apple carplay HONDA CRV 2023 Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P237)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 242)
●SOURCE Button
Press to cycle through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto Bluetooth®Audio
●VOL(+ / VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
SOURCE Button
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
USB flash drive or Bluetooth® Audio:
Press and hold / to change a
folder/group.
●VOL( + / VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
USB flash drive:
Press and hold / to change a
folder.
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Left Selector Wheel
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Home) Button
●Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode, press the
(home) button, then roll up or down
to select Audio on the driver information
interface, and then press the left selector
wheel.
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
FM
AM
SXM
USB
Bluetooth
Apps
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)

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uuGauges and Driver Information Interface uDriver Information Interface
Instrument Panel
■Compass
Shows the compass screen.
■Turn-by-Turn Directions
When driving guidance is provided by the navigation system*, Android Auto or
Apple CarPlay, turn-by-turn direct ions to your destination appear.
2Refer to the Navigation System Manual
2 Android AutoTM P. 336
2 Apple CarPlay P. 329
■Navigation*1Navigation*
You can select whether to have the turn-by-turn
display come on or not dur ing the route guidance.
2 Customized Features P. 376
Turn-by-turn directions may not be available for all
apps.
When the compass or turn-by-turn directions are
displayed, you can contro l some navigation system
functions on the driver information interface by
scrolling the left selector wheel.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 238
USB Ports ......................................... 239
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 241
Audio Remote Controls .................... 242
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 246
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 247
Display Setup ................................... 248
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 249
Playing an iPod ................................ 251
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 254
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 257
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 261
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
Smartphone Voice Recognition ........ 262
Apple CarPlay .................................. 263
Android Auto
TM................................ 267
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 271
Start Up ........................................... 272
Audio/Information Screen ................ 273
System Updates ............................... 284
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 290
Display Setup ................................... 291
Voice Control Operation .................. 293
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 296
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................... 300
Playing an iPod ................................ 311Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 314
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 317
HondaLink ®..................................... 320
Smart Shortcuts ............................... 324
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 327
AT&T Hotspot
*................................ 328
Apple CarPlay .................................. 329
Android Auto
TM............................... 336
Power Flow...................................... 342
Audio Error Messages ...................... 345
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 347
Customized Features ................ 368, 376
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ..... 400, 420
Refuel Recommend .......................... 439
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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Features
USB Ports
■On the front panel ( )
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. 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 front panel ( )
The USB port (3.0A) is only for charging
devices. u You cannot play music even if you have
connected music players to it.
1USB Ports
•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 2.5A/3.0A of power. It
does not output 2.5A/3.0A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge
On the front panel

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto Bluetooth ® Audio
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive or Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder/group.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder/group.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions may not be available.Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
SOURCE
ButtonVOL( +/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode
Press the (home) button, then roll up or down to select Audio on the driver
information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.
Roll up or down:
FM
AM
SXM
USB
Bluetooth
Apps
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down
and then press the left selector wheel:

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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.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB,
you can use the audio/information screen, in stead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Ports P. 239
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
The images shown here (designs, specifications, etc.)
may differ from what is displayed on your screen.
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with HandsFreeLink, turn
Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the USB cable from your
iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 265
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 405
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the
audio screen
CONNECT Button
Press t o

display Apple CarPlay screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
screen

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Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
1 Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
To adjust the ringtone volume, the guidance volume
of the navigation or Siri, or the audio volume, turn
the VOL / AUDIO (Volume/Power) knob while the
sound you want to adjust is playing.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this in formation on the audio/information screen.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
2 USB Ports P. 239
uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select Yes.
u If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select No.
You may change the consent settings under the Smartphone Settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
■Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.
You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices conn ecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the MENU button
Select Smartphone Settings Apple CarPlay
 Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.