2021 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN USB port

Visual Index
8
Quick Reference Guide
❚Door Mirror Controls (P171)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P49)
❚Rearview Mirror (P170)
❚Accessory Power Socket
(P186)
❚Hood Release Handle (P523)
❚Trunk Opener (P142)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P140)
❚Power Window Switches (P148)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P596)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P49)
❚USB Port (P203)
❚Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P432, 434)
❚ECON Button (P438)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P494)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P497)
❚USB Port* (P203)
❚Wireless Charger* (P187)
❚Glove Box (P182)
❚HomeLink® Buttons* (P353)
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 202
USB Port(s) ....................................... 203
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 205
Audio Remote Controls .................... 206
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 209
Audio/Information Screen ................ 210
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 214
Display Setup ................................... 215
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 216
Playing an iPod ................................ 218
Models with color audio system
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 224
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 227
Audio/Information Screen ................ 228
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 249
Display Setup ................................... 250
Voice Control Operation .................. 252
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 256
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 260
Playing an iPod ................................ 268
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 271
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 275
Models with Display Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 277
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 280
HondaLink ®..................................... 282
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 287
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 289
Apple CarPlay .................................. 290
Android Auto .................................. 293
Audio Error Messages ...................... 297
General Information on the Audio System ............................................. 300
Customized Features ................ 318, 325
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 352
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® ..... 355, 382
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
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Features
USB Port(s)
u The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio
files on a USB flash drive and connecting
a cellular phone and charging device.
u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging
devices, playing audio files and
connecting compatib le 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.
Your vehicle comes supplied with a USB
extension cable that runs from the USB port
up through to the front console.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2: Pre-installed on U.S. models only.
1USB Port(s)
•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.
•You may also use your own USB cable.
•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.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The front USB port can suppl y up to 1.5A of power.
It does not output 1.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
( q or ON (w*1 first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise to the radio station you are
listening to.
USB charge (1.5A)
Models with
color audio
systemModels with
Display Audio
USB Extension Cable*2Models with color audio system
Models with Display Audio
U.S. models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
■In the console compartment*
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on the USB flash drive and connecting a
cellular phone and charging device.
u Move the removable beverage holder
tray rearward.
In the console compartment
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
You can change, store, and delete the wa llpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
2 USB Port(s) P. 203
2.Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
3. Rotate to select Settings, then press
.
4. Rotate to select Wallpaper , then press
.
5. Rotate to select Import, then press .
u The picture name is displayed on the list.
6. Rotate to select a desired picture, then
press .
u The selected picture is displayed.
7. Press to save the picture.
8. Press to select OK.
9. Rotate to select a location to save the
picture, then press .
u The display will return to the wallpaper
setting screen.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 2 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,920 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 480 × 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•Up to 255 files can be selected.
•If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, a
message appears.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your USB connector to the USB port, then press the MEDIA
button.
2 USB Port(s) P. 203
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 or cancel a setting.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change songs.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a song.
VOL/ (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/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Albu

m Art
Play Mode Buttons
Press to sele
ct a play mode.
Play Button
Press to resume a
song. Pause Button
Press to pause a
song.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.
2USB Port(s) P. 203
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
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.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a file.
VOL/ (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/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Pres
s to select a play mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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
Press the play or pause button to select a mode.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is conne cted to the auxiliary input
jack or 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.
Play Button Pause Button
MEDIA
Button
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