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

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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Features

Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM

can be displayed and selected.

Select

More

Select

Category List

Select

Featured Favorites

Select the featured favorite list title you want to listen to.

The selected channel list of the title is displayed.

Select the channel.

■

Listening to Featured Channels

Listening to Featured Channels

Up to 10 featured channels by SiriusXM

can be

displayed.

To switch the sorting method, select

Number

Name

on the upper right of the screen.

Select

Keypad

to use the on-screen keyboard for

entering the channel number directly.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Features

The system can record up to the last 60 minutes of your currently tuned channel’s
broadcast, as well as the last 30 minutes of your preset channel’s broadcast, starting
from the moment you turn the vehicle on. If you tuned to a preset channel, the
system records up to 60 minutes of a broadcast instead of up to 30 minutes. You
can rewind and replay the last 30 or 60 minutes of a broadcast.

Move the position you want to replay by selecting

To play or pause on playback mode, select the play/pause icon.

■

Returning to real-time broadcast

Select and hold

■

Replay Function

Replay Function

The system starts storing broadcast in memory when
the power mode is turned ON. You can go back to
the program from that point.

You can no longer replay any program once the
power mode is turned off as it erases memory.
You can check how long the program has been
stored in memory from the audio/information screen.

After 30 or 60 minutes of recording the system will
automatically start deleting the oldest data.

(A): Shows how much time the replayed segment is
behind the real-time broadcast
(B): Replayed segment
(C): Length stored in memory
(D): Play/Pause icon

When you listen a multi-channel preset while at the
playback mode, the replayed segment is not
displayed.

Audio/Information Screen

(C)

(B)

(A)

(D)

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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Features

While listening to other channels, you can receive sports alerts such as scores from
the games of your favorite teams.

■

To set up a favorite team

Select

Settings

Select

Sports Notifications Setup

Select

Favorite Teams

Select

+ Add Favorite Team

Select a team.

■

To set up an alert message

Select

Settings

Select

Sports Notifications Setup

Select

Notifications

Select

Game Notifications

SportsFlash Game Play Notifications

Select

Notifications

Select

Select a favorite team.

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Receiving a sports alert

A pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert.

Select

Listen

You can use the same items as the playback mode pop-up screen.

Replay Function

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To go back to the previous screen, select

■

Live Sports Alert

Live Sports Alert

The Pop-up appears and notifies you of a sports alert
function.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Features

You can receive traffic and weather information.

■

To set up a traffic & weather information

Select

Settings

Select

Traffic & Weather Now Setup

Select

Selected City:

Select the region.

When you do not want to receive the information, select

No Market

Selected

■

Listening a traffic and weather information

Select the status icon.

Select the traffic and weather information.

Play mode can also use the any items same as playback mode.

Replay Function

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To go back to the previous screen, select

■

Traffic and Weather Information

Traffic and Weather Information

When traffic and weather information is received, a
notification is displayed in the header area.

Status Area

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Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks of
SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

298

Features

You can view a channel schedule or receive an alert when your favorite program is
about to start.

■

To view a channel schedule

Select

More

Select

Channel Schedule

■

To set up an alert message

Select

More

Select

Channel Schedule

Select a program.

Select

Set Program Alert

Select

Just Once

Every Time

■

Channel Schedule

Channel Schedule

Select

Keypad

to use the on-screen keyboard for

entering the channel number directly.

To set up an alert message

The Pop-up appears and notifies you of an alert
function.

Selecting

Just Once

disables the alert feature next

time you turn the power mode to ON.

If you want to delete the alert, select

Remove Alert

To enable an alert message, change settings for the
alert function.

To enable the alert function

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Continued

Features

You can change settings for the alert function.

■

To enable the alert function

Select

Settings

Select

Manage Program Alerts

Select

Notifications

Select

OFF

■

To remove an alert

Select

Settings

Select

Manage Program Alerts

Select

Alerts Set

Select

on the alert you want to delete.

