SERVICES may collect, use, and share such data while  
you are using the SOFTWARE.  
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3. Open-Source Software. The SOFTWARE and SERVICES may incorporate software licensed to HONDA under free or open-source  
licenses which govern HONDA’s distribution and your use of such software. HONDA and the third-party authors, licensors, and distributors  
of such software disclaim all warranties and all liability arising from any and all use or distribution of the software. To the extent such  
software is provided under terms that differ from the applicable free or open-source licenses, those terms are offered by HONDA alone.  
Additional information regarding free and open-source software incorporated in the SOFTWARE and SERVICES is available in this manual  
or within the SOFTWARE.  
4. Provider Services. The SOFTWARE may provide you with access to various PROVIDER SERVICES. Installation or use of such PROVIDER  
SERVICES may require your consent to additional terms, conditions, and privacy policies of the applicable PROVIDER (the “PROVIDER  
TERMS”). This AGREEMENT restricts the manner in which you can install and use PROVIDER SERVICES but does not grant you a license or  
permission to use such PROVIDER SERVICES. Your permission to use PROVIDER SERVICES is limited and subject to any license grants,  
conditions, and limitations included in the PROVIDER TERMS. You acknowledge that any collection, use, sharing of your information,  
targeted advertising practices by PROVIDERS, and your use of the PROVIDER SERVICES shall be subject to both this AGREEMENT and any  
applicable PROVIDER TERMS. The PROVIDER SERVICES may collect, use, and share such information while you are using the SOFTWARE.  
5. License Limitations and Restrictions on Use.  
(a) Limited License. You understand and agree that the SOFTWARE and SERVICES are licensed, not sold, to you solely for use in accordance  
with this AGREEMENT and any applicable PROVIDER TERMS, and any documentation for the VEHICLE made available to you by HONDA  
(any “DOCUMENTATION”). HONDA and its licensors reserve all rights in the SOFTWARE and HONDA SERVICES not expressly granted to  
you under this AGREEMENT. PROVIDERS and their licensors reserve all rights in the PROVIDER SERVICES not expressly granted to you under  
the applicable PROVIDER TERMS.  
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(b) Restrictions on Use. The licenses granted under this AGREEMENT do not permit you to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES on a device  
other than your VEHICLE. As a condition of using the SOFTWARE and SERVICES, you agree that you may not and will not:  
(1) copy, download, distribute, modify, publish, sell, rent, lease, lend, license, sublicense, reuse, or create derivative works of the  
SOFTWARE or SERVICES or any of the content or other material within the SOFTWARE or SERVICES, including without limitation,  
HONDA or PROVIDER names, logos, or any other trademarks of HONDA or PROVIDERS or used in association with the SOFTWARE or  
any SERVICES, except as required to use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in accordance with this AGREEMENT, any applicable PROVIDER  
TERMS, and the DOCUMENTATION;  
(2) access or use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in any manner intended to damage or impair the operation of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES  
or interfere with anyone else’s use and enjoyment of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES;  
(3) access or attempt to access any system or server on which the SOFTWARE or SERVICES is hosted or modify or alter the SOFTWARE  
or SERVICES in any way;  
(4) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES for any unlawful purpose, or in violation of any third party rights;  
(5) use the SOFTWARE or SERVICES in violation of any applicable traffic regulations, rules or laws, including but not limited to any driver  
distraction laws, rules or regulations;  
(6) violate the terms of this AGREEMENT, any HONDA TERMS, any PROVIDER TERMS or other applicable third-party terms, conditions,  
and privacy policies; or  
(7) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, attempt to derive the source code of, nor permit others to reverse engineer, decompile,  
or disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES, except and only to the extent that such activity is  
expressly permitted (a) by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation or (b) the terms of applicable free or opensource software  
licenses.  
6. Intellectual Property Rights. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES, the accompanying  
DOCUMENTATION, and all copies of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES are owned by HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their suppliers or licensors. This  
AGREEMENT does not grant you any rights in connection with any trademarks or service marks of HONDA, PROVIDERS, or their licensors,  
affiliates, or suppliers.  
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7. Export Restrictions: You acknowledge that the SOFTWARE and SERVICES are subject to U.S., European Union, and other export  
jurisdictions. You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE and SERVICES, including  
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use, and destination restrictions issued by the U.S. and other  
governments.  
C. SOFTWARE Operation  
1. HONDA reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to and use of the SOFTWARE or SERVICES if you are found to be in  
violation of this AGREEMENT or as reasonably deemed necessary by HONDA.  
2. Eligibility/Registration/Activation. The SOFTWARE is intended for and available to individuals who (a) are of legal age of majority in their  
jurisdiction of residence (and at least 18 years of age), or are younger than 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license issued by  
their jurisdiction of residence, and (b) own or have permissive access to a compatible VEHICLE. We do not knowingly collect any  
information, including personal information, from children under 13. If we learn or are notified that we have collected personal  
information of a child under 13, we will immediately take steps to delete such information.  
3. Use of PROVIDER SERVICES through the SOFTWARE. Certain PROVIDER SERVICES made available through the SOFTWARE may require  
that you register or otherwise have an account with the PROVIDER and agree to PROVIDER TERMS. Any use of any of such PROVIDER  
SERVICES within the SOFTWARE is subject to this AGREEMENT and the applicable PROVIDER TERMS. HONDA does not exercise control  
over such PROVIDER SERVICES and is not responsible or liable for the availability, security, or content of such PROVIDER SERVICES, and the  
inclusion of any PROVIDER SERVICES does not imply a referral from, the approval of, or the endorsement by HONDA of such PROVIDER  
SERVICES. HONDA is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage relating to or resulting from your use of the PROVIDER  
SERVICES.  
4. Links to Third Party Sites: The SOFTWARE may provide you with the ability to access third-party sites and content through the use of the  
SOFTWARE or SERVICES. The third-party sites and content are not under the control of HONDA. HONDA is not responsible or liable,  
directly or indirectly, for such third-party websites and their content or for any damage relating to or resulting from your access or use of  
such websites and content.  
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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 PROVIDER 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 involving 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 prescribe. Your failure to immediately notify us or cooperate to use such  
measures will result in your liability for all fraudulent usage or abusive activity associated with your VEHICLE.  
6. SOFTWARE Updates. The SOFTWARE and SERVICES may be updated when your VEHICLE 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, without 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 SERVICES with software or firmware not  
provided and installed by HONDA or a DEALER will render all representations and warranties for the SOFTWARE, HONDA SERVICES, and  
VEHICLE functionality reliant upon the SOFTWARE or HONDA SERVICES null and void.  
D. SOFTWARE Operational Notices and Warnings  
1. Vehicle Geolocation Information. You acknowledge that your VEHICLE may be equipped 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 parties for their own purposes, without your express consent.  
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