Mitsubishi Electric Sanda Works NR244245BT Display Audio User Manual 15 US FIT 31T5A6000
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Sanda Works Display Audio 15 US FIT 31T5A6000
User Manual
Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology
features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System................. ***
USB Port(s) ...................................... ***
HDMI® Port .................................. ***
Audio Antenna ............................... ***
Audio System Theft Protection ........... ***
Audio Remote Controls ................... ***
Models with color audio
system
Audio System Basic Operation ............. ***
Audio/Information Screen .................... ***
Adjusting the Sound ............................ ***
Display Setup ...................................... ***
Playing the AM/FM Radio....................... ***
Playing a CD ........................................ ***
Playing an iPod .................................... ***
Playing Internet Radio .......................... ***
Playing a USB Flash Drive ....................... ***
Playing Bluetooth® Audio..................... ***
Playing a Video Using the HDMI® ........... ***
Smartphone Apps................................. ***
Siri Eyes Free......................................... ***
Audio Error Messages ...........................
***
General Information on the Audio
System ........................................... ***
Customized Features............................. ***
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL........................................... ***
Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
Models with navigation system
See the navigation system manual for operation of the audio system.
Models withou t navigation system
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC
files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.
USB Ports HDMI®
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld
electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
>>About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
SiriusXM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on SiriusXM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
⇒General Information on the Audio System
P. ***
SiriusXM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio,
Inc.
USB Ports
Features
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
•We recommend using an extension cable with the USB
port.
•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk
drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
•We recommend backing up your data before using the
device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the device
model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
1. Open the cover
2. Install the iPod dock connector or the USB flash
drive to he USB port.
▶▶Audio System▶USB Ports
>>USB Ports
Feature
s
HDMI® Port
1. Open the cover.
2. Install the HDMI® cable to the HDMI®
port.
>>HDMI® Port
•Do not leave the HDMI® connected device in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
•We recommend backing up your data before using the
device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the device
model and software version.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia
Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the
United States and other countries.
HDMI Port
▶▶Audio System▶HDMI® Port
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with a removable
antenna at the rear of the roof.
>>Audio Antenna
NOTICE
Before using a “drive-through” car wash, remove the
antenna by unscrewing it by hand. This prevents the antenna
from being damaged by the car wash brushes.
* 1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
* 2 : Models with display audio system.
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system may
display Enter code* 2 . If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON Ⅱ*1.
2. Turn on the audio sys
tem.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
▶ The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
Features
▶▶Audio System▶Audio System Theft Protection
▶▶Audio System▶Audio Remote Controls
Audio Remote Controls
Features
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM→AM→CD→USB→iPod→Bluetooth® Audio
→Pandora®→AhaTM
→Apps*1→AUX HDMI®
(Volume) Buttons
Press
Press
: To increase the volume.
: To decrease the volume.
Button
•When listening to the radio
Press
Press
: To select the next preset radio station.
: To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
Press and hold
: To select the next strong radio station.
: To select the previous strong radio station.
•When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
Press
: To skip to the next song.
: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold
Press and hold
: To skip to the next folder.
: To go back to the previous folder.
•When listening to Internet radio*
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold
Press and hold
: To select the next station.
: To select the previous station.
*1 : Appears only when connected to HondaLinkTM.
>>Audio Remote Controls
The CD or AUX mode appears only when a CD is loaded
or HDMI device is connected. Pandora®
and Bluetooth®
Audio appear when a connection (Bluetooth® or USB)
is established with a device.
Button
Button
Button
Button
(Menu)
Button
SOURCE
Button
▶▶Audio System▶Audio Remote Cont rols
Features
Models with display audio system
Steering Wheel (Menu) Button
•When listening to the radio
Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset,
or Seek.
•When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat, or
Random.
•When listening to an iPod
Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or
Shuffle.
•When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play.
•When listening to a Pandora®
Press and hold : To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or
Play/Pause.
>>Audio Remote Controls
The button is available only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, CD, USB, iPod, Pandora®, AhaTM, or
Bluetooth® Audio.
* 1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Features
A
Models with display audio system
udio System Basic Operation
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY Ⅰ or ON Ⅱ*1.
>>Audio System Basic Operation
Audio Menu Items
⇒Station List P. 200
⇒Music Search P. 203, 206, 211
⇒Random/Repeat P. 204, 212
⇒Scan P. 201, 204, 212
button: Select to go to the HOME screen.
⇒Switching the Display P. 192
button: Touch to select any mode.
The available mode includes Change
Source, Station List, Save Preset,
Radio Text, Music Search, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected
from Scan, Random/Repeat, and so
on.
button: Select to go back to the previous
display when it is displayed.
Press once and select or to make
an adjustment.
▶Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
(HOME)
button
(MENU)
button
(BACK)
button
(BACK)
button
■Switching the Display
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Audio/Information Screen
Audio/Information Screen
Features
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various setup
options.
Using the button
Press the (display) button on the steering wheel to change the display.
Using the HOME screen
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Audio/Inf ormation Screen
Select HOME to go to the HOME screen.
Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, or HondaLink.
■Phone
Shows the HFL information.
⇒Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 248
■Info
Shows the Trip Computer, Clock/Wallpaper, Voice Info, or System/Device
Information.
Features
*1 : Available on specific phones only. Check handsfreelink.honda.com for compatible
phones and hondalink.com for feature details.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Audio/Information Screen
Features
■Audio
Shows the current audio information.
■Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
⇒ Customized Features P. 226
■HondaLink Apps
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized music, information, and
social media streams.
⇒ Smartphone Apps P. 217
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Audio/Inf ormation Screen
Features
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.
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
⇒ USB Port(s) P. 163
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select Info.
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the
Wallpaper tab.
5. Select Add New.
▶The picture name is displayed on the list.
6. Select a desired picture.
▶The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Select Start Import to save the data.
▶Then the display will return to
the wallpaper list.
■Wallpaper 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.
•The file name must be fewer than 256 characters.
•The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 5 MB.
•The maximum image size is 4,096 x 4,096 pixels. If
the image size is less than 800 × 480 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•Up to 5 files can be selected.
•If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Audio/Information Screen
Features
■Select wallpaper
1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen.
2. Select Info.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.
▶The screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4. Select a desired wallpaper.
▶The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
▶The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Select Set.
▶The display will return to the wallpaper list.
■Delete wallpaper
1. Select Settings to go to the Settings screen.
2. Select Info.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.
▶The screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4. Select a wallpaper that you want to delete.
▶The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
▶The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Select Delete.
▶The confirmation message will appear.
6. Select Yes to delete completely.
▶The display will return to the wallpaper list.
>>Wallpaper Setup
From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a
preview at full-size screen.
To go back to the previous screen, select OK, or
BACK.
When the file size is large, it takes a while to be
previewed.
To delete all wallpapers you add, select Delete All,
then Yes.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Adjusting the Sound
Features
1. Select HOME button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Audio.
4. Select Sound.
Select the tabs to adjust the following choices:
BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, SVC
(Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation)
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.
Adjusting the Sound
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Display Setu p
Display Setup
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.
Feature
s
1. Select HOME button.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Display Settings.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.
■Changing the Screen Brightness
■Changing the Screen’s Color Theme
1. Select HOME button.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Background Color.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.
>>Changing the Screen Brightness
You can change the Contrast and Black level
settings in the same manner.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operatio n ▶Playing th e AM/FM Radio
Audio/Information Screen
HOME
VOL Open/Close Icon*1
Features
Displays/hides the
detailed information.
MENU
BACK
Playing the AM/FM Radio
* 1 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
or to search up and
down the selected band for a st ation
with a strong signal.
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
Seek Icons
Select
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
Tune Icons
Select or
frequency.
to tune th e radio
Audio/Information Screen
(MENU) Button
Select to display the menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the previous
display.
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing th e AM/FM Radio
Features
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Save Preset.
4. Select the preset number you want to store that station.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Select MENU while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Station List.
3. Select the station.
■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select MENU while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Station List.
3. Select Refresh.
■Preset Memory
■Radio Data System (RDS)
>>Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating stereo
FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or select
SOURCE on the list.
⇒Audio Remote Controls
P. ***
You can also switch the mode by selecting Change Source
on the MENU screen.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into the
preset memory.
>>Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display changes to
the station name. However, when the signals of that station
become weak, the display changes from the station name to
the frequency.
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▶▶Audio System Basic Operation▶Playing the AM/FM Radio
Features
■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.
1. Select MENU.
2. Select Scan.
To turn off scan, select Cancel.
*1 : Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes® are playable on this unit.
*2 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a CD
Playing a CD
Features
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks
(files in MP3, W M A, or AAC).
Select and hold to move rapidly within a
track.
Folder Icons
Select to skip to the next folder, and
to skip to the beginning of the
previous folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC.
(CD Eject) Button
The panel opens automatically.
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA,
or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode.
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed
information..
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway into
the CD slot.
CLOSE Button
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation▶Playing a CD
Features
1. Select MENU and select Music Search.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a track.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List
(MP3/WMA/ AAC)
>>Playing a CD
NOTICE
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can cause
the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA files protected by digital rights management (DRM)
cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then skips to
the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:
•When you select a new folder, file, or track.
•When you change the audio mode to CD.
•When you insert a CD.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot, the
system reloads the CD automatically after several seconds.
Track
Selection
Folder
Selection
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a CD
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Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a track or file.
1. Select MENU.
2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
■To turn off a play mode
1. Select MENU.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode >>How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Scan
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10- second
sampling of the first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of all tracks on
the CD (all files in the current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
Random/Repeat
Repeat Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all files in the
current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current track/file.
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all files in the
current folder in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all tracks/files in random order.
Random/Repeat is selected.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing an iPod
Playing an iPod
* 1 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA,
or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode.
Features
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Songs Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a
song.
Cover Art
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information..
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation▶Playing an iPod
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Features
1. Select MENU and select Music Search.
2. Select the items on that menu.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List >>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.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the
audio/information screen.
⇒ iPod/USB Flash Drive P. ***
If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod while the
phone is connected to the display audio system, you may no
longer be able to operate the same app on the display audio.
Reconnect the device if necessary.
Track
Selection
Folder
Selection
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing an iPod
Features
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.
1. Select MENU.
2. Select Shuffle/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
■To turn off a play mode
1. Select MENU.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode 1How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat Song: Repeats the current file.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a selected list
(playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in
random order.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available files in a selected list
(playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in
random order.
*1 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
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U.S. models
Compat ible phones only
iPhone only
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing Internet Radio
Playing Internet Radio
Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
⇒Phone Setup P. ***
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port. Select
Source to select Pandora mode.
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the
menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
System on and off.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station.
Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or
play a song.
Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.
Cover Art
>>Playing Internet Radio
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
1-888-528-7876
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation▶Playing Internet Radio
Features
You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio system.
