Audio System Basic Operation

Models with colour audio system

1Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w.

These indications are used to show how to operate

the selector knob.

Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK

(Day/Night) Button

Rotate

Press

to select.

to enter.

button to access some audio functions.

TA Button

Press to switch between the normal and

extended display for some functions.

Menu Items

2 Adjust Clock P. 176

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 309

2 Display Setup P. 313

2 Scan P. 319, 321, 328

2 Play Mode P. 325, 328

2 RDS Settings P. 315

2 DAB Settings P. 321

2 Bluetooth P. 329

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll

through the available choices. Press

your selection.

to set

(Back) Button

MENU/

CLOCK

Button

Selector Knob

Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change

any audio setting.

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uuAudio System Basic Operationu

MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any

mode.

Menu Display

The available modes include the wallpaper,

display, clock, language setup, and play

modes. Play mode choices include scan,

random, repeat, and so on.

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

TA button: Press to activate the TA station.

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

brightness.

Press the

u Each time you press the

mode, nighttime mode and off mode.

button, then adjust the brightness using

.

button, the mode switches between the daytime

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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

Audio/Information Screen

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/information screen, 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.

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2. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

• Up to 255 files can be selected.

• If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,

the error message appears.

3. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select Wallpaper, then press

to select Import, then press

.

4. Rotate

.

• The wallpaper setup is limited while driving.

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

5. Press the

to select Settings, then press

to select Display change, then press

to select Wallpaper, then press

(Back) button until the top screen is displayed.

.

■ 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 MENU/CLOCK button and rotate

to select Sound, then press . Rotate

to scroll through the following choices:

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.

Selector Knob

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound

MID is selectable.

BAS

Bass

MID

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

Middle

Treble

Fader

Balance

Speed-sensitive Volume

Compensation

Rotate

press

to adjust the sound setting, then

.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup

1Changing the Screen Brightness

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or colour theme of the audio/information screen.

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 Colour Theme

■

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

.

to select Settings, then press

3. Rotate

press

to select Colour theme, then

.

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

Press to select a band.

Audio/Information Screen

TA Button

VOL/ (Volume/Power)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system

on and off.

Selector Knob

Turn to tune the radio

frequency.

Press, and then turn to select

an item. After that, press again

to make your selection.

Turn to adjust the volume.

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

or to search up and down

MENU/CLOCK Button

Press

the selected band for a station with a strong

signal.

Press to display the menu items.

(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

FM mode

1Playing AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating

stereo FM broadcasts.

Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Radio Data System (RDS)

Provides convenient automated services related to your selected RDS-capable FM

station.

■

You can store 12 AM stations and 12 FM stations into

the preset button memory. AM has two types of

frequencies LW and MW, and each lets you store six

stations. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

■ To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Press

while listening to an FM station.

to select the station, then press

2. Rotate

.

Switching the Audio Mode

Press the audio source selecting buttons on the

steering wheel.

■ Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.

1. Press

while listening to an FM station.

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2. Rotate

to select Update list, then press

.

1Radio Data System (RDS)

■ Radio text

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.

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select RDS settings, then press

to select Radio text, then press

.

Turning the Alternative Frequency (AF) function on

and off turns the RDS on and off.

u Select Radio text again to turn it off.

Pressing

off.

switches the function between on and

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

■ Alternative Frequency (AF)

1Radio Data System (RDS)

Automatically changes the frequency of the same programme as you enter different

If the system cannot find any station on Station list,

regions.

a confirmation message for updating the list appears.

Rotate

list.

to select Yes, then press

to update the

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select RDS settings, then press

to select AF, then press

.

u Select AF again to turn it off.

■ Regional Programme (REG)

Keeps the same frequency of the stations within that region even if the signal gets

weak.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select RDS settings, then press

to select REG, then press

.

u Select REG again to turn it off.

Except AM/FM/DAB mode

■ News Programme (News)

Automatically tunes to the news programme.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select RDS settings, then press

to select News, then press

.

u Select News again to turn it off.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

1Radio Data System (RDS)

■ Traffic announcement (TA) button

TA standby function allows the system to stand by for traffic announcements in any

mode. The last tuned station must be an RDS-capable traffic programme station.

TA

When you press the TA button, the TA indicator

appears on the display.

To turn the function on: Press the TA button. When a traffic announcement

begins on your last tuned station, the system automatically switches to the FM

mode. TA-INFO appears on the display. The system returns to your last selected

mode after the traffic announcement is finished.

If you select Scan while the TA standby function is

on, the system searches TP station only.

Pressing the TA button while the traffic

announcement is on does not cancel the TA standby

function.

If you want to go back to your last selected mode during the traffic announcement,

press the TA button again.

To cancel the function: Press the TA button.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

Except AM/FM/DAB mode

■ Programme type (PTY)/News interrupt function

Allows the system to interrupt with a newscast in any mode. The last tuned station

must be the NEWS PTY coded station.

To activate the function: Select News from RDS settings and display the NEWS

PTY before changing to other modes. When a newscast begins on your last tuned

station, the system automatically switches to the FM mode.

2 News Programme (News) P. 316

The system returns to your last selected mode if changed to another programme, or

signal gets weak.

