Honda CR-V (2024 year). Manual in english - page 7

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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, and 

Bluetooth

®

 devices.

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

*1 : Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

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About Your Audio System

SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

 is available on a subscription basis 

only. For more information on SiriusXM

®

 Radio

*

, 

contact a dealer.

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General Information on the Audio System

 

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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.

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

Remote Controls

iPod

USB Flash Drive

*2

*1

* Not available on all models

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USB Port(s)

Features

USB Port(s)

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On the front panel (

)

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

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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.

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On the front panel (

)

*

The USB port (3.0A) is only for charging 
devices.

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You cannot play music even if you have 
connected music players to it.

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On the back of the console 
compartment

*

The USB ports (3.0A) are only for charging 
devices.

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You cannot play music even if you have 
connected music players to them.

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USB Port(s)

•

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/3.0A of power. It 
does not output 2.5A/3.0A unless requested by the 
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of 
the device that needs to be charged.

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

USB charge

On the front panel

Models without USB Charger

Models with USB Charger

On the back of the console compartment

* Not available on all models

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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

1.

Set the power mode to ON.

2.

Turn on the audio system.

3.

Press and hold the 

VOL/

 

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob for more than two 

seconds.

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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 Remote Controls

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Features

Audio Remote Controls

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

SOURCE Button

Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM



AM



USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/

Android Auto



Bluetooth

®

 Audio 

VOL

(

+

/VOL

(

-

 (Volume) Switch

Press Up:

 To increase the volume.

Press Down:

 To decrease the volume.

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

•

When listening to the radio

Press :

 To select the next preset radio station.

Press :

 To select the previous preset radio station.

Press and hold 

:

 To select the next strong station.

Press and hold 

:

 To select the previous strong station.

•

When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio, or Smartphone 

Connection

Press :

 To skip to the next song.

Press :

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

•

When listening to a USB flash drive or 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Press and hold 

:

 To skip to the next folder/group.

Press and hold 

:

 To go back to the previous folder/group.

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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.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

SOURCE

 

Button

VOL

(

+

/

VOL

(

-

 

(Volume) Switch

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Features

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

VOL

(

+

/VOL

(

-

 (Volume) Switch

Press Up:

 To increase the volume.

Press Down:

 To decrease the volume.

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Audio Remote Controls

Press the 

 (home) button to go back to the home 

screen of the driver information interface.

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Left Selector Wheel

VOL

(

+

/

VOL

(

-

 (Volume) Switch

 (Home) Button

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Features

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

•

When listening to the radio

Press :

 To select the next preset radio station.

Press :

 To select the previous preset radio station.

Press and hold 

:

 To select the next strong station.

Press and hold 

:

 To select the previous strong station.

•

When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio, or Smartphone 

Connection

Press :

 To skip to the next song.

Press :

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

•

When listening to a USB flash drive

Press and hold 

:

 To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold 

:

 To go back to the previous folder.

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Audio Remote Controls

Features

Left Selector Wheel

•

When selecting the audio mode
Press the 

 (home) button, then roll up or down to select 

Audio

 on the driver 

information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.

Roll up or down:

FM

AM

SXM

USB

Bluetooth

Apps 

(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)

To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down 
and then press the left selector wheel:

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Features

Audio System Basic Operation

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

Use the selector knob or 

MENU

 button to 

access some audio functions.

Press 

 to switch between the normal and 

extended display for some functions.

Selector knob: 

Rotate left or right to scroll 

through the available choices. Press 

 to set 

your selection.

MENU button: 

Press to display the menu 

screen.

 (Back) button: 

Press to go back to the 

previous display.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

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Audio System Basic Operation

These indications are used to show how to operate 
the selector knob.

Rotate 

 to select.

Press 

 to enter.

Menu Items

2

Adjusting the Clock

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2

Adjusting the Sound

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2

Display Setup

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2

Customized Features

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Press the buttons on the steering wheel to change 
any audio setting.

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Audio Remote Controls

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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.

•

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen 
response.

You can change the touchscreen sensitivity setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 354

 (Back) 

Button

Selector Knob

MENU

 Button

Menu Display

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1.

Select an audio source.

2.

Press the 

MENU

 button.

3.

Select 

Sound Settings

.

Select an item from the following choices:

•

Bass / Treble:

 Bass, Midrange, Treble

•

Balance / Fader:

 Balance, Fader

•

Speed Volume Compensation:

 Sets the 

amount of volume increase.

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Adjusting the Sound

The Speed Volume Compensation (SVC) adjusts the 
volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go 
faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down, 
audio volume decreases.

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can set the screen brightness separately for Day and Night modes.

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button.

2.

Select 

Display Adjustment

.

3.

Select 

Day

 or 

Night

.

4.

Select the setting you want.

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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.

You can adjust the settings by sliding or tapping on 
the bar.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

RADIO Button

Press to select a band.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Seek Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to search the 

selected band up or down for a 
station with a strong signal.

VOL/ AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) 

Knob

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

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 Button

Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Preset Icons

Tune the radio frequency for preset memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to store that station.
Select 

 to display beyond preset 5.

>

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Playing 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.

Select the station.

■

Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.

1.

Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2.

Select 

Refresh

.

■

Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

1.

Select 

Text

.

■

Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.

1.

Select 

Scan

.

To turn off scan, select 

Stop

 or press the 

 button.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

1

Playing AM/FM Radio

Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

You can store 12 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 station name is 
displayed under the frequency. However, when the 
signals of that station become weak, the station 
name disappears.

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Playing an iPod

Features

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then press the 

MEDIA

 

button.

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USB Port(s)

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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.

Track Buttons

Press  

or  

to 

change 

songs. Press and hold to move 
rapidly within a song.

VOL/

 AUDIO (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 Button

Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Album Art

Shuffle Icon

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

Play/Pause Icon

Select to play/pause a song.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the current file.

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Playing an iPod

Features

1.

Press 

 to display the iPod music list.

2.

Select a category.

3.

Select an item.

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Select an item repeatedly until a desired 
item you want to listen to is displayed.

■

How to Select a Song from the iPod Music 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.

2

iPod/USB Flash Drive

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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.

■

Shuffle/Repeat

Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon 
until you find a play mode option of your 
preference.

■

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 in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat off:

 Repeat mode to off.

 Repeat all:

 Repeats all songs.

 Repeat Song:

 Repeats the current song.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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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, AAC, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the 

MEDIA

 button.

2

USB Port(s)

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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.

Track Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change files.

Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

VOL/

 AUDIO (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 Button

Press to display the menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Play Icon

Select to play a file.

Random Icons

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

Pause Icon

Select to pause a file.

Repeat Icons

Select to repeat the current file.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

1.

Press 

 to display a folder list.

2.

Select a folder.

3.

Select a file.

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How to Select a File from a Folder

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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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iPod/USB Flash Drive

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Track 
Selection

Folder 
Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

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

■

Random/Repeat

Select random or repeat icon.

■

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 All Tracks:

 Plays all files in random 

order.

 Random in Folder:

 Plays all files in the current 

folder in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat track: 

Repeats the current file.

 Repeat folder: 

Repeats all files in the current 

folder.

Repeat Icons
Random Icons

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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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Phone Setup

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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 

https://mygarage.honda.com/s/honda-

handsfreelink-compatibility-check

, or call 1-888-

528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

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 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 Settings

 menu.

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HFL Menus

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To change the searched phone manually, select 

Go 

to Device List

.

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 is 

unavailable. However, a second previously paired 
phone can stream 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio by selecting 

Audio

 from the 

Bluetooth

®

 device list.

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Phone Setup

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MEDIA Button

Press to select 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio.

VOL/

 AUDIO 

(Volume/Power) 
Knob

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

MENU Button

Press to display the 
menu items.

Audio/Information Screen

Bluetooth

 Indicator

Appears when your phone 
is connected to HFL.

Track Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to 

change files.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat 
the current file.

Shuffle Icon

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

Selector Knob

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

 (Back) 

Button

Press to go back 
to the previous 
display.

Play/Pause Icon

Select to play/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

Select the play/pause icon.

■

To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

1

To Play 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio Files

To play the audio files, you may need to operate your 
phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer'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.

