audio HONDA ODYSSEY 2014 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Technology Reference Guide

HomeLink®..............................................................................................................22
Intelligent MultiInformation Display (iMID) ...................................................23
Voice Recognition ...................................................................................................24
Navigation................................................................................................................ .28
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................31
SMS Text Messaging and EMail............................................................................35
Basic Audio Operation ..........................................................................................36
iPod
®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................37
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .......................................................................... .38
Song By Voice
™(SBV) ........................................................................................... .39
Pandora®...................................................................................................................4\f
HondaLink featuring Aha™....................................................................................41
Bluetooth®Audio ......................................................................................................42
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ......................................................................43
Honda Owners .......................................................................................................46
Safety Reminder ......................................................................................................46
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................47
*if equipped
Smart Entry with Push Button Start.....................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
MultiInformation Display (MID) .......................................................................... .6
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................8
Driving Position Memory System (DPMS) ......................................................... .9
Auto Door Locks ...................................................................................................1\f
Settings for Your Vehicle ........................................................................................11
MultiView Rear Camera ......................................................................................12
Reverse Door Tilt Mirrors ...................................................................................13
OneTouch Turn Signal........................................................................................... 14
Auto Headlights with Wiper Integration...........................................................14
HondaVAC
™*........................................................................................................... 15
Cool Box ..................................................................................................................16
LaneWatch
™*........................................................................................................... 17
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ........................................................................18
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) ....................................................................19
Blind Spot Information (BSI) System* ................................................................2\f
Parking Sensor System ..........................................................................................21
T E C H N O L O G Y R E F E R E N C E G U I D E
This Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you
get acquainted with your 2\f14 Honda Odyssey Touring or
Touring Elite and provide basic instructions on some of its
technology and convenience features.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute \1for the
Owner’s Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle
controls and operation\b please refer to the respective
sections in the Owner’s Manual or Navigation Manual.
NAVIGATION
p. 28
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®p.31
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. \f
iMID p.23
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S E T T I N G S F O R Y O U R V E H I C L E
Change different settings for many features in your vehicle. See your Owner’s Manualfor detailed information on settings and options.
Adjusting Vehicle Settings
Press SETTINGS to enter theSettings Menu. Use theinterface dial to make andenter selections.
Choose from the available options:
Door Lock Operation
Default Lock Setting
All doors and the tailgate arepreset to lock when your vehiclereaches about 10 mph.
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to unlock when you shift into Park (P).
A U T O D O O R L O C K S
Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Changing Settings
Follow the steps below to change your door settings. Make sure you are using thekey you want to change the settings for (Driver 1 or Driver 2) and the vehicle is inOn mode. See your Owner’s Manual for complete setting options.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use theinterface dial to make and enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Door Setup.
Auto Door Unlock.
System Settings
Adjust the display, clock, systemlanguage, and more.
Vehicle Settings
Change lighting and door setup,and more.
Camera Settings
Change LaneWatch settings andrear camera guidelines.
Rear Ent Settings
Change settings for the rearentertainment system.
Phone Settings
Pair a phone, change call options,and more.
Info Settings
Import wallpaper and select clock type.
Audio Settings
Adjust the sound, and changevarious settings for audio modes.
Navi Settings
Change navigation, routing, andmap settings.
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4. Select Auto Door Lock or
5. Select from the options.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.

I N T E L L I G E N T M U L T I I N F O R M A T I O N D I S P L A Y ( i M I D )
Choose what to display in the upper screen.
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Info
Shows trip
computer and
other options.
Display Options
Audio*
Shows current
audio information. Navigation
Shows map or navigation
information.
Changing the Display
Phone
Shows phone screen.
H O M E L I N K®
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remotecontrolled devices around your
home\b such as garage doors\b lighting\b or home security systems.
Press and hold the button on the
remote and the HomeLink button at
the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink
button, press and release the button
on the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within 20 seconds?
Press and hold
the HomeLink
button again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds,
then remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you
wish to link 1–3 inches from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink
button and the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code.
Press the “learn” button on the
remote-controlled device (e.g.,
garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink
button again; the remote-controlled
device should operate.
