2019 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Audio System Basic Operation

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Audio System Basic Operation

Models with Display Audio

To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or ON w*1.

(Home) button: Press to go to the home screen.

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(Map) button*: Press to display the map screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual (Audio) button: Press to display the audio screen.

(Phone) button: Press to display the

phone screen.

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

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

Press once and select - or + to make an adjustment.

u Each time you press , the mode switches between daytime, nighttime and off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Press the (display) button to change the display.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Using the audio/information screen

Press the button to go to the home screen.

Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, Navigation *, HondaLink, Smartphone Connection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), App List, or Instrument Panel.

Phone

Displays the HFL information.

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Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Info

Displays Trip Computer or Clock/Wallpaper. Select MENU on the Info Menu screen to see all available options: Trip Computer, Voice Info, Clock/Wallpaper and System/Device Information.

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 the all commands list.

Clock/Wallpaper: Displays the clock and wallpaper.

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.

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Navigation*

Displays the navigation screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

HondaLink®

Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized music, information, and social media streams.

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Smartphone Connection

Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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App List

Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.

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Selects from three customizable settings for the driver information interface.

*1: Available on specific phones only. Check automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ for U.S. and www.handsfreelink.ca for Canada for compatible phones and hondalink.com for U.S. and honda.ca/hondalink for Canada for feature details.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Press the button.

Select and hold an icon.

u The screen switches to the customization screen.

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

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home screen.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select Configuration of Instrument Panel.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Edit Order

Select the icon you want to move.

u You will see arrows on both sides of the selected icon.

Select the left or right arrow repeatedly to move the icon to your desired position.

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument Panel screen.

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You can add up to 10 contents on the driver information interface. To add contents, first select:

Add

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 OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument Panel screen.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Delete

Select an icon you want to delete.

u The icon with an X on the upper right hand corner can be deleted.

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the Instrument Panel screen.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Wallpaper Setup

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 drive.

Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port.

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Select Settings.

Select Clock.

Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab.

Select Add New.

u The picture name is displayed on the list.

Select a desired picture.

u The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

Select Start Import to save the data.

u The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Select Settings.

Select Clock.

Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab.

u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

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.

Select Set.

u The display will return to the wallpaper list.

Press the button.

Select Info.

Select MENU.

Select Clock/Wallpaper.

Select Settings.

Select Clock.

Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then open the Wallpaper tab.

u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

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.

Select Delete.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen.

Select Yes to delete completely.

u The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Press the button.

Select App List.

u The Apps screen appears.

Select the app or widget you want to use.

Preinstall app list:

App Installer: Check with a Honda dealer for apps that are available for installation.

Calculator: Displays Calculator.

Downloads*1: Displays the data downloaded from the web browser and so on.

*1: Downloads app cannot be used because there is no Browser function in this system.

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App or widget icons can be added on the home screen.

Press the button.

Select .

Select and hold empty space on the home screen.

u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

Select Add App or Add Widget.

u The App/Widget screen appears.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Select and hold an app or widget icon you want to add.

u The screen switches to the customization screen.

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

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home screen.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

You can change location on the home screen.

Select and hold an icon.

u The screen switches to the customization screen.

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

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home screen.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

You can delete the icons on the home screen.

Select and hold an icon.

u The screen switches to the customization screen.

Drag and drop the icon you want to remove to the trash icon.

u The icon is removed from the home screen.

Select OK.

u The screen will return to the home screen.

* Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

Status Area

Swipe the upper area of the screen.

u The status area appears.

Select an item to see the details.

Press the button or swipe up the bottom bar to close the area.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

You can change the screen interface design.

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select the Others tab.

Select Change Skin.

A confirmation message appears on the screen. Select Yes.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Select and hold menu icon.

Select or icon, then Audio, Phone, or Info from Menu Customize.

Select and hold the menu icon you want to change, then drag and drop the icon to the bottom.

Select and hold the menu icon you want to add, then drag and drop the icon to above.

Select OK.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen

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

Press and hold the button.

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.

Select an app you want to close.

Select Clear.

u The display will return to the app list.

Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound

Not available on all models

Press the button.

Select MENU.

Select Sound.

Select a tab from the following choices:

BAS-MID-TRE: Bass, Middle, Treble

FAD-BAL-SUBW *: Fader, Balance, Subwoofer*

SVC∙Neural*: Speed Volume Compensation, DTS Neural SurroundTM*

uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup

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

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select the Display tab.

Select Display Settings.

Select the setting you want.

Select OK.