The available items are:
•Bookmark
•Station List
•New Station
•Change Source
•Sound
■Operating a menu item
1. Select MENU.
2. Select an item.
■Pandora® Menu >>Playing Internet Radio
Pandora® is free, personalized radio that plays music and
comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of one of your
favorite artists, songs, comedians or composers and
Pandora® will create a custom station that plays similar tracks.
Pandora® also features hundreds of genre stations ranging
from Dubstep to Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio system,
it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure
Pandora® mode on your audio system is selected.
Changing Stations
To change stations, activate the Pandora® menu, select
Station List, and then select a new station.
>>Pandora® Menu
Available operating functions vary on software versions.
Some functions may not be available on the vehicle’s audio
system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the
audio/information screen.
⇒ Pandora® P. ***
Pandora® may limit the total number of skips allowed on the
service. If you dislike a track after the skip limit has been
reached, your feedback will be saved but the current track
will continue to play.
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
⇒USB Ports P. ***
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly within
a track.
Folder Icons
Select to skip to the next folder,
and to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder.
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed
information..
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a USB Flash Drive
*1 : Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2 : Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Select MENU and select Music Search.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a track.
■How to Select a File from the Music Research List >>Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
⇒General Information on the Audio System P. ***
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to
the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message on the
audio/information screen.
⇒ iPod/USB Flash Drive P. ***
Track
Selection
Folder
Selection
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
1. Select MENU.
2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
■To turn off a play mode
1. Select MENU.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How 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.
Random/Repeat
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder
in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.
Random/Repeat is selected.
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Playing 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.
⇒ Phone Setup P. ***
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the
menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
System on and off.
Play Icon
Track Icons
Select or to
change tracks.
Group Icons
Select or to change
group.
>>Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
• U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
1-888-528-7876.
• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically linked.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
A NO CONNECT message may be displayed if:
• The phone is not linked to HFL.
• The phone is not turned on.
• The phone is not in the vehicle.
• An incompatible phone is connected.
The following functions may not be available on
some devices:
• Pause function
• Group selection
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Pause Icon
*1 : Depending on the Bluetooth device you connect, some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing Bluetooth® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press 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.
1. Select MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To 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.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from
your phone.
■Searching for Music >>Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth device you connect, some
or all of the lists may not be displayed.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a Video Using t he HDMI®
Playing a Video Using the HDMI®
Your audio system allows you to play videos from an HDMI®-compatible device.
Connect the device, using an HDMI® cable, then select the HDMI® mode.
⇒ HDMI® Port* P. ***
Features
VOL (Volume) Button
Select to adjust the volume.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the
menu items.
(BACK) Button
Select to go back to the
previous display.
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
System on and off.
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶Playing a Video Using the HDMI®
Features
1. Select HOME.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select Audio.
4. Select Aspect Ratio Adjustment.
5. Select the setting you want.
6. Select OK.
■Changing the Screen Aspect >>Playing a Video Using the HDMI®
This feature is limited while driving. To play videos, stop
your vehicle and apply the parking brake.
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Smart phone Apps
Smartphone Apps
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the system to enable integration between the
smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control the phone through
the vehicle display. To check smart phone compatibility, download the HondaLink app, and
view connection instructions, visit handsfreelink.honda.com. For the latest apps and feature
details, check hondalink.com.
(MENU) Button
Select to display the
menu on the app you
selected. (Not available
on all apps.)
Audio/Information Screen
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
System on and off.
>>Smartphone Apps
Park in a safe place before connecting your phone
and while operating the displayed apps.
Not all phones and apps are compatible with the
system. The system does not display all the available
apps on smartphone, and some apps need to be
preinstalled. Ask a dealer for details.
You need to switch the Bluetooth connection to your
smartphone if another electronic device is connected.
⇒ Changing the currently paired phone P. ***
The following may vary by phone type:
• Connection methods.
• 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 display
audio. Ask the app provider for any questions on the
app’s features
(HOME) Button
Select to go back to HOME
or to a previous display.
(BACK) Icon
Select to go back to the previous
display. (Not available on all phones.)
Microphone
Features
▶▶Audio System Basic Operation ▶ Siri Eyes Free
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your iPhone is
paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
⇒Phone Setup P. ***
>>Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
■Using Eyes Free
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the
same. No feedback or
commands appear.
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
>> Using Eyes Free
Features
Audio Error Messages
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
Error Message Cause
Unplayable File Track/file format not supported
Solution
●Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
●Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the
error message is cleared.
●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
⇒ Protecting CDs P. ***
●If the error message reappears, press the button, and pull out
the disc.
●Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.
●If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
⇒ Protecting CDs P. ***
●Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
Push Eject
Mechanical error
Mecha Error
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
Servo error
Check Disc Disc error
▶▶Audio Error Messages▶iPod/USB Flash Drive
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following error
messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Features
Error Message Solution
USB Error Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible
with the USB adapter unit.
The connected USB device has a problem.
See Owner’s Manual Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the
audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Unsupported Version Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is
connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Connect Retry Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable File Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error
message appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.
No Data
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the
USB flash drive.
iPod
Appears when the iPod is empty.
iPod and USB flash drive
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Unsupported Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
USB flash drive
Features
▶▶Audio Error Messages ▶Pandora®
Models with display audio system
Pandora®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages. If you
cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error Message Solution
The maximum number of stations that can be created is
100. To create more, please delete one or more previously
created stations.