■ PTY alarm

The PTY code, ALARM is used for emergency announcements, such as natural

disasters. When this code is received, ALARM appears on the display and the system

interrupts your audio operation.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

AM (LW/MW) mode

1Station List

If the system cannot find any station on Station list,

a confirmation message for updating the list appears.

Station List

■

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.

Rotate

list.

to select Yes, then press

to update the

1. Press

2. Rotate

while listening to an AM station.

to select the station, then press

.

■ Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.

1. Press

while listening to an AM station.

2. Rotate

to select Update list, 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 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Playing DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Audio/Information Screen

The DAB signal strength

indicator appears on the

display when the DAB band is

selected.

RADIO Button

Press to select a band.

VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob

Selector Knob

Press to turn the audio system

on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

Turn to tune the service.

Press, and then turn to select

an item. After that, press again

to make your selection.

MENU/CLOCK Button

Press to display the menu items.

/

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

or to tune a DAB

Press

ensemble.

(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 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

1Service List and Ensemble List

Service List and Ensemble List

■

You can store 12 DAB stations into the preset button

memory. DAB1 and DAB2 let you store 6 stations

each.

■ To find an DAB station from Service List or Ensemble List

To find a DAB station from the service list:

1. Press

2. Rotate

while selecting the DAB mode.

to select the station, then press

Switching the Audio Mode

Press the audio source selecting buttons on the

steering wheel.

.

u If you select Update list, the system update the station list.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 302

To find a DAB station from the ensemble list:

1. Press

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

while selecting the DAB mode.

to select Ensemble list, then press

to select the ensemble, then press

If the system cannot find a station, a confirmation

message for updating the list appears. Rotate

select Yes, then press to update the list.

.

to

.

u If you select Update list, the system update the ensemble list.

■ 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

.

■ Radio Text:

1Radio Text:

Displays the radio text information of the selected DAB station.

The TEXT indicator appears on the display indicating

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

radio text information.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select DAB settings, then press

to select Radio text, then press

.

u Select Radio text again to turn it off.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

■ DAB-Link:

Automatically searches for the same station from Ensembles, and switches to it.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select DAB settings, then press

to select DAB-Link, then press

.

u Select DAB-Link again to turn it off.

■ FM-Link:

If the system finds the same station from an FM band, it automatically switches the

band.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select DAB settings, then press

to select FM-Link, then press

.

u Select FM-Link again to turn it off.

■ Band select:

You can select specific bands. This can reduces the time to update the lists, and

search for a station.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate

3. Rotate

4. Rotate

5. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

to select DAB settings, then press

to select Band select, then press

.

to select Both, BandIII or L-Band, then press

.

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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. 299

USB Indicator

Appears when an iPod is connected.

Audio/Information Screen

Album Art

MEDIA Button

Press to select iPod

(if connected).

VOL/ (Volume/Power)

Knob

Selector Knob

Turn to change songs.

Press to turn the audio system

on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

Press, and then turn to select

an item. After that, press again

to make 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.

Play Button

Press to resume

a song.

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous

display or cancel a setting.

Pause Button

Press to pause

a song.

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/information screen.

2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 398

Category

Selection

2. Rotate

to select a category.

Item

Selection

3. Press

category.

4. Rotate

u Press

to display a list of items in the

to select an item, then 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

1Audio System Basic Operation

You can use the audio system for 30 minutes when the ignition switch is in LOCK

(0^*1position, the system will then turn off automatically.

If you want to keep using it, we recommend that you turn the ignition switch to

ACCESSORY (q or ON (w^*1.

Audio Menu Items

2 Station List P. 362, 363

2 Music Search List P. 368, 376

2 Scan P. 363, 377

2 Play Mode P. 369, 377

(Home): Select to go to the home screen.

(Home) Icon

(Map) Icon^*

(Audio) Icon

2 Switching the Display P. 333

When the battery has been reconnected or replaced,

the next start-up may take a few minutes for the

audio system to start. Wait a few moments while the

system is starting up.

(Map)^*: Select to display the map screen.

(Audio): Select to display the audio screen.

(Tel): Select to display the phone screen.

(Back): Select to go back to the previous

screen when the icon is illuminated.

Key Off Operation^*

2 About Your Audio System P. 298

(Day/Night) Icon

(Back) Icon

(Tel) Icon

(Day/Night): Select to change the audio/

information screen brightness.

Select

once and select (- or (+ to make

an adjustment.

u Each time you select

, the mode

switches among the daytime mode,

nighttime mode and off mode.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an

ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Audio/Information Screen

1Using the

(display/information) button

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various

setup options.

You can edit, add, and delete the contents shown on

the driver information interface.

2 Customizing the Meter P. 337

Switching the Display

■

■ Using the

(display/information) button

Press the

(display/information) button to change the display.

Driver Information Interface

(Display/Information) Button

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Using the audio/information screen

1Using the audio/information screen

Touchscreen operation

Home Screen

• Use simple gestures - including touching, swiping

and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions.

• Some items may be greyed out during driving to

reduce the potential for distraction.

• You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or

use voice commands^*.

