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

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System Updates

Continued

Features

System Updates

The audio system’s firmware can be updated with a Wi-Fi connection or with a USB
device.

When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the status
area. Use the following procedure to update the system.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on

the home screen, select

All Apps

The system will check for updates.

If the update icon appears on the home
screen, select the status icon.

Status Area

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Select

Download

A notification appears on the screen for
the user to accept the download.

Select

Install Now

Install While

Vehicle Off

A notification appears on the screen if
the update is successful.

■

How to Update

How to Update

You can update the system via Wi-Fi, but cannot use
the captive portal that require login or agreement the
terms of use on the browser.

Your download will be canceled if:

•

Your Wi-Fi connection is severed.

•

You stop the engine when the battery is low on
power.

Your download will recommence the next time a Wi-
Fi connection is established.

For the battery protection,

Install While Vehicle Off

cannot be selected when the battery is low on power.
If you want to install the updated data, recharge the
battery or select

Install Now

Notification

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System Updates

Features

The following settings can be set.

•

Automatic Download

•

Version Status

•

Connection Setup

•

Automatic Update

•

Update History

■

Automatic download settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Automatic Download

Select the access point, then select

Enable

If you do not want to system update automatically, select

Disable

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View a version and update status

Use the following procedure to confirm the version and update status.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Version Status

■

System Updates Settings

* Not available on all models

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System Updates

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Features

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Connection setup

Use the following procedure to connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Connection Setup

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.

Select

Connect

■

Automatic update settings

Use the following procedure to change to the automatic update setting.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Automatic Update

Select

Accept

If you do not want to system update automatically, select

Decline

* Not available on all models

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System Updates

Features

■

View the update history

Use the following procedure to confirm the update history.

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Update History

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System Updates

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Features

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Wireless connection mode setup

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Settings

Select

Connection Setup

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.

Select

Connect

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How to update

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

via Wireless

Select

Download

A notification appears on the screen for the user to accept the download.

Select

Install Now

Install While Vehicle Off

A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.

■

How to Update Wirelessly

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System Updates

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Features

■

Download the update files from the server

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

is not displayed on the home screen, select

All Apps

Select

Other Methods

Select

Via USB

A notification appears on the screen.

Connect a USB device into the USB port.

The inventory data is copied into the USB device.

USB Ports

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Remove the USB device from the USB port.

Connect the USB device into your computer, and then download the update files.

Follow the link to download the required software update files. Refer to

https://usb.honda.com

for instructions.

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Update the audio system

Press the

button.

Select

System Updates

Select

Other Methods

Select

Via USB

A notification appears on the screen.

Connect the USB device with the update files into the USB port.

A notification appears on the screen.

USB Ports

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Select

Install Now

A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.

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How to Update with a USB Device

How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update
files from the USB before starting the USB update
process.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

Press the

button.

Select an audio source icon.

Select

Sound

Select an item from the following choices:

•

Bass / Treble:

Treble, Midrange, Bass

•

Balance / Fader:

Balance, Fader

•

Speed Volume Compensation:

Sets the

amount of volume increase.

Adjusting the Sound

The

Speed Volume Compensation

adjusts the

volume level based on the vehicle speed. As you go
faster, audio volume increases. As you slow down,
audio volume decreases.

You can also adjust the sound by the following
procedure.
1. Press the

button.

2. Select

General Settings

3. Select

Sound

To reset each setting for

Bass / Treble

Balance /

Fader

, and

Speed Volume Compensation

, select

Default

on each setting screen.

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can set the screen brightness.

Select

Display Mode

The brightness bar is displayed for a few
seconds.

Select

to adjust the brightness.

Select

Display OFF

to turn off the

screen. To turn on the screen, press the

button.

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Switching Display Mode Manually

Display Setup

You can adjust the screen brightness by sliding or
tapping on the brightness bar.

You can also change the screen brightness on the
following procedures.
1. Press the

button.

2. Select

General Settings

3. Select

Display

4. Select the setting you want.

To reset the settings, select

Default

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Display Setup

Features

Select

Audio Source

in the header area, then select an icon on the source list to

switch the audio source.

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

■

Selecting an Audio Source

■

Limitations for Manual Operation

Select

Audio Source

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the

(Talk) button on the steering wheel and a

microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:

•

Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands:

Voice Portal Screen

P. 267

•

Close the windows and moonroof.

•

Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.

•

Speak clearly in a natural speaking voice without pausing between words.

•

Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

■

Voice Recognition

Voice Control Operation

When you press the

button, a helpful prompt asks

what you would like to do. Press and release the

button again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.

Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.

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Voice Control Operation

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Features

When the

(talk) button is pressed,

available voice commands appear on the
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say

“Help”

after the beep.

Depending on the selected mode, the
displayed commands are different on the
voice portal screen. The commands
recognized are the same regardless of
which screen is selected.
Normal Mode: A list of example commands
is displayed to quickly complete your
desired function.
Assist Mode: A list of basic commands is
displayed to guide you step by step through
the voice menu.

■

Voice Portal Screen

You can change the mode on the

General

Settings

screen.

Voice Control

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The system only recognizes the commands
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free-form voice commands are not
recognized.

When the voice portal screen is displayed, it
will change to the top screen of each
function by using the global commands.

•

Music Search

•

Sirius XM

•

Navigation

•

Phone

When the system recognizes a phone
command, the screen will change to the
dedicated phone voice recognition screen.
These commands can only be used when a
phone is connected.

■

General Commands

■

Phone Commands

■

Phone Commands

•

Call <name>

•

Call <number>

The system only recognizes contact names
stored in the phonebook of your phone. If a
full name is registered in the first name
field, the system will recognize the first
name and last name as one contact name.

Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.

When the system recognizes an audio
command, the screen will change to the
dedicated audio voice recognition screen.

■

FM Commands

•

Tune to <FM frequency>

■

AM Commands

•

Tune to <AM frequency>

■

Sirius XM Commands

•

Tune to SXM <channel number>

•

Tune to SXM <station name>

■

Audio Commands

* Not available on all models

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Voice Control Operation

Features

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iPod Commands

•

List Album <name>

•

List Artist <name>

•

List Genre <name>

•

List Playlist <name>

•

Play <artist> <album>

•

Play

•

Play Album <name>

•

Play Artist <name>

•

Play Genre <name>

•

Play Music <text:media_combo>

•

Play Playlist <name>

•

Play Song <name>

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USB Commands

•

List Album <name>

•

List Artist <name>

•

List Playlist <name>

•

Play <artist> <album>

•

Play

•

Play Album <name>

•

Play Artist <name>

•

Play Music <text:media_combo>

•

Play Playlist <name>

•

Play Song <name>

The screen will change to the navigation
screen when a navigation voice command is
received.

Refer to the Navigation System Manual

•

Voice Help

•

Cancel

•

Back

Voice Help provides guidance for the
current screen.

•

Previous

•

Next

•

Yes

•

■

Navigation Commands

■

Standard Commands

■

List Commands

* Not available on all models

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

(Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous

display.

Seek Buttons

Press

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.

Settings Icon

Select whether to tune to HD

Radio

automatically.

Tune Icon

Select to use the on-screen keyboard for entering

the radio frequency directly.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon

Select to scan each station with a strong signal.

Preset Icons

Tune the radio frequency for preset

memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to

store that station. Select

display beyond preset 5.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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Features

To store a station:

Tune to the selected station.

Select and hold the preset icon to store that station.

Selecting

Press & Hold

can be set a new preset station.

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.

Select

Station List

to display a list.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select

Station List

to display a list.

Select

Refresh

■

Preset Memory

■

Station List

Preset Memory

The

indicator appears on the display indicating

stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Roll the left selector wheel or select

Audio Source

on the screen.

Audio Remote Controls

P. 215

You can store 12 AM/FM stations into preset
memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign
Patents. For patents see

http://dts.com/patents

. HD

Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and
“ARC” logos are registered trademarks or
trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn
off scan, select

Stop

or press the

button.

Displays the subchannel list when an HD Radio

station is selected while listening to

an FM station.

Select

HD Radio Channels

Select the channel number.

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

■

To find an RDS station from Station List

Select

Station List

to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select the station.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.

Select

Station List

to display a list while listening to an FM station.

Select

Refresh

■

Scan

■

HD Subchannel

■

Radio Data System (RDS)

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 AM/FM Radio

Features

Change the AM/FM settings.

Select

Settings

Select an option.

•

HD Radio:

Automatically choose a digital or an analog channel, or listen to

analog only.

•

Artwork:

Turns the artwork display on and off.

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AM/FM Settings

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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Features

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Channel Icons

Select

to the previous or next channel.

Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.

Settings Icon

Select settings to display and

customize SiriusXM

settings.

Category Icons

Select

to display and select a SiriusXM

Radio category.

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.

Seek Buttons

Press

to search the selected band

up or down for a station with a strong signal.

Album Art

(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.

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Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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Features

Select

Settings

Select

Tune Mode

Select

Channel

Category

■

To Change the Tune Mode

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

There may be instances when SiriusXM

Radio does

not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.

SiriusXM

Radio stations load in ascending order,

which can take about a minute. Once they have
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make
your selections.

Switching the Audio Mode
Roll the left selector wheel or select

Audio Source

on the screen.

Audio Remote Controls

P. 215

Tune Start:

When you change to a preset channel, a song being
played on that channel restarts from the beginning
with this function. This can be turned on or off by the
following procedure.
1. Select

Settings

2. Select

Tune Start

3. Select

OFF

To change a category, select

Category

icons, or

select

More

and then select

Category List

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

Features

To store a channel:

Tune to the selected channel.

Select and hold the preset icon to store that channel.

Selecting

Press & Hold

can be set a new preset channel.

■

Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)

You can store up to 10 of your preferred music channels per preset.

Tune a station.

Select and hold the preset number you
want to add a music channel.

Select

Add to TuneMix

Create

TuneMix

A message appears if there are no
available presets.

■

Preset Memory

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

You can store 12 SiriusXM

channels into the preset

memory.

Multi-channel preset (for music channels only)

TuneMix

is a registered trademark of SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

TuneMix:

The multi-channel preset function can be turned on
or off by the following procedure.
1. Select

Settings

2. Select

TuneMix

3. Select

OFF

When you want to replace the channel, select

Replace Preset

If you want to delete a channel, select

Edit TuneMix

and then select the channel you want to delete.

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)

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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.

■

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

P. 277

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

P. 277

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

P. 256

Traffic & Weather Now are registered trademarks of
SiriusXM

Radio, Inc.

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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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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Playing SiriusXM

Radio

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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

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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

P. 274

•

Scan Mode:

Select the scan mode from all channels or presets.

Scan

P. 282

•

Tune Start:

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

a music channel preset.

Tune Start:

P. 274

•

Sports Notifications Setup:

Set to receive sports alerts such as scores from your

favorite teams.

Live Sports Alert

P. 278

•

Traffic & Weather Now Setup:

Set to receive traffic and weather information.

Traffic and Weather Information

P. 279

•

Manage Program Alerts:

Change settings for the alert function.

Manage Program Alert

P. 281

■

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 Ports

P. 213

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

P. 314

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.

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Playing an iPod

286

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 the 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 Ports

P. 213

*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.

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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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