2023 HONDA CRV USB port

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Door Mirror Controls (P204)
❚Hood Release Handle (P612)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P62)
❚Rearview Mirror (P203)
❚Knee Airbags (P67)
❚Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(P76)
❚Interior Fuse Box (P685)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag (P62)
❚Knee Airbags (P67)
❚Wireless Charger* (P225)
❚USB Ports (P239)
❚Drive Mode Switch (P470)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button (P577)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch (P572)
❚ (Hill Decent Control) Button (P475)
❚Power Window Switches (P180)
❚Master Door Lock Switch (P163)
❚Glove Box (P218)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P224)
❚Shift Lever (P464)
❚SET Button* (P201)
❚Memory Buttons* (P201)

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Moonroof Switch (P183)
❚Front Side Airbags (P70)
❚Map Lights (P217)
❚USB Ports* (P240)
❚Front Seat (P205)
❚Sun Visors (P231)
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Rear Seat Heater Buttons*
(P231)
Canadian models
❚Sunglasses Holder (P223)
❚Center Console Box (P219)
❚Rear Seats (P209)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P84)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P222)
❚Rear Side Airbags (P70)
❚Seat Belts (P49)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P73)
❚Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P56)
❚Cargo Area Lights (P217)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P86)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P86)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P224)
❚Ceiling Light (P216)
* 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
Continued
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 uUSB Ports
Features
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (3.0A) are only for charging
devices.
u You cannot play music even if you have
connected music players to them.
On the back of the console
compartment
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Continued
Features
Playing an iPod
Using your USB connector, connect the iPod to the USB port, then press the MEDIA
button.
2 USB Ports P. 239
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.
Track Buttons
Press or to change
songs. Press and hold to move
rapidly within a song.
VOL/ AUDIO (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 Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Albu m

Art
Shuffle Icon
Select to

play all files in the current category in
random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to play/pause a song.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, AAC, FLAC, or WAV format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.
2USB Ports P. 239
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.
Track Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
VOL/ AUDIO (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 Button
Press to display the menu items.
Audio/Information Screen
Play Icon
Select to play a f

ile. Random Icons
Select to play all files in the current category
in random order.
Pause Icon
Select to pause a file.
Repeat Icons
Select to repeat the current file.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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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
Select the play/pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer's
operating instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the 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.
Check the volume setting of your phone if the audio
volume is too loud or soft.
Play/Pause Icon MEDIA Button