Honda Passport (2022 year). Manual in english

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Features

Audio System

About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM

Radio

service. It can also

play USB flash drives, iPod, iPhone, iPad and

Bluetooth

devices.

You can operate the audio system from the knobs on the panel, the remote controls
on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.

About Your Audio System

SiriusXM

Radio is available on a subscription basis

only. For more information on SiriusXM

Radio,

contact a dealer.

General Information on the Audio System

P. 305

SiriusXM

Radio is available in the United States and

Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

SiriusXM

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

iPod

, iPad

, iPhone

and iTunes

are trademarks of

Apple Inc.

State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.

After you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, you
can use the audio system for up to 30 minutes per
driving cycle, or until opening the driver's door.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the battery condition. Repeatedly
using this feature may drain the battery.

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash Drive

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

USB Ports

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Features

USB Ports

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On the console panel

The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.

■

In the console compartment

The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.

USB Ports

•

Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.

•

We recommend that you use a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.

•

Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a hub.

•

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard disk
drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.

•

We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.

The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.

This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected a music player to it.

USB charge

In the console compartment

On the console panel

In the console compartment

Audio System

Auxiliary Input Jack

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Features

■

On the back of the console
compartment

The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.

Auxiliary Input Jack

Use the jack to connect devices.

Open the cover.

Connect a device to the input jack using a
1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.

USB Ports

These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music player
to them.

Under certain conditions, a device connected to the port
may generate noise in the radio you are listening to.

On the back of the console compartment

On the back of the console
compartment

USB Ports

Auxiliary Input Jack

To switch to another mode or return to the AUX
mode, select the audio source icon.

You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.

* Not available on all models

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Audio System

Audio System Theft Protection

Features

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.

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Reactivating the audio system

Set the power mode to ON.

Turn on the audio system.

Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.

The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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Audio System

Audio Remote Controls

Features

Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.

(

(Volume) Bar

Press

(

To increase the volume.

Press

(

To decrease the volume.

Audio Remote Controls

Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.

Depending on the

Bluetooth

device you connect,

some functions may not be available.

Press the

(back) button to go back to the

previous screen or cancel a command.

Press the

(home) button to go back to the home

screen of the driver information interface.

You can show or hide the audio mode icons, or
change the order of the icons.

ENTER

Button

(

Bar

Buttons

3 4

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Audio System

Audio Remote Controls

Features

/ENTER Buttons

•

When selecting the audio mode
Press

select

Now Playing

on the home screen of the driver

information interface, and then press the

ENTER

button.

Press

or :

To cycles through the audio modes as follows:

Android Auto/Apple CarPlay



SiriusXM



AUX Input



Bluetooth

Audio



Social Playlist



My Honda Music



USB/iPod

•

When listening to the radio

Press :

To select the next preset radio station.

Press :

To select the previous preset radio station.

•

When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, My Honda Music, or

Bluetooth

Audio

Press :

To skip to the next song.

Press :

To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.

3 4

* Not available on all models

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Features

Audio System Basic Operation

To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.

: Select to go to the home screen.

Switching the Display

P. 229

: Select to go back to the previous display

when it is displayed.

: Select to change the audio/information

screen brightness.
Select

once and select

to make

an adjustment.

Each time you select

, the mode

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

(Day/Night) Icon

(Home) Icon

(Back) Icon

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Audio/Information Screen

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Audio/Information Screen

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

■

Using the audio/information screen

Select

to go to the home screen.

Select the following icons on the home screen or after selecting

All Apps

■

Switching the Display

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.

Customized Features

P. 327

Home Screen

Models without
navigation system

Models with
navigation system

(Home) Icon

All Apps

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Audio/Information Screen

Features

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Phone

Displays the HFL information.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

P. 349

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Trip Computer

Displays the trip computer information.

•

Current Drive

tab: Displays the current trip information.

•

Trip A

Trip B

tab: Displays information for the current and three previous drives.

The information is stored every time you reset Trip A/B.
To reset Trip A/B, select

Reset

To change the setting of how to reset Trip A/B, select

Settings

, then select

Trip

A Reset Method

Trip B Reset Method

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Clock

Displays the clock.

■

System Updates

Updates the software version of the audio system.

System Updates

P. 242

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FM/AM/Sirius XM

/USB/Bluetooth Audio/AUX Input/My Honda Music/

Social Playlist

Displays the audio information.

■

Settings

Enters the customizing menu screen.

Customized Features

P. 327

* Not available on all models

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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Navigation

Displays the navigation screen.

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

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HondaLink

Displays the HondaLink

screen.

HondaLink

P. 287

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Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

Displays the

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Apple CarPlay

P. 295

Android Auto

P. 298

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Messages

Displays the text message screen.

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

P. 349

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AT&T Hotspot

Displays the AT&T Hotspot screen.

AT&T Hotspot

P. 293

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File Manager

Displays the file manager screen.

File Manager

P. 248

* Not available on all models

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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

■

Import wallpaper

Connect the USB flash drive to the front
USB port.

USB Ports

P. 223

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select

Add More

The

File Manager

screen is displayed.

Import a desired picture.

How to Transfer a File

P. 248

The display will return to the

Clock Faces

screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

Wallpaper Setup

The wallpaper you set up on

Clock Faces

cannot be

displayed on the driver information interface.

•

The file name must be fewer than 255 characters.

•

The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, or WebP.

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the

No Data

message appears.

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Audio/Information Screen

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Select wallpaper

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select a desired wallpaper.

The preview is displayed on the screen.

Select

Save

The display will return to the clock screen.

■

To view wallpaper once it is set

Select .

Select

Clock

■

Delete wallpaper

Select

Clock

Select

Settings

Select

Clock Faces

Select

Delete Photos

The

File Manager

screen is displayed.

Delete a picture.

How to Delete a File

P. 251

The display will return to the

Clock Faces

screen.

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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To change to a next screen

Selecting

, or swiping the screen left or right changes to the next screen.

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Home Screen

Home Screen

The home screen has 5 pages. You cannot add any
more pages.

Select

to go directly back to the first page of the

home screen from any page.

Swipe

Icon

Current page position

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Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

Features

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To add app icons on the home screen

App icons can be added on the home screen.

Select .

Select

All Apps

Check the box of the app you want to add.

The app icon will be added on the home
screen.

To add app icons on the home screen

Pre-installed apps may not start up normally. If this
occurs, you need to reset the system.

Defaulting All the Settings

P. 345

If you perform

Factory Data Reset

, it may reset all

the settings to their factory default.

Defaulting All the Settings

P. 345

In case those apps still do not start up normally even
after

Factory Data Reset

, contact your dealer.

If a browser shuts down mid-use, the screen will
return to the screen viewed prior to the browser
startup.

Check Box

All Apps

Icon

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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To move icons on the home screen

You can change location on the home screen.

Select and hold an icon.

The screen switches to the customization
screen.

Drag and drop the icon to where you want
it to be.

Select

Done

The screen will return to the home
screen.

To move icons on the home screen

Select

Tips

to show tips. To hide them, select it again.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop.

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