2016 HONDA CR-V USB

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada 
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 Honda CR-V
. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and 
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all CR-V 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features 
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner 
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual, 
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format.\
This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed 
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from 
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our 
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable 
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard Controls
..............................2
SAFETY INFORMATION
........................3
Important Safety Information
..............3
Seat Belts
...............................................5
Airbags
....................................................9
Child Safety
..........................................15
Safety Label Locations
.......................22
Reporting Safety Defects
...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL
.........................24
Malfunction Indicators
......................24
Condition Indicators
...........................26
On/Off Indicators
.................................27
Information Display*
..........................28
Multi-Information Display (MID)*
....29
Customized Features
..........................31
VEHICLE CONTROLS
...........................32
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
...32
Smart Entry System*
...........................33
Door Operation
....................................34
Tailgate Operation*
............................35
Power Tailgate Operation*
...............36
Power Window Operation
................37
Power Moonroof Operation*
...........38
Interior and Exterior Lights
...............39
One-Touch Turn Signal
.......................40
Wiper Operation
..................................41
Adjusting the Seats
............................43
Rear Seats
...........................................47
Driving Position Memory System*
...48
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........48
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................49
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............50 Air Conditioning System*
.................51
Climate Control System*
..................52
Seat Heaters*
......................................53
Setting the Clock
.................................54
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............55
Basic Audio Operation
.......................55
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)
...................................................58
FM/AM Radio
.......................................59
Compact Disc (CD)
..............................60
iPod
®...................................................... 61
USB Flash Drive
..................................62
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................63
Pandora
® ..............................................64
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ...................65
HondaLink™
........................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................69
iPod
®...................................................... 70
USB Flash Drive
..................................71
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................72
Pandora
® ........................................................................\
..........73
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ....74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ...........................74
Pairing a Phone
...................................75
Making a Call
......................................76
SMS Text Messaging
.........................77
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................78
Pairing a Phone
...................................80

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AFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard Controls
1  Intelligent Multi-Information 
Display (i-MID)   p. 58
2  Touchscreen*   p. 65
3  Hazard warning button 
4 Climate control system p. 52
5  Seat heater switches*   p. 53
6  USB port*   p. 55
 HDMI port*   p. 56
Auxiliary input jack p. 56
Accessory power socket p. 55
7 Driving Position Memory System    
 buttons*   p. 48
8 Power window switches p. 37
 Door lock switches   p. 34
   Door mirror controls   p. 49
9  Parking brake   p. 99
10 Shift lever p. 98
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed 
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must 
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help 
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions • 
Always wear your seat belt.
•  Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• 
Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
•  Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
•  Control your speed.
•  Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying 
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe 
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow    
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
18
56
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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®.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*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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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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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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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.