Within 30 seconds, press and hold
the programmed HomeLink button
for 2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a
second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Training a Button
If you have any problems programming HomeLink\b see the owner’s manual included
with the device you are trying to program\b call HomeLink at (8\f\f) 35535\115\b or
visit www.homelink.com.
*Front audio information is shown by default. Press REAR AUDIO to display rear audio information.
Press the display
button to change
the main displays.
You can also press
each display’s
corresponding
button on the
audio system.
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V O I C E R E C O G N I T I O NTo 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 “Voice Help.”
How It Works
The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and th\1e ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Voice
commands are always available\b
Voice Command Portal
The system recognizes
your command.
Press the Talk button
again\b and the system waits
for you to say a command.
When you press the Talk button from any of the main screens (NAV\b PHONE\b
INFO\b AUDIO)\b the voice portal screen appears and the system gives you examples
of voice commands that can be used. For more examples\b see page 26.
PickUp button:
Answer an incoming
call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b
decline an incoming call\b or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Give phone\b navigation\b
audio\b or climate control commands.
Voice Command Tips
• When the Talk button is pressed\b all available voice commands are highlighted in
yellow.
• To bypass the system prompts\b press and release the Talk button again to give a command.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time\b press and release the Talk button\b then say “Voice 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.
The system confirms the
command.
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Commonly Used Voice Commands
Here are some examples of commonly used voice commands\b most of which are
accepted on the Voice Portal screen. Try some of these to familiarize yourself
with the voice command system.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
G e n e r a l C o m m a n d s
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Display 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
• Find nearest: ATM Honda dealer
gas station airport
Mexican hospital restaurant bank
post office charging station
12\fV/24\fV
N a v i g a t i o n C o m m a n d s
• 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
• 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 Talk button before you say a command.
A u d i o C o m m a n d s
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
P h o n e C o m m a n d s
• Call by name
• Call by number
C l i m a t e C o n t r o l C o m m a n d s
• 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
• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)
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FM Traffic
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Displaying Traffic Information
Say “Display traffic”to view traffic flow and incident icons.
Note:Traffic flow and incident icons are
displayed on map scales of 5 miles (8
km) or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate trafficIncident
I n c i d e n t I c o n s
Congestion
Construction
Road
closed
Weather
1. Say “Display traffic on my route” to
view a list of incidents on your
route.
2. Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3. Say “Avoid” and the incident list
returns.
4. Say “Reroute” to set the new route.
Traffic ReroutingTM
The system can automatically provide detours around traffic or incidents
when a destination is set and Traffic Rerouting is turned on in Navi Settings
(see page 11) or you can choose to manually reroute.
Provides continuously updated information\b including traffic speed\b incidents\b and
construction in major metro areas.
Incident
icon
Incident
icon Traffic
Flow
data
Traffic
Flow
data
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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®( H F L )
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.com
to check if your phone is compatible.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving\b Stop or pull over to
perform the function\b
How to Use HFL
PickUp button: Answer an incoming call.
HangUp/\fack button: End a call\b decline
an incoming call\b or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored
voice tag\b phonebook name\b or phone
number.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
\fACK button:
Press to cancel an
operation or return
to the previous
screen. MENU button:
From the Phone
screen\b access Speed
Dial\b Phonebook\b Dial\b
Redial\b Call History\b
and Text/Email.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone Settings
to pair a phone and
select other options.
Interface dial:
Rotate or move up/down/left/right
to scroll through selections\b and
press to make a selection.
PHONE button:
Go directly to the
phone screen.
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Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Pairing Your Phone
Pair your phone when the vehicle is stopped to begin using handsfree phone and
related audio functions.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if no phone has been paired) or Connect Phone (if
pairing an additional phone).
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode and select OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone.
7. HFL gives you a sixdigit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone.
Connect to HFL from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable Phone Synchronization. Select On for
automatic phonebook and call history
importing.
Receiving a Call
A notification is heard and the incoming call information appears on the display.
Press the HangUp button
to end or decline the call.
Press the PickUp button
to answer the call.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 1\fdigit phone number to call.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green Dial icon to call.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Using Speed Dial and Call History
1. Press PHONE.
2. From the Speed Dial tab\b scroll through the list to find the entry you
want to call\b and select it to call.
For Call History\b move the interface
dial to the right and scroll through
the list.
