Features -> Audio System for your Honda CR-V 2016-2021
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio*,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
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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*.
SiriusXM® Radio* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM®* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
iPod
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
USB Flash Drive
Remote Controls
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)
USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port(s)
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On the front of the center console
USB Port (1.0A)
On the front of the center console
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Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
We recommend using an extension cable with 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.
*1
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone, and charging devices.
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*2
USB Port (1.5A)*
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlayTM or Android
AutoTM.
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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.
u To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlayTM, and for
Android AutoTM, the USB cables should
be certified by USB-IF to be compliant
with USB 2.0 Standard.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
The USB port can supply up to 1.5A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.5A/2.5A unless the device
requests.
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 in the radio you are listening
to.
*1: Models with color audio system
*2: Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)
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On the back of the center console*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
1USB Port(s)
USB Port (2.5A)*
On the back of the center console
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected a music player to it.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
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 audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u 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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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
3
4
Buttons
ENTER Button (+ (- Bar
Button
3
4
Press
mode as follows:
or
to cycle through the audio
3
4
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.
Button
Models with color audio system
FM1 FM2 AM USB/iPod
Pandora® Bluetooth® Audio
Button
Button
Press the
(Hang-up/back) button to go back
to the previous command or cancel a command.
Models with Display Audio
FM AM SiriusXM® USB iPod
Bluetooth® Audio Pandora® Apps
Audio Apps
Press the
display.
2 Switching the Display P. 126
(Display/information) button to switch
(Display/Information)
Button
Models with Display Audio
ENTER Button
• When listening to a USB flash drive
1. From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to display
the folder list.
3
4
2. Press
or
to select a folder.
3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
3
4
4. Press
or
to select a track, then press ENTER.
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls
• When listening to an iPod
1. From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to display
the iPod music list.
3
4
2. Press
or
to select a category.
3. Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category.
3
4
4. Press
or
to select an item, then press ENTER.
3
4
u Press ENTER and press
or
repeatedly until the desired mode you want
to listen to is displayed.
• When listening to Pandora®
1. From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to display
the station list.
3
4
2. Press
or
to select an item, then press ENTER.
• When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
1. From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to display
the track list.
3
4
2. Press
or
to select a track, then press ENTER.
(+ (- (Volume) Bar
Press (+: To increase the volume.
Press (-: To decrease the volume.
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls
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, or Bluetooth® Audio
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.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora®
Press : To skip to the next track.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select the previous station.
* Not available on all models
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