audio unit HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 37
For Safe Driving P. 38 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 81
Indicators P. 82 Gauges and Displays P. 133
2Controls P. 163
Clock P. 164 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 166
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 187
Adjusting the Seats P. 208
2 Features P. 237
Audio System P. 238 Audio System Basic Operation P. 246, 267
Customized Features P. 367, 378 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 397
2 Driving P. 451
Before Driving P. 452 Towing a Trailer P. 457
Parking Your Vehicle P. 548 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 558
2Maintenance P. 565
Before Performing Maintenance P. 566 Maintenance MinderTM P. 569
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 597
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 612
2Handling the Unexpected P. 621
Tools P. 622 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 623
Jump Starting P. 639 Overheating P. 641
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 656
2 Information P. 659
Specifications P. 660 Identification Numbers P. 662
Emissions Testing P. 665 Warranty Coverages P. 667
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uuGauges and Displays uHead-Up Display*
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Instrument Panel
Shows your driving speed in mph or km/h.
Shows the degree for POWER/CHARGE as a bar graph.
Shows the current shift position.
2 Shift Position Indicator P. 90
Shows the current deceleration stage fo r the deceleration paddle selector.
2Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator P. 90
2 Shifting P. 465
Shows the current mode for ACC with LSF and the LKAS.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF) P. 502
2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 518
■Vehicle Speed
■POWER/CHARGE Gauge
■Shift Position Indicator
■Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator
■Current Mode for ACC with LSF and the LKAS
1Vehicle Speed
Switch between mph and km/h by using the driver
information interface or cu stomized features on the
audio/information screen. 2 Speed unit P. 146
2 Customized Features P. 378
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1 About Your Audio System
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 345
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio*, Inc.
Remote Controls
iPod
USB Flash Drive
*1
*2
*1 : Models with color audio
*2 : Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
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. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicl e control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
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 port, then press the MEDIA button.
2USB Port(s) P. 239
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Audio/Information Screen
MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if
connected).
MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is
connected.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change tracks.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Press to select a play mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSystem Updates
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Features
System Updates
The audio system’s firmware can be updated with a Wi-Fi connection, or with a USB
device.
■Wireless connec tion mode setup
1.Press the button.
2. Select System Updates .
3. Select Settings .
4. Select Connection Setup.
5. Select Wi-Fi.
6. Select Change Mode .
7. Select Network , then Confirm .
u The display returns to the network list.
8. Select an access point from the network list,
then Save.
u If the audio system requires a password,
enter a password.
■How to Update Wirelessly
1Wireless connection mode setup
If your vehicle has a telema tics control unit (TCU), you
do not need the wireless connection mode setup.
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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 ports, then select the USB mode.
2 USB Port(s) P. 239
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Seek Buttons
Press or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
Play/Pause Icon Sound Icon
Select to display the sound
settings.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the current
category in random order. Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
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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. 327
2 Phone Setup P. 429
Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink®.
■To enable the HondaLink ® service
You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink ®
service.
Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once: Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)
■To Connect to HondaLink ®
1HondaLink ®
If your vehicle has a telema tics control unit (TCU), you
can use HondaLink ® without connecting the phone.
The HondaLink ® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
If the system is conn ected to the HondaLink ® connect
app through Bluetooth® and another Bluetooth®
audio device is connected, the Bluetooth®
connection to the HondaLink ® connect app will be
severed.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ® Service*
Features
HondaLink ® Service*
Is a subscription-based service that provid es convenient features such as voice
communication in case of emergency, online security, and one-on-one operator
assistance.
■Automatic collisi on notification
If your vehicle’s airbags deploy or if the unit
detects that the vehicle is severely impacted,
your vehicle automatically will attempt to
connect to the HondaLink ® operator. If
connected, information about your vehicle, its
location, and its condition can be sent to the
operator
*1; you also can speak to the operator
when connected.
IMPORTANT: In a crash, HondaLink ® will attempt to notify emergency services but
NEITHER HONDA NOR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS GUARANTEE THAT SUCH
NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR.
Honda reserves the righ t to terminate HondaLink ® services at any time or for any
reason, and in the future may not be able to provide services due to changes in, or
obsolescence of, technology integral to the service or changes in governmental
regulation.
*1: Depending on your phone and ad equate cellular coverage, your vehicle’s location may not
be sent to the operator.
■In Case of Emergency
1 HondaLink ® Service*
HondaLink ® also provides serv ices you can operate
from the Internet or your smartphone.
To subscribe to HondaLink ®, or to get more
information about all of its features, contact an
Honda dealer, or visit hondalink.honda.com
1In Case of Emergency
Your vehicle may not be able to connect to the
operator if the battery level is low, the line is
disconnected, or you do not have adequate cellular
coverage.
You cannot use this emergency services when:
•You travel outside the HondaLink ® service coverage
areas.
•There is a problem with the connecting devices,
such as the microphones, speakers, or the unit
itself.
You cannot operate othe r phone-related functions
using the screen while talking to the operator.
Only the operator can terminate the connection to
your vehicle.
1 Automatic collision notification
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
repeatedly tries until it succeeds.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink® Service*
Features
■Manual operator connection
If you need to talk to the HondaLink ® operator
in a situation where no airbag has deployed,
you can manually connect to them by pressing
the ASSIST button with the power mode in
ACCESSORY or ON.
1. Open the cover attached to the ceiling
console.
2. Press the ASSIST button.
u You are connected to the HondaLink ®
operator.1 Manual operator connection
Do not press the button while driving. When you
need to contact the operato r, park the vehicle in a
safe place.
If the unit fails to connect to the operator, it
automatically cancels the action after three minutes.
If necessary, the cover can be broken to access the
ASSIST button.
ASSIST Button
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