2016 HONDA CR-V buttons

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EHICLE CONTROLS
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Using the SETUP Button*
Use this method for vehicles with one display. Use the selector knob to make and 
enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Adjust Clock.
3. Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
4. Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
5. Select Set when complete.
6. Press the Back button to exit the menus.
Using the Settings Menu*
Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. Touch items to make selections.
On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS sig\
nals.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select the Clock/Info tab.
3. Select Clock Adjustment.
4. Adjust the hour and minute vaules.
5. Select OK when complete.
*if equipped
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.
USB Adapter Cable*
1. Open the center console. Unclip the USB
connector and loosen the adapter cable.
2. Connect a USB flash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod® or iPhone®.
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*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the 
power socket.
NOTICE
USB Port*
1. Open the center console. Open one of the USB
covers.
2. Insert a USB flash drive into the USB port, or 
connect another 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.

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*if equipped
HDMI Port*
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle. The device or video 
resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touchscreen. This feature is limited 
while the vehicle is moving. Additonal cables and connectors are sold separately.
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
From the connected device, launch the video you
want to display on the touchscreen.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models with one display
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it
using the selector knob.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and 
adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete. Steering Wheel ControlsYou can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button:
 Cycle through available audio 
modes.
t/u 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 t or u for the next or previous station.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u
 for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
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.

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Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID)
Display audio information. Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Selector knob/
volume knob:
Make and enter
selections. Rotate
to adjust volume.
Power button:
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
SETUP button:
Select various audio
mode options, sound
settings, and clock
adjustment.
BACK button: Go back to the previous display.
i-MID
Press the Display button to scroll through
displays.
Models with one display
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
FM/AM button: Select a band.
Preset buttons (1-6):
Press and hold a
preset button to store the current station. Press a preset button to select a previously
stored station.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Search up and down
the selected band for a station with a strong
signal.
Selector knob: Press and rotate to tune radio frequency.
SCAN button: Press to
sample strong stations
on the selected band. Press again to turn off
scan.
(
) buttons:
Press to display a
radio data category.
Press Seek/Skip to search the band for stations in that
category.
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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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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. HondaLink™:
View apps when
your phone is
connected through
HondaLink**.
Audio:
 Display current audio
information.
Volume
buttons

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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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Models with touchscreen
HondaLink™ Assist
Automatically connect and talk to an operator who can locate your vehicl\
e and send
emergency help in the event of a collision. Visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.
ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
2. Select Call Now, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3. Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current 
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
SOURCE button: Press to enter
a selection after pressing and
holding the MENU button.
MENU button: From the map
screen, press and hold to display
Go Home and other options. + / - buttons: Scroll the list after
pressing and holding the MENU button.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
BACK button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
TALK button: Press to give
navigation commands.
Siri® Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri
 (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Hang-Up/Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or 
cancel a command.
Talk button:
Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free 
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only 
press and release the Talk button, the standard voice 
recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• 
Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not 
displayed in the vehicle.
•  Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• 
To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source 
to Bluetooth® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set
 up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play
 song XYZ”
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