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Playing an iPod

Features

1.

Press 

 to display the iPod music list.

2.

Select a category.

3.

Select an item.

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

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How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List

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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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Item 
Selection

Category 
Selection

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Features

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

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Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a 
desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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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 all:

 Repeats the all songs.

 Repeat Song:

 Repeats the current song.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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

MEDIA

 button.

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USB Indicator

Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.

MEDIA Button

Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

Track Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change files.

Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob

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

Selector Knob

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

MENU Button

Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Play Icon

Select to play a file.

Random Icons

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

Pause Icon

Select to pause a file.

Repeat Icons

Select to repeat the current file.

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Features

1.

Press 

 to display a folder list.

2.

Select a folder.

3.

Select a file.

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How to Select a File from a Folder

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Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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

Unplayable File

, and then 

skips to the next file.

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

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Track 
Selection

Folder 
Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

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

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Random/Repeat

Select random or repeat icon.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random

 Random All Tracks:

 Plays all files in random 

order.

 Random in Folder:

 Plays all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat track: 

Repeats the current file.

 Repeat folder: 

Repeats all files in the current 

folder.

Repeat Icons
Random Icons

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your 

Bluetooth

-compatible 

phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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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 1-855-490-7351.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data 
device functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the system automatically connects to the 
prioritized phone. You can assign priority to a phone 
in the 

Bluetooth Settings

 menu.

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To change the searched phone manually, select 

Go 

to Device List

.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track 
may not appear correctly.

Some functions may not be available on some devices.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio from that phone is 

unavailable. However, a second previously paired 
phone can stream 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio by selecting 

Audio

 from the 

Bluetooth

®

 device list.

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MEDIA Button

Press to select 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) 
Knob

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

MENU Button

Press to display the 
menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Bluetooth

 Indicator

Appears when your phone 
is connected to HFL.

Track Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to 

change files.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat 
the current file.

Shuffle Icon

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

Selector Knob

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

 (Back) 

Button

Press to go back 
to the previous 
display.

Play/Pause Icon

Select to play/pause a file.

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

1.

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

2.

Press the 

MEDIA

 button until the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Source is selected.

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

Bluetooth

®

 Audio, may already be 

connected.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play/pause icon.

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To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

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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.

The pause function may not be available on some 
phones.

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

MEDIA

 button repeatedly to 

select the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio system.

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

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

Play/Pause Icon

MEDIA

 Button

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Bluetooth

®

 Audio

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Features

1.

Press 

 to display the music search list.

2.

Select a category.

3.

Select an item.

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

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

Depending on the 

Bluetooth

®

 device you connect, 

some or all of the categories may not be displayed.

Item 
Selection

Category 
Selection

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

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

■

Shuffle/Repeat

Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a 
desired mode.

■

To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

1

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle

 Shuffle off:

 Shuffle mode to off.

 Shuffle Albums:

 Plays all available albums in 

a selected list in random order.

 Shuffle All Songs:

 Plays all available songs in 

a selected list in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat off:

 Repeat mode to off.

 Repeat all:

 Repeats the all songs.

 Repeat Song:

 Repeats the current song.

Depending on the 

Bluetooth

®

 device you connect, 

some or all of the functions may not be displayed.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Siri Eyes Free

Features

Siri Eyes Free

You can talk to Siri using the 

 (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your 

iPhone is paired to the 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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Using Siri Eyes Free

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Siri Eyes Free

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Check Apple Inc. website for features available for 
Siri.

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

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

 (Talk) Button 

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

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

Appears 
when Siri is 
activated in 
Siri Eyes Free

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Smartphone Voice Recognition

Features

Smartphone Voice Recognition

You can use Smartphone Voice Recognition using the 

 (Talk) button on the 

steering wheel when your Android phone is paired to the 

Bluetooth

®

 

HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

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Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

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

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

 (Talk) Button

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

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

Appears 
when 
Smartphone 
Voice 
Recognition 
is activated

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB, 
you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a 
phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

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Apple CarPlay Menu

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Apple CarPlay

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions with iOS 8.4 or later 
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.

We recommend using the latest OS.

Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to 
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible 
apps.

To directly access the Apple CarPlay phone function, 
press the 

PHONE

 button. While connected to Apple 

CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If 
you want to make a call with HandsFreeLink, turn 
Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the USB cable from your 
iPhone.

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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is 
not possible to use the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio or 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

. However, other 

previously paired phones can stream audio via 

Bluetooth

®

 while Apple CarPlay is connected.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the 
same time.

For details on countries and regions where Apple 
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining 
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

Go back to the 
audio screen

CONNECT

 Button 

Press to display Apple CarPlay screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

: Go back to the 

Apple CarPlay 
Dashboard screen

: Go back to the 

Apple CarPlay menu 
screen

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Apple CarPlay

Features

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Phone

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

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Messages

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

■

Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

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Maps

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

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Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements & 
Limitations

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

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

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

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

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob while the 

sound you want to adjust is playing.

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Features

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

1.

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

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The confirmation screen will be displayed.

2.

Select 

Yes

.

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If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select 

No

.

You may change the consent settings under the 

Smartphone Settings

 menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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

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

MENU

 button



Select Smartphone Settings



Apple CarPlay



Select device

Use of user and vehicle information

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

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Press the talk button to activate Siri.

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Below are examples of questions and commands for 
Siri.

•

What movies are playing today?

•

Call dad at work.

•

What song is this?

•

How’s the weather tomorrow?

•

Read my latest email.

•

Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.

For more information, please visit 

www.apple.com/ios/siri

.

To adjust the guidance volume of Siri, turn the 

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob while Siri is 

activated.

 (Talk) button:

Press to activate Siri.
Press again to 
deactivate Siri.

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Android Auto

Features

Android Auto

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

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Android Auto

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

Bluetooth

 A2DP cannot be used while your phone is 

connected to Android Auto.

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

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

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

Bluetooth

®

 Audio. 

However, other previously paired phones can stream 
audio via 

Bluetooth

®

 while Android Auto is 

connected.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the 
same time.