●Appears when the number of stations that can be created
is exceeded. Follow the message.
Unable to create new station. Please try again.
●Appears when the commanded operation is failed. Try
again later.
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Unable to save bookmark.
This Pandora station is currently not available. Please
select another station.
●Appears when the station you selected is not available.
Change a station, or try again later.
Unable to play Pandora. When stopped, log-in to Pandora. ●Appears when you have not logged into Pandora®. Follow
the message.
Unable to connect to Pandora. When stopped, check
your mobile phone.
●Appears when failed to connect. Check your device and try
again.
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Connect Retry
▶▶Audio Error Messages▶Pandora®
Features
Error Message Solution
Unsupported ●Appears when the device is not supported. Use another device.
Unsupported Version ●Appears when Pandora® version is not supported.
Update Pandora® to the latest version.
Pandora App version is not supported
Unable to connect to the phone.
Please make sure the phone’s Bluetooth setting is ON and
try again.
●Appears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check
the Bluetooth status on your device.
No Data ●Appears when no data is available with Pandora®
activated. Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
The connected USB device has a
problem. See Owner’s Manual
●Appears when an incompatible device is connected.
Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system off, and
turn it again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
No station list on device.
Use device to create
station.
●Appears when there is no station list on the device. Create one
on your device.
No Stations stored in Pandora App ●Appears when there is no station on app. Store some.
The maximum number of tracks that can be skipped per
hour has been reached.
●Appears when you try to skip a song or select Dislike over
the predetermined number of times in an hour.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs
•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
•Use only CD-R
or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
•Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
>>Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded under
certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not play either.
■CDs with MP3, WMA, or AAC files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
u u General Information on t he Audio System uRecommended CDs
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Features
■Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
•Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.
•When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.
•Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
•Never insert foreign objects into the CD player.
•Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
• Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
•Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.
>>Protecting CDs
NOTICE
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside and
damage the audio unit.
Examples:
●Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs
●Damaged CDs
Bubbled/ With Label/ Using
Wrinkled Sticker Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring
●Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
Cracked
●Small CDs
Warped Burrs
3-inch (8-cm)
CD
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▶▶General Information on the Audio System ▶Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Features
•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano
iPod touch
iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4S/iPhone 5
■USB Flash Drives
>>iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions of these
devices.
>>USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored order.
This order may be different from the order displayed on your
PC or device.
Customized Features
Features
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.
See the navigation system manual for information of the customized features.
>>Customized Features
■ How to customize
While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the ignition switch in ON Ⅱ*1, select
Settings, then select a setting item.
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
Manual transmission models
When you customize settings:
• Make sure that the vehicle is at a complete stop.
•
Shift to P.
•
Set the parking brake.
>>How to customize
To customize other features, select Settings.
⇒ List of customizable options P. ***
* 1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
Audio/Information Screen
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶
Features
Models with display audio system
■Customization Flow
Select HOME.
Select Settings.
Home Home Screen Edit Order
Black Level
Background Color
Display Display Settings Brightness
Contrast
Beep Volume
Sound/Beep Volume
Volume
Phonebook Phonetic Modification
Automatic Phone Sync
Voice Recog. Voice Prompt
Keyboard Layout
Voice Command Tips
Remember Last Screen
Factory Data Reset
Default
Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Clock Display
Clock Location
Sync Clock With Smartphone
*
Clock Reset*
Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock
Others Language
System
* Not available on all models
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : May change depending on your currently selected source.
Sound
Color
Tint
Aspect Ratio Adjustment*1
Change Bluetooth Audio Device*1
Bluetooth Device List*1
Default
Audio
Audio Source Pop-Up
[Your selected media] Cover Art*1
Color
Display Adjustment*1 Display Brightness
Contrast
Black Level
Aspect Ratio Adjustment*1
Change Bluetooth Audio Device*1
Bluetooth Device List*1
Default
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Clock Display
Clock Location
Sync Clock With Smartphone
*
Clock Reset*
Clock Clock/Wallpaper Type Clock Info
Default
Other Info Screen Preference
* Not available on all models
▶ ▶ Customized Features▶
Features
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Speed Dial
Ring Tone
Automatic Phone Sync
HondaLink Assist
Phone Connect Phone
Phone
Default
Text/Email Enable Text/Email
Select Account
New Message Notification
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
Display Time after Turn Signal Off
Reference Line
Default
LaneWatch
* Show with Turn Signal
Camera
Default
Rear Wide Camera Fixed Guideline
Dynamic Guideline
Default
Bluetooth On/Off Status
Bluetooth Device List
Edit Pairing Code
Bluetooth
* Not available on all models
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
■List of customizable options
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description
Home Screen Edit Order Changes the HOME screen icon layout.
Selectable Settings
System
Home —
Display
Display
Settings
Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/
information screen. —
Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/
information screen. —
Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/
information screen. —
Background Color Changes the background color of the audio/
information screen. Blue*1/Amber/Red/Violet
Sound/
Beep
Volume Changes the sound volume. 0-6*1 -11
Beep Volume Changes the beep volume. Off/1/2*1/3
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
System
Voice
Recog.
Voice Prompt Turns the voice prompt on and off. On*1/Off
Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 0-6*1-11
Phonebook Phonetic
Modification Modifies a voice command for the phonebook. —
Automatic Phone Sync Sets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL. On/Off
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
Clock Changes the clock display type. Analog/Digital*1/Small
Digital/Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.
●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.
●Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.
⇒ Wallpaper Setup P. ***
Blank/Galaxy*1/Metallic
Clock Adjustment Adjusts Clock.
