HONDA CRV 2023 Owners Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Select the station.
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Refresh .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Select Text.
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Select Scan.
To turn off scan, select Stop or press the button.
■Radio Data System (RDS)1Playing AM/FM Radio
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store 12 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the audio source selecting button on the
steering wheel.
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1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the station name is
displayed under the frequency. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the station
name disappears.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then press the MEDIA
button.
2 USB Ports P. 239
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select iPod (if connected). (Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Track Buttons
Press or to change
songs. Press and hold to move
rapidly within a song.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Selector Knob
Turn to change songs.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
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Shuffle Icon
Select to

play all files in the current category in
random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a song.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
1. Press to display the iPod music list.
2. Select a category.
3. Select an item.
u Select an item repeatedly until a desired
item you want to listen to is displayed.
■How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or
versions. Some functions ma y 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. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 345
Item
Selection Category
Selection

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a song.
■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 Mode1 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 all: Repeats the all songs.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.
Shuffle Icon Repeat Icon

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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 press the MEDIA button.
2USB Ports P. 239
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is connected.
MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if connected). (Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Track Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Play Icon
Select to play a f

ile. Random Icons
Select to play all files in the current category
in random order.
Pause Icon
Select to pause a file.
Repeat Icons
Select to repeat the current file.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Press to display a folder list.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a file.
■How to Select a File from a Folder1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 347
Files in WMA format prot ected by digital rights
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 345
Track
Selection Folder
Selection

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
■Random/Repeat
Select random or repeat icon.
■To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Random
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random
order. Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Repeat Repeat track: Repeats the current file.
Repeat folder: Repeats all files in the current
folder.
Repeat Icons
Random Icons

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 405
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ ,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there is more than one paired phone in the
vehicle, the system automatically connects to the
prioritized phone. You can a ssign priority to a phone
in the Bluetooth Settings menu.
2 HFL Menus P. 403
To change the searched phone manually, select Go
to Device List .
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Audio from the Bluetooth® device list.
2 Phone Setup P. 405
MEDIA Button
Press to select
Bluetooth® Audio.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
MENU Button
Press to display the
menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your pho

ne
is connected to HFL.
Track Buttons
Press or to
change files.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat
the current file. Shuffle Icon
Select to play all
files in the current
category in
random order.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to
select an item, then
press to set your
selection.
(Back)
Button
Press to go back
to t h
e

previous
display.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a file.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press the MEDIA button until the
Bluetooth ® Audio Source is selected.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play/pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer's
operating instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you
may need to press the MEDIA button repeatedly to
select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
Check the volume setting of your phone if the audio
volume is too loud or soft.
Play/Pause Icon MEDIA Button

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Press to display the music search list.
2. Select a category.
3. Select an item.
u Select an item repeatedly until a desired
item you want to listen to is displayed.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1How to Select a Song from the Music Search List
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the catego ries may not be displayed.
Item
Selection Category
Selection