HONDA ACCORD TOURING 2015 9.G Technology Reference Guide

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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
Alerts you to the possibility of a front-end collision.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off.
1. Press SETTINGS. Use theinterface dial to make and
enter selections.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Forward Collision Warning Distance.
4. Select Long, Normal, Short, or Off.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
How It Works
At 10 mph or higher, if the radar sensor in the front grille detects a vehicle in front of
you and the system determines a collision is likely, the system warns you with the
following visual and audible alerts:
FCW may not activate under certain conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for more information.
Short
Normal
Long
When the FCW distance is set to Short:
• the heads-up light near the windshield flashes continuously
• BRAKE flashes continuously
• a beep sounds continuously
until you take preventive action.
When the FCW distance is set to Normal or Long:
• The heads-up light near the windshield flashes twice.
• If you do not take action to prevent a collision and the distance to the other vehicle becomes sufficiently close, BRAKE flashes on the MID, the heads-up
light flashes, and a beep sounds continuously until you take preventive action.
You can also change vehicle settings using the
multi-information display (see page 6).

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)Set a space interval between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. When the vehicle
ahead changes speed, ACC senses the change and increases or decreases your vehicle’s
speed to maintain a set following distance or speed.
Operating ACC
How to Use ACC
Changing Vehicle Distance
Control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Press the
Distance button
to shuffle through
four ranges.
The selected range and set speed are shown on the MID.
RangeMID Screen
Extra Long
Long
Middle
Short
If there is no vehicle ahead of
you, a dotted-line vehicle icon
appears on the MID.
Note: The ACC radar sensor in the front grille can detect and monitor the distance of a
vehicle up to approximately 100 yards ahead.
If a vehicle enters the ACC
range, a beep sounds and a
vehicle icon appears on the MID.
Check the MID for
information.
Turning ACC On
1. Press MAIN.
2. ACC appears in the MID.
Using ACC
1. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph).
2. Press SET/- and release the accelerator pedal. The set speed is fixed, and ACC begins.
3. To increase speed, press RES/+. To decrease speed, press SET/-.
Standard Cruise Control
1. Press and hold the Distance button.
2. A beep sounds, and the selected mode appears in the MID.
Canceling ACC
There are three ways to cancel:
• Press MAIN.
• Press CANCEL.
• Tap the brake pedal.
MAIN
Distance
CANCEL RES/+
SET/-
Short range
Normal
range
Long
range
Extra Long
Range
ACC automatically adjusts the following distance based on the range
selected and your vehicle speed.

Display Options
Press the Display button to
change the main displays.
Phone
Shows phone screen.
Info
Shows
information screen and options.
Navigation
Shows map or navigation
information. Audio
Shows current audio
information.
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INTELLIGENT MULTI-INFORMATION DISPLAY (i-MID)
Choose what to display in the upper screen.
Changing the Display
USING THE TOUCHSCREEN
Interactive touchscreen display includes audio and Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®
functionality.
Audio Options
FM screen shown
Source: Select
audio sources.
Preset:Select
preset stations or
channels. Title: Display audio
information
Skip/Seek:
Change
stations, channels,
tracks, etc.
More: Select menu
options and sound
settings.
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®Options*
Sound/Screen Options
When you enter the Dial screen
from the Phone Menu, you can
use the touchscreen to enter
the number.
*Manual operation is disabled while the vehicle is moving.
Select Sound to adjust the
audio system. Select Screen Settings to
adjust various screen features.
Select More from the main screen. When you enter the Phonebook
screen from the Phone Menu,
you can use the touchscreen to
search for names.

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VOICE RECOGNITION
How It Works
The voice control system uses the steering wheel buttons and the ceiling
microphone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions
may be inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice
commands are always available.
Voice Command Portal
Pick-Up button:Answer an
incoming call or go to a phone-
specific voice portal screen.
Hang-Up/Back button: End a
call, decline an incoming call, or
cancel an operation.
Talk button: Say phone,
navigation, audio, or climate
control commands.
The system recognizes
your command. The system confirms the
command.
Voice Command Tips
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow. To bypass the system prompts, press and release the Talk button
again to say a command.
• To hear a list of available commands at any time, press and release the Talk button, then say “Voice Help.”
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
• Close the windows.
To keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, use the Talk button to
say voice commands to operate certain vehicle features.
When you press the Talk button from any of the main screens (NAV, PHONE,
INFO, AUDIO), the voice portal screen appears and the system gives you examples
of voice commands that can be used. For more examples, see page 22.
Press the Talk button
again, and the system waits
for you to say a command.

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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.
General Commands(Accepted on most screens to change
displays)
• Display map
• Display menu
• Display phone
• Information
• Display audio screen
• What time is it?
Find Place Commands(Accepted on Map screen)
• Find nearest: - ATM - Honda dealer
- gas station - airport
- Mexican - hospital restaurant - bank
- post office
Navigation Commands(Accepted on Map screen)
• How long/far to the destination?
• Display destination map
• Display entire route
Display Commands(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
Audio Commands(Accepted on most screens)
• Radio on
• Radio # FM/AM
• Radio pr eset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• XM channel #
• XM preset 1/2/3/4/5/6
• DISC play
• DISC play track #
• DISC skip forward/back
• iPod/USB/HDD play
Phone Commands(Accepted on most screens)
• Call by name
• Call by number
Climate Control Commands(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
Help Commands(Accepted on most screens)
• Voice help (list of all available commands by category)
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

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NAVIGATIONReal-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current
location and help guide you to a desired destination.
Calculated route
Time to go
Distance to goNext guidance
point
Current vehicle
location
Map Screen LegendEntering a Destination Using Voice Commands
For information on setting other destination options, see your Navigation Manual.
1. Say “Address.”
2. Say “Street,” then say the street name
on the next screen. Do not include
the direction (N, S, E, W) or type
(St., Ave., Blvd., etc.).
3. A list of street names appears. Say the number next to the street you
want to select.
4. Say the entire street address number. For example, “1-2-3-4.” If
necessary, say “OK” to proceed.
5. If the street address is in more than one city, a list of city names appears.
Say the number next to the city you
want to select.
6. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
1. From the map screen, say “Find
nearest ATM.”
2. A list of the nearest ATMs in your area is displayed by shortest distance
to destination.
3. Say the number next to the destination you want to select.
4. Say “Set as destination” to set the route.
Using the “Find Nearest” Command Entering a Street Address
Note: It is recommended that you enter your destination before driving or when
the vehicle is stopped.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

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Using HFL
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Make and receive phone calls through your vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.honda.comto check if this feature is compatible with your phone.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain functions may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over to
perform the function.
Pick-Up button: Answer an
incoming call or go to a phone-
specific voice portal screen.
Hang-Up/Back button: End a
call, decline an incoming call, or
cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a
stored voice tag, phonebook name,
or phone number.
Use these buttons to navigate through the HFL menus.
PHONE button: Go
to the phone screen.
BACK button:
Cancel an operation
or return to the
previous screen.
SETTINGS button:
Go to Phone Settings
to pair a phone and
set up text/e-mail
options. Interface Dial:
Rotate to scroll
through selections
and press to make a
selection.
MENU button:
From the Phone
screen, access Speed
Dial, Redial, Call
History, Phonebook,
Dial, and Text/E-Mail
options.
FM Traffic
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 or less.
Heavy traffic
Moderate trafficIncident
Incident Icons
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 “Recalculate route” 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 10), or you can manually reroute.
Provides continuously updated information, including traffic speed, incidents, and
construction in major metro areas.
Incident
icon
Incident
icon Traffic
Flo

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data
Traffic
Flo
w
data
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

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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 hands-free phone and
related audio functions.
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. Select Phone Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List (if nophone 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 six-digit 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 to
automatically import contacts and call
history.
Receiving a Call
A notification is heard and the incoming call information appears on the display.
Press the Hang-
Up button to
end or decline
the call.
Press the Pick-
Up button to
answer the call.You can also select the icons
on the touchscreen.
Using Voice Commands
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using the Menu*
*Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. From the navigation screen or the touchscreen, enter the phone number.
Select the green phone icon to call.
1. Say “ Dial by number .”
2. Say the phone number. For example, “3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Using Speed Dial and Call History
Store 20 speed dial entries for quick calling, or view the last 20 calls.
1. Press PHONE.
2. From the Speed Dial tab, scrollthrough the list to find the entry you
want to call, and select it to call.
For Call History, move the interface
dial to the right and scroll through
the list.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

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Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook is automatically imported to
the system. Phone synchronization must be on for this feature to work.
Using Voice Commands
Using the Menu*
*Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always available.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to find the nameand number you want to call, and
select it to call.
1. Say “Call by name .”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile .”
SMS TEXT MESSAGING AND E-MAIL
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Receiving Messages
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Replying to Messages
Receive and send text messages and e-mails from your paired and linked phone using
Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®. Visit handsfreelink.honda.comto see if this feature is
compatible with your phone. Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited
while the vehicle is moving.
1. A notification appears on the display.Select Read to open the message.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
1. With the message open, select Reply.
2. Select one of the six available reply messages.
3. Select Send to send the message.
Note: Notifications and operation for SMS Text and E-mail are separate. Choose your
desired account in Phone Settings (see page 10).
Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
Calling the Sender
1. With the message open, select Call.
2. The system begins dialing the number.
Press and release the Talk button before you say a command.

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BASIC AUDIO OPERATION
Operate basic controls of your audio system using various and convenient methods.
Steering Wheel Controls
Volume increase
button
Volume decrease
button
SOURCE button:
Change audio source.
tbutton:Go to
previous stations
or tracks.ubutton: Go to next
stations or tracks.
Touchscreen Controls
Select various controls depending on the audio source being played.
FM screen shown
Source: Select
audio sources.
Preset: Select
preset stations. Title: Display audio
information
Skip/Seek:
Change
stations, tracks, etc.
More: Select menu
options and sound
settings.
Connect the iPhone or iPod cable
or a USB flash drive to the USB
port in the front console.
Connect your device only when
your vehicle is stopped.
USB Connection
Select the iPod
or USB icon
from Source.
Playing Audio Files
iPod®OR USB FLASH DRIVE
Play audio files from your compatible iPod or USB flash drive through your vehicle’s
audio system.
1. Connect the iPod cable or USB flash drive to the USB port in the front console
(see page 36).
2. Select Source and select the iPod or USB icon.
3. Use the touchscreen or steering wheel controls to change tracks.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc .
Searching for Music
1. Press AUDIO. Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.
2. Press MENU.
3. Select Music Search.
4. Select a category or folder.
5. Select a track and press ENTER to begin playing.