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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
Features
Playing Pandora ®*
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.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
2 USB Port(s)  P. 219
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
U.S. models
1Playing Pandora ®*
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.
Pandora ® is free, personalized  radio that plays music 
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of 
one of your favorite arti sts, 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.
Audio/Information Screen Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the 
volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display.
/AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio 
system on and off.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display 
the menu items.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
Multi-Information Display
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
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
• Sound
• Setting
■Operating a menu item
1.Select .
2. Select an item.
■Pandora ® Menu1 Pandora ® Menu
Available operating functi ons vary on software 
versions. Some functions ma y 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.
2 Pandora ®
* P. 308
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 fe edback will be saved but 
the current track will continue to play.
To change stations,  activate the Pandora ® menu, 
select  Station List , and then select a new station. It 
also changes stations on the main Pandora ® screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AhaTM
Features
Playing AhaTM
AhaTM can be displayed and operated on th e audio/information screen when your 
smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi or through  Bluetooth® with 
the HondaLink ® app downloaded to your smartphone.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 303
2 HondaLink®  P. 298
1Playing AhaTM
AhaTM by Harman is a clou d-based service that 
organizes your favorite we b content into live radio 
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio, 
location-based services , and audio updates from 
social media sites.
Available operating functi ons vary on software 
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.
The menu items vary depending on the station you 
selected.
You must have a previously set up Aha
TM account 
prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit 
www.aharadio.com  for more information.
You want to select a nother source, select  AUDIO on 
the upper left of the screen. The source select screen 
will appear. Select the source you want. 
Audio/Information Screen
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the 
volume.  (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the 
previous display.
/AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Multi-Information Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio f iles 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.
2 USB Port(s)  P. 219
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with  iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.
 (Back) Icon
Select to go back to the previous 
display.
Track Icons
Select   or   to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.
/AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio system 
on and off.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed 
information.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Folder Icons
Select   to skip to the next folder, and   to skip 
to the beginning of the previous folder.
Audio/Information Screen
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is 
connected.
Multi-Information Display
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Features
1. Select  and select  Music Search.
2. Select  Music.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select a track.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 310
WMA files protected by di gital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays  Unplayable File, then 
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive  P. 307
Select  Switch USB Device  in the Audio menu 
screen to switch to another USB device.
Folder Selection
Track Selection
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
■Scan
1. Select .
2. Select  Scan.
3. Select a play mode.
■Random/Repeat
Select a play mode.
■To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 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 sa mpling of all files 
in the current folder.
Random/Repeat
Random in Folder : Plays all files in the current 
folder in random order.
Random All Tracks : Plays all files in random order.
Repeat Folder : Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth®  Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your  Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
*1:Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not 
be displayed.
1 Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit 
http://www.handsfr eelink.com/Honda/.
It may be illegal to pe rform 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 connected. 
The connected phone for  Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different.
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.
Some functions may not  be available on some 
devices.
Audio/Information 
Screen
VOL (Volume) 
Icons
Select to adjust 
the volume.
 (Back) Icon
Select to go back to 
the previous 
display./AUDIO (Power/
Audio) Icon
Select to turn the 
audio system on 
and off.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to display the 
menu items.
Group Icons
Select  or  to 
change group.
Pause Icon
Play Icon
Bluetooth
 Indicator
Appears when your 
phone is connected 
to HFL.
Track Icons
Select  or  
to change tracks.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the 
detailed 
information.
Multi-Information 
Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 
connected to the system.
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
2.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.
1.Select .
2. Select  Music Search.
3. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play  Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou 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.
You can change the connected phone in the 
Bluetooth ® settings on the  Audio menu screen by 
the following procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings .
■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the  Bluetooth® device you connect, 
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or  Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 303
2 Phone Setup  P. 416
■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 wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service 
center.
■HondaLink®  Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most 
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers  charge for tethering and 
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data 
subscription package.
* Not available on all models
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Features
■Messages from Honda
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■Weather
Displays a weekly five-day  weather forecast for any lo cation you want. You can 
change the ZIP Code at any time.
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® service.
■To enable to the HondaLink®  service
1.Select .
2. Select  Settings .
3. Select  Clock/Info .
4. Select the  HondaLink  tab.
5. Select  Diagnostic & Location Data.
6. Select  On.
You need to allow the consent of the location 
service to enable the HondaLink ® service.
Enable Once : Allows only one time. (Shows 
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never 
show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.
■To Set Up to Connect HondaLink ® Service
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