2021 HONDA HR-V Owner's Manual (in English)

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System .................... 232
USB Port(s) ........................................... 233
Audio System Theft Protection ............. 234
Audio Remote Controls ........................ 235
Audio System Basic Operation ............. 238
Audio/Information Screen .................... 239
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 243
Display Setup ....................................... 244
Playing AM/FM Radio ........................... 245
Playing a CD ........................................ 247
Playing an iPod..................................... 250
Playing a USB Flash Drive...................... 253
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ..................... 256
Models with color audio system
Audio System Basic Operation ............ 259
Audio/Information Screen .................... 260
Adjusting the Sound ............................ 275
Display Setup ....................................... 276
Voice Control Operation ...................... 278
Playing AM/FM Radio........................... 282
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*..................... 286
Playing an iPod .................................... 294
Song By Voice
TM (SBV).......................... 297
Playing Pandora ®................................. 301
Playing a USB Flash Drive ..................... 303
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio..................... 306
HondaLink ®......................................... 308
Models with display audio systemWi-Fi Connection.................................. 313
Siri Eyes Free......................................... 315
Apple CarPlay ....................................... 316
Android Auto ....................................... 320
Audio Error Messages ........................... 327
General Information on the Audio System..... 333
Customized Features............................. 349
Customized Features ............................. 356
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*....... 371
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 374
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®.................. 397
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio service*. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flas h drives, iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
*1:Models with display audio system
*2:Models with color audio system
1 About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 333
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered tra demark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
iPod
USB
Flash
Drive
USB Port*1Remote Controls USB Port
*1, *2
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Port(s)
Features
USB Port(s)
Install the device USB connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone and charging devices.
The USB port (1.5 A) 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.1 USB 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.
•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 USB port can supply up to 1.5A
* of power. It
does not output 1.5A unless the device requests. For
amperage details, read th e operating manual of the
device that needs 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
**
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
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Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the au dio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM CD USB iPod 
Bluetooth ®Audio
FM AM Sirius XM®
*USB iPod 
Bluetooth ®Audio Pandora®* Apps/Apple
CarPlay/Android Auto
(Volume) Buttons
Press : To increase the volume.
Press : To decrease the volume.
Button
• 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 radio station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong radio station.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ® radio
*
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next channel.
Press and hold : To select the previous channel.
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.
Button
Button
Button
Button
(Menu)
Button*
SOURCE
Button
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
• When listening to a CD*, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD
* or USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold : To go to the group up.
*1
Press and hold : To go to the group down.*1
•When listening to Internet radio*
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press and hold : To select the next station.
Press and hold : To select the previous station.
*1: Available on specific phones only.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Steering Wheel (Menu) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset , or
Seek.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ® radio
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset ,
Channel , or Category.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat , or Random .
• When listening to an iPod
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or Shuffle .
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play .
• When listening to a Pandora ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or Play/Pause.
1Audio Remote Controls
The button is available only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, USB, iPod, Pandora ®
*, or
Bluetooth ® Audio.
Models with display audio system
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w.
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button: Press to select any
mode.
The available mode includes the wallpaper,
display, clock, langu age setup, and play
modes. Play modes can be also selected from
scan, random, rep eat, and so on.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.
(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen
brightness.
Press , then adjust th e brightness using .
u Each time you press , the mode switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with color audio system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Menu Items 2 Adjust Clock P. 138
2 Wallpaper Setup P. 241
2 Display Setup P. 244
2 Scan P. 246, 249, 255
2 Play Mode P. 249, 252, 255
2 RDS Settings P. 246
2 Bluetooth P. 353, 380
Press the SOURCE, , , or button on the
steering wheel to cha nge any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 235
One of the operating system us ed in this unit is eCos.
For software license terms and conditions, visit their
website (eCos license URL: http://
ecos.sourceware.org/li cense-overview.html)
For source code disclo sure and other details
regarding eCos, visit: http://
www.hondaopensource2.com
(Back)
Button
Selector Knob MENU/
CLOCK

Button
(Day/Night)
Button
(Sound)
Button
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