bluetooth HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

Honda Automobile Customer Service
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ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
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and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump \
starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
Honda CR-V. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all CR-V
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
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Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
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INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ... 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................... 3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 9
Child Safety ...................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .................. 24
Condition Indicators ....................... 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 27
Information Display* ...................... 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* ...29
Customized Features ...................... 31
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 32
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 32
Smart Entry System* ....................... 33
Door Operation ................................ 34
Tailgate Operation* ........................ 35
Power Tailgate Operation* ........... 36
Power Window Operation ............ 37
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 38
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 39
One-Touch Turn Signal ................... 40
Wiper Operation .............................. 41
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 42
Rear Seats ....................................... 46
Driving Position Memory System* ... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 48 HomeLink® Garage Opener* ......... 49
Air Conditioning System* ............. 50
Climate Control System* .............. 51
Seat Heaters* .................................. 52
Setting the Clock ............................. 53
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 54
Basic Audio Operation ................... 54
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) ................................ 57
FM/AM Radio ................................... 58
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 59
iPod
®.................................................. 60
USB Flash Drive .............................. 61
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 62
Pandora
® .......................................... 63
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ............... 64
HondaLink™ .................................... 65
FM/AM Radio .................................. 66
SiriusXM
® Radio* ........................... 67
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 68
iPod
®.................................................. 69
USB Flash Drive .............................. 70
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 71
Pandora
® .......................................... 72
HDMI Video ...................................... 73
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
(HFL) ................................................... 74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 74
Pairing a Phone ............................... 75
Making a Call .................................. 76
SMS Text Messaging ..................... 77

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Changing Settings Using the MID
Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons to operate the Vehicle Settings menu in the
MID. The vehicle must be in Park (P) to enter the menu.
Press the Info buttons
to scroll to the V ehicle
Settings screen. Press the
SEL/RESET button to enter
the menu.
Info buttons: Scroll through
menu options.
SEL/RESET button: Select a
menu option.
Customized Features
Use the Vehicle Menu in the i-MID to customize certain features, such as the
display , the trip computer , and door locking/unlocking. Use the steering wheel
controls to make and enter selections when the vehicle is stopped.
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. Select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Clock/Info, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Camera, System, \
or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped
+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display .
- Button
Press to scroll downards. SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
Button
Press to go to the next
display .
MENU Button
Press to go to V ehicle Menu.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.

USB Adapter Cable*
1. Open the center console. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable.
2. Connect a USB fl ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod
® or iPhone®.

USB Port* 1. Open the center console. Open one of the USB covers.
2. Insert a USB fl ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod
® or iPhone®, into the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.State or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on. An additional power
socket is also located in the center console.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped*if equipped
HDMI Port*
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
Auxiliary Input Jack*Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.

Steering Wheel Controls You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button: From the audio screen, press and hold to choose options for the
current audio mode (models with touchscreen).
FM/AM/XM
® Radio
Press  or  for the next or previous station.
Press and hold  or  for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press  or  for the next or previous track.
Press and hold  or  for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press  for the next song.
Press and hold  or  for the next or previous station.Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Models with one display
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1:
Pause or resume
audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB port (see page 54).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Pandora display
Skip button: Go to
the next song.
Selector knob:
Press the enter
the Pandora menu.
Rotate and press to
make selections. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
() buttons:
Go to the next or
previous station.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB fl ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 54).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB fl ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
USB display
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
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Bluetooth® Audio display
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon.
Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 54).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station.
Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close:
Display or hide
information.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including the
Station List. Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the HDMI port (see page 55). From the connected\
device,
launch the video you want to display on the touchscreen. This feature is\
limited
while the vehicle is moving.
The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touc\
hscreen.
Source: Select
the HDMI
icon from the
SOURCE screen.
HDMI display

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function.
Models with one display

HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
HFL display
Selector knob:
Rotate and press
to make selections. BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone 1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with one display
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob or interfac\
e dial to
make and enter selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle i\
s moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Use the selector knob or interface dial to make and enter se\
lections.
This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob or inter\
face dial to
make and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phone Setup
3. Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to fi nd the entry you want to call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button.
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts.
Models with one display
SMS Text Messaging
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility .
Standard message rates apply . This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the
selector knob to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also
reply to it using fi xed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Yes.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, press the
selector knob to enter the Text Message Menu.
Select Reply, and choose one of the six available
responses. Select Yes to send the message. You
cannot create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open, press
the selector knob to enter the Text Message
Menu. Select Call.

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. Voice commands are also available.
Models with touchscreen

HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or cancel an
operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold
to display speed dial, call history, or redial.
HFL display
Voice Recognition Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceil\
ing.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
PHONE: Display the
phone screen.
MENU button:
From the phone
screen, select
various call
options.
BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display. SETTINGS: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
Incoming call display

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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Models with touchscreen
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
touchscreen to make and enter selections.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Bluetooth Device List
4. Select Add Bluetooth Device.
5. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select
OK.
6. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
7. HFL gives you a six-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
8. The system asks if you want to enable options: HondaLink Assist: Select On to enable emergency
collision notifi cation (see page 84).
Phone Synchronization: Select On to automatically
import contacts and call history from your phone.
9. Press BACK to exit the menu.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by number.”
2. Say the phone number: For example, 3-1-0-5-5-5-1-2-3-4.”
3. The system begins to dial.
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Dial.
4. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imp\
orted to
the system. Phone synchronization must be turned on.
Using voice commands
Press the Talk button before you say each command.
1. Say “Dial by name.”
2. Say the phonebook name and phone type. For example, “John Smith mobile.”
Using the touchscreen
Manual operation is limited while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are
always available.
1. From the Home screen, select Phone.
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Phonebook.
4. Scroll through the list to fi nd the name and number you want to call, and select it to call.