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Pressing the conditioner system on and automatically switches the system to fresh air mode.

■ To rapidly defrost the windows

1. Press the 2. Press the

button. button.

uuClimate Control System *uUsing Automatic Climate Control

1Defrosting the Windshield and Windows

For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.

Do not set the temperature near the upper or lower limit. When cold air hits the windshield, the outside of the windshield may fog up.

If the side windows fog up, adjust the vents so that the air hits the side windows.

1To rapidly defrost the windows

After defrosting the windows, switch over to fresh air mode. If you keep the system in recirculation mode, the windows may fog up from humidity. This impedes visibility.

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uuClimate Control System *uSynchronized Mode

Synchronized Mode

1Synchronized Mode

When the system is in dual mode, the driver side temperature, the passenger side temperature and the rear passenger compartment (if it is on) can be set separately.

You can set the temperature synchronously for the driver side, the passenger side and the rear passenger compartment in synchronized mode. 1. Press the SYNC button.

uThe system will switch to synchronized mode.

2. Adjust the temperature using driver’s side temperature control dial.

Press the SYNC button to return to dual mode.

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Rear Climate Control System ■ Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Front Panel 1Rear Climate Control System

AUTO LOCK appears on the rear control panel while the rear lock is on.

uuClimate Control System *uRear Climate Control System

Rear Temperature Control Button

Rear Temperature Control Button

If the rear lock is on while in SYNC mode, the rear control panel is disabled. AUTO LOCK SYNC appears on the rear control panel.

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the REARLOCK button.

u LOCK appears on the front control panel. The rear system changes to AUTO

mode.

2. The system automatically adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the

set rear temperature. u Change the temperature if necessary.

3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press and hold the REARLOCK button

for a few seconds.

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uuClimate Control System *uRear Climate Control System

■ Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel 1Using the Rear Climate Control System From the Rear Panel When the REARLOCK button on the front control panel is off, the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can be controlled independently.

Rear floor vents

Rear ceiling vents and floor vents

Rear ceiling vents

Rear Temperature Control Bar

(Rear Fan

Control Bar

(On/Off) Button

Rear MODE Button Rear AUTO Button

Use the system when the engine is running. 1. Press the AUTO button. 2. Adjust the interior temperature using the rear temperature control bar. 3. To turn off the rear climate control system, press

button.

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uuClimate Control System *uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors

Automatic Climate Control Sensors

Sunlight Sensor

The automatic climate control system is equipped with a sunlight sensor, an interior temperature and humidity sensor. Do not cover or spill any liquid on them.

Temperature and humidity Sensor

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Features

This chapter describes how to operate technology features.

Audio System

About Your Audio System................ 194
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 195
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 196
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 197
Audio Remote Controls.................... 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio................. 200
Playing the XM® Radio * ................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing CD Library............................ 211
Playing an iPod®............................... 217

Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 225

Audio Error Messages

CD Player......................................... 230
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 231

General Information on the Audio System XM® Radio Service* ......................... 232
Recommended CDs ......................... 233
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives ... 235
Rear Entertainment System * ........... 236
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver *.. 252

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®

Using HFL ........................................ 254
HFL Menus ...................................... 256
Compass * .......................................... 277

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

About Your Audio System On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these features.

The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio Service *. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod® * devices.

*, USB flash drives *, and Bluetooth®

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or the remote controls on the steering wheel*.

Remote Control

1About Your Audio System

XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only. For more information on XM® Radio, contact a dealer.

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XM® Radio is available in the United States and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® Radio is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

XM® Radio

Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not supported.

iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

iPod®

USB Flash Drive

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USB Adapter Cable

1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the

1USB Adapter Cable

uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable

adapter cable.

2. Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB

flash drive to the USB connector.

Auxiliary Input Jack Use the jack to connect standard audio devices.

1. Open the AUX cover. 2. Connect a standard audio device to the

input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. u The audio system automatically switches

to the AUX mode.

• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the

vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.

• Do not use an extension cable with the USB

adapter cable.

• 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.

1Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by pressing the AUX button.

You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace the audio system.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection

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.

■ Reactivating the audio system 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w, and turn on the audio system.

u If you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q, you will be requested to

enter the audio security code. See step 3.

2. Press and hold the power volume knob again for more than two seconds.

u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that

the system is in your vehicle. If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/ information screen.

3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect

digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer to have the system reset.

1Audio System Theft Protection

You can find out about your serial number and security code from a dealer.

U.S. models You can register the security code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com.), and find information on how to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at radio-navicode.honda.com.

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Audio System Basic Operation

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

Use the selector knob or SETUP button to access some audio functions.

SETUP Button

1Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate the selector knob. Rotate Press

to select.

to enter.

Button

Selector Knob

to switch between the normal and

Press extended display for some functions.

to set

Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll through the available choices. Press your selection. SETUP button: Press to select any mode such as the Auto Select, Sound Settings, Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or compass. RETURN button: Press to go back to the previous display.

button: Press to change the audio/

information screen brightness. The brightness can be set differently for the day time and night time. Press once for the day time mode. Press twice for the night time mode. Adjust the brightness using

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls

Audio Remote Controls Allows you to operate the audio system while driving. MODE Button Cycles through the audio modes as follows: FM1FM2AMXM1 *XM2 *CDCD -LAUX

MODE Button

VOL (Volume) Button

CH (Channel) Button

1Audio Remote Controls

The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.

When in the AUX mode, the following are operable from the remote controls: • iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB

adapter cable

• Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)

VOL Button Press Press

: Increases the volume. : Decreases the volume.

CH Button • When listening to the radio

Press (+: Selects the next preset radio station. Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station. Press and hold (+: Selects the next strong station. Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.

• When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod® or USB flash drive.

Press (+: Skips to the next song. Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

• When listening to a CD or CD Library.

Press and hold (+: Skips to the next folder/album. Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder/album.

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Press the SETUP button, and rotate adjust the setting. Rotate the following choices:

to scroll through

uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound

to

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

SETUP Button

RETURN Button

Selector Knob

Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Models without rear entertainment system

AM/FM Button Press to select a band.

TITLE Button Press to switch the RDS name on and off. SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

SKIP Bar Press and hold to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.

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AM/FM Button Press to select a band.

TITLE Button Press to switch the RDS name on and off. SKIP Bar Press and hold to search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

SCAN Button Press to sample each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn off scan, press the button again.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a station: 1. Tune to the selected station. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press either side to display and select an RDS category.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Press and turn to tune the radio frequency.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

■ Auto Select Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in each preset.

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select Auto Select, then press

3. Select PUSH TO START or ON, then press

To turn off auto select, press restores the presets you originally set.

again. This

1Playing 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 MODE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio

■ Radio Data System (RDS) Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.

■ RDS INFO ON Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON appears, and the station name is displayed.

■ To find an RDS station from your selected program category

1. Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY bar to display and select an RDS category.

2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.

1Playing 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 MODE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store six stations each.

A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.

If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can manually store your preferred frequencies.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

Playing the XM® Radio *

Models without rear entertainment system

(XM®) Button

Press to select XM® radio.

TITLE Button Press and release to cycle the display between the name, title, and category.

SCAN Button Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode), or channels within a category (in the category mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds. Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue listening to the channel. SKIP Bar Press to skip to the previous or next channel.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a channel: 1. Select the channel. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored channel, select XM, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an XM® Radio category. SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Turn to select channel.

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(XM®) Button

Press to select XM® radio.

TITLE Button Press and release to cycle the display between the name, title, and category.

SCAN Button Press to sample all channels (in the channel mode), or channels within a category (in the category mode). Each sampling continues for a few seconds. Press SCAN again to cancel scanning and continue listening to the channel. SKIP Bar Press to skip to the previous or next channel.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. Preset Buttons (1-6) To store a channel: 1. Select the channel. 2. Pick a preset button and hold it

until you hear a beep.