Models without navigation system

• Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen

response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

2 Customized Features P. 413

Models with navigation system

Select

to go to the home screen.

Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, Navigation^*, Smartphone Connection

(Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), aha, App Centre, TA, App List, or

(instrument panel).

■ Phone

Displays the HFT information.

2 Hands-Free Telephone System P. 462

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Info

Displays Trip Computer, Clock/wallpaper/Clock, or System/Device

Information. Select MENU on the Info Menu screen to see all available options:

Trip Computer, Voice Info^*, Clock/wallpaper/Clock and System/device

information.

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.

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 a list of all voice commands.

Clock/wallpaper/Clock: 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.

■ Audio

Displays the current audio information.

■ Settings

Enters the customizing menu screen.

2 Customized Features P. 413

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Navigation^*

Displays the navigation screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

■ Smartphone Connection

Connects with your smartphone^*1and allows some apps on your smartphone to be

used on the audio system, and displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

2 Apple CarPlay P. 390

2 Android Auto P. 394

■ aha

Displays the Aha^TMscreen.

2 Playing Aha^TMP. 374

■ App Centre

Displays Honda App Centre.

2 On Board Apps P. 382

■ TA

Turns on and off the traffic information.

■ App List

Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.

2 Home Screen P. 343

■

(instrument panel)

Selects from three customizable settings for the driver information interface.

*1: Available on specific phones only. Ask a dealer for compatible phones for feature details.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Customizing the Meter

Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout

■

You can store up to three customized configurations.

To select or customize a configuration, select Swap

Config..

1. Select

2. Select and hold an icon.

.

u The screen switches to the customization

When you select Swap Config. during

customization, the settings you changed will be

saved.

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

When you select

during customization, the

settings you changed will not be saved and you will

be returned to the Instrument Panel screen.

screen.

Customizing the Meter

■

You can edit, add, or delete the meter contents on the driver information interface.

1.

2. Settings

3. System

4. Configuration of Instrument Panel

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Editing order

1Editing order

To change the order of the icons on the driver information interface, first select:

You can use an alternative method to change the

order of the icons. First select:

1. Edit Order

2. Select and hold the icon you want to move.

3. Drag and drop the icon to where you want it to

be.

4. Select OK.

uThe screen will return to the Instrument Panel

screen.

Edit Order

2. Select the icon you want to move.

u You will see arrows on both sides of the

selected icon.

Select

3. Select the left or right arrow repeatedly to

move the icon to your desired position.

4. Select OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument

Panel screen.

Arrow icons

OK

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Adding contents

1Adding contents

You can add icons to the driver information interface. To add icons, first select:

Icons that are greyed out cannot be selected.

1. Add

If an icon has a plus mark in the upper-right corner, it

means that the icon has already been added.

Add

2. Select an icon you want to add.

u You will see a plus mark on the upper

right hand corner of the selected icon.

Select

3. Select OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument

Panel screen.

OK

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ Deleting contents

1Deleting contents

To delete contents on the driver information interface, first select:

You can also delete contents by selecting:

1. Delete or Edit Order

1. Delete

2. Select and hold an icon you want to delete.

3. Drag and drop the icon to the trash icon.

4. Select OK.

uThe screen will return to the Instrument Panel

screen.

Delete

2. Select an icon you want to delete.

u The icon with an X on the upper right

hand corner can be deleted.

Select

3. Select OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument

Panel screen.

OK

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Wallpaper Setup

Wallpaper Setup

■

The wallpaper you set up on Clock/Wallpaper Type

cannot be displayed on the driver information

interface.

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

■ Import wallpaper

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

• When importing wallpaper files, the image must be

in the USB flash drive’s root directory.

Images in a folder cannot be imported.

• The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.

• The file format of the image that can be imported

is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB

port.

2 USB Port(s) P. 299

• The individual file size limit is 5 MB.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Clock.

4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open

the Wallpaper tab.

5. Select Add New.

• The maximum image size is 4,096 × 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.

• If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,

the No files detected message appears.

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.

After changing the screen interface design, you can

change the wallpaper by following procedure.

1. Select

2. Select

.

3. Select and hold empty space on the home screen.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Change wallpaper.

5. Select Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.

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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.

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 MENU.

4. Select Clock/wallpaper.

■ Delete wallpaper

1. Select Settings.

2. Select Clock.

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

.

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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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Home Screen

Home Screen

■

The home screen has 5 pages (fixed). You cannot add

any more pages.

■ To change to a next screen

Select

to go directly back to the first page of the

home screen from any page.

Swipe

Icon

Current page position

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 App List.

.

Select and hold a selected app or widget to add that

app’s or widget’s shortcut on the home screen.

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. 440

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. 440

•

(Browser): Displays the web browser

utilized by smartphone and Wi-Fi

connection.

App List

•

(Calculator): Displays Calculator.

(Gallery): Displays images.

(Downloads): Displays the data

downloaded from the web browser and so

on.

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.

•

(App installer): Check with a Honda

dealer for apps that are available for

installation.

(Search): Displays various retrieval

screen.

Do not install apps other than those confirmed by a

Honda dealer. Installation of unauthorised 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 Detailed Information.

