HONDA CRV 2023 Owners Manual

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
■Connect Android Auto wirele ssly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 425
3.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks for permission to accept an Android Auto
connection, accept to connect. A confir mation message for HondaLink Assist
appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly at start-up (when there is no phone
paired to the system)
1. Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON.
2. Select OK.
u If there is no registered device, the Bluetooth® pairing screen will be displayed.
u If you check the box with Do not show this again, this screen will not be
displayed.
3. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 425
4.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
5. Select Connect .
6. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks for permission to accept an Android Auto
connection, accept to connect. A confir mation message for HondaLink Assist
appears.
7. Select Yes or No.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid AutoTM
Features
Press and hold the (talk) button to operate Android Auto with your voice.
■Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition1Operating Android Auto 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 homepage.
You can also activate the voice recognition function
by selecting the icon in the lower-right corner of
the screen.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold to operate
Android Auto with your
voice.
Press and release to
activate standard voice
recognition system.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
Power Flow
The power flow screen show s the vehicle’s power flow, average fuel economy, and
range.1 Power Flow
The power flow monitor is also displayed on the
driver information interface.
2 Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge P. 119
Engine ON
Engine OFF
Driving Range
Engine
High Voltage Battery
Level Gauge
Power Flow
Average Fuel Economy
(Current Drive)

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
Shows the power flow, indicating what is supplying power to the vehicle and/or
charging the battery. u The indicator for the power transmission appears in blue, and for the battery
charging operation, in green.
DisplayColor of indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue
Power is being supplied by
the High Voltage battery
and the engine-driven
generator.
BluePower is being supplied by
the High Voltage battery.
Blue
Power is being supplied by
the engine-driven
generator.
1 Power Flow
While the engine provides propulsion directly to the
wheels, the icon appears in the power flow
monitor on the screen.
2WD modelsAWD models
2WD modelsAWD models
2WD modelsAWD models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPower Flow
Features
DisplayColor of indicatorsVehicle’s Condition
Blue and Green
Power is being supplied
directly by the engine and
the High Voltage battery is
being charged by the
engine-driven generator.
Green
The High Voltage battery is
being charged through
regenerative braking.
Green
The High Voltage battery is
being charged by the
engine-driven generator.
2WD modelsAWD models

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Features
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
*1:Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2:Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Error MessageSolution
Bad USB Device
Please check owners manual*1
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn
the audio system off and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
Connect Retry*1, *2Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable File*1, *2Appears when the files in the USB flash dr ive are copyright protected or an unsupported
format. This error message appears for about a few seconds, then plays the next file.
No Data*1, *2
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, or
WAV files in the USB flash drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Unsupported*1, *2Appears when an unsupported device is c onnected. If it appears when a supported
device is connected, reconnect the device.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive

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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features*1:Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2:Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Error MessageSolution
Device No Response*1, *2Appears when the system does not communicate with a connected device. If it appears
when a device is connected, contact your place of device purchase.
USB hub not supported*1, *2Appears when only a HUB is co nnected. If it appears, connect a USB flash drive to the
HUB.
A charging error ha s occurred with the
connected USB device. When safe please
check the compatibility of the device and
USB cable and try again.
*1, *2
Appears when an incompatible device is co nnected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn
the audio system off and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.