Check the volume setting of your phone if the audio 
volume is too loud or soft.

Play/Pause Icon

MEDIA

 Button

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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

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Features

1.

Press 

 to display the music search list.

2.

Select a category.

3.

Select an item.

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Select an item repeatedly until a desired 
item you want to listen to is displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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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Playing 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio

Features

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

■

Shuffle/Repeat

Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon 
until you find a play mode option of your 
preference.

■

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 Albums:

 Plays all available albums in 

a selected list in random order.

 Shuffle All Songs:

 Plays all available songs in 

a selected list in random order.

Repeat

 Repeat off:

 Repeat mode to off.

 Repeat all:

 Repeats all songs.

 Repeat Song:

 Repeats the current song.

Depending on the 

Bluetooth

®

 device you connect, 

some or all of the functions may not be displayed.

Shuffle Icon

Repeat Icon

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Siri Eyes Free

Features

Siri Eyes Free

You can talk to Siri using the 

 (talk) button on the steering wheel when your 

iPhone is paired to the 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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Phone Setup

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Using Siri Eyes Free

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Siri Eyes Free

Check Apple Inc. website for features available for 
Siri.

We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri 
Eyes Free mode while operating a vehicle.

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

 (Talk) Button 

Press until the display changes as shown.
Press and hold to deactivate Siri Eyes Free.

While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same. 
No feedback or commands 
appear.

Appears 
when Siri is 
activated in 
Siri Eyes Free

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Smartphone Voice Recognition

Features

Smartphone Voice Recognition

You can use Smartphone Voice Recognition using the 

 (talk) button on the 

steering wheel when your Android phone is paired to the 

Bluetooth

®

 

HandsFreeLink

®

 (HFL) system.

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Phone Setup

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Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

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Using Smartphone Voice Recognition

Depending on your Android phone, you may need to 
operate your phone.

Some commands work only on specific phone 
features or apps.

 (Talk) Button

Press to activate Smartphone Voice Recognition.
Press and hold to deactivate Smartphone Voice 
Recognition.

While in Smartphone Voice 
Recognition:
The display remains the same. 
No feedback or commands 
appear.

Appears 
when 
Smartphone 
Voice 
Recognition 
is activated

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Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB, 
you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a 
phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

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Apple CarPlay

The images shown here (designs, specifications, etc.) 
may differ from what is displayed on your screen.

Only iPhone 5 or newer versions with iOS 8.4 or later 
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.

We recommend using the latest OS.

Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to 
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible 
apps.

To directly access the Apple CarPlay phone function, 
press the 

PHONE

 button. While connected to Apple 

CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If 
you want to make a call with HandsFreeLink, turn 
Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the USB cable from your 
iPhone.

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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is 
not possible to use the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio or 

Bluetooth

®

 HandsFreeLink

®

. However, other 

previously paired phones can stream audio via 

Bluetooth

®

 while Apple CarPlay is connected.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the 
same time.

For details on countries and regions where Apple 
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining 
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

Go back to the 
audio screen

CONNECT

 Button 

Press to display Apple CarPlay screen

Apple CarPlay menu screen

: Go back to the 

Apple CarPlay 
Dashboard screen

: Go back to the 

Apple CarPlay menu 
screen

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Features

•

Phone

Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail.

•

Messages

Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.

•

Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

•

Maps

Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your 
iPhone.

1

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements & 
Limitations

Apple CarPlay requires a compatible iPhone with an 
active cellular connection and data plan. Your 
carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, 
and other technology integral to providing Apple 
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised 
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or 
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services. 
Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or 
guarantee of future Apple CarPlay performance or 
functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are 
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple 
homepage for information on compatible apps.

To adjust the ringtone volume, the guidance volume 
of the navigation or Siri, or the audio volume, turn 
the 

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob while the 

sound you want to adjust is playing.

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB, use the 
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the 
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed, 
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need 
to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information screen.

1.

Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.

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The confirmation screen will be displayed.

2.

Select 

Yes

.

u

If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select 

No

.

You may change the consent settings under the 

Smartphone Settings

 menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely 
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you 
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the 
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.