■

Manage Program Alert

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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Features

Sample each channel on the selected mode for 10 seconds.

Select

More

Select

Scan

You can change a scan mode by the following procedure.

Select

Settings

Select

Scan Mode

Select

Channel

Preset

To turn off scan, select

Stop

■

Scan

Scan

The “Scan Songs in Presets” function is based on
TuneScan

technology of SiriusXM

The “Featured Channels” function is based on
Featured Favorites

technology of SiriusXM

TuneScan

and Featured Favorites

are registered

trademarks of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Features

Change the SiriusXM

settings.

Select

Settings

Select an option.

•

TuneMix:

Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.

•

Tune Mode:

Choose whether to group by category or channel number when

changing channels.

To Change the Tune Mode

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•

Scan Mode:

Select the scan mode from all channels or presets.

Scan

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•

Tune Start:

Start the currently playing song at the beginning when you switch to

a music channel preset.

Tune Start:

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•

Sports Notifications Setup:

Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your

favorite teams.

Live Sports Alert

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•

Traffic & Weather Now Setup:

Set to receive traffic and weather information.

Traffic and Weather Information

P. 297

•

Manage Program Alerts:

Change settings for the alert function.

Manage Program Alert

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■

SiriusXM

Settings

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

Features

Playing an iPod

Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then select the USB
mode.

USB Port(s)

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Track Icons

Select

to change songs.

Select and hold to move rapidly within a song.

Shuffle Icon

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

Cover Art

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/

AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the current file.

Track Buttons

Press

to change songs.

Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.

Browse Icon

Select to display the menu items.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

Features

Select

Browse

Select a search category (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).

Continue making selections until you find
the song of your choice.

■

How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

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.

iPod/USB Flash Drive

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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the audio system,
you may no longer be able to operate the same app
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

If an iPhone or a smartphone is connected via Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto, the iPod/USB source will be
unavailable and audio files on the phone will be
playable only within Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

304

Features

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

■

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.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

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 Song:

Repeats the current song.

Repeat all:

Repeats all songs.

Repeat Icon

Shuffle Icon

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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, AAC

, FLAC, or WAV format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.

USB Port(s)

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

Track Buttons

Press

to change files.

Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

Random Icon

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

Audio/Information Screen

Play/Pause Icon

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

VOL/

AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob

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

Track Icons

Select

to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly within a track.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the current file.

Browse Icon

Select to display the menu items.

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

Select

Browse

Select a search category (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).

Continue making selections until you find
the song of your choice.

■

How to Select a File from the Music Search List

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

General Information on the Audio System

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WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays

Unplayable File

, then

skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.

iPod/USB Flash Drive

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

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

■

Random/Repeat

Repeatedly select the random 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.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Random

Random off:

Random mode to off.

Random All Tracks:

Plays all files in random

order.

Random in Folder:

Plays all files in the current

folder in random order.

Repeat

Repeat off:

Repeat mode to off.

Repeat track:

Repeats the current file.

Repeat folder:

Repeats all files in the current

folder.

Repeat Icon

Random Icon

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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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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.

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

device list.

Phone Setup

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The connected phone for

Bluetooth

Audio can be

different.

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

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

from the

Bluetooth

device list.

Phone Setup

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Audio/Information Screen

Browse Icon

Select to display the menu items.

Play/Pause Icon

Bluetooth

Indicator

Appears when your phone
is connected to HFL.

Track Icons

Select

to change tracks.

Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.

Repeat Icon

Select to repeat the
current track.

(Back) Button

Press to go back
to the previous
display.

VOL/

AUDIO

(Volume/Power) Knob

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

Shuffle Icon

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

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing

Bluetooth

Audio

Features

Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.

Phone Setup

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Select the

Bluetooth

Audio mode.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for

Bluetooth

Audio, may already be

connected.

■

To play or pause a file

Select the play/pause icon.

Select

Browse

Select a search category (e.g., Albums).

Select an item.