6. Select an App that you want to delete.

7. Select Delete.

Pre-installed apps cannot be deleted.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ 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.

Select and hold.

4. Select Add App or Add Widget.

u The apps/widget screen appears.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

5. Select and hold an app or widget icon you

want to add.

u The screen switches to the customization

screen.

Select and hold.

6. Drag and drop the icon to where you want

it to be.

7. Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home

screen.

Drag and drop.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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 Phone, Info, Audio,

Settings, Navigation^*, Smartphone Connection,

1. Select and hold an icon.

aha, App Centre, TA, App List, and

panel) icons in the same manner.

(instrument

u The screen switches to the customization

screen.

Select and hold.

2. Drag and drop the icon to where you want

it to be.

3. Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home

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

1To remove icons on the home screen

You can delete the icons on the home screen.

You cannot delete the Phone, Info, Audio,

Settings, Navigation^*, Smartphone Connection,

1. Select and hold an icon.

aha, App Centre, TA, App List, and

panel) icons.

(instrument

u The screen switches to the customization

screen.

Apps or widgets will not be deleted by deleting the

icon on the home screen.

Select and hold.

2. Drag and drop the icon you want to remove

to the trash icon.

u The icon is removed from the home

screen.

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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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

■ To change the home screen wallpaper

You can change a wallpaper of the home screen.

1. Select and hold empty space on the home

screen.

u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

2. Select Change wallpaper.

u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

3. Select an app for selecting wallpapers.

4. Select the wallpaper you want to change.

5. Select Set wallpaper.

u The wallpaper is changed, then the

screen will return to the home screen.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Status Area

■

1. Swipe the upper area of the screen.

u The status area appears.

Swipe

2. Select an item to see the details.

3. Select

or swipe up the bottom bar to

close the area.

Status Area

Bar

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Changing the Screen Interface

Changing the Screen Interface

■

After changing the screen interface design, you can

change the wallpaper by following procedure.

You can change the screen interface design.

1. Select

2. Select Settings.

3. Select System.

4. Select the Others tab.

5. Select Change Skin.

6. Select Yes.

.

1. Select

2. Select

.

3. Select and hold empty space on the home screen.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Change wallpaper.

5. Select Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.

If you change the screen interface, some of the

setting items will change.

2 Customized Features P. 413

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Menu Customize

Menu Customize

■

You can also use the method below to change the

menu icon:

Select Settings System Home tab Menu Icon

You can change menu icons on the right side of Audio, Phone, and Info screen.

1. Select any of the three icons (Audio/

Menu Icons

Phone/Info) on the screen, then select and

Position

hold the menu icon.

u Selecting the

or

icon, you can

change Audio, Phone, or Info on the

Menu Customize screen.

Select and hold

To change

Menu Icon

2. Select and hold the menu icon you want to

change, then drag and drop the icon to the

bottom.

Drag and drop

To add

3. Select and hold the menu icon you want to

add, then drag and drop the icon above.

4. Select OK.

Drag and drop

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

1Closing Apps

Closing Apps

■

If you have a number of apps running in the

background and something goes wrong with the

audio system, some of those apps may not work

properly. If this happens, close all the apps and re-

launch the app/apps that you want to use.

You can close specific apps running in the background on the system.

1. Select and hold

2. Select the Active tab.

.

u If you select the Active/History tab, you

can close the apps that are currently

running and delete the app activity

history simultaneously.

To close all apps on the system, select Clear All, then

Yes.

3. Select an app you want to close.

You cannot close the Aha^TMand Garmin^*apps.

4. Select Clear.

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

.

1Adjusting the Sound

2. Select MENU.

3. Select 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.

Select a tab from the following choices:

• BAS-MID-TRE: Bass, Middle, Treble

• FAD-BAL-SUBW^*: Fader, Balance,

Subwoofer

• SVC: Speed Volume Compensation

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup

1Changing the Screen Brightness

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or colour theme of the audio/information screen.

You can change the Contrast and Black Level

settings in the same manner.

Changing the Screen Brightness

■

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.

Changing the Screen’s Colour Theme

■

1. Select

.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select System.

4. Select the Display tab.

5. Select Background Colour.

6. Select the setting you want.

7. Select OK.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup

1Selecting an Audio Source

Selecting an Audio Source

■

If you startup preinstalled audio apps,

on the screen.

These preinstalled apps cannot be displayed on the

source select screen.

is displayed

Select the source icon.

Source Select Screen

You can startup those audio apps from

.

When you are using the Aha^TMscreen and you want

to select another source, select SOURCE on the

upper left of the screen. The source select screen will

appear. Select the source you want.

Source List Icons

Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the

audio source.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation*¹

Models with navigation system

Voice Control Operation^*1

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.

1Voice Control Operation*¹

When you press the

button, a helpful prompt asks

The voice control system uses the

the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights in the ceiling.

(Talk) and

(hang-up/back) buttons on

what you would like to do. Press and release the

button again to bypass this prompt and give a

command.

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 command

2 Voice Portal Screen^*P. 358

• Close the windows and sunroof^*.

• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone in

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.

