bluetooth HONDA CIVIC 2022 Owner's Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
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2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play/pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
Change Device .
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■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
You can select shuffle and repeat modes when playing a file.
■Shuffle/Repeat
Select shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a
desired mode.
■To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Shuffle
Shuffle off: Shuffle mode to off.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available songs in a
selected list in random order.
Repeat Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.
Repeat Group: Repeats the current group.
Repeat all: Repeats the all songs.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the functi ons may not be displayed.
Repeat Icon
Shuffle Icon

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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®.
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■Connect
Displays the connection status of the vehicle.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service
center.
■Message
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■HondaLink® Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, HondaLink ® can only be connected
through Wi-Fi.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smart Shortcuts .
3. Select a shortcut to take the action
suggested.
• Call Suggestions: When selected, a call to the contact or number suggested will
be placed and shown. Based on your call ing patterns, contacts will be suggested
for you to call.
u Connect your smartphone through Bluetooth® to get contact suggestions.
u Call suggestions will not be displayed when you are connected to Apple
Carplay.
• Navigation Suggestions: When selected, a route will be started to the
suggested destination and the embedded navigation app will open.
u When a long route is set in your navigation system, you can receive
recommendations for gas stations and places to stop at along the way.
u The places you frequently navigate to while using the embedded navigation
system will be suggested as shortcuts.
u Save your home location in the embedded navigation app to have a shortcut
suggestion for it when you’re away from home.
■How to Use1How to Use
You can change the profile by selecting on the
top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
Options on the top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
•Profiles: Create, change, a nd manage profiles.•View App Walkthrough : View the Smart
Shortcuts walkthrough.
•Suggestion Settings : Change where suggestions
can appear.
To create a profile:
1. Select Options on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Manage Profiles .
4. Select + Add New Profile .
5. Enter name for your profile.
6. Select Done .
u A new profile has been cr eated and the Smart App
will automatically switch to that profile.
To change a profile:
1. Select Options on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Change Current Profile .
4. Select a profile from the list.
u The change to the selected profile has been made.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB
port or wirelessly, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone
display, to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access
messages.
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■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
select Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF.
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the
home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device.
4. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Apple CarPlay device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Smartphone Connection .
4. Select Apple CarPlay .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
8. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay Wirelessly

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Bluetooth® device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
8. Select Connect .
9. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
10. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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3.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No .

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly at start-up (when there is no phone
paired to the system)
1. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
2. Select OK.
u If there is no registered device, the Bluetooth® pairing screen will be displayed.
u If you check the box with Do not show this again, this screen will not be
displayed.
3. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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4.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
5. Select Connect .
6. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks to accept for connecting Apple CarPlay, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
7. Select Yes or No.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port or
wirelessly, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android
Auto, you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps
(Navigation), and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a
tutorial will appe ar on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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•Maps
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other
inputs.
■Android Auto Menu
1 Android Auto
We recommend that you upda te Android OS to the
latest version when using Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android
9.0 (Pie) or earl ier, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
Android Auto menu screen
Home screen
Android Auto icon Go back to the
home screen
Go back to the Android
Auto menu screen

uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
1. Connect the Android phone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select Yes.
u If you do not want to connect Android Auto, select No.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Connection settings
menu.
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device.
4. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
■Connect Android Auto Wirelessly
1Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices connecting Android Auto after you
have completed the initial setup:
Select General Settings 
Smartphone Connection  Android Auto 
Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.