You can use the following procedure to disconnect or 
delete the devices connecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the 

MENU

 button



Select Smartphone Settings



Apple CarPlay



Select device

Use of user and vehicle information

The use and handling of user and vehicle information 
transmitted to/from your iPhone by Apple CarPlay is 
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and 
Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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Features

Press the 

 (talk) button to activate Siri.

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Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

Below are examples of questions and commands for 
Siri.

•

What movies are playing today?

•

Call dad at work.

•

What song is this?

•

How’s the weather tomorrow?

•

Read my latest email.

•

Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.

For more information, please visit 

www.apple.com/ios/siri

.

To adjust the guidance volume of Siri, turn the 

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob while Siri is 

activated.

 (Talk) button:

Press to activate Siri.
Press again to 
deactivate Siri.

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TM

Features

Android Auto

TM

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port, Android 
Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can use the 
audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), and 
Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on 
the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using 
Android Auto.

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1

Android Auto

TM

The images shown here (designs, specifications, etc.) 
may differ from what is displayed on your screen.

We recommend that you update Android OS to the 
latest version when using Android Auto.

Bluetooth

 A2DP cannot be used while your phone is 

connected to Android Auto.

To use Android Auto on a smartphone with Android 
9.0 (Pie) or earlier, you need to download the 
Android Auto app from Google Play to your 
smartphone.

Park in a safe place before connecting your Android 
phone to Android Auto and when launching any 
compatible apps.

When your Android phone is connected to Android 
Auto, it is not possible to use the 

Bluetooth

®

 Audio. 

However, other previously paired phones can stream 
audio via 

Bluetooth

®

 while Android Auto is 

connected.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the 
same time.

Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

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TM

Features

•

Maps

Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your 
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard 
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other 
inputs.

•

Phone

Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.

•

Exit

•

Operate Android Auto with your voice.

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1

Android Auto

TM

For details on countries and regions where Android 
Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to 
function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.

Screens may differ depending on the version of the 
Android Auto app you are using.

Android Auto Operating Requirements & 
Limitations

Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone 
with an active mobile connection and data plan. Your 
carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, 
and other technology integral to providing Android 
Auto functionality, as well as new or revised 
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or 
cessation of Android Auto functionality and services. 
Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or 
guarantee of future Android Auto performance or 
functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are 
compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android 
Auto homepage for information on compatible apps.

To adjust the ringtone volume, the guidance volume 
of the navigation or voice recognition, or the audio 
volume, turn the 

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) 

knob while the sound you want to adjust is playing.

Go back to the 
audio screen

CONNECT

 Button 

Press to display Android Auto screen

Android Auto menu screen

Go back to the Android 
Auto menu screen

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TM

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Features

•

You can check Android notifications.

•

 (Android Auto Home)

Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that 
appear just when they’re needed.

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port, Android Auto is 
automatically initiated.

To enable Android Auto after connecting an Android phone to the system, select 

Yes

 on the screen.

You may change the consent settings under the 

Smartphone Settings

 menu.

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1

Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely 
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone, 
you will need to set up your phone so that auto 
pairing is possible. Refer to the instruction manual 
that came with your phone.

You can use the following procedure to disconnect or 
delete the devices connecting Android Auto after you 
have completed the initial setup:
Press the 

MENU

 button 



 

Select Smartphone Settings 



 Android Auto 



 

Select device

Use of user and vehicle information

The use and handling of user and vehicle information 
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is 
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.

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Android Auto

TM

Features

Press the 

 (talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

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Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Below are examples of commands you can give with 
voice recognition:

•

Reply to text.

•

Call my wife.

•

Navigate to Honda.

•

Play my music.

•

Send a text message to my wife.

•

Call flower shop.

For more information, please refer to the Android 
Auto homepage.

You can also activate the voice recognition function 

by selecting the 

 icon in the lower-right corner of 

the screen.

To adjust the guidance volume of voice recognition, 
turn the 

VOL

/

 

AUDIO

 (Volume/Power) knob while 

the guidance is playing.

 (Talk) button:

Press to operate 
Android Auto with your 
voice.
Press again to deactivate 
voice recognition.