*1: Languages that the voice control system recognises are English, German, French, Spanish,

and Italian.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation*¹

■ Phone Call

This can be only used when the phone is

■ Audio

Voice Portal Screen^*

■

When the system recognises the Audio

connected. When the system recognises the command, the screen will change to the

Phone call command, the screen will

change to the voice recognition screen for

phone commands.

audio voice recognition screen.

• Audio On^*1

• Audio Off^*1

• Radio FM

• Dial by Number

• Call History

• Redial

• Radio MW

• Radio LW

• Call <Your contact Name>

• Call <Phone Number>

Phone Call commands are not available if

using Apple CarPlay.

• iPod

• USB

• Other Sources

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

The screen changes to the navigation

screen.

■ Music Search

This can be only used when the iPod or USB

device is connected.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

You can see the list of commands in Voice

Info on the Info Menu screen. Select Info,

then select MENU.

■ Climate Control

■ Voice Setting

The screen changes to the Voice Recog.

tab on the System Settings screen.

When the system recognises the Climate

Control command, the screen will change

the dedicated screen to the climate control

voice recognition screen.

The system only recognises the commands

on the following pages, at certain screens.

Free form voice commands are not

recognised.

2 Climate Control Commands P. 360

*1: These commands toggle the function on and

off, so the command may not match your

intended action.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation*¹

■ Voice Help

• iPod play track <1-30>

• Music Search

• What album is this?

Phone Commands

■

You can see a list of the available

commands on the screen.

• Useful Commands

• Phone Commands

• Audio Commands

• On Screen Commands

• Music Search Commands

• General Commands

• Climate Control Commands

The system accepts these commands on the

dedicated screen for the voice recognition

of the phone.

• Call by number

• Call by name

• What am I listening to?

■ USB Commands

• USB play

• USB play track <1-30>

• Music Search

• What album is this?

• What am I listening to?

• Call <Phone Number>

• Call <Your contact Name>

Audio Commands

■

Useful Commands

■

The system accepts these commands on the

dedicated screen for the voice recognition

of the audio.

■ DAB Commands

• DAB preset <1-12>

The system accepts these commands on the

voice portal top screen.

• Call <Phone Number>

• Call <Your contact Name>

• What time is it?

■ Bluetooth® audio Commands

• Bluetooth® audio play

NOTE:

Bluetooth® Audio commands may not work

on some phones or Bluetooth® Audio

devices.

■ Radio FM Commands

• Radio tune to <87.5-108.0> FM

• Radio FM preset <1-12>

• What is today’s date?

■ Radio LW Commands

• Radio tune to <153-279> LW

• Radio LW preset <1-6>

■ HDMI^TMCommands

• HDMI Play

■ Radio MW Commands

• Radio tune to <531-1602> MW

• Radio MW preset <1-6>

■ iPod Commands

• iPod play

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation*¹

■ Play Commands

• Play artist <Name>

On Screen Commands

Climate Control Commands

■

When On Screen Commands is selected,

the explanation screen is displayed.

• Climate control on^*1

• Climate control off^*1

• Fan speed <1-7>

• Temperature max heat

• Temperature max cool

• Temperature <18-32> degrees

• Defrost On^*1

• Play track/song <Name>

• Play album <Name>

• Play genre/category <Name>

• Play playlist <Name>

• Play composer <Name>

Music Search Commands

■

The system accepts these commands on the

Music Search screen.

■ List Commands

• List artist <Name>

• List album <Name>

• List genre/category <Name>

• List playlist <Name>

• List composer <Name>

• Defrost Off^*1

■ Using Song By Voice

• Air Conditioner On^*1

• Air Conditioner Off^*1

• More

Song By Voice^TMis 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”.

• Vent

• Dash and floor

• Fan speed up

• Fan speed down

• Floor vents

• Floor and Defrost

• Temperature up

• Temperature down

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: These commands toggle the function on and

off, so the command may not match your

intended action.

360

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

Playing AM/FM Radio

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon

Select to scan each station with

a strong signal.

Open/Close Icon^*1

Displays/hides the detailed

information.

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio screen.

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous

display.

Seek Icons

Select

or

to search

the selected band up or down

for a station with a strong

signal.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

Tune Icons

Select or

the radio frequency.

Preset Icons

Tune the preset radio frequency. Select and hold

to tune

the preset icon to store that station. Select

display preset 7 onwards.

to

*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

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 3 or 4 button on the steering wheel or

select SOURCE on the screen.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 302

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 12 AM stations and 12 FM stations into

preset memory. AM has two types of frequencies LW

and MW, and each lets you store six stations.

4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.

Station List

■

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

1Radio Data System (RDS)

Scan

■

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.

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn

off scan, select Cancel or

.

Radio Data System (RDS)

■

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.

■ Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

1. Select MENU.

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 DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Playing DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

Open/Close Icon^*1

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio screen.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on and

off.

Displays/hides the detailed

information.

Service Icons

Turn to adjust the volume.

Select

or

to tune

the service component.

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous display.

Scan Icon

Select to scan each receivable ensemble or service.

Ensemble Icons

Preset Icons

Tune the preset frequency. Select and hold the preset icon to

store that station. Select to display preset 7 onwards.

Select

or

to tune the ensemble.

or to search the selected service up to down for

Select and hold

an ensemble until an receivable ensemble is found.

