display HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with one display
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
CD eject button
CD slotCD button: Play a CD.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Selector knob: Press to display the track
or folder listing. Rotate to scroll through
tracks, and select a track to play.
CD display
() buttons:
Press to skip to the
next or previous
folder. SCAN button: Press
to sample each track.
Press again to sample
the first file in each
folder. Press and hold
to turn off scan.Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change tracks.
Press and hold to move
rapidly within a track.
Models with one display
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device
(see page 55).
iPod display
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. AUX button:
Play iPod.
Selector knob: Press
to display the iPod
menu. Rotate to scroll
through items, and
select an item to play.
() button: Press to go back to the previous
display.
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a search option.
3. Select the track you want to play.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

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Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Models with one display
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device (see page 55).
Selector knob: Press to display the track
or folder listing. Rotate to scroll through
tracks, and select a track to play.
() buttons:
Press to skip to the
next or previous folder. SCAN button: Press
to sample each
track in the current
folder. Press again
to sample the first
file in each folder.
Press and hold to
turn off scan. AUX button: Play a
connected USB flash
drive.
USB display
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks.
Press and hold to
move rapidly within
a track.
Models with one display
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Connect your phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®  (see page 75).
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1:
Pause or resume
audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with one 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.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB port (see page 55).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting 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 to 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.
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation*
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for distraction. 
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 66).
Power button:
Turn audio on
or off.
HOME button
(screen shown)
MENU button:
Display menu items for the selected
screen.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous screen.
button:
Change screen
brightness. Settings: Choose
Audio for options. HondaLinkâ„¢:
View apps when
your phone is
connected through
HondaLink**.
Audio:
 Display current audio
information.
Volume
buttons

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Home.
4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and
slide it to a different position.
Models with touchscreen
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM radio display
Source: Select
the FM or AM
icon.
Tune: Change
the station. Seek: Search
for the next or
previous station
with a strong
signal. Open/close: Display or hide the station list
or preset list.
Scan: Scan for
each station
with a strong
signal.
Presets:
Select and hold a preset number to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select a previously stored station.
HondaLinkâ„¢
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable integration 
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control 
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada).
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit
www.hondalink.com 
(U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalink (Canada).

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
SiriusXM Radio display
Open/close: Display or hide the channel list
or preset list.
Models with touchscreen
SiriusXM® Radio*
Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact 
your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com (U.S.) or www.sirius.ca (Canada).
Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Source: Select
the XM icon.
Category: Change
the category. Channel: Change
the channel.
Scan: Scan for
each station
with a strong
signal.
Presets:
Select and hold a preset number to store the current station.
Select a preset number to select a previously stored station.
*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC 
formats.
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these 
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
Source: Select the CD icon.
Folder: Change
the folder.Open/close:
Display or hide the track list.
Track: Change
the track.
CD open/close button: Press to
open or close the
screen to reveal
the CD slot.
CD display

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your device to
the USB port (see page 55).
iPod display
Source: Select
the iPod icon.
Open/close:
Display or hide the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu options,
including
Music Search. Songs: Change
the track.
Models with touchscreen
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device to the USB port (see page 55).
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.
Searching for MusicUse the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search option.
4. Select the track you want to play.
Searching for MusicUse the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive\
.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU. 
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Connect your phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
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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.
Models with touchscreen
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.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 55).
• 
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting 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
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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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 ControlsUse 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 first p\
air 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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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 to make and enter 
selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is 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 imported 
to the system. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is 
inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find 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 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. Use the selector knob to make 
and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to find 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 fixed 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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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
Talk Button 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 ceiling.
•  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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