⇒ Clock P. *** —
Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to
24H. 12H*1/24H
Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on. On/Off*1
Clock Location Changes the clock display layout. Right upper*1/Left upper/
Right lower/Left lower/Off
Sync Clock With
Smartphone*
Selects whether the clock links to the device
you connect. On*1/Off
Clock Reset* Cancels/Resets all customized items for clock
display as default. Yes/No
* Not available on all models
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Sound Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s
sound
⇒Adjusting the Sound P. ***
-6 ~ 0*1 ~ +6 (BASS and
TREBLE), RR9~0*1~FR9
(FADER), L9~0*1~R9
(BALANCE), Off/Low/Mid*1/
High (SVC)
Selects whether the list of selectable audio
Audio Source Pop-Up sources comes on or not when Audio is On/Off*1
selected on the HOME screen.
System Others Language Changes the display language. English*1/French/Spanish
Keyboard Layout Selects the on-screen keyboard type.
Alphabet/QWERTY*1
Voice Command
Tips
Alerts you when manual control of the
system is disabled to prevent
distraction while driving.
Only voice commands are available.
On*1/Off
Remember Last Screen
On/Off*1
Factory Data Reset
Resets all the settings to their factory default. Yes/No
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items
in the System group as default.
Yes/No
Selects whether the device
remembers the last screen.
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
[Your selected media]
Cover Art
Turns on and off the cover art display. On*1/Off
Display
Adjustment
Display
Brightness
⇒ System P. ***
Contrast
Black Level
Color
Color Changes the color of the audio/information
screen. —
Tint Changes the tint of the audio/information
screen. —
Aspect Ratio Adjustment
Changes the aspect ratio and zoom settings of the
audio/information screen. Normal/Full /Zoom
*1
Change Bluetooth Audio Device
Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL. —
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone. —
⇒ Phone Setup P. ***
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Default Audio group as default. Yes/No
iPod or USB mode
HDMI® mode
HDMI® mode
Bluetooth® Audio mode
Bluetooth® Audio mode
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
* Not available on all models
Info
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
type
Clock
⇒ System P. ***
Wallpaper
Clock Adjustment
Clock Format
Clock Display
Clock Location
Sync Clock With
Smartphone*
Clock Reset*
Other Info Screen Preference Changes the Info Screen type. Info Top/Info Menu/Off*1
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Info group as default.
Yes/No
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▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Phone
Phone
Connect Phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or
disconnects a paired phone. —
⇒ Phone Setup P. ***
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
Bluetooth Device List paired phone. —
⇒ Phone Setup P. ***
Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.
Edit Speed Dial —
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
Ring Tone Selects the ring tone. Fixed/Mobile Phone*1
Automatic Phone Sync Sets a phonebook data to be automatically
imported when a phone is paired to HFL. On/Off
HondaLink Assist Turns HondaLink Assist on and off. On/Off*1
Text/Email
Enable Text/Email Turns the text message/e-mail function on and off. On*1/Off
Select Account Selects a mail or text message account. —
New Message
Notification
Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the
screen when HFL receives a new text message/
e-mail.
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Phone and Text/Email group as default. Yes/No
On/Off*1
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Camera
Rear Wide
Camera
Fixed Guideline Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on On*1/Off
on the rear camera monitor.
Dynamic Guideline Selects whether the dynamic guidelines come On*1/Off
on on the rear camera monitor.
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Yes/No
Rear Wide Camera group as default.
LaneWatch
Selects whether the LaneWatch display comes
Show with Turn Signal on when you move the turn signal lever to the On*1/Off
passenger side.
Display Time after Turn Changes the length of time the LaneWatch
Signal Off display stays on after you pull the turn signal 0 second*1/2 seconds
lever back.
Reference Lines Selects whether the reference lines come on On*1/Off
the LaneWatch monitor.
Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Yes/No
LaneWatch group as default.
▶▶Customized Features▶
Features
*1 : Default Setting
Setup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Bluetooth
Bluetooth On/Off Status Changes the Bluetooth® status. On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.
⇒ Phone Setup P. ***
Edits Pairing Code.
—
Edit Pairing Code Random/Fixed*1
⇒ To change the pairing code setting P. ***
Cancels/Resets all customized items in the
Default Yes/No
Bluetooth group as default.
Features
▶▶Customized Features ▶Defaultin g All the Set t ings
Defaulting All the Settings
Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.
1. Select HOME.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
▶ Repeat the procedure to select Others
tab, then Factory Data Reset.
▶ The confirmation message will appear.
4. Select Yes to reset the settings.
5. Select Yes again to reset the settings.
▶ The confirmation message will appear.
Select OK.
>>Defaulting All the Settings
When you transfer the vehicle to a third party, reset all
settings to default and delete all personal data.
The following settings will be reset:
•Audio preset settings
•Phonebook entries
•Other display and personal settings.
Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
See the navigation system manual for how to operate the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s
audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Models with navigation syst em
Models without navigation system
■HFL Buttons
Using HFL
(Pick-up) Button
(Talk) Button
(Hang-up/Back) Butto n
(MENU) Button
（MENU) Button
Volume down
Volume up
SOURSE Button
/ Buttons
（HOME) Button
>>Using HFL
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
• U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
1-888-528 -7876.
• Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth On/Off Status setting
must be On.
⇒ Customized Features P. ***
Voice control tips
• Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook, name or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep
• If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
• To change the volume level, use the audio system's
VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio controls on
the steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶Using HFL
Features
button: Press to display Speed Dial, Call History, or Redial on the Phone
screen.
