ECO mode HONDA ACCORD 2012 8.G Workshop Manual

Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder.
Do not connect your iPod using ahub.
DonotkeeptheiPodinthe
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
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Connect ing an iPod
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If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at The current f ile number and total of
the selected playable f iles are
displayed in the center display.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the artist, album and track (f ile)
names on the navigation screen.
Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebarto
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.
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T o Change or Select Files
SK IP
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This feature
continuously plays a f ile.
To turn it off, press ENTER again.
Pressing either side of the SKIP bar
changes the f ile while keeping the
repeat feature. This feature
plays all available f iles f rom the
selected items in the iPod menu list
(playlists, artists, albums or songs)
in random order. You will see
TRACK RANDOM on the screen.
To turn it off, have this mode
highlighted and press ENTER again.
This feature
plays all available albums f rom the
selected items in the iPod menu list
(playlists, artists, albums or songs)
in random order. The f iles in each
album are played in the recorded
order. You will see ALBUM
RANDOM on the screen.
REPEAT TRACK RANDOM
ALBUM RANDOM
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To turn it off, have this mode
highlighted and press ENTER again.
You can also select another list from
theiPodmenuwhilekeepingthe
random f unction.
Available operating f unctions vary on
models or versions. Some f unctions
may not be available on the vehicle’s
audio system.
To play the radio, press the FM/AM,
or button. Press the CD button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
AUX button to switch back to theiPod.
The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect. When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the center display and
the audio screen (if selected) show
NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in
the iPod display bef ore you
disconnect it. Make sure to f ollow
the iPod’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector f rom
the USB adapter cable.
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T o Stop Playing Your iPod
iPod
Error Messages
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If you see an error message in the
center display while playing an iPod,
f ind the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
USB ROM Error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported iPod
Recognition f ailure of iPodThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
f iles in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 219 f or specif ication
informationoniPods.If itappearswhena
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
software to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
iPodError Messages (Models wit h navigat ion syst em)
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USB ERROR
BAD USB
DEVICE
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iPod NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED VER.
CONNECT RETRY
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
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samples all f iles in the selected
f older in the order they are stored.
To activate the scan feature, push
the selector to the right. You will see
TRACK SCAN on the screen. You
will also see SCAN on the center
display and the f ile number blinking.
You will get a 10 second sampling of
each f ile in the f older. Push the
selector repeatedly to get out of the
scan mode. The system plays the last
f ile sampled. Pressing either side of the
CATEGORY or SKIP bar also turns
of f the f eature.
You can also select the scan feature
with the SCAN side of the SCAN/
A.SEL bar on the control panel.
Press and release the SCAN side of
the bar. Press and hold the SCAN
side of the bar to get out of the scan
mode and play the last f ile sampled. This f unction
samples the f irst f ile in each f older in
the order they are stored. To
activate the folder scan feature, push
the selector to the right repeatedly.
You will see FOLDER SCAN on the
screen. You will also see SCAN on
the center display and the folder
number blinking. You will get a 10
second sampling of the f irst f ile in
each f older. Push the selector
repeatedly to get out of the scan
mode. The system plays the last f ile
sampled.
You can also select the folder scan
f eature with the SCAN side of the
SCAN/A.SEL bar on the control
panel. Press and release the SCAN
side of the bar repeatedly.
Press and hold the SCAN side of the
bar to get out of the f older scan
mode and play the last f ile sampled.
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You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Make sure to f ollow
the USB f lash memory device’s
instructions when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the center display and the audio
screen (if selected) show NO DATA.If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .
To play the radio, press the FM/AM,
or button. Press the CD button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
AUX button to switch back to the
USB.
If you reconnect the same USB f lash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it lef t of f . 236
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To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error
MessagesDisconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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If you see an error message in the
center display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, f ind the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
USB ROM Error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
Use of unsupported
files
No files in USB flash
memory device
Use of unsupported
USB f lash memory
deviceThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the f iles in the USB f lash
memory device are DRM or an unsupported
format. This error message appears for about 3
seconds, then plays the next song.
Appears when the USB f lash memory device is
emptyortherearenoMP3,WMA,orAACfiles
in the USB flash memory device. Save some
MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
memory device.
Appears when an unsupported device is
connected. See page 228 for the specification
inf ormation f or the USB f lash memory device.
If it appears when the supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
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BAD USB
DEVICE
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UNPLAYABLE FILE
USB NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have ten tries to
enter the correct code. If you areunsuccessful in ten attempts, you
must then leave the system on for
one hour bef ore trying again.
The Anti-thef t Identif ication Card
also lists your audio serial number. It
is best to store the card in a saf e
place at home. In addition, you
should write the audio system’s
serial number in this owner’s manual.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, the audio
system disables itself . If this happens,
you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the
f requency display next time you turn
on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit code.
ThecodeisontheAnti-theft
Identification Card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you lose the Anti-thef t
Identif ication Card, you must obtain
thecodefromyourdealer.Todothis,
you will need the audio system’s
serial number. If you do not have the
serial number with you, ask your
dealer how to retrieve it.
You need to enter a separate code
f or the navigation system to
reactivate. The Anti-theft Card also
lists the navigation system’s security
code and serial number. Follow the
same procedure to retrieve the serial
number and obtain the code, and
read the navigation system manual
f or details.
We recommend that you register the
security code at Owner Link (owners.
honda.com.) If you lose the Anti-
thef t Identif ication Card bef ore
registering the code at Owner Link,
you must obtain the code f rom your
dealer or
. To do this, you will need the
audio system’s serial number. If you
do not have the serial number with
you,askyourdealerorgoto for
inf ormation on how to retrieve it.
The system will retain your AM and
FM presets even if power is
disconnected.
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