Honda Accord (2019 year). Manual - part 19

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Features

5. Select Install Now or Install while 

Vehicle OFF.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful.

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How to update

For battery protection, Install while Vehicle OFF 
cannot be selected when the battery is low on power. 
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the 
battery or select Install Now.

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System Updates

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Automatic download settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Auto Download.
5. Select the access point, then Yes.

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View a version and update status

Use the following procedure to confirm the version and update status.
1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Version Status.

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Download the update files from the server

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect a USB device into the USB port in 

the center pocket or console 
compartment

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The inventory data is copied into the USB 
device.

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5. Remove the USB device from the USB port.
6. Connect the USB device into your 

computer, and then download the update 
files.

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Follow the link to download the required 
software update files. Refer to 
https://usb.honda.com for instructions.

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How to Update with a USB Device

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How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space 
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update 
files from the USB before starting the USB update 
process.

* Not available on all models

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Update the audio system

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect the USB device with the update 

files into the USB port.

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A notification appears on the screen.

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5. Select Install Now.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select an audio source icon.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the setting you want.
5. Select Save.

Select an item from the following choices:
• Bass / Treble: Treble, Midrange, Bass
• Balance / Fader: Balance, Fader
• DTS Neural Surround

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: DTS Neural 

Surround

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• Speed Volume Compensation: Speed 

Volume Compensation (SVC)

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC adjusts the volume level based on the 
vehicle speed. As you go faster, audio volume 
increases. As you slow down, audio volume 
decreases.

You can also adjust the sound the following 
procedure.
1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Sound.

To reset each setting for Bass / Treble, Balance / 
Fader, DTS Neural Surround

*

 and Speed Volume 

Compensation select Default.

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

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Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.

1. Press the 

 button.

2. Select Settings.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Day Mode or Night Mode.
5. Select the setting you want.
6. Select Save.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

To reset the settings, select Default.

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Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list or use the 
SOURCE button to switch the audio source. 

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Selecting an Audio Source

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Limitations for Manual Operation

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Select the source icon

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

SOURCE Button

* Not available on all models

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Voice Control Operation

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Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (talk) and 

 (back) buttons on the steering 

wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 

using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.

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• Close the windows and moonroof

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• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 

on the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

* Not available on all models

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Voice Control Operation

Features

When the 

 (talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice 
Help” after the beep.

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

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Voice Portal Screen

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 
Phone command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the phone.

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Phone Commands

• Phone
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
The system recognize an only contact name 
in the stored phonebook of your phone. If 
full name is registered in first name field, 
the system will recognize the first name and 
last name as one contact name.

Phone commands are not available if using 
Apple CarPlay.

When the system recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

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Phone Commands

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Audio Commands

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FM Commands

• FM
• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM

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AM Commands

• AM
• Tune to <530-1710> AM

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Sirius XM Commands

• Sirius XM
• Channel <1-999>
• Channel <station name>

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USB Commands

• USB
• Play genre <Genre name>
• Play Artist <Artist name>
• Play Album <Album name>
• Play Playlist <Playlist name>
• Play Song <Song name>
• Play Music
• List Genre <Genre name>
• List Artist <Artist name>
• List Album <Album name>
• List Playlist <Playlist name>

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The system accepts navigation command on 
the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the navigation.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

• Voice Help
• Cancel
• Back
Voice Help are readout voice guidance for 
Help on current screen.

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Navigation Commands

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Standard Commands

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Seek Buttons
Press 

 or 

 to search up and 

down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

Push to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Tune Icon
Select to use the on-screen keyboard for 
entering the radio frequency directly.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon
Select to scan each station with a strong signal.

Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for 
preset memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to 
store that station. Select 

 to 

display beyond preset 5.

>

Settings Icon
Select whether to tune to HD 
Radio

TM*

 automatically.

Selector knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an item. After 
that, press again to make your selection.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select Refresh.

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Preset Memory

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Station List

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Preset Memory

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating 
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Roll the left selector wheel or select the audio source 
icon on the screen.

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You can store 12 AM/FM stations into preset 
memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign 
Patents. HD Radio

TM

 and the HD, HD Radio, and 

“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity 
Digital Corp.

Models with HD Radio

TM

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Features

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn 
off scan, select Stop or 

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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

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To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Select Station List to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select Station List to display a list while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Refresh.

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Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn 
off scan, select Stop or 

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Scan

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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Radio Data System (RDS)

When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS 
automatically turns on, and the frequency display 
changes to the station name. However, when the 
signals of that station become weak, the display 
changes from the station name to the frequency.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio

TM

 station is selected while listening to 

an FM station.
1. Select HD Radio Channels.
2. Select the channel number.

Change the AM/FM settings.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select an option.

• HD Radio: Automatically choose a digital or an analog channel, or listen to 

analog only.

• Artwork: Turns the artwork display on and off.

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HD Subchannel

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AM/FM Settings

Models with HD Radio

TM 

feature

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Channel Icons
Select 

 or 

 to the previous or next channel.

Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

Push to turn the audio system on and 
off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Category Icons
Select 

 or 

 to display and select a SiriusXM® Radio category.

Audio/Information Screen

Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset 
memory. Select and hold the preset 
icon to store that station. Select 

 

to display beyond preset 5.

>

Album Art

Settings Icon
Select settings to display and 
customize siriusXM settings.

Seek Buttons
Press 

 or 

 to search up and 

down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

Selector knob
Turn to change the channel.
Press, and then turn to select an 
item. After that, press again to 
make your selection.

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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1. Select Settings.
2. Select Tune Mode.
3. Select Channel or Category.

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To Change the Tune Mode

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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In the channel mode, all available channels are 
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a 
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

There may be instances when SiriusXM® Radio does 
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). 
This does not indicate a problem with your audio 
system.

SiriusXM® Radio stations load in ascending order, 
which can take about a minute. Once they have 
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make 
your selections.

Switching the Audio Mode
Roll up or down to select Audio on the left selector 
wheel or select the audio source icon on the screen.

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Tune Start:
When you change to a preset channel, a song being 
played on that channel restarts from the beginning 
with this function. This can be turned on or off by the 
following procedure.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Tune Start.
3. Select ON or OFF.

To change a category, select Category icons, or 
select More and then select Category List.

* Not available on all models