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select the Display tab.

Select Background Color.

Select the setting you want.

Select OK.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup

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

  Limitations for Manual Operation Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation

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

The voice control system uses the (Talk) and (hang-up/back) buttons on the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

Voice Recognition

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:

Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are using.

The system recognizes only certain commands. Available voice commands.

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Close the windows and moonroof*.

Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on the ceiling.

Speak clearly in a natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

Not available on all models

uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation

Voice Portal Screen

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.

You can see the list of commands in Voice Info on the Info menu screen. Select Info, then select MENU.

The system only recognizes the commands on the following pages, at certain screens. Free form voice commands are not recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

Not available on all models

Phone Call

This can be only used when the phone is connected. When the system recognizes the Phone call command, the screen will change to the voice recognition screen for phone commands.

Dial by number

Call history

Redial

Call

Call

Call Police

Call 911

Phone Call commands are not available if using Apple CarPlay.

Music Search

This can be only used when the iPod or USB device is connected.

Climate Control*1

When the system recognizes the Climate Control command, the screen will change the dedicated screen to the climate control voice recognition screen.

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Audio*1

When the system recognizes the Audio command, the screen will change to the audio voice recognition screen.

Audio On

Audio Off

Radio FM

Radio AM

Radio SXM*

Pandora*

iPod

USB

Other Sources

Pandora®* cannot be used while Android Auto is active.

Navigation*1

The screen changes to the navigation screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

This can be only used when the phone is connected.

The screen changes to the Voice Recog tab on the System settings screen.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuVoice Control Operation

Voice Help

You can see a list of the available commands on the screen.

Useful Commands

Phone Commands

Audio Commands*1

On Screen Commands

Music Search Commands

General Commands

Climate Control Commands*1

Useful Commands The system accepts these commands on the voice portal top screen.

Call

Call

What time is it?

What is today’s date?

*1: Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

Phone Commands The system accepts these commands on the dedicated screen for the voice recognition

of the phone.

Call by Number

Call by Name

Call

Call

The system accepts these commands on the dedicated screen for the voice recognition of the audio.

Radio FM Commands

Radio tune to <87.7-107.9> FM

Radio tune to <87.7 -107.9> HD <1-8> FM

Radio FM preset <1-12>

Radio AM Commands

Radio tune to <530-1710> AM

Radio AM preset <1-6>

Radio SXM Commands*

SXM channel <1-255>

SXM channel

Radio SXM preset <1-12>

Pandora Commands*

Pandora play

iPod Commands

iPod play

iPod play track <1-30>

Music Search

What album is this?

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?

Bluetooth® Audio Commands

Bluetooth® Audio play

Bluetooth® Audio commands may not work on some phones or Bluetooth® Audio devices.

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On Screen Commands When On Screen Commands is selected, the explanation screen is displayed.

Music Search Commands The system accepts these commands on the Music Search screen.

Using Song By Voice

Song By VoiceTM is a feature that allows you to select music from your iPod or USB device using Voice Commands. To activate this mode, you must push the talk switch and say: “Music search”.

Song By Voice Commands

What am I listening to?

Who am I listening to?

Who is this?

What’s playing?

Who’s playing?

What album is this?

*1: Models with navigation system

*2: These commands toggle the function on and off, so the command may not match your intended action.

*3: U.S. models

*4: Canadian models

Play Commands

Play artist

Play track/song

Play album

Play genre/category

Play playlist

Play composer

List Commands

List artist

List album

List genre/category

List playlist

List composer

General Commands

What time is it?

What is today’s date?

Climate Control on*2

Climate Control off*2

Fan Speed <1-7>

Temperature max heat

Temperature max cool

Temperature <57-87> degrees*3

Temperature <15-29> degrees*4

Defrost on

Defrost off

Air conditioner on*2

Air conditioner off*2

More

Climate control automatic

Vent

Dash and floor

Fan speed up

Fan speed down

Floor vents

Floor and defrost

Temperature up

Temperature down

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

Driver Information Interface

Audio/Information Screen

Button

Press to display the audio screen.

Open/Close Icon*1

Displays/hides the detailed

Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/ AUDIO Knob

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

Scan Icon

Preset Icons

information.

Seek Icons

Select or to search the selected band up or down for a station with a strong signal.

Select to scan each station with a strong signal.

Tune Icons

Select or to tune the radio frequency.

Tune the preset radio frequency. Select and hold the preset icon to store that station. Select to display preset 7 onwards.

