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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.
1. Select More.
2. Select Scan.

You can change a scan mode by the following procedure.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Scan Mode.
3. Select Channel or Preset.

To turn off scan, select Stop.

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Scan

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Scan

The “Scan Songs in Presets” function is based on 
TuneScan

TM

 technology of SiriusXM®.

The “Featured Channels” function is based on 
Featured Favorites

TM

 technology of SiriusXM®.

TuneScan

TM

 and Featured Favorites

TM

 are registered 

trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio, Inc.

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

Change the SiriusXM settings.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select an option.

• Tune Mix: Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.
• Tune Mode: Choose whether to group by category or channel number when 

changing channels.

• Scan Mode: Select the scan mode from all channels or presets.
• Tune Start: Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to 

a music channel preset.

• Sports Notifications Setup: Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your 

favorite teams. 

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• Traffic & Weather Now Setup: Set to receive traffic and weather information.

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• Manage Program Alerts: Change settings for the alert function. 

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SiriusXM Settings

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB ports, then select the USB 
mode.

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 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Buttons
Press 

 or 

 to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

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Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

Sound Icon
Select to display the sound 
settings.

Shuffle Icon
Select to play all songs in the 
current category in random order.

Track Icons
Select  

or  

to 

change 

songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.

Browse Icon
Select to display the music search list screen.

Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current song.

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1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 

Albums, etc.).

3. Continue making selections until you find a 

file of your choice.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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Playing an iPod

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

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

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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.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

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.

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Features

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

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Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a 
desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Shuffle

 (shuffle off): Shuffle mode to off.
 (shuffle all songs): Plays all available songs in a 

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

Repeat

 (repeat off): Repeat mode to off.
 (repeat song): Repeats the current song.
 (repeat all): Repeats the all songs.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays audio files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, AAC

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, FLAC or WAV format. 

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB ports, then select the USB mode.

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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a file.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

/

 

Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a file.

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

Sound Icon
Select to display the sound settings.

Browse Icon
Select to display the music search list screen.

Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 

Albums, etc.).

3. Continue making selections until you find 

the file of your choice.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays The selected file cannot 
be played, then skips to the next file.

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

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Features

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

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Random/Repeat

Select random or repeat icon repeatedly until 
a desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Random

 (random off): Random mode to off.
 (random all files): Plays all files in random order.
 (random in folder): Plays all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Repeat

 (repeat off): Repeat mode to off.
 (repeat file): Repeats the current file.
 (repeat folder): Repeats all files in the current 

folder.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For 
a list of compatible phones:

•

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink 
or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

It may be illegal to perform some data device 
functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected. 

The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different.

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.

Some functions may not be available on some devices.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone 
will be unavailable. However, you can have a second 
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by 
selecting 

 from the Bluetooth® device list.

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Audio/Information Screen

 (Back) 

Button
Press to go 
back to the 
previous 
display.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.

Play/Pause 
Icon

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to 

change tracks.

Browse Icon
Select to display the 
menu items.

/

 

Buttons
Press  

or 

 to 

change tracks.

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1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 

connected to the system.

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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.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play/pause icon.

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.

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The selection begins playing.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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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.

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

You can change the connected phone by selecting 
Change device.

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Searching for Music

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Searching for Music

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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HondaLink®

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Features

HondaLink®

HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.

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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink®.

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To enable the HondaLink®

You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink®.

Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once: Allows only one time. (Shows 
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never 
show again.)

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To Connect to HondaLink®

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HondaLink®

If your vehicle has a telematics control unit (TCU), you 
can use HondaLink® without connecting the phone.

The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most 
iPhone and Android phones.

If the system is connected to the HondaLink® connect 
app through Bluetooth® and another Bluetooth® 
audio device is connected, the Bluetooth® 
connection to the HondaLink® connect app will be 
severed. 

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.

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HondaLink®

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To link with HondaLink®

You may see the connection guide screen 
after launching HondaLink® when there is no 
connection available.

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Connect

Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.

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Help & Support

Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service 
center.

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HondaLink® Menu

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Message

Displays helpful and important information from Honda.

You can check the messages that are received quickly in the shortcut operation.

1. A notification appears and notifies you of a 

new message on the header area.

2. A notification is continuously displayed in 

the header area until the new message is 
read.

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Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips

Notification

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Features

3. Select the system status icon to see the 

messages.

4. Select a new message to open.

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If you have selected the update option 
for HondaLink®, follow the directions on 
the screen to complete the process.

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Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips

When you update HondaLink®, you must keep the 
power system on 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.

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HondaLink® Service

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Is a subscription-based service that provides convenient features such as voice 
communication in case of emergency, online security, and one-on-one operator 
assistance.

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Automatic collision notification

If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit 
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted, 
your vehicle automatically will attempt to 
connect to the HondaLink® operator. If 
connected, information about your vehicle, its 
location, and its condition can be sent to the 
operator

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; you also can speak to the operator 

when connected. 

IMPORTANT: In a crash, HondaLink® will attempt to notify emergency services but 
NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH 
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.

Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink® services at any time or for any 
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or 
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental 
regulation.

*1: Depending on your phone and adequate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not 
be sent to the operator.

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In Case of Emergency

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HondaLink® Service

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HondaLink® also provides services you can operate 
from the Internet or your smartphone.

To subscribe to HondaLink®, or to get more 
information about all of its features, contact an 
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com

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In Case of Emergency

Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the 
operator if the 12-volt battery level is low, the line is 
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular 
coverage.

You cannot use this emergency services when:

•

You travel outside the HondaLink® service coverage 
areas.

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There is a problem with the connecting devices, 
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit 
itself.

You cannot operate other phone-related functions 
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to 
your vehicle.

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Automatic collision notification

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.

* Not available on all models

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Manual operator connection

If you need to talk to the HondaLink® operator 
in a situation where no airbag has deployed, 
you can manually connect to them by pressing 
the ASSIST button with the power mode in 
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling 

console.

2. Press the ASSIST button.

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You are connected to the HondaLink® 
operator.

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Manual operator connection

Do not press the button while driving. When you 
need to contact the operator, park the vehicle in a 
safe place.

If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it 
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.

If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the 
ASSIST button.

ASSIST 
Button