Honda Civic Coupe (2019 year). Instruction

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Audio System Basic Operation

Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

Press the

(sound) button, and rotate

to scroll through the following choices:

Rotate

to adjust the sound setting, then

press .

Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

LIST/SELECT (Selector) Knob

(Sound)

Button

MID is selectable.

BAS

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

Bass

Treble

Fader

Balance

Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

MID

Middle

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Audio System Basic Operation

Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

3. Rotate

to select Display Adjustment,

then press

4. Rotate

to select Brightness, then press

5. Rotate

to adjust the setting, then press

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

3. Rotate

to select Color Theme, then

press .

4. Rotate

to select the setting you want,

then press

■

Changing the Screen Brightness

Changing the Screen Brightness

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

■

Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing the AM/FM Radio

RADIO Button
Press to select a band.

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous
display or cancel a setting.

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press

to search up and down

the selected band for a station with a strong
signal.

VOL/

(Volume/power) Knob

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

Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a band, then press the preset button.

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

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing the AM/FM Radio

Features

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

■

To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Press

while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate

to select the station, then press

■

Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press

while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate

to select Update List, then press

■

Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to select Settings, then press

3. Rotate

to select RDS Settings, then press

4. Rotate

to select Radio Text, then press

■

Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate

to select Scan, then press

To turn off scan, press

■

Radio Data System (RDS)

Playing the AM/FM Radio

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

You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.

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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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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

Features

Playing an iPod

Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then press the MEDIA
button.

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USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.

MEDIA Button
Press to select iPod
(if connected).

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous
display or cancel a setting.

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press

to change songs.

Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

VOL/

(Volume/power) Knob

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

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

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Album Art

Play Mode Buttons
Press to select a play mode.

Play Button
Press to resume a
song.

Pause Button
Press to pause a
song.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

Features

1. Press

to display the iPod music list.

2. Rotate

to select a category.

3. Press

to display a list of items in the

category.

4. Rotate

to select an item, then press

Press

and rotate

repeatedly until a

desired item you want to listen is
displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List with the
Selector Knob

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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Item
Selection

Category
Selection

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Playing an iPod

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Features

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

Available mode icons appear above the play
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode
you want to select.

■

To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle Album: Plays all available albums in

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

Shuffle All: Plays all available songs in a

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

Repeat One Track: Repeats the current

song.

You can also select a play mode by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

Rotate

to select a mode, then press

To turn it off, rotate

to select Normal Play, then

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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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

format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.

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

USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.

MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected).

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press

to change files.

Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.

VOL/

(Volume/power) Knob

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

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

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Press to select a play mode.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

1. Press

to display a folder list.

2. Rotate

to select a folder.

3. Press

to display a list of files in that

folder.

4. Rotate

to select a file, then press

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How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and 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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Track
Selection

Folder
Selection

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

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

Available mode icons appear above the play
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode
you want to select.

■

To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat

Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the

current folder.

Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.

Random

Random in Folder: Plays all files in the

current folder in random order.

Random All: Plays all files in random order.

Scan

Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling

of the first file in each of the main folders.

Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of

all files in the current folder.

You can also select a play mode by pressing the
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate

to select Play Mode, then press

Rotate

to select a mode, then press

To turn it off, rotate

to select Normal Play, then

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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.

In some states, 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.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will 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.

MEDIA Button
Press to select
Bluetooth® Audio.

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

MENU/CLOCK
Button
Press to
display the
menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is connected to HFL.

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press

to change files.

Play Button (Preset 1)
Press to resume a file.

Pause Button (Preset 2)
Press to pause a file.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and

connected to HFL.

2. Press the MEDIA button until the

Bluetooth® Audio Source is selected.

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

Press the play or pause button to select a mode.

■

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.

The pause function may not be available on some
phones.

If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack or USB port, you may need to press the MEDIA
button repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio
system.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.

Play Button

Pause Button

MEDIA Button

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

1. Press

to display the music search list.

2. Rotate

to select a category.

3. Press

to display a list of items in the

category.

4. Rotate

to select an item, then press

Press

and rotate

repeatedly until a

desired item you want to listen is
displayed.

■

How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the
Selector Knob

How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the Selector
Knob

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the categories may not be displayed.

Item
Selection

Category
Selection

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Features

Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY

(

q or

(

(Home) button: Press to go to the home

screen.

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(Map) button

: Press to display the map

screen.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

(Audio) button: Press to display the

audio screen.

(Phone) button: Press to display the

phone screen.

(Back) button: Press to go back to the

previous screen.

(Day/Night) button: Press to change

the audio/information screen brightness.
Press

once and select

(

- or

(

+ to make

an adjustment.

Each time you press

, the mode

switches between daytime, nighttime
and off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio Menu Items

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2 Music Search List P. 279, 288, 291
2 Scan P. 268, 269, 277, 289
2 Play Mode P. 280, 289

Models with Display Audio

(Day/Night) Button

(Home) Button

(Back) Button

(Phone) Button

(Audio) Button

(Map) Button

* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

Audio/Information Screen

Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.

■

Using the

button

Press the

(display) button to change the display.

■

Switching the Display

Using the

button

You can edit, add, and delete the contents shown on
the driver information interface.

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Driver Information
Interface

(Display) Button

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

■

Using the audio/information screen

Press the

button to go to the home screen.

Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, Navigation

, HondaLink, Smartphone

Connection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), App List, or Instrument Panel.

■

Phone

Displays the HFL information.

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Using the audio/information screen

Touchscreen operation

•

Use simple gestures - including touching, swiping
and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions.

•

Some items may be grayed out during driving to
reduce the potential for distraction.

•

You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or
use voice commands.

•

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen
response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

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Home Screen

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

* Not available on all models

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