android auto HONDA CR-V 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files 
on a USB flash drive,  connecting a cellular 
phone, and charging devices.
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices, 
playing audio files and connecting compatible 
phones with Apple CarPlay
TM or Android 
AutoTM.
u To prevent any potenti al 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.
■On the back of the center console 
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging 
devices.
1 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 us e 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 yo ur 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 1.5A/2.5A of power. It 
does not output 1.5A/2.5A unless requested by the 
device.
For amperage details, read  the operating manual of 
the device that ne eds to be charged.
These ports are for battery  charge only. You cannot 
play music even if you have  connected a music player 
to them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the 
port may generate noise in  the radio you are listening 
to.
USB charge
On the back of the center console compartment
In the console compartment
Models with color 
audio system
Models with 
Display Audio
Models with 
Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
On the back of the center console 
compartment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
■HondaLink
Displays the HondaLink ® screen.
2HondaLink ® P. 316
■Apple CarPlayTM/Android AutoTM
Displays the Apple CarPlayTM or Android AutoTM.
2 Apple CarPlayTM P. 324
2 Android AutoTM P. 327
■App List ( )
Displays the apps or widgets screen.
2 Home Screen  P. 273
■Instrument Panel
Selects from three customizable settings  for the driver information interface.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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FeaturesWhen the   (Talk)  button is pressed, 
available voice comma nds appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list  of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in  Voice 
Info  on the Info Menu  screen. Select Info, 
then select  MENU.
The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages,  at certain screens. 
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the 
Phone call command, the screen will 
change to the voice re cognition screen for 
phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay
TM.
■Music Search
This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.
■Climate Control*1
When the system recognizes the Climate 
Control  command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen to the climate control 
voice recognition screen.
2 Climate Control Commands*1 P. 289
■Audio*1
When the system  recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On/Off
• Radio FM/AM/SXM
*
•PANDORA*
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora ®
* cannot be used while Android 
AutoTM is active.
■Navigation*1
The screen changes to the navigation 
screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■HondaLink
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected.
■Voice Setting
The screen changes to the  Voice Recog. 
tab on the System Settings  screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*
Features
Playing Pandora ®*
Your audio system allows you to  listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a 
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using 
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup  P. 422
2 USB Port(s)  P. 235
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
1Playing Pandora ®*
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade 
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora is 
only available in certain countries. Visit the Pandora 
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this 
feature, visit  automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/, 
or call 1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app 
must first be installed on your phone. Visit 
www.pandora.com . for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized  radio that plays music 
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of 
one of your favorite arti sts, tracks, comedians or 
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station 
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ® also features 
hundreds of genre stations  ranging from Dubstep to 
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot  operate Pandora ® through the audio 
system, it may be streaming through  Bluetooth® 
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio 
system is selected.
If your phone is connected to Android Auto
TM, 
Pandora ® is only available through the Android 
Auto
TM interface. Visit the Android AutoTM website to 
check compatibility.
Audio/Information 
Screen
Cover Art
VOL/  AUDIO 
(Volu
 me/Power 
Audio) Knob
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.
 (Back) Icon
Select to go back to 
the previous display.
 (Audio) Icon
Select to display the 
audio screen.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a track.
Station Up/
Down Icons
Select to change 
a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a track.
Like/Dislike IconsSelect to evaluate a track.
Driver Information 
Interface
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying  Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1 Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
If a phone is currently c onnected via Apple CarPlay
TM 
or Android AutoTM, Bluetooth ® Audio from that 
phone is unavailable. However, a second previously 
paired phone can stream  Bluetooth® Audio by 
selecting  Connect   from the Bluetooth Device 
List  screen.
2 Phone Setup  P. 422
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect 
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or  Bluetooth®.
2Wi-Fi Connection  P. 321
2 Phone Setup  P. 422
■Places*
Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealers, etc. and provides navigation 
instructions to those locations via the navigation system.
■Vehicle
Displays instruction messages wh en the vehicle needs service.