The selection begins playing.

■

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 manufacturer's
operating instructions.

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

You can change the connected phone by selecting

Change Device

Phone Setup

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Searching for Music

Searching for Music

Depending on the

Bluetooth

device you connect,

some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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Playing

Bluetooth

Audio

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Features

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

■

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.

■

How to Select a Play Mode

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 Song:

Repeats the current song.

Repeat Group:

Repeats the current group.

Repeat all:

Repeats all songs.

Depending on the

Bluetooth

device you connect,

some or all of the functions may not be displayed.

Repeat Icon

Shuffle Icon

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Audio System Basic Operation

HondaLink

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Features

HondaLink

HondaLink

connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect

your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi Connection

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Phone Setup

P. 401

■

Connect

Displays the connection status of the vehicle.

■

Help & Support

Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via roadside or customer service
center.

■

Message

Displays helpful and important information from Honda.

■

HondaLink

Menu

HondaLink

The HondaLink

connect app is compatible with most

iPhone and Android phones.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, HondaLink

can only be connected

through Wi-Fi.

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Audio System Basic Operation

HondaLink

Features

Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink

service.

■

To enable the HondaLink

service

Press the

button.

Select

General Settings

Select

System

Select

Data Sharing Setting

Select

■

To link with HondaLink

You can see the connection guide screen after
launching HondaLink

when there is no

connection to a network. If you do not need
this guide, select check-box and select

■

To Set Up to Connect HondaLink

Service

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Audio System Basic Operation

Smart Shortcuts

Continued

Features

Smart Shortcuts

By observing and learning driver behaviors, patterns, and preferences, the system
anticipates driver actions and presents on-screen suggestions to help perform
desired actions quicker and with fewer steps.

•

The app will suggest actions based on what it learns you do often, and
occasionally make recommendations based on your learned preferences.

•

The system will take some time to learn. The more you interact with the system,
the more suggestion you will see, and the more accurate they will become.

•

Suggestions will automatically refresh periodically to provide updated content for
each profile.

•

You can also provide feedback on whether a suggestion is helpful by pressing and
holding on it. This can help the app grow smarter over time.

•

To change the notifications behavior for Smart Shortcuts:

Select

Options

on the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

Select

Suggestion Settings

Select an option.

•

All data used for Smart Shortcuts can be erased by a

Factory Data Reset

Defaulting All the Settings

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Smart Shortcuts

The app also supports different profiles for each user,
with customized learning for each profile. The app
will also learn to associate a profile to a user over time
based on key fob and connected phone data.

Smart Shortcuts

Screen

Shortcut Suggestion

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Smart Shortcuts

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Features

Press the

button.

Select

Smart Shortcuts

Select a shortcut to take the action
suggested.

•

Call Suggestions:

When selected, a call to the contact or number suggested will

be placed and shown. Based on your calling patterns, contacts will be suggested
for you to call.

Connect your smartphone through

Bluetooth

to get contact suggestions.

Call suggestions will not be displayed when you are connected to Apple
Carplay.

•

Radio Suggestions:

When selected, the corresponding radio app (FM, AM, or

SiriusXM

) will open and it will start playing the station.

From radio apps you can receive:
- FM, AM, SiriusXM

: Most frequently listened stations you may like to play

next.
- FM, SiriusXM

: Genre-based suggestions.

Considerations:
- FM suggestions will appear only when they are within range, according to
your vehicle’s tuner signal.
- SiriusXM

suggestions will be available as long as there is an active account in

the vehicle.

■

How to Use

How to Use

You can change the profile by selecting

on the

top of the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

You can customize the following items by selecting

Options

on the top of the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

•

Profiles

: Create, change, and manage profiles.

•

View App Walkthrough

: View the Smart

Shortcuts walkthrough.

•

Suggestion Settings

: Change where suggestions

can appear.

