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Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
 Using the SETUP Button*
Use this method for vehicles with one display. Use the selector knob to make and 
enter selections.
1.  Press the SETUP button.
2.  Select Adjust Clock.
3.  Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
4.  Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
5.  Select Set when complete.
6.  Press the Back button to exit the menus.
 Using the Settings Menu*
Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. Touch items to make selections. 
On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sig\
nals.
1.  From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.  Select the Clock/Info tab.
3.  Select Clock Adjustment.
4.  Adjust the hour and minute vaules.
5.  Select OK when complete.
*if equipped
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
 USB Adapter Cable*
1.  Open the center console. Unclip the USB 
connector and loosen the adapter cable.
2.  Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device, 
such as an iPod
® or iPhone®.
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*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the 
power socket.
NOTICE
 USB Port*
1.  Open the center console. Open one of the USB 
covers.
2.  Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port, or 
connect another audio device, such as an iPod
® 
or iPhone®, into the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. State or local laws may prohibit the operation  
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
 Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use 
power when the vehicle is on. An additional power 
socket is also located in the center console.  
						

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*if equipped
 HDMI Port*
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle. The device or video 
resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touchscreen. This featur\
e is limited 
while the vehicle is moving. Additonal cables and connectors are sold se\
parately.
1.  Open the center console. Open the HDMI cover.
2.  Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
From the connected device, launch the video you 
want to display on the touchscreen.  
*if equipped
 Adjusting the Sound Adjust various sound settings.
Models with one display
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.  Press the SETUP button.
2.  Select Sound Settings.
3.  Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it 
using the selector knob.
4.  Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1.  From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.  Select Audio.
3.  Select Sound.
4.  Select the tabs to change the sound mode and 
adjust the setting.
5.  Select OK when complete.
 Steering Wheel Controls
You can operate certain functions of the audio 
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio 
modes.
t/u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or 
folders.
+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button: From the audio screen, press and hold to choose options for the 
current audio mode (models with touchscreen).
FM/AM/XM
® Radio
Press t or u for the next or previous station. 
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track. 
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press u for the next song. 
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
 Auxiliary Input Jack* Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch  
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.  Open the AUX cover.
2.  Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device 
into the jack. The audio system switches to 
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.  
						

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Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Display audio information. Use the buttons to control the display and au\
dio system.
Selector knob/ 
volume knob: 
Make and enter 
selections. Rotate 
to adjust volume.
Power button: 
Press to turn the 
audio system on 
and off. 
SETUP button: 
Select various audio 
mode options, sound 
settings, and clock 
adjustment.
BACK button: 
Go back to the 
previous display.
i-MID
Press the 
Display button 
to scroll through 
displays.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM button: 
Select a band. Preset buttons (1-6): 
Press and hold a 
preset button to store 
the current station. 
Press a preset button 
to select a previously 
stored station. 
Seek/Skip buttons: 
Search up and down 
the selected band for 
a station with a strong 
signal.
Selector knob: Press and 
rotate to tune radio frequency.
SCAN button: Press to 
sample strong stations 
on the selected band. 
Press again to turn off 
scan.
(
) buttons: 
Press to display a 
radio data category. 
Press Seek/Skip to 
search the band 
for stations in that 
category.
FM/AM radio display                                        
						

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Models with one display
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
CD eject button
CD slot
CD button: 
Play a CD.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Selector knob: Press to display the track 
or folder listing. Rotate to scroll through 
tracks, and select a track to play.
CD display
() buttons: 
Press to skip to the 
next or previous 
folder. SCAN button: Press 
to sample each track. 
Press again to sample 
the first file in each 
folder. Press and hold 
to turn off scan.Seek/Skip buttons: 
Press to change tracks.
Press and hold to move 
rapidly within a track.
Models with one display
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device 
(see page 55).
iPod display
Seek/Skip buttons: 
Press to change 
tracks. AUX button: 
Play iPod.
Selector knob: Press 
to display the iPod 
menu. Rotate to scroll 
through items, and 
select an item to play.
() button: 
Press to go back 
to the previous 
display.
 Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.  From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.  Select a search option.
3.  Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.                                  
						

