2023 HONDA CRV radio controls

Contents
Child Safety P. 79Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 92Safety Labels P. 93
Tailgate P. 165 Security System P. 176 Windows P. 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 184 Mirrors P. 203
Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 345 General Information on the Audio System P. 347
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 400, 420 Refuel Recommend P. 439
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 453 When Driving P. 455 Honda Sensing ® P. 492 Braking P. 572
Refueling P. 595 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 598
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 611 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 623
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 631 12-Volt Battery P. 640 Remote Transmitter Care P. 642
Cleaning P. 644 Accessories and Modifications P. 649
Handling of the Jack P. 666 Power System Won’t Start P. 667 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 671
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 676 Fuses P. 683 Emergency Towing P. 689
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 691 Refueling P. 692
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 697 Reporting Safety Defects P. 698
Authorized Manuals P. 704 Customer Service Information P. 705 Open Source Licenses P. 706
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 95
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 599
Handling the UnexpectedP. 651
InformationP. 693
IndexP. 708

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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P237)
Audio Remote Controls
(P 242)
●SOURCE Button
Press to cycle through the audio modes as
follows:
FM AM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto Bluetooth®Audio
●VOL(+ / VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
SOURCE Button
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
USB flash drive or Bluetooth® Audio:
Press and hold / to change a
folder/group.
●VOL( + / VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● / (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Radio:
Press / to change the preset
radio station. Press and hold /
to change the strong station.
iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio,
or Smartphone Connection:
Press / to skip to the
beginning of the next song or return to
the beginning of the current song.
USB flash drive:
Press and hold / to change a
folder.
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
Left Selector Wheel
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
VOL(
+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
(Home) Button
●Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode, press the
(home) button, then roll up or down
to select Audio on the driver information
interface, and then press the left selector
wheel.
Roll up or down: To cycle through the
audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
FM
AM
SXM
USB
Bluetooth
Apps
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)

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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote to activate the power
system, when locking/unlocking the door, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
In the following cases, activating the power system or locking/unlocking the doors/
tailgate/fuel fill door may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power
system.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Canadian models
1 Security System Alarm
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.

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uuInterior Convenience Items uOther Interior Convenience Items
Controls
To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wi reless charging on the area indicated by
the mark as follows:
1.To turn the system on and off, press and
hold the (power) button.
u When the system is activated, the green
indicator light comes on.
2. Place the device you want to charge on the
charging area.
u The system will au tomatically start
charging the device, and the amber
indicator light will come on.
u Make sure that the device is compatible
with the system and placed with the
chargeable side in the center of the
charging area.
3. When charging is completed, the green
indicator light will come on.
u Depending on the device, the amber
indicator light will stay on.
■Wireless Charger*1Wireless Charger*
RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
In order to use safely:
•Remove any metal objects from the charge pad
before charging a device.
•Do not open the charger case.
•Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact
your dealer.
If the charger interferes with radio communications,
attempt to correct the interference:
•Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few
seconds to turn off the charger.
Green Indicator
Charging Area
(Power) Button
Amber Indicator
* 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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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service*. It can also
play USB flash 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 7-in. Color Touchscreen
*2 : Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
1 About Your Audio System
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. 347
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.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
*2
*1
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system wh ile driving. The information is shown on
the driver information interface.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FMAM USB/iPod/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto Bluetooth ® Audio
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• 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 station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive or Bluetooth® Audio
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder/group.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder/group.
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.Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
SOURCE
ButtonVOL( +/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch