audio HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2012 8.G Technology Reference Guide

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Voice Recognition*....................................\1......................................\1....................... 1\f
Navigation* ....................................\1....................................\1....................................\1... 16
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)* ...................................................................\1... 18
HomeLink
®* ....................................\1.......................................................................\1.. 21
Owner Link ..........................................................\1..................................................\1.. 22
Safety Reminder ....................................\1....................................\1.............................. 23
Fuel Recommendation.........................................\1.................................................. 23
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................
2
Instrument Panel Indicators ................................................................................... 4
Information Display .................................................................................................. 6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)........................................................... 7
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS)* ........................................................8
Rearview Camera *................................................................................................... 9
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive........................................................................................ 9
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p.18
VOICE RECOGNITION p.10
INSTRUMENT PANEL p. 4
NAVIGATIONp.16
AUDIO p. 9
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features.
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation\b please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
As with the Owner’s Manual\b this guide covers all trim levels
of the Accord Sedan. Therefore\b you may find descriptions
of equipment and features that are not on your particular
vehicle.
*if equipped
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R E A R V I E W C A M E R A( m o d e l s w i t h n a v i g a t i o n )
How It Works
• When you shift into Reverse (R)\b a realtime imageof the area behind your vehicle is shown in the
navigation display\b along with helpful parking guide
lines.
• Turn the guide lines off by pressing and holding CANCEL for about 3 seconds.
• The display turns off when you shift out of Reverse.
For added convenience\b the area behind your vehicle is displayed to help you navigate
while backing up.
DRIVING POSITION MEMORY SYSTEM (DPMS) (if equipped)
Store a driver’s seat position into memory for each remote transmitter.
Programming DPMS
i P o d®O R U S B F L A S H D R I V E
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
Connecting Devices and Playing Audio Files
1. Open the center console\b and pull
out the USB adapter cable.3.Press CD/AUX or AUX to begin
playing.
2. Connect the USB connector to your
iPod dock connector or flash drive.
iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc ., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod not included.
Note\b A stored memory position is linked to the corresponding keyless remote (1 or 2).
Each item begins to adjust when you unlock the driver’s door with the remote and enter
the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to
ON (II). Shiftinto Park (P).
2. Adjust your seat to the preferred
setting. 3.
Press the SET button. You will
hear a beep.
4. Press the memory button
corresponding to the remote
(1 or 2) you are using. You will
hear two beeps.
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4. Press the SKIP buttons to change
tracks.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O N ( i f e q u i p p e d )To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel\b use voice commands for
handsfree calling\b navigation\b audio\b and climate control. For a full list of commands\b
say “Information ” and “Voice Command Help. ”
Key Functions by Voice Command
B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®p. 18
A U D I Op. 15
C L I M A T Ep.15
N A V I G A T I O Np. 16
Control four different systems with the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
Voice Command Tips
• Press and release the HFL or Navi Talk button\b wait for a beep\b then give a
command.
• For a list of available HFL commands\b
press and releasethe HFL Talk button
and say“Handsfree help.”
• For a list of available navigation commands\b press and releasethe Navi Talk
button and say“Help.”
• Speak in a clear\b natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
HFL Talk button\b Give HFL commands or
answer incoming calls.
Navi Talk button\b Give navigation\b audio\b
and climate control commands.
Navi Back button\b Cancel a command or
return to the previous screen.
HFL Back button\b End a call\b go back to
the previous command\b or cancel an
operation.
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Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these to
familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Locate Points of Interest
Say a command like “Display
restaurant” to see restaurant
icons appear on the map.
Say a command like “Display gas
stations” to see gas station icons
appear on the map.
Get Navigation Route
Information
After a destination is entered\b
say “How far to the destination?”
to hear the remaining distance.
Say “Display entire route” to see
the routing method the system
mapped for your destination.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
Make Audio Selections
Say a command like “Radio \f7.1
FM” to select that station.
Saya command like “CD play
track 1” to hear that song on a
currently inserted CD.
Adjust the Vehicle’s
Climate Setting
Say a command like “Air
conditioner on” to start the
air conditioning system.
Say a command like “Fan speed
4” to adjust the fan speed.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands (continued)
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands. Try some of these
to familiarize yourself with the voice command system.
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens to change
displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
F i n d P l a c e C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
D i s p l a y C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Map screen)
• Display (or hide): ATM
gas station
restaurant
post office
• Display north up/heading up
• Zoom in/out
• Go home
• Display current location
Press and release the Navi Talk button before you give a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• CD play
• CD play track/disc #
• CD skip forward/back
• Auxiliary (AUX) play
S e t u p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on Setup screen)
• Brightness up/down
• Volume up/down/min/max/off
• Interface dial feedback on/off
• Guidance prompts min/max/normal
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Air conditioner on/off
• Rear defrost on/off
• Climate control recirculate/ fresh air
• Fan speed up/down
• Temperature # degrees (# = 57–87)
• Temperature max hot/cold
H e l p C o m m a n d s(Accepted on most screens)
• Help (list of available commands for current screen)
• Voice command help from INFO screen (list of all
available navigation\b audio\b and
climate control commands)
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B L U E T O O T H®H A N D S F R E E L I N K®( i f e q u i p p e d )Place and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com to check if your phone is compatible.
Pairing Your Phone
Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
Making a Call
1.Press the HFL Talk button.
2. Say “Call” or“Dial” and the
desired phone number. 3.
Say “Call” or“Dial” to continue.
Receiving a Call
2.Press the HFL Talk button to
accept the call.
3. Press the HFL Back button to
end or decline the call.
4. The call is connected and heard through the vehicle’s speakers.
1. A notification is heard andthe incoming phone number
appears on the audio display.
HFL Talk button\b Give HFL
commands or answer incoming calls.
HFL Back button\b End a call\b go back
to the previous command\b or cancel an
operation.
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Press and release the HFL Talk button before you give a command.
1. Enable “Discovery” or
“Search” mode on your
compatible phone.
2. Say “Phone setup,” thensay
“Pair.”
3. HFL gives you a fourdigit code that appears on the
audio display. 4.
Search for HandsFreeLink
from your phone\b and enter
the code when prompted.
Connect to HFL.
5. HFL asks you to name the phone. For example\b say
“Mary’s phone.” The phone is
now added.
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