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

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

Preset Memory

To store a station:

Tune to the selected station.

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

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

Tune to the selected station.

Select the open/close icon to display a list.

Select the Preset tab.

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

Station List

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.

Select the open/close icon to display a list.

Select the Station List tab.

Select the station.

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select the open/close icon to display a list.

Select the Station List tab.

Select Refresh.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio

Scan Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, select Cancel or press the button.

HD Subchannel Displays the subchannel list when an HD RadioTM station is selected while listening to an FM station.

Select MENU.

Select HD Subchannel.

Select the channel number.

Radio Data System (RDS)

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

To find an RDS station from Station List

Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select the Station List tab.

Select the station.

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select the open/close icon to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select the Station List tab.

Select Refresh.

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Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

Select MENU.

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 press the button.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Driver Information Interface

Album Art

Channel Icons

Select or to the previous or next channel.

Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.

Audio/Information Screen

Button

Press to display the audio screen.

Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/ AUDIO Knob

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

Scan Icon

Select to scan each channel.

Category Icons

Select or to display and select a SiriusXM® Radio category.

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

* Not available on all models

Skip Icons

Select or to change section in the channel.Select and hold to move rapidly within the section.

Station Art

Open/Close Icon*1 Displays/hides the detailed information.

Preset Icons

Tune the preset radio station. Select and hold the preset icon to store that station. Select to display preset 7 onwards.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

To Change the Tune Mode

Select MENU.

Select Tune Mode.

Select Channel Mode or Category Mode.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Preset Memory

To store a channel:

Tune to the selected channel.

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

Select OK.

You can also store a channel by the following procedure.

Tune to the selected channel.

Select the open/close icon to display a list.

Select the Preset tab.

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

Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)

You can store up to four of your preferred music channels per preset.

Tune a station.

Select the open/close icon to display a list.

Select the Preset tab.

Select and hold the preset number you want to add a music channel.

u A message appears if there are no available presets.

Select Combine.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Listening to Featured Channels

Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM® can be displayed and selected.

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

Select the Channel tab.

Select the featured channel list title you want to listen to.

u The selected channel list of the title is displayed.

Select the channel.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Replay Function The system can record up to the last 60 minutes of your currently tuned channel’s broadcast, as well as the last 30 minutes of your preset channel’s broadcast, starting

from the moment you turn the vehicle on. If you tuned to a preset channel, the system records up to 60 minutes of a broadcast instead of up to 30 minutes. You can rewind and replay the last 30 or 60 minutes of a broadcast.

Select MENU.

Select Playback.

Move the time marker to the position you want to replay.

The following items are available on the pop-up screen:

(Skip Down): Skips to the previously stored channel. Select and hold to fast- rewind the current selection.

(Skip Up): Skips to the next channel. Select and hold to fast-forward the current selection.

(15sec Back): Select to skip back 15 seconds in the current selection. Select and hold to fast-rewind the current selection.

(15sec Skip): Select to skip forward 15 seconds in the current selection. Select and hold to fast-forward the current selection.

u Select OK to close the pop-up menu. Replay in playback mode continues.

To play or pause on playback mode:

Select MENU.

Select Play/Pause.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Returning to real-time broadcast

Select MENU.

Select Go to Live.

Live Sports Alert While listening to other channels, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from the games of your favorite teams.

To set up a favorite team

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Audio.

Select SportsFlash Setup.

Select Favorite Team.

Select a team.

To set up an alert message

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Audio.

Select SportsFlash Setup.

Select Interrupt.

Select On(one time) or On(continue).

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

To set up an alert beep

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Audio.

Select SportsFlash Setup.

Select Interrupt Beep.

Select On.

Receiving a sports alert

A pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert.

Select Listen.

u You can use the same items as the playback mode pop-up screen.

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To go back to the previous screen, press the button.

If you have missed a sports alert:

Select MENU.

Select SportsFlash List.

Select alert.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*

Traffic and Weather Information

You can receive traffic and weather information.

To set up a traffic & weather information

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Audio.

Select Traffic & Weather Setup.

Select the region.

u When you do not want to receive the information, select Unregistered.

Listening a traffic and weather information

Select MENU.

Select Traffic & Weather.

u Play mode can also use the any items same as playback mode.

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To go back to the previous screen, select OK.

Scan

Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.

Select Scan.

Select Scan Channels.

u You can select the desired channel by songs using Scan Songs in Preset. To turn off scan, select Cancel Scan.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod

Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then select the iPod mode.

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Driver Information Interface

Button

Press to d

Butt Press to g display.