To create a profile:

1. Select

Options

on the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

2. Select

Profiles

3. Select

Manage Profiles

4. Select

+ Add New Profile

5. Enter name for your profile.
6. Select

Done

A new profile has been created and the Smart App

will automatically switch to that profile.

To change a profile:

1. Select

Options

on the

Smart Shortcuts

screen.

2. Select

Profiles

3. Select

Change Current Profile

4. Select a profile from the list.

The change to the selected profile has been made.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Wi-Fi Connection

Features

Wi-Fi Connection

This vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot or communication device.

Press the

button.

Select

General Settings

Select

Connections

Select

Wi-Fi

Select

Select an access point from the network list.

To connect to a hotspot that is not
automatically detected, select

Options

then

Add Network

Enter the password.

If you check the

Use this network to

automatically download system
updates

box, you can set the network to

be used for system updates.

System Updates

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Select

Connect

■

Turning off the Wi-Fi connection

Select

Change Mode

Select

OFF

■

Connect the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Wi-Fi Connection

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of
Wi-Fi Alliance

Connect the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Hotspot

You cannot go through the setting procedure while
the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the
audio system in Wi-Fi mode.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.

Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.

You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or
off with the

icon on the system status area.

Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB
port or wirelessly, 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.

USB Port(s)

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Apple CarPlay Menu

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,
select

Phone

on the home screen. 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.

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

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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.

Phone Setup

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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
home screen

Home screen

Apple CarPlay icon

Apple CarPlay menu screen

: Go back to the

Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen

: Go back to the

Apple CarPlay menu
screen

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

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.

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.

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Apple CarPlay

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB port or
wirelessly, 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.

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

USB Port(s)

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The confirmation screen will be displayed.

Select

Yes

If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select

You may change the consent settings under the

Smartphone Connection

settings

menu.

■

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

■

Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port

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

button



Select General Settings



Smartphone Connection



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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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

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Features

■

Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the home screen

Press the

button.

Select

Smartphone Connection

Select

+ Connect New Device

Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Select

Yes

If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.

Select

Yes

■

Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Apple CarPlay device list

Press the

button.

Select

General Settings

Select

Smartphone Connection

Select

Apple CarPlay

Select

+ Connect New Device

Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Select

Yes

If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.

Select

Yes

■

Connect Apple CarPlay Wirelessly

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

Features

■

Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the

Bluetooth

device list

Press the

button.

Select

General Settings

Select

Connections

Select

Bluetooth

Select

+ Connect New Device

Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Check the box on

Apple CarPlay

If you select

Apple CarPlay

, you cannot select

Audio

and

Phone

Select

Connect

Select

Yes

If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.

10.

Select

Yes

■

Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly with the steering wheel

Press and hold the

(talk) button on the steering wheel.

Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

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Check the box on

Apple CarPlay

If you select

Apple CarPlay

, you cannot select

Audio

and

Phone

Select

Connect

Select

Yes

If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.

Select

Yes

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

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Features

■

Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly at start-up (when there is no phone
paired to the system)

Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.

Select

If there is no registered device, the

Bluetooth

pairing screen will be displayed.

If you check the box with

Do not show this again

, this screen will not be

displayed.

Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s

Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink

(HFL) system.

Phone Setup

P. 401

Check the box on

Apple CarPlay

If you select

Apple CarPlay

, you cannot select

Audio

and

Phone

Select

Connect

Select

Yes

If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.

Select

Yes

Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

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Features

Press and hold the

(talk) button to activate Siri.

■

Operating Apple CarPlay with Siri

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

(Talk) button:

Press and hold to activate Siri.
Press again to deactivate Siri.
Press and release to activate
standard voice recognition
system.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Android Auto

Continued

Features

Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the USB port or
wirelessly, 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.

USB Port(s)

P. 231

Auto Pairing Connection

P. 326

•

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.

■

Android Auto Menu

Android Auto

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.

Phone Setup

P. 401

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

Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.

Android Auto menu screen

Home screen

Android Auto icon

Go back to the
home screen

Go back to the Android
Auto menu screen

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