/ button: Press to select an item displayed on the Phone screen.
SOURCE button: Press to call a number listed in the selected item on the Phone
screen.
To go to the Phone menu screen:
1. Select HOME.
2. Select Phone to switch the display to the Phone screen.
3. Select MENU.
>>Using HFL
Up to six speed dial entries can be displayed among a total of
20 that can be entered. If there is no entries in the system,
Speed Dial is disabled.
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of
such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio system
when it is playing. It will resume when the call is ended.
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen, or to answer an incoming
call.
(Hang-up/Back) button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous
command, or to cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag, a phonebook, name, or a
number.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶Using HFL
Features
The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
■HFL Status Display
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.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with voice tags, phone book names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the vehicle is in motion.
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
>>HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/ information
screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English, French,
or Spanish.
⇒ Customized Features P. ***
HFL Mode
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Battery Level Status
Signal Strength
Bluetooth Indicator
Comes on when your phone is
connected to HFL.
■Limitations for Manual Operation
* 1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
HFL Menus
Features
The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY Ⅰ or Ⅱ
*1
to use HFL.
■Phone settings screen
1. Select HOME.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Phone Settings.
>>HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible mobile phone to the system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving. A message appears
on the screen when the vehicle is moving and the operation
is canceled.
Phone Connect Phone*2 Add Bluetooth Device
(Existing entry list)*2
(Existing entry list)
Disconnect
Edit Device Name
Add Bluetooth Device
Bluetooth Device List
Delete This Device
Pair a phone to the syst em.
Connect a phone to the system.
Disconnect a paired phone from the system.
Edit a previously paired
phone name.
Delete a previously paired
phone.
Pair a phone to the syst em.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Edit Speed Dial*1 New Entry
Delete All
Automatic Phone Sync*1
Manual Input
HondaLink Assist*1
Ring Tone
Import from Call History
Enter a phone number to store
as a speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the
call history to store as a speed
dial number.
Select a phone number from the
phonebook t o store as a speed
dial number.
Select the ring tone.
Import from Phonebook
(Existing entry list) Edit Edit a previously stored speed dial
number.
●Change a name.
●Change a number.
●Create or delete a voice tag.
Delete a previously stored
speed dial number.
Delete all of the previously stored speed dial number.
Delete
Set phonebook data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
Turn HondaLink Assist on and off.
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
Text/Email*1 Enable Text/Email
New Message Notification Select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL
receives a new text message/e-mail.
Default
Turn the text message/e-mail function on and off.
Select a mail or text message account. Select Account
Cancel/Reset all customized items in the Phone Settings group as default.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Phone menu screen
1. Press
Phone.
, or select HOME, then select
2. Press (MENU) on the steering wheel, or
select MENU.
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Speed Dial*1 New Entry Manual Input Enter a phone number to store as a speed dial
number.
Phonebook*1
(Existing entry list) Dial the selected number in t he speed dial list.
Import from Call History
Import from Phonebook
Select a phone number from t he call history to st ore as a
speed dial number.
Select a phone number from the phonebook to store as a
speed dial number.
Display th e paired phone’s phonebook.
Redial*1 Redial the last number dialed in the phone’s history.
Dial*1 Enter a phone number to dial.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
*1 : Appears only when a phone is connected to HFL.
Call History*1 All
Read/Stop System reads received message aloud, or stop
message from being read.
Text/Email*1
Previous
Next
Display the last 20 outgoing, incoming and missed calls.
Dialed Display the last 20 outgoing calls.
Received Display the last 20 incoming calls.
Missed Display the last 20 missed calls.
Select Account* Select a mail or text message account.
Select a message.
Message is read aloud.
See the previous message.
See the next message.
Reply Reply to a received message using one of six fixed
phrases.
Call Make a call to the sender.
* Not available on all models
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To pair a mobile phone (when there is no
phone paired to the system)
1. Select Phone.
2. Select Yes.
3. Make sure your phone is in search or
discoverable mode, then select OK.
▶ HFL automatically searches for a
Bluetooth device.
4. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
▶ If your phone does not appear, you can select
Refresh to search again.
▶ If your phone still does not appear, select
Phone not found and search for
Bluetooth devices using your phone.
From your phone, select
HandsFreeLink.
5. The system gives you a pairing code on the
audio/information screen.
▶ Confirm if the pairing code on the screen and
your phone match.This may vary by phone.
6. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Phone Setup >>Phone Setup
Your Bluetooth-compatible phone must be paired to HFL
before you can make and receive hands-free calls.
Phone Pairing Tips:
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle is
moving.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it is paired
to HFL.
•If your phone is not ready for pairing or not found
by the system, the system will return to the
previous screen.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Changing the currently paired phone
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Connect Phone.
3. Select a phone to connect.
▶ HFL disconnects the current phone and starts
searching for another paired phone.
■To change the pairing code setting
1. Select HOME.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth.
4. Select Bluetooth tab.
5. Select Edit Pairing Code.
6. Select Fixed or Random.
>>Changing the currently paired phone
If no other phones are found or paired when trying to switch
to another phone, HFL will inform you that the original phone
is connected again.
>>To change the pairing code setting
The default pairing code is 0000 until you change the setting.
To create your own, select Fixed, and delete the current
code, then enter a new one.
For a randomly generated pairing code each time you pair a
phone, select Random.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To edit an already-paired phone name
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List.