To listen to a stored channel, select XM, then press the preset button.

CATEGORY Bar Press either side to display and select an XM® Radio category. SETUP Button Press to display menu items. Selector Knob Turn to select channel.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the XM® Radio*

■ To Play the XM® Radio 1. Press the 2. Press and hold the TITLE button to switch between the channel mode and

button to select the XM® radio band (XM1 or XM2).

category mode. If you press the SETUP button, rotate . You can select channel mode or category mode by turning and pressing the selector knob.

to select XM Mode, and press

3. Select a channel using the TUNE (

), SKIP, CATEGORY, SCAN, or preset buttons.

■ To Select a Channel from a List 1. Press 2. Rotate

to display a channel list.

to select a channel, then press

1Playing the XM® Radio*

In the channel mode, all available channels are selectable. In the category mode, you can select a channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

You can store twelve XM® stations in the preset buttons. XM1 and XM2 let you store six stations each.

There may be instances when XM® Radio does not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). This does not indicate a problem with your audio system.

Channel list is shown.

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Playing a CD Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or AAC format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.

Models without rear entertainment system

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. ● Press to sample all tracks on the CD

(all files in the current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● Press two times to sample the first

file in each of the main folders (MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● To turn off scan, press and hold the

button.

TITLE Button Press to display the text data on a CD (if it was recorded with text data). SKIP Bar Press WMA or AAC). Press and hold to move rapidly within a track/ file. RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

to change tracks (files in MP3,

or

CD Button Press to play a CD

CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

(CD Eject) Button

Press to eject a CD. CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous folder in MP3, WMA or AAC. Selector Knob Turn to change tracks/files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection. SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

Models with rear entertainment system

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. ● Press to sample all tracks on the CD (all

files in the current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● Press two times to sample the first file

in each of the main folders (MP3, WMA, or AAC).

● To turn off scan, press and hold the

button.

TITLE Button Press to display the text data on a CD (if it was recorded with text data).

or

to change tracks (files in MP3,

SKIP Bar Press WMA or AAC). Press and hold to move rapidly within a track/ file. RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. CD Button Press to play a CD

CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

(CD Eject) Button

Press to eject a CD.

CATEGORY Bar Press (+ to skip to the next folder, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous folder in MP3, WMA or AAC.

Selector Knob Turn to change tracks/files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection. SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

1Playing 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 UNSUPPORTED, 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.

■ How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

(MP3/WMA/AAC)

1. Press

to switch the display to a folder list.

Folder Selection

2. Rotate

to select a folder.

Track Selection

3. Press

to change the display to a list of

files in that folder.

4. Rotate

to select a file, then press

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD

■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a track or file.

1. Press the SETUP button.

1How to Select a Play Mode

/ RETURN

Press the previous display, and press the SETUP button to cancel this setting mode.

button to go back to the

Play Mode Items

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track/file(s). Repeat One Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all files in the current folder. Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all files in the current folder in random order. Random in Disc: Plays all tracks/files in random order. Scan Tracks: Samples all tracks on the CD. (MP3/WMA/AAC): Samples all files in the current folder. Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Samples the first file in each folder.

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate 3. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press to select Normal Play, then press

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Playing CD Library The songs on music CDs can be recorded to the flash memory. You can then play the songs directly from your vehicle’s audio system.

Models without rear entertainment system

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. Press to sample all tracks on the album list. ● Press two times to sample the first

track in each album list.

● To turn off scan, press and hold the

button.

TITLE Button Press to display the text data on the album list (if it was recorded with text data).

SKIP Bar Press Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

to change tracks.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

CDL Button Press and hold to play tracks from CD Library. The previously selected track will be played.

CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

(CD Eject) Button

Press to eject a CD.

CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar) Press (+ to skip to the next album, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous album.