Store 2\f speed dial entries for quick calling\b or view the last 2\f calls.
When a voice tag is stored for a speed dial entry, you can make a call using voice commands.
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts. See your Navigation Manual for instructions on
storing speed dials and voice tags.
Using Voice Commands
Using the Menu*
*This feature is inoperable when the vehicle is moving.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
1. Say “Dial by number.”
2. Say the complete phone number without pausing. For example\b
“31\b555123\f.”
3. The system begins to dial.
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B A S I C A U D I O O P E R A T I O N
Operate basic controls of your audio system using several convenient methods.
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.
Touchscreen Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
VOL ( p
) button:
Increase volume.
VOL ( q
) button:
Decrease volume.
MODE button:
Change audio source.
CH (+) button:
Go to next station
or track.
CH () button:
Go to previous station
or track.
Connect an iPhone or iPod dock
connector or a USB flash drive to
the USB port below the system.
USB Connection
Playing Audio Files
1. Connect the iPod dock connector or USB flash drive to the USB port (see USB Connection on the left).
2. Select Audio Source and select the iPod or USB icon.
3. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Searching for Music
1. Press FRONT AUDIO.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select a category or folder.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc . iPod not included.
Note: Connect your device only when your vehicle is stopped.
Select the iPod or
USB icon from
Audio Source.
Audio Source:
Select audio
sources by their
icons.
Preset: Select
preset stations. Shortcuts:
Store
AM\b FM\b or XM
stations.
Skip/Seek: Change
stations\b albums\b
tracks\b etc.
More: Select menu
options\b play modes\b
and sound settings.
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SONG BY VOICETM(SBV)
Play songs from your iPod and HDD from most screens by using simple voice
commands.
HARD DISC DRIVE (HDD) AUDIO
Record CDs onto your vehicle’s hard disc drive. Songs are automatically recorded once a
CD is inserted into the disc slot.
Playing HDD Audio
1. Select Audio Source and select the HDD icon. The last recorded album begins playing.
2. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Searching for Music
1. Press FRONT AUDIO.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select one of the categories.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Using the “Play” Command
1. Say “Music search.”
2. Say “Play” and a search option. For example\b “Play artist XYZ” or “Play song XYZ.”
3. The system plays the first song by the artist or the specified song and returns to your
original screen.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Using the “List” Command
1. Say “Music search.”
2. Say “List” and a search option. For example\b “List artist XYZ” or “List album XYZ.”
3. A list of tracks by the artist or album is displayed. Say the number of your selection.
For example\b “One.”
4. The system plays the selected song and returns to your original screen.
Select the HDD
icon from Audio
Source.
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iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
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Play and operate Pandora from your phone through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard
data rates apply.
P A N D O R A® H o n d a L i n k f e a t u r i n g A h aT M
Playing Pandora
1. For Bluetooth connection: Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®(see page 32) and the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connect the dock connector to the USB por\1t (see
page 36).
2. Select Audio Source and select the Pandora icon. Streaming begins.
3. Use the touchscreen to like/dislike songs\b and the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Notes:
• iPhone
®can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android and BlackBerry can
connect via Bluetooth only.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system\b it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure the Pandora source on your
audio system is selected.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Playing Aha
1. For Bluetooth connection: Make sure your phone is paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®(see page 32) and the screen is on and unlocked.
For USB connection: Connect the dock connector to the USB por\1t (see
page 36).
2. Select Audio Source and select the aha icon. Streaming begins.
3. Use the touchscreen to like/dislike songs\b and the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
Notes:
• iPhone can connect via Bluetooth or USB; Android can connect via
Bluetooth only.
• If you cannot operate Aha through the audio system\b it may be streaming through Bluetooth
®Audio. Make sure the Aha source on your audio system
is selected.
• Connect your phone only when your vehicle is stopped.
Select the Pandora
icon from Audio
Source.
Press MENU to view the entire
station list.
Select the aha icon
from Audio Source.
Select Stations to select from
16 favorite stations.
Access music and information programming\b locationbased services\b and social media
through your vehicle’s audio system. Download the HondaLink app to your phone from
owners.honda.com/apps before using this feature. Visit handsfreelink.honda.comto check if
this feature is compatible with your phone. Standard data rates apply.
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