4. Select a paired phone you want to edit.
5. Select Edit Device Name.
6. Edit the name and select OK.
7. A notification appears if the change is
successful.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To delete a paired phone
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List.
4. Select a phone you want to delete.
5. Select Delete This Device.
6. You will receive a confirmation message on the
screen. Select Yes.
7. A notification appears if the deletion is
successful.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To Set Up a Text Message/E-mail Options
■To turn on or off the text/e-mail
function
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
Select Text/Email tab, then Enable Text/
Email.
▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select On or Off.
■To turn on or off the text/e-mail notice
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
Select Text/Email tab, then New Message
Notification.
▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select On or Off.
>>To turn on or off the text/e-mail notice
On: A pop-up notification comes on every time you receive
a new message.
Off: The message you receive is stored in the system without
notification.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
You can change the ring tone setting.
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab, then Ring Tone.
3. Select Fixed or Mobile Phone.
■Ring Tone >>Ring Tone
Fixed: The fixed ring tone sounds from the speaker. Mobile
Phone: The ring tone stored in the connected cell phone is
heard through the vehicle speakers.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■When Automatic Phone Sync is set to On:
When your phone is paired, the contents of its
phonebook and call history are automatically
imported to the system.
■Changing the Automatic Phone Sync
setting
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab, then Automatic Phone
Sync.
3. Select On or Off.
■Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History 1Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History
When you select a person from the list in the cellular
phonebook, you can see up to three category icons. The
icons indicate what types of numbers are stored for that
name.
Pref Fax
Home Car
Mobile Other
Work Voice
Pager
On some phones, it may not be possible to import the
category icons to the system.
The phonebook is updated after every connection. Call
history is updated after every connection or call.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
Up to 20 speed dial numbers can be stored per phone.
To store a speed dial number:
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Speed Dial.
▶ Repeat the procedure to select New
Entry.
3. Select a place to choose a number.
From Import from Call History:
▶ Select a number from the call history. From
Manual Input:
▶ Input the number manually. From
Import from Phonebook:
▶ Select a number from the linked cell
phone’s imported phonebook.
4. When the speed dial is successfully stored from
Import from Call History or Import from
Phonebook, you are asked to create a voice tag
for the number. Select Yes or No.
5. Select Record to store a voice tag for the
speed dial entry.
▶ Using the button, follow the prompts to
store a voice tag for the speed dial entry.
■Speed Dial >>Speed Dial
When a voice tag is stored, press the button to call the
number using the voice tag. Say “ Call” and the voice tag
name.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To add a voice tag to a stored speed dial
number
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
▶ From the pop-up menu, select Edit.
4. Select Voice Tag.
▶ From the pop-up menu, select Record.
5. Select Record to store the voice tag.
6. Using the button, follow the prompts to
complete the voice tag.
■To delete a voice tag
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
▶ From the pop-up menu, select Edit.
4. Select Voice Tag.
▶ From the pop-up menu, select Clear.
5. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select Yes.
>>Speed Dial
Avoid using duplicate voice tags. Avoid
using “ home” as a voice tag.
It is easier for the system to recognize a longer name. For
example, use “John Smith” instead of “ John.”
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To delete a speed dial
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Phone tab, then Edit Speed Dial.
3. Select an existing speed dial entry.
▶ From the pop-up menu, select Delete.
4. A confirmation message appears on the
screen. Select Yes.
You can make calls by inputting any phone
number, or by using the imported phonebook, call
history, speed dial entries, or redial.
■Making a Call >>Making a Call
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry, phonebook name, or
number can be dialed by voice from most screens. Press the
button and say “Call” and the stored voice tag name.
The maximum range between your phone and
vehicles is 30 feet (10 meters).
Once a call is connected, you can hear the voice of the
person you are calling through the audio speakers.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To make a call using the imported
phonebook
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Select a name.
▶ You can also search by letter. Select
Search.
▶ Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering letters.
4. Select a number.
▶ Dialing starts automatically.
■To make a call using a phone number
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Dial.
3. Select a number.
▶ Use the keyboard on the touch screen for
entering numbers.
4. Select .
▶ Dialing starts automatically.
>>To make a call using the imported phonebook
This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial
number using voice commands.
⇒ Limitations for Manual Operation P. ***
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
>>To make a call using a phone number
This function is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
However, you can call a stored voice-tagged speed dial
number using voice commands.
⇒ Limitations for Manual Operation P. ***
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To make a call using redial
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Redial.
▶ Dialing starts automatically.
■To make a call using the call history Call
history is stored by All, Dialed, Received, and
Missed.
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Call History.
3. Select All, Dialed, Received, or Missed.
4. Select a number.
▶ Dialing starts automatically.
■To make a call using a speed dial entry
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Select a number.
▶ Dialing starts automatically.
>>To make a call using redial
Press and hold the button to redial the last
number dialed in your phone’s history.
>>To make a call using the call history
The call history displays the last 20 dialed, received, or missed
calls.
(Appears only when a phone is connected to the system.)
>>To make a call using a speed dial entry
When a voice tag is stored, press the button to
call the number using the voice tag.
⇒ Speed Dial P. ***
Any voice-tagged speed dial entry can be dialed by voice
from any screen.
Press the button and follow the prompts.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
When there is an incoming call, an audible
notification sounds and the Incoming call
screen appears.
Press the
Press the
button to answer the call. button to
decline or end the call.
The available options appear on the screen during a call.
Mute: Mute your voice.