Selector Knob Press to display the album list. Turn to change tracks/albums. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

Models with rear entertainment system

SCAN Button You will get a 10-second sampling of each song. Press to sample all tracks on the album list. ● Press two times to sample the first

track in each album list.

● To turn off scan, press and hold the

button.

TITLE Button Press to display the text data on the album list (if it was recorded with text data).

SKIP Bar Press Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

to change tracks.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

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(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

CDL Button Press and hold to play tracks from CD Library. The previously selected track will be played.

CD Slot Insert a CD about halfway into the CD slot.

(CD Eject) Button

Press to eject a CD.

CATEGORY Bar Press (+ to skip to the next album, and (- to skip to the beginning of the previous album.

Selector Knob Press to display the album list. Turn to change tracks/albums. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

■ Recording a Music CD to CD Library ■ If the CD is played in the audio unit for the first time

1Playing CD Library

You can store up to 18 albums.

1. A prompt appears and asks if you want the currently playing CD to be recorded to the flash memory.

2. Rotate

to select YES. Press

to start

recording. u The display changes to the album list.

3. Rotate

to select one of the album

numbers you want the currently playing CD to be stored, then press

4. The display indicates, with an icon, that the

CD is being recorded. u The icon disappears when the recording

is finished.

The system supports the recording function from the standard CD-DA only.

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The system does not support the CD-DA with copy protection.

Gracenote® searches for the title information for the CD you have recorded to the flash memory. If the information is found, song titles are displayed.

If you turn off the ignition switch while recording a CD, there may be pauses between songs when you playback from the CD Library.

Forward/rewind, repeat, random and scan function are not available during recording. You can listen to tracks from other album lists while recording.

There is no compensation offered in the case of unsuccessful recording of audio data or the loss of audio data due to any cause whatsoever.

Recording Icon

Album Number

Current Recording Track Number

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

■ Deactivating the prompt display If you do not want the prompt to appear on the display for the first time you play a CD:

Select this option.

■ Recording a CD Manually Select this option.

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select CD Library Setup,

then press

3. Rotate

to select Prompt to Record CD,

then press u To activate the prompt display again,

follow the same procedure.

1. Insert a CD you want to record to the flash

memory, and press the SETUP button. to select CD Library Setup,

2. Rotate

then press

3. Rotate

to select Record CD Now, then

press u The display changes to the album list.

4. Rotate

to select one of the album numbers you want the currently playing CD

to be stored, then press u If you select an album number that has already had another CD, the system asks if you want to replace this album with the album currently in the slot. Select Yes to replace, and No to return.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

1How to Select a Play Mode

/ RETURN

Press the previous display, and press the SETUP button to cancel this setting mode.

button to go back to the

Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track. Repeat Album: Repeats all tracks in the current album. Scan Tracks: Samples all tracks on the CD. Scan Albums: Samples the first track in each album. Random in Albums: Plays all tracks in the current album in random order. Random All: Plays all tracks in the current album list in random order.

■ Selecting a Play Mode for CD Library You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing CD Library.

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate 3. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press to select Normal Play, then press

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying CD Library

■ Other CD Library Setup Menu

1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select CD Library Setup,

then press

1Other CD Library Setup Menu

CD Library setup menu items Delete Library Album: Delete albums in CD Library. Rotate to select an album you want to delete and select Yes. Album Info DB Version: Displays the current album’s database version information. Update Album Info DB:

2 To update Gracenote® Album Info

3. Rotate

to select a menu item, then press

■ To update Gracenote® Album Info 1. Insert the update disc into the disc slot that includes the update. 2. Press the SETUP button. 3. Rotate 4. Rotate 5. Rotate

to select CD Library Setup. to select Update Album Info DB, then press to select Yes. Press

to start updating.

1To update Gracenote® Album Info

To acquire updated files: Consult a dealer US: Visit www.honda.com. Canada: Visit www.honda.ca. Once you perform an update, any information you edited before will be overwritten or erased.

