Honda Accord (2019 year). Manual - part 20

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Features

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

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Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)

You can store up to 10 of your preferred music channels per preset.

1. Tune a station.
2. Select and hold the preset number you 

want to add a music channel.

3. Select Add to TuneMix or Create 

TuneMix.

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A message appears if there are no 
available presets.

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Preset Memory

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Preset Memory

You can store 12 SiriusXM® channels into the preset 
memory.

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Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)

TuneMix:
The multi-channel preset function can be turned on 
or off by the following procedure.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select TuneMix.
3. Select ON or OFF.

When you want to replace the channel, select 
Replace preset.
If you want to delete a channel, select Edit TuneMix, 
and then select the channel you want to delete.

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Features

Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM® can be displayed and selected.
1. Select Category List.
2. Select Featured Favorite.

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Listening to Featured Channels

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Listening to Featured Channels

Up to ten featured channels by SiriusXM® can be 
displayed.

Featured channel lists are at the top of the channel 
list.

To switch the sorting method, select Number or 
Name on the upper right of the screen.

Select Keypad to use the on-screen keyboard for 
entering the channel number directly.

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Features

The system can record up to the last 60 minutes broadcast of your currently tuned 
channel as well as the last 30 minutes broadcast of preset channels, starting from 
the moment you turn the vehicle on. If you tuned to preset channel, the system 
records up to 60 minutes of a broadcast instead of up to 30 minutes. You can 
rewind and replay the last 30 or 60 minutes of a broadcast.

Move the position you want to replay by selecting 

 or 

.

To play or pause on playback mode, select the play/pause icon.

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Returning to real-time broadcast

Select and hold 

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Replay Function

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Replay Function

The system starts storing broadcast in memory when 
the power mode is turned ON. You can go back to 
the program from that point.

You can no longer replay any program once the 
power mode is turned off as it erases memory.
You can check how long the program has been 
stored in memory from the audio/information screen.

After 30 or 60 minutes of recording the system will 
automatically start deleting the oldest data.

(A): Shows how much time the replayed segment is 
behind the real-time broadcast
(B): Replayed segment
(C): Length stored in memory
(D): Play/Pause icon

Audio/Information Screen

(C)

(B)

(A)

(D)

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Features

While listening to other channel, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from 
your favorite teams. 

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To set up a favorite team

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Sports Notifications Setup.
3. Select Favorite Teams.
4. Select + Add Favorite Team.
5. Select a team.

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To set up an alert message

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Sports Notifications Setup.
3. Select Notifications.
4. Select Game Notifications or SportsFlash Game Play Notifications.
5. Select Notifications.
6. Select ON.
7. Select a favorite team.

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Live Sports Alert

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Live Sports Alert

The Pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert 
function.

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To set up a favorite team

Sports alerts cut in only when SiriusXM® mode is on.

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You can receive traffic and weather information.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Traffic & Weather Now Setup.
3. Select Selected City.
4. Select the region.

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Traffic and Weather Information

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Traffic and Weather Information

When traffic and weather information is received, a 
notification is displayed in the header area.

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Features

You can view a channel schedule or receive a alert when your favorite program is 
about to start.

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To view a channel schedule

1. Select More.
2. Select Channel Schedule.

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To set up an alert message

1. Select More.
2. Select Channel Schedule.
3. Select a program.
4. Select Set Program Alert.
5. Select Just Once or Everytime.

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Channel Schedule

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Channel Schedule

Select Keypad to use the on-screen keyboard for 
entering the channel number directly.

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To set up an alert message

The Pop-up appears and notifies you of an alert 
function.

Selecting Just Once disables the alert feature next 
time you turn the power mode to ON.

If you want to delete the alert, select Remove Alert.

To enable an alert message, change settings for the 
alert function.

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You can change settings for the alert function.

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To enable the alert function

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Manage Program Alerts.
3. Select Notifications.
4. Select ON or OFF.

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To remove an alert

1. Select Settings.
2. Select Manage Program Alerts.
3. Select Alerts Set.
4. Select 

 on the alert you want to delete.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Select Yes.

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Manage Program Alert

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Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.
1. Select More.
2. Select Scan.

You can change a scan mode by the following procedure.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select Scan Mode.
3. Select Channel or Preset.

To turn off scan, select Stop.

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Scan

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Scan

The “Scan Songs in Presets” function is based on 
TuneScan

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 technology of SiriusXM®.

The “Featured Channels” function is based on 
Featured Favorites

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 technology of SiriusXM®.

TuneScan

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 and Featured Favorites

TM

 are registered 

trademarks of SiriusXM® Radio, Inc.

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Features

Change the SiriusXM settings.
1. Select Settings.
2. Select an option.

• Tune Mix: Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.
• Tune Mode: Choose whether to group by category or channel number when 

changing channels.

• Scan Mode: Select the scan mode from all channels or presets.
• Tune Start: Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to 

a music channel preset.

• Sports Notifications Setup: Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your 

favorite teams. 

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• Traffic & Weather Now Setup: Set to receive traffic and weather information.

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• Manage Program Alerts: Change settings for the alert function. 

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SiriusXM Settings

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port(s), then select the USB 
mode.

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 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Buttons
Press 

 or 

 to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

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Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

Sound Icon
Select to display the sound 
settings.

Shuffle Icon
Select to play all files in the current 
category in random order.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.

Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.

Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.

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

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Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 

Albums, etc.).

3. Continue making selections until you find 

the song of your choice.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models or 
versions. Some functions may not be available on the 
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.

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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod 
while the phone is connected to the audio system, 
you may no longer be able to operate the same app 
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/ 
USB source will be unavailable and audio files on the 
phone will be playable only within Apple CarPlay.

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Features

You can select shuffle and repeat modes when playing a file.

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Shuffle/Repeat

Select Shuffle or repeat icon repeatedly until a 
desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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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 (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, 
or composers) in random order.

 Shuffle in Folder: Plays all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.
 Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.
 Repeat all: Repeats the all songs.

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Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays audio files on a USB flash drive in either MP3, 
WMA, or AAC

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 format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port(s), then select the USB mode.

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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Track Icons
Select 

 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

Seek Buttons
Press 

 or 

 to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

Random Icon
Select to play all files in the 
current category in random 
order.

Sound Icon
Select to display the sound 
settings.

Browse Icon
Select to display the menu items.

Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.

Selector knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.

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Features

1. Select Browse.
2. Select a search category (e.g., Artists, 

Albums, etc.).

3. Continue making selections until you find 

the song of your choice.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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WMA files protected by digital rights management 
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays The selected file cannot 
be played, then skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message 
on the audio/information screen.

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Features

You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.

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Random/Repeat

Select Random or repeat icon repeatedly until 
a desired mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Random

 Random off: Random mode to off.
 Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random 

order.

 Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.
 Repeat track: Repeats the current folder.
 Repeat all: Repeats the all songs.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible 
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For 
a list of compatible phones:

•

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink 
or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

It may be illegal to perform some data device 
functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in the 
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is 
automatically connected. 

The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be 
different.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track 
may not appear correctly.

Some functions may not be available on some devices.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or 
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone 
will be unavailable. However, you can have a second 
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by 
selecting 

 from the Bluetooth® device list.

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Audio/Information Screen

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to 
the previous 
display.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the 
audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust 
the volume.

Play/Pause Icon

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is 
connected to HFL.

Track Icons
Select 

 or 

 to change tracks.

Browse Icon
Select to display the 
menu items.

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