*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

1Preset Memory

Preset Memory

■

Switching the Audio Mode

Press the 3 or 4 button on the steering wheel or

select SOURCE on the screen.

To store a service:

1. Tune to the selected service.

2. Select and hold the preset number for the service you want to store.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 302

You can store 12 DAB stations into preset memory.

You can also store a preset service by the following procedure.

1. Tune to the selected service.

2. Select the open/close icon to display a list.

3. Select the Preset tab.

4. Select and hold the preset number for the service you want to store.

Ensemble List

■

Lists the receivable ensembles on the selected service.

1. Select the open/close icon to display a list.

2. Select the Ensemble List tab.

3. Select the ensemble.

■ Manual update

Updates your available ensemble list at any time.

1. Select the open/close icon to display a list.

2. Select the Ensemble List tab.

3. Select Update List.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Scan

■

Samples each of the receivable ensemble or service on the selected service for 10

seconds.

1. Select Scan.

2. Select Scan Ensemble or Scan Service.

To turn off scan, select Cancel Scan.

Radio text

■

Displays the radio text information of the selected DAB station.

1. Select MENU.

2. Select View Radio Text.

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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. 299

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio screen.

Open/Close Icon^*1

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous

display.

Displays/hides the detailed

information.

Song Icons

Select

Select and hold to move rapidly

within a song.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

or

to change songs.

Play/Pause Icon

Cover Art

*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 MENU 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. 398

If you operate any 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

2. Select the items on that menu.

Reconnect the device if necessary.

If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/

USB source is unavailable and audio files on the

phone can only be played 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 shuffle and repeat modes when playing a file.

Select a play 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: 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 Voice^TM(SBV)^*

Song By Voice^TM(SBV)^*

Use SBV to search for and play music from your USB flash drive or iPod using voice

commands.

1Song By Voice^TM(SBV)^*

Setting options:

• On (factory default): Song By Voice^TMcommands

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.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By Voice^TM(SBV)^*

■ Searching for music using SBV

1Searching for music using SBV

Song By Voice^TMCommands List

2 Song By Voice Commands P. 360

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.

3. Then, say a next 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.

NOTE:

Song By Voice^TMcommands are available for tracks

stored on the USB flash drive or iPod.

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. 372

4. To cancel SBV, press the

back) button on the steering wheel. The

selected song continues playing.

(hang-up/

SBV is not available when using Apple CarPlay. Use

Siri Eyes Free instead.

Once you have cancelled 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 Voice^TM(SBV)^*

1Phonetic Modification

Phonetic Modification

■

Song by Voice Phonetic Modification function is

not available 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 Voice^TM(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 To 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 Aha^TM

Playing Aha^TM

Aha^TMcan be displayed and operated on the audio/information screen when your

smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi.

2 Wi-Fi Connection P. 387

1Playing Aha^TM

Aha^TMby Harman is a cloud-based service that

organizes your favourite web content into live radio

stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio,

location-based services, and audio updates from

social media sites.

Available operating functions vary on software

versions. Some functions may not be available on the

vehicle’s audio system.

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

The menu items vary depending on the station you

selected.

You must have a previously set up Aha^TMaccount

prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit

www.aharadio.com for more information.

You want to select another source, select AUDIO on

the upper left of the screen. The source select screen

will appear. Select the source you want.

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio

screen.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or

Android Auto, Aha^TMcan only be accessed when the

phone is connected through Wi-Fi.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/

Power Audio) Knob

Press to turn the audio

system on and off.

Turn to adjust the volume.

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous display.

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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, AAC^*1, or MP4 format.

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

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Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio screen.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on and

off.

Open/Close Icon^*2

Displays/hides the detailed

information.

Turn to adjust the volume.

Track Icons

Select

Select and hold to move rapidly

within a track.

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous display.

or

to change files.

Folder Icons

Select

to skip to the next folder, and

to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

*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. 400

1. Select MENU 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. Select Music or Movie.

2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 398

Folder Selection

Track Selection

3. Select a folder.

4. 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.

■ Scan

1. Select MENU.

2. Select Scan.

3. Select a play mode.

Random/Repeat

Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder

in random order.

Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.

Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.

Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.

■ Random/Repeat

Select a play mode.

When playing a video file:

Play/Pause: Plays or pauses the file.

Stop: Stops the file.

■ To turn off a play mode

To turn off Scan, select

or Cancel.

To turn off Random or Repeat, select the mode you want to turn off.

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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

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

audio capabilities are capabilities, ask a dealer.

Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) system.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

It may be illegal to perform some data device

functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFT at a time.

When there are more than two paired phones in the

vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is

automatically connected.

Driver Information

Interface

Audio/

The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be

different.

Information

Screen

Bluetooth

(Audio) Icon

Select to display

the audio screen.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFT system,

there may be a delay before the system begins to

play.

Indicator

Appears when

your phone is

connected to

HFT.

VOL/ AUDIO

(Volume/Power

Audio) Knob

Press to turn the

audio system on

and off.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track

may not appear correctly.

Open/Close

Icon^*1

Some functions may not be available on some

devices.