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Playing an iPod® Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press the USB/AUX button.

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Models without rear entertainment system

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod®

SKIP Bar Press to change songs. Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB/AUX Button Press to select iPod® (if connected).

Selector Knob Turn to select a song, file, menu item, or play mode. Press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod®

Models with rear entertainment system

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SKIP Bar Press to change songs. Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB/AUX Button Press to select iPod® (if connected).

Selector Knob Turn to select a song, file, menu item, or play mode. Press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

■ How to Select a File from the iPod® Menu

1. Press

to display the iPod® menu.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod®

1Playing an iPod®

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 multi-information display.

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iPod® Menu

2. Rotate

to select a menu.

3. Press 4. Rotate

to display the items on that menu.

to select an item, then press

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1How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track. Shuffle All: Plays all available files in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order. Shuffle Repeat: Repeats the shuffle all feature. Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order. Shuffle Album Repeat: Repeats the shuffle album feature.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod®

■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.

1. Press the SETUP button.

Play Mode Items

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate 3. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press to select Normal Play, then press

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

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 adapter cable, then press the USB/AUX button.

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Models without rear entertainment system

SKIP Bar Press to change files. Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

*1: Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes® are playable on this audio unit.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume. USB/AUX Button Press to select USB flash drive (if connected). Selector Knob Turn to select a file, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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SKIP Bar Press to change files. Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.

or

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB/AUX Button Press to select USB flash drive (if connected).

Selector Knob Turn to select a file, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

■ How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

1. Press

to switch the display to a folder list.

Folder Selection

2. Rotate

to select a folder.

Track Selection

3. Press

to change the display to a list of

files in that folder.

4. Rotate

to select a file, then press

1Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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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 multi-information display.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive

■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file(s). 1. Press the SETUP button.

1How to Select a Play Mode Play Mode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file. Random All: Plays all files in random order. Random Repeat: Repeats the random all feature.

Play Mode Items

2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate 3. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press to select Normal Play, then press

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

Playing Bluetooth® Audio Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible phone. This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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Models without rear entertainment system

SKIP Bar Press

or

to change files.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB/AUX Button Press to select Bluetooth® Audio.

Selector Knob Turn to change files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

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SKIP Bar Press

or

to change files.

RETURN Button Press to go back to the previous display.

(Power/volume) Knob

VOL/ Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF. Turn to adjust the volume.

USB/AUX Button Press to select Bluetooth® Audio.

Selector Knob Turn to change files. Turn to select an item, then press to set your selection.

SETUP Button Press to display menu items.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

■ To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files 1. Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to HFL. 2. Press the AUX button.

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

■ To pause or resume a file 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select Resume/Pause, then

press

1Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or by calling the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at (888) 528 - 7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888) 528 -7876.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.

Each time you press between Pause and Resume.

, the setting switches

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be a delay before the system begins to play.

1To 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.

The pause function may not be available on some phones.

If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input jack, you may need to press the AUX button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

■ How to Select a Play Mode You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file(s). 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

1How to Select a Play Mode PlayMode Menu Items Normal Play Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file. Random All: Plays all files in random order.

3. Rotate

to select a mode, then press

■ To turn off a play mode 1. Press the SETUP button. 2. Rotate 3. Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press to select Normal Play, then press

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio

■ Switching to HFL

Button

Button

Press the (pick-up) button on the steering wheel to receive a call when Bluetooth® Audio is playing.

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Press the and return to Bluetooth® Audio.

(hang-up) button to end the call

1Switching to HFL

If you receive a call while Bluetooth® Audio is in the pause mode, it will resume play after ending the call.

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Audio Error Messages

CD Player If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.

Error Message

Cause

Solution

UNSUPPORTED

Track/file format not supported

BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL PUSH EJECT

Mechanical error

BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK OWNERS MANUAL

Servo error

CHECK DISC

Disc error

● 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.

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● 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.