VOL/ A

Press to t Turn to a

Cover Art

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

Play/Pause Icon

Audio/Information Screen

Open/Close Icon*1 Displays/hides the detailed information.

Song Icons

Select or to change songs. Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod

  How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

Select MENU and select Music Search.

Select the items on that menu.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod

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

Select a play mode.

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)

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

To enable SBV

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select the Voice Recog. tab.

Select Song by Voice.

Select On or Off.

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Searching for music using SBV

Set the Song by Voice setting to On.

Press the (Talk) button and say “Music Search” to activate the SBV feature for the USB flash drive and iPod.

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.

To cancel SBV, press the (hang-up/ back) button on the steering wheel. The selected song continues playing.

Once you have canceled this mode, you need to press the button and say “Music Search” again to re-activate this mode.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)

Phonetic Modification 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.

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select System.

Select the Voice Recog. tab.

Select Song by Voice Phonetic Modification.

Select New Modification.

Select USB or iPod.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSong By VoiceTM (SBV)

Select the item to modify (e.g., Artist).

u The list of the selected item appears on the screen.

Select an entry to modify.

u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

u The listen to the current phonetic modification, select Play.

u To delete the current phonetic modification, select Delete.

Select Modify.

Select the phonetic spelling you want to use (e.g., ”Artist A”) when prompted.

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.”

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®*

U.S. models

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora® app on a compatible smartphone.

This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using your USB cable to the USB port.

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Driver Information Interface

Button

Press to display the audio screen.

Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/ AUDIO Knob

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

Station Up/Down Icons

Select to change a station.

Cover Art

Audio/Information Screen

Like/Dislike Icons

Select to evaluate a track.

Play/Pause Icon

Select to resume or play a track.

Skip Icon

Select to skip a track.

* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®*

Pandora® Menu You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio system. The available items are:

Bookmark

Station List

New Station

Sound

Setting

Operating a menu item

Select MENU.

Select an item.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, WMA, or AAC*1 format.

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

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*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

How to Select a File from the Music Search List

Select MENU and select Music Search.

Select Music.

Select a folder.

Select a track.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

How to Select a Play Mode

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

Scan

Select MENU.

Select Scan.

Select a play mode.

Random/Repeat

Select a play mode.

To turn off a play mode

To turn off Scan, press the button or Cancel. To turn off Random/Repeat, select the mode again.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible phone.

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

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

Make sure that your phone is paired and connected to the system.

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Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL- compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be connected.

To pause or resume a file

Select the play icon or pause icon.

Searching for Music

Select MENU.

Select Music Search.

Select a search category (e.g., Albums).

Select an item.

u The selection begins playing.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuHondaLink®

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

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  Places*

Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to the found locations via the navigation.

  Vehicle

Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.

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

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Messages from Honda

Displays helpful and important information from Honda.

Weather*

Displays a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location you want. You can change the ZIP Code at any time.

To Set Up to Connect HondaLink® Service

Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.

To enable the HondaLink® service

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Info.

Select the HondaLink tab.

Select Diagnostics & Location Data.

Select On.

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

Enable once: Allows only one time. (Prompt shows again next time.)

Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt does not show again.)

Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

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To link with HondaLink®

You can see the Connection Guide screen after launching HondaLink®. If you do not need this guide, select check-box and select OK.

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Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips

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

A message appears and notifies you of a new message on the header area.

u When the message is received, a notification ring can be heard.

A message icon is continuously displayed in the header area until the new message is read.

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From the top of the screen, swipe down to see the messages.

Select a new message to open.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuWi-Fi Connection

You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.

Press the button.

Select Settings.

Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi.

Select the Wi-Fi tab.

Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, then On.

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.

u If you do not find the phone you want to connect in the list, select Scan.

Select Connect.

u If needed, enter a password for your phone and select OK.

u When the connection is successful, the icon is displayed on the top of the screen.

Press the button to go back to the home screen.

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

Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuSiri 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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uuAudio System Basic OperationuApple 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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  Phone

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

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.

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 canceled, and the system you are currently using will direct you to your destination.

Setting Up Apple CarPlay 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.

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.

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Press and hold the talk button to activate Siri.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAndroid Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the front USB, 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.

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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 canceled, and the system you are currently using will direct you to your destination.

The driver information interface shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.

Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.

Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear just when they’re needed.

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Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto. To switch between music apps, press this icon.

f Voice

Operate Android Auto with your voice.

  Auto Pairing Connection When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the front USB, Android Auto is automatically initiated.

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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Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

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