Displays/hides

the detailed

information.

Turn to adjust

the volume.

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

Track Icons

Select

Group Icons

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to

the previous display.

or

to change tracks.

Select

or

to change group.

Connect

from the Bluetooth Device List screen.

Play Icon

Pause Icon

*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. 469

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing

from your phone.

2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.

If the phone is not recognised, another HFT-

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 MENU.

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 MENU.

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 OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI^TM

Playing a Video Using the HDMI^TM

Your audio system allows you to play videos from an HDMI-compatible device.

Connect the device, using an HDMI^TMcable, then select the HDMI^TMmode.

2 HDMI^TMPort^*P. 300

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

(Audio) Icon

Select to display the audio screen.

VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn the audio system on and

off.

(Back) Icon

Turn to adjust the volume.

Select to go back to the previous display.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI^TM

1Playing a Video Using the HDMI^TM

Changing the Screen Aspect

■

This feature is limited while driving. To play videos,

stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake.

1. Select

.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Audio.

4. Select the Video tab.

5. Select Aspect Ratio Adjustment.

6. Select the setting you want.

7. Select OK.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuOn Board Apps

On Board Apps

1On Board Apps

Honda Connect has the capability of On Board Apps which may be created by

Honda or by 3rd parties. Apps may be already installed or can be downloaded

through Honda App Centre. Some Apps require internet access which can be

established by Wi-Fi Connection.

Even if you change Background Colour on the

System Settings screen, it will not be reflected on

the Honda App Centre screen.

2 Wi-Fi Connection P. 387

Please visit the below web address for further information:

https://ivhs.os.ixonos.com/honda/category/carApps.html

App Centre Icon

Honda App Centre provides access to

a variety of App related services.

• Using the Display Audio system while driving can take your attention away from the road, causing a crash in which you could be

seriously injured or killed. Only operate system controls when the conditions permit you to safely do so. Please always adhere to the

laws of the territory when operating this device.

• Applications on the head unit are subject to change at anytime. This may mean that they are not available or operate differently. Honda

shall not be liable to you in such instances.

• Applications available on the device may be provided by parties other than Honda to which 3rd party software licences and charges may

apply.

• Data usage and roaming charges may result in using applications on the device in conjunction with your mobile phone and Honda is

not liable for any costs you might incur from such use. Honda recommends you consult your mobile phone network provider in advance.

• Downloading applications from the Honda App Centre will be subject to Terms and Conditions which can be found at:

https://ivhs.os.ixonos.com/honda/category/carApps.html, and may also incur charges.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSmartphone Connection

1Smartphone Connection

Smartphone Connection

Some of your smartphone apps can be displayed and operated on the audio/

information screen when the phone is connected to the audio system. You can

connect your phone using a cable.

Park in a safe place before connecting your phone

and while operating the displayed apps.

2 Connecting Your iPhone P. 385

Not all phones are compatible with the system. The

system does not display all the available apps on your

smartphone, and some apps need to be preinstalled.

Ask a dealer for details.

2 Connecting Your Smartphone P. 386

You need to switch the Bluetooth® connection to

your smartphone if another electronic device is

connected.

2 To change the currently paired phone

P. 470

The following may vary by phone type:

• How to connect a smartphone to the system.

• Apps that can be operated on the screen.

• Display response time/update time

We do not support every app operation on the audio

system.

Ask the app provider for any queries on the app’s

features.

Do not get drawn into the display while operating a

vehicle.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSmartphone Connection

To use smartphone connection, you need to first pair your smartphone to the audio

system via Bluetooth®.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

Driver Information

Interface

Audio/Information Screen

(Audio)

Icon

Select to

display the

audio screen.

VOL/ AUDIO

(Volume/

Power Audio)

Knob

Press to turn

the audio

system on and

Arrow

off.Turn to

adjust the

volume.

(Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous display.

384

uuAudio System Basic OperationuSmartphone Connection

1Connecting Your iPhone

Connecting Your iPhone

■

Make sure to plug in the digital AV adapter to the

HDMI^TMport first. If not, smartphone connection may

not work properly.

1. Connect your phone to the audio system

via Bluetooth®.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

To recharge your phone, connect it to the USB port,

too.

2. Plug in the digital AV adapter to the

HDMI^TMport.

3. Connect the digital AV adapter to your

iPhone.

u Wait until an arrow appears on the home

screen.

Contact a dealer for the digital AV adapter or HDMI^TM

purchasing information.

4. Select the arrow to display the available

smartphone apps on the audio/information

screen.

u You may need to operate from the

phone.

Digital AV Adapter

USB Cable

5. Select an app you want to operate from the

audio/information screen.

u To go back to the previous screen, select

.

HDMI Cable

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSmartphone Connection

1Connecting Your Smartphone

Connecting Your Smartphone

■

The phone is rechargeable while being connected to

the USB jack. However, if the phone is overloaded

with many operational tasks, the battery level may

get lowered.

1. Connect your phone to the audio system

via Bluetooth®.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

2. Plug in your phone to the USB jack.

u You may need to operate from the

phone.

u Wait until an arrow appears on the home

screen.

3. Select the arrow to display the available

smartphone apps on the audio/information

screen.