■Help & Support
Displays tips on vehicle usage and provides  information on roadside assistance and 
the customer service center.
■HondaLink®  Menu
1HondaLink ®
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 c onnection to Apple CarPlay
TM or 
Android AutoTM, HondaLink ® can only be connected 
through Wi-Fi.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
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Features
Android AutoTM
When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A USB 
port, Android AutoTM is automatically initiated. When connected via Android 
AutoTM, you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google 
Maps (Navigation), Google Play Music, a nd Google Now functions. When you first 
use Android Auto
TM, a tutorial will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using 
Android Auto
TM.
2 USB Port(s)  P. 235
2 Auto Pairing Connection  P. 329
1Android AutoTM
To use Android AutoTM, you need to download the 
Android AutoTM app from Google  Play to your 
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop)  or later versions are 
compatible with  Android Auto
TM.
Bluetooth A2DP ca nnot be used with Android AutoTM 
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android 
phone to Android Auto
TM and when launching any 
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto
TM, connect the USB cable to the 
1.5A USB port. The USB port on the back of the 
center console compartment  will not enable Android 
Auto
TM operation.
2 USB Port(s)  P. 235
When your Android phone is  connected to Android 
Auto
TM, it is not possible to use the  Bluetooth® Audio. 
However, other previously paired phones can stream 
audio via  Bluetooth ® while Android Auto
TM is 
connected. 2 Phone Setup  P. 422
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Featuresa Maps (Navigation)
Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your 
Android phone. When the vehicle is in mo tion, it is not possible to make keyboard 
entries. Stop the vehicle in  a safe location to undertake a search or provide other 
inputs.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto
TM) can give 
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior 
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are 
currently using will direct you to your destination.
The audio/Information screen shows you turn -by turn driving directions to your 
destination.
b  Phone (Communication)
Make and receive phone calls as  well as listen to voicemail.
c  Google Now (Home screen)
Display useful information organized by Android Auto
TM into simple cards that 
appear just when  they’re needed.
■Android AutoTM Menu1Android AutoTM
For details on c ountries and regions where Android 
AutoTM is available, as well as information pertaining 
to function, refer to the Android AutoTM homepage.
Android Auto
TM Operating Requirements & 
Limitations
Android Auto
TM requires a compatible Android phone 
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 Android 
Auto
TM functionality, as we ll as new or revised 
governmental regulations, may  result in a decrease or 
cessation of Android Auto
TM functionality and 
services. Honda cannot a nd does not provide any 
warranty or guarantee  of future Android Auto
TM 
performance or functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are 
compatible with  Android Auto
TM. Refer to the 
Android AutoTM homepage for information on 
compatible apps.
: Go back to 
the home screen
Android AutoTM icon
6
Models with navigation system
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
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d  Music and audio
Play Google Play Music an d music apps that are compatible with Android AutoTM.
To switch between music apps, press this icon.
e  Go back to the Home Screen.
f  Voice
Operate Android Auto
TM with your voice.
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the 1.5A USB port, Android 
Auto
TM is automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android AutoTM
Enable once : Allows only once. (Prompt 
shows again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt 
does not show again.)
Cancel : Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under 
the  Smartphone  settings menu.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android AutoTM
Only initialize Android AutoTM when you safely 
parked. When Android AutoTM 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 method below to change Android 
Auto
TM settings after you have  completed the initial 
setup:
Select HOME Settings Smartphone 
Android Auto
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user  and vehicle information 
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto
TM is 
governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
Press and hold the   (Talk) bu tton to operate Android AutoTM with your voice.
■Operating Android AutoTM with Voice Recognition1Operating Android AutoTM with Voice Recognition
Below are examples of co mmands 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
TM homepage.
You can also activate the  voice recognition function 
by pressing the   icon in the upper-right corner of 
the screen.
 (Talk) Button:
Press and hold to operate Android AutoTM with your voice.
Press and release to activate standard voice recognition system.
 (Hang-up/back) Button:
Press to deactivate voice recognition.
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