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 Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1.  From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.  Select a folder.
3.  Select the track you want to play.
Models with one display
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your 
device (see page 55).
Selector knob: Press to display the track 
or folder listing. Rotate to scroll through 
tracks, and select a track to play.
() buttons: 
Press to skip to the 
next or previous folder. SCAN button: Press 
to sample each 
track in the current 
folder. Press again 
to sample the first 
file in each folder. 
Press and hold to 
turn off scan. AUX button: Play a 
connected USB flash 
drive.
USB display
Seek/Skip buttons: 
Press to change 
tracks.
Press and hold to 
move rapidly within 
a track.
Models with one display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check 
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® 
HandsFreeLink®  (see page 75).
Seek/Skip buttons: 
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play 
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1: 
Pause or resume 
audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Notes:
• 
Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
 all 
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.                              
						

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Models with one display
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit 
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. 
Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB port (see page 55).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora 
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing 
through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the 
cable if necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Pandora display
Skip button: Go to 
the next song.
Selector knob: 
Press to enter the 
Pandora menu. 
Rotate and press to 
make selections. AUX button: Play 
Pandora.
() buttons: 
Go to the next or 
previous station.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation*
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain 
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction. 
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your smartph\
one, and the phone is  connected to the system (see page 66).
Power button: 
Turn audio on 
or off.
HOME button
(screen shown)
MENU button: 
Display menu items 
for the selected 
screen.
BACK button: 
Go back to the 
previous screen.
 button: 
Change screen 
brightness. Settings: Choose 
Audio for options. HondaLink™: 
View apps when 
your phone is 
connected through 
HondaLink**.
Audio: Display 
current audio 
information.
Volume 
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 Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1.  From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.  Select System.
3.  Select Home.
4.  Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5.  Select and hold the icon you want to move and 
slide it to a different position.Models with touchscreen
FM/AM Radio 
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM radio display
Source: Select 
the FM or AM 
icon.
Tune: Change 
the station. Seek: Search 
for the next or 
previous station 
with a strong 
signal. Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the station list 
or preset list.
Scan: Scan for 
each station 
with a strong 
signal.
Presets: 
Select and hold a preset number 
to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select 
a previously stored station. 
HondaLink™ 
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration 
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control 
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit 
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada).
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com 
(U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada).                  
						

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Models with touchscreen
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact 
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.\
 
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
SiriusXM Radio display
Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the channel list 
or preset list.Source: Select 
the XM icon.
Category: Change 
the category. Channel: Change 
the channel. 
Scan: Scan for 
each station 
with a strong 
signal.
Presets: 
Select and hold a preset number 
to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select 
a previously stored station. 
*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
Compact Disc (CD) 
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Source: Select 
the CD icon. Folder: Change 
the folder. Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the track list.
Track: Change 
the track.  
CD open/close 
button: Press to 
open or close the 
screen to reveal 
the CD slot.
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 Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod. 
1.  From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2.  Select Music Search. 
3.  Select a search option. 
4.  Select the track you want to play.
Models with touchscreen
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to 
the USB port (see page 55).
iPod display
Source: Select 
the iPod icon.
Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the track list.
MENU button: 
Display menu 
options, 
including 
Music Search. Songs: Change 
the track.
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your 
device to the USB port (see page 55).
USB display
Source: Select 
the USB icon.
Folder: Change 
the folder. Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the track list.
MENU button: 
Display menu 
options, 
including 
Music Search. Track: Change 
the track.
 Searching for MusicUse the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
. 
1.  From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2.  Select Music Search. 
3.  Select a folder. 
4.  Select the track you want to play.                           
						

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Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check 
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® 
HandsFreeLink®  (see page 80).
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Bluetooth® Audio display
Source: Select 
the Bluetooth 
icon.
Open/close: 
Display or hide 
the track list.
MENU button: 
Display menu 
options, 
including 
Music Search. Track: Change 
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change 
the group.
Models with touchscreen
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio 
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates 
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone: 
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 55).
•  A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora 
to be launched.
•  If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing 
through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
•  If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the 
cable if necessary. 
For Android or BlackBerry: 
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
Source: Select 
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change 
the station.
Skip: Go to 
the next song. Open/close: 
Display or hide 
information.
MENU button: 
Display menu 
options, 
including the 
Station List. Like/dislike 
song
Play/Pause
Notes: 
•  Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•  You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•  The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
 all 
phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of 
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle. 
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.