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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service*
1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription. To see the ID on
the screen, select Channel 0.
2. Have your radio ID ready, and either call or visit the SiriusXM® website to
subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by using the audio remote controls on the steering
wheel, or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Channel **** is not subscribed. Call SiriusXM to subscribe.
*1
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Subscription Updated:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving informati on update from the network.
Channel Not Available:
No such channel exists, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Check Tuner:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® tuner. Contact a dealer.
Antenna Disconnected, Antenna Shorted:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
*1 : ****part is variable characters, and will change depending upon the channel selected.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
■SiriusXM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•U.S.: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com/
subscribenow , or 1-866-635-2349
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca/
subscribe-now , or 1-877-209-0079
1Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
• A USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher is recommended.
• Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
• Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV formats may be unsupported.
*1 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
■iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
Made for iPod touch (6th to 7th generation) released between 2015 and 2019
Made for iPhone 5s/iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6S/i Phone 6S Plus/iPhone SE/
iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus/iPhone X/iPhone XS/iPhone XS Max/
iPhone XR/iPhone 11/iPhone 11 Pro/iPhone 11 Pro Max /iPhone SE (2nd generation)/
iPhone 12/iPhone 12 Pr o/iPhone 12 Pro Max/iPhone 12 mini
Model
Made for iPod touch (5th to 6th generation) released between 2012 and 2015
Made for iPhone 4s/iPhone 5/ iPhone 5s/iPhone 5c/iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6S/
iPhone 6S Plus/iPhone SE/iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus/iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus/iPhone X/
iPhone XS/iPhone XS Max/iPhone XR/iP hone 11/iPhone 11 Pro/iPhone 11 Pro Max/
iPhone 12/iPhone 12 Pro/iPhone 12 Pro Max/iPhone 12 mini
1iPod and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
The Lightning connector works with iPhone 5
*1,
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c*1, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus,
iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7,
iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X,
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Ma x, iPhone XR, iPhone 11,
iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pr o Max, iPhone SE (2nd
generation)
*2, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12
Pro Max, iPhone 12 mi ni, iPod touch (5th*1, 6th, 7th*2
generation).
The 30-pin connector works with iPhone 4s
*1.
USB works with iPhone 4s
*1, iPhone 5*1, iPhone 5s,
iPhone 5c*1, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S,
iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus,
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iP hone X, iPhone XS, iPhone
XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone
11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation)
*2, iPhone 12,
iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini,
iPod touch (5th
*1, 6th, 7th*2 generation).
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
■USB Flash Drives1 USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uHonda App License Agreement
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Features
Honda App License Agreement
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (THI S “AGREEMENT”) WHICH GOVERNS YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE
INSTALLED ON YOUR HONDA OR ACURA VEHICLE (YOUR “VEHICLE”) AS WELL AS THE APPLICATIONS, SERVICES, FUNCTIONS, AND
CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THE SOFTWARE (COLLECTIVELY, THE “SERVICES”). YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE OR SERVICES WILL
SERVE AS YOUR CONSENT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. THE SOFTWARE IS OWNED (OR LICENSED), PROVIDED, AND/OR
OPERATED BY AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO . INC., (“HONDA,” “US,” “WE,” OR “OUR”), WITH ITS BUSINESS ADDRESS AT 1919
TORRANCE BLVD., TORRANCE, CA 90501. REFERENCE TO “HONDA” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES HONDA’S PARENT COMPANY AND
ITS AFFILIATES AND DESIGNATED AGENTS. THE SERVICES ARE OWNED (OR LICENSED), PR OVIDED, AND/OR OPERATED BY HONDA OR A
THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER (A “PROVI DER”). REFERENCE TO A “PROVIDER” IN THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES SUCH PROVIDER’S
PARENT COMPANY, AFFILIATES, AND DESIGNATED AGENTS.
A. Description of the Software. The SOFTWARE includes the software, firmware and the like, installed and executing on your VEHICLE
during manufacture, and thereafter updated from time to time by HONDA, you or an authorized HONDA dealer (a “DEALER”). The
SOFTWARE allows you to access and use a variety of SERVICES, including but not limited to: (a) HONDA applications, services, an d content
provided through the SOFTWARE (together, “H ONDA SERVICES”); and (b) PROVIDER applicatio ns, services, and content provided through
the SOFTWARE (together, “PROVIDER SERVICES” ), each of which may provide access to various information, media, content, and services.
B. SOFTWARE Licensing and Intellectual Property.
1. SOFTWARE. This AGREEMENT grants you a non-exclus ive, limited, and revocable license to use the SOFTWARE and SERVICES solely (a)
as installed on your VEHICLE by HONDA, (b) as updated on your Vehicle by HONDA, you (but only as and when directed by HONDA), or a
DEALER and (c) as permitted under the terms of this AGREEMENT.
2. HONDA Services. The SOFTWARE may provide you with access to various HONDA SERVICES. Inst allation, activation, or use of HONDA
SERVICES may require your consent to addi tional terms, conditions, and privacy policies applicable to those HONDA SERVICES (the
“HONDA TERMS”). You acknowledge and agree that any collection, use, sharing of data generated by yo ur VEHICLE or your use of your
VEHICLE, and your use of the HONDA SERVIC ES shall be subject to this AGREEMENT and any additional HONDA TERMS that may be
specifically applicable to such HONDA SERVICES or data generation. The HONDA SERVI CES may collect, use, and share such data while
you are using the SOFTWARE.
■END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT