About Audio Playback
By connecting a device to the audio system, you can play audio files.
- Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle’s audio system.
- Depending on the connected device, in some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track may not appear correctly.
About Play Modes
Shuffle/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon until you find a play mode option of your preference.
Shuffle
Shuffle off: Shuffle mode to off.
Shuffle all: Plays all available songs in random order.
Shuffle in folder*1: Plays all songs in the current folder in random order.
Repeat
Repeat off: Repeat mode to off.
Repeat song: Repeats the current song.
Repeat folder/group*2: Repeats all songs in the current folder/group.
Repeat all: Repeats all songs (in the current folder*2).
*1: When playing a song via USB device
*2: When playing a song using Bluetooth® Audio or via USB device
Audio Playback via Wired Connection
Connect a device, such as an iPod or iPhone, then select the USB icon.
Cover Art
Sound Icon
Music Library Icon
Shuffle Icon
Track Icons
Play/Pause Icon
Repeat Icon
- While an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, audio files on the iPhone can only be played using Apple CarPlay.
Track icons
Select
or
to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.
How to select a song from the music search list
- Select Music Library.
- Select a search category (e.g., Artists, Albums, etc.).
- Continue making selections until you find the song of your choice.
Audio Playback via USB Device
The audio system can read certain USB drive formats to play audio files.
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
After connecting a USB device, select the USB icon.
Sound Icon
Music Library Icon
Shuffle Icon
Track Icons
Play/Pause Icon
Repeat Icon
Track icons
Selectorto change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.
How to select a song from the music search list
- Select Music Library.
- Select a search category (e.g., Artists, Albums, etc.).
- Continue making selections until you find the song of your choice.
Audio Playback via Bluetooth® Device
Your audio system allows you to listen to audio files from your Bluetooth®-compatible phone.
Connect a Bluetooth® compatible device to the system, then select the Bluetooth Audio icon.
Change Devices Icon
Sound Icon
Music Library Icon
Shuffle Icon
Track Icons
Play/Pause Icon
Repeat Icon
- Not all Bluetooth®-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For a list of compatible phones:
- U.S.: Visit https://mygarage.honda.com/s/honda-handsfreelink-compatibility-check, or call 1-888-528-7876.
- Canada: Call 1-855-490-7351.
- Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. When there is more than one paired phone in the vehicle, the system automatically connects to the prioritized phone. You can assign priority to a phone in the Bluetooth® device list.
- If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
- If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is unavailable.
- To play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer’s operating instructions.
- Switching to another mode pauses the audio files playing from your phone.
- You can change the connected phone by selecting Change Devices.
Track icons
Selectorto change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.
How to select a song from the music search list
- Select Music Library.
- Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
- Select an item.
- The selection begins playing.