▶ The mute icon appears when Mute is selected.
Select Mute again to turn it off.
Transfer: Transfer a call from the system to your
phone.
Touch Tones: Send numbers during a call. This is
useful when you call a menu-driven
phone system.
■Receiving a Call >>Receiving a Call
Call Waiting
Press the button to put the current call on hold
to answer the incoming call.
Press the button again to return to the current call.
Select Ignore to ignore the incoming call if you do not
want to answer it.
Press the button if you want to hang up the
current call.
You can select the icons on the touch screen instead of the
and buttons.
■Options During a Call 1Options During a Call
Touch Tones: Available on some phones.
You can select the icons on the touch screen.
Mute Icon
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▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
HFL can display newly received text or e-mail messages as well as 20 of the most recently
received messages on a linked cell phone. Each received message can be read aloud and
replied to using a fixed common phrase.
1. A pop-up appears and notifies you of a new text
message or e-mail.
2. Select Read to listen to the message.
▶ The text message or e-mail is displayed.
The system automatically starts reading out
the message.
3. To discontinue the message read-out, select
Stop.
■Receiving a Text Message/E-mail 1Receiving a Text Message/E-mail
The system does not display any received messages while
you are driving. You can only hear them read aloud.
With some phones, you may be able to display up to 20
most recent text messages and e-mails.
State or local laws may limit your use of the HFL text message/e-mail
feature. Only use the text message/e-mail feature when conditions
allow you to do so safely.
When you receive a text message or e-mail for the first
time since the phone is paired to HFL, you are asked to
turn the New Message Notification setting to On.
⇒ To turn on or off the text/e-mail notice P. ***
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
If a paired phone has text message or mail accounts, you can select one of them to be active
and receive notifications.
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. ***
2. Select Text/Email tab, then Select
Account.
▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select Text Message or an e-mail account you
want.
■Selecting a Mail Account 1Selecting a Mail Account
You can also select a mail account from the folder list screen
or the message list screen.
You can only receive notifications from one text
message or mail account at a time.
Select
Account
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Displaying text messages
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Text/Email.
▶ Select account if necessary.
3. Select a message.
▶ T
he text message is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
■Displaying Messages >>Displaying Messages
The icon appears next to an unread message.
If you delete a message on the phone, the message is also
deleted in the system. If you send a message from the
system, the message goes to your phone’s outbox.
To see the previous or next message, select Previous
or Next on the message screen.
Message List
Text Message
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Displaying e-mails
1. Go to the Phone menu screen.
⇒ Phone menu screen P. ***
2. Select Text/Email.
▶ Select Select Account if necessary.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select a message.
▶ The e-mail is displayed. The system
automatically starts reading the message
aloud.
Folder List
Message List
E-mail
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Read or Stop reading a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
▶ The system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
⇒ Displaying Messages P. ***
2. Select Stop to stop reading.
Select Read again to start reading the
message from the beginning.
■Reply to a message
1. Go to the text or e-mail message screen.
▶ The system automatically starts reading the
message aloud.
⇒ Displaying Messages P. ***
2. Select Reply.
3. Select the reply message.
▶ The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
4. Select Send to send the message.
▶ Complete appears on the screen when the
reply message was successfully sent.
>>Reply to a message
The available fixed reply messages are as follows:
•Talk to you later, I’m driving.
•I’m on my way.
•I’m running late.
•OK
•Yes
•No
You cannot add, edit, or delete reply messages.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Making a call to a sender
1. Go to the text message screen.
2. Select Call.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■Automatic collision notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit detects
that the vehicle is severely impacted, your vehicle
automatically will attempt to connect to the
HondaLink operator. If connected, information
about your vehicle, its location, and its condition
will be sent to the operator; you also can speak to
the operator when connected.
IMPORTANT: For vehicles equipped with HondaLink Assist, owner activation constitutes
authorization for Honda to collect information from your vehicle needed to provide the service,
and agreement to the Terms of Use at www.hondalink.com/ TermsAndConditions. In a crash,
HondaLink Assist will attempt to notify emergency services but NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS
SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the right to terminate HondaLink Assist services at any time or for any reason,
and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or obsolescence of,
technology integral to the service or changes in governmental regulation.
■In Case of Emergency >>In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the operator if
the battery level is low, the line is disconnected, or you do
not have adequate cellular coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink service coverage areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices, such as
the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate other phone-related functions using the
screen while talking to the operator. Select Hang Up to
terminate the connection to your vehicle.
>>Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
▶▶Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®▶HFL Menus
Features
■To enable notification
1. Go to the Phone settings screen.
⇒ Phone settings screen P. 274
2. Select Phone tab, then HondaLink Assist.
▶ A pop-up menu appears on the screen.
3. Select On or Off.
>>To enable notification
Setting options:
•On: Notification is available.
•Off: Disable the feature.
Models with Rear Entertainment System
The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.
Audio system
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Rear Entertainment System Remote Control
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required standards
of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada Standard, described
below:
Information
Devices that Emit Radio Waves
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofFCCRules
andIndustryCanadalicence‐exemptRSS
standard(s)
ThisequipmentcomplieswithFCC/ICradiation
exposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolled
environmentandmeetstheFCCradiofrequency
(RF)ExposureGuidelinesandRSS‐102oftheICradio
frequency(RF)Exposurerules.Thisequipmenthas
verylowlevelsofRFenergythatitdeemedto
complywithoutmaximumpermissiveexposure
evaluation(MPE).