Honda Civic Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction - part 16

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Audio System Basic Operation

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.

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Import wallpaper

You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash 
drive.

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB 

port.

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

to 

select 

Settings, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Import, then press 

.

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The picture name is displayed on the list.

6. Rotate 

 to select a desired picture, then 

press .

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The selected picture is displayed.

7. Press 

 to save the picture.

8. Press 

 to select OK.

9. Rotate 

 to select a location to save the 

picture, then press 

.

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The display will return to the wallpaper 
setting screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

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Wallpaper Setup

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When importing wallpaper files, the image must be 
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a 
folder cannot be imported.

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The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.

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The file format of the image that can be imported 
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

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The individual file size limit is 2 MB.

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The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If 
the image size is less than 480 × 234 pixels, the 
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with 
the extra area appearing in black.

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Up to 255 files can be selected.

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If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, a 
message appears.

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

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Select wallpaper

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

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Select, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a desired wallpaper, then press 

.

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Delete wallpaper

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

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Wallpaper, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Delete, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

5. Rotate 

 to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press 

.

6. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then press 

.

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The display will return to the wallpaper setting screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

To go back to the previous screen, press the 

 

(Back) button.

When the file size is large, it takes a while to be 
previewed.

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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 .

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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.

Selector Knob

 (Sound) Button

TRE is selectable.

BAS

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

Bass

Treble

Fader

Balance

Speed-sensitive 
Volume 
Compensation

MID

Middle

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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 

.

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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.

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Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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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 

 or 

 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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Playing the AM/FM Radio

Features

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. Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate 

 to select the station, then press 

.

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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 

.

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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 

.

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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 

.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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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 audio source selecting 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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Playing an iPod

Features

Playing an iPod

Connect the iPod using your dock 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 

 or 

 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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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 

.

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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

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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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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.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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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 Albums: Plays all available albums in 

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

 Shuffle: 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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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

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 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 

 or 

 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

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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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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.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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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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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, visit 
automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or 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 

 or 

 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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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.

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To pause or resume a file

Press a Play or Pause button to select a mode.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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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 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 

.

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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 Music Search List with the 
Selector Knob

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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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Audio System Basic Operation

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

(

q or 

ON 

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: Select to go to the home screen.

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: Select to display available options 

including Sound, View Radio Text, Music 
Search, and playback modes.

: Select to go back to the previous screen 

when the icon is illuminated.

 (Day/Night) button: Press to change 

the audio/information screen brightness.
Press 

 once and select 

(

- or 

(

+ to make 

an adjustment.

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Each time you press 

, the mode 

switches among the daytime mode, 
nighttime mode and off mode.

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

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio Menu Items

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2 Music Search List P. 297, 306
2 Scan P. 286, 287, 295, 307
2 Play Mode P. 298, 307

Models with Display Audio

 (Day/Night) Button

 (Home) Icon

 (Back) Icon

 (Menu) Icon