4. Select an app you want to operate from the

audio/information screen.

u To go back to the previous screen, select

.

USB Cable

386

uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection

1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)

Wi-Fi Connection

You can connect the Display Audio 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 setup the

Wi-Fi connection.

Some mobile 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 select

On.

6. Select Yes.

7. 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 the Wi-Fi Device List

screen. Network speed 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

8. Select Add.

1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)

u If needed, enter a password for your

iPhone users

phone and select Done.

u When the connection is successful, the

icon is displayed on the top of the

screen.

You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-

Fi connection again after you boot your phone.

9. 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.

388

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 Hands-Free Telephone (HFT) system.

Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

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.

(Hang-up/back) Button

Press to deactivate Siri Eyes Free.

(Talk) Button

Press and hold until

the display changes

as shown.

While in Siri Eyes Free:

The display remains the same.

No feedback or commands

appear.

Appears

when Siri is

activated in

Siri Eyes Free

389

uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB

port, 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.

2 USB Port(s) P. 299

1Apple CarPlay

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions with iOS 8.4 or later

are compatible with Apple CarPlay.

Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to

Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible

apps.

Apple CarPlay Menu

■

Home screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the

1.5A USB port. Other USB ports will not enable Apple

CarPlay operation.

2 USB Port(s) P. 299

To directly access the Apple CarPlay phone function,

select Phone on the home screen. While connected

to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple

CarPlay. If you want to make a call with the Hands-

Free Telephone system, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or

detach the USB cable from your iPhone.

: Go back to

the home

screen

Go back to the Apple

CarPlay menu screen

Apple CarPlay icon

2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 392

■ Phone

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

When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is

not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or the

Hands-Free Telephone system. However, other

previously paired phones can stream audio via

Bluetooth® while Apple CarPlay is connected.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

■ Messages

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

■ Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

390

uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlay

■ Maps

1Apple CarPlay

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

iPhone.

For details on countries and regions where Apple

CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining

to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

Models with navigation system

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay) can give

directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior

destination set on the other system will be cancelled, and the system you are

currently using will direct you to your destination.

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.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlay

1Setting Up Apple CarPlay

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

■

You can also use the method below to set up Apple

CarPlay:

Select HOME Settings Smartphone

Apple CarPlay

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB port, 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 Display Audio Screen.

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.

■ Enabling Apple CarPlay

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.

392

uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple CarPlay

1Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

■

Below are examples of questions and commands for

Siri.

Press and hold the

(Talk) button to activate Siri.

(Talk) button:

Press and hold to activate Siri.

Press again to deactivate Siri.

Press and release to activate standard voice recognition

system.

• What movies are playing today?

• Call dad at work.

• What song is this?

• How’s the weather tomorrow?

• Read my latest email.

For more information, please visit

www.apple.com/ios/siri .

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto

Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A 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), Google Play Music, 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.

2 USB Port(s) P. 299

1Android Auto

To use Android Auto, you need to download the

Android Auto app from Google Play to your

smartphone.

Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are

compatible with Android Auto.

Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto

phone.

2 Auto Pairing Connection P. 396

Park in a safe place before connecting your Android

phone to Android Auto and when launching any

compatible apps.

NOTE:

Android Auto may not be available in your country or region. For details about

Android Auto, please refer to the Google support site.

To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the

1.5A USB port. Other USB ports will not enable

Android Auto operation.

2 USB Port(s) P. 299

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.

2 Phone Setup P. 469

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto

1Android Auto

Android Auto Menu

■

For details on countries and regions where Android

Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to

function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.

6

Android Auto Operating Requirements &

Limitations

Android Auto 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

Android Auto icon

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,

and other technology integral to providing Android

Auto functionality, as well as new or revised

governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or

cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.

Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or

guarantee of future Android Auto performance or

functionality.

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 Auto) can give

directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior

destination set on the other system will be cancelled, 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 Auto. Refer to the Android

Auto 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 Auto into simple cards that appear

just when they’re needed.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto

d Music and audio

1Enabling Android Auto

Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto.

To switch between music apps, press this icon.

e Go back to the Home Screen.

f Voice

Only initialize Android Auto when you safely parked.

When Android Auto 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.

Operate Android Auto with your voice.

You can use the method below to change Android

Auto settings after you have completed the initial

setup:

Select HOME Settings Smartphone

Android Auto

Auto Pairing Connection

■

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the 1.5A USB port, Android

Auto is automatically initiated.

Use of user and vehicle information

■ Enabling Android Auto

The use and handling of user and vehicle information

transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is

governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.

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 OperationuAndroid Auto

1Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

■

Below are examples of commands you can give with

voice recognition:

Press and hold the

(Talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

• Reply to text.

• Call my wife.

• Navigate to Honda.

• Play my music.

• Send a text message to my wife.

• Call flower shop.

(Hang-up/back) button:

Press to deactivate voice recognition.

(Talk) button:

Press and hold to operate Android Auto with your voice.

Press and release to activate standard voice recognition

system.

For more information, please refer to the Android

Auto homepage.

You can also activate the voice recognition function

by pressing the

the screen.

icon in the upper-right corner of

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