2020 Honda Accord Owners Manual - Audio System

Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.

You can operate the audio system from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface*.

* Not available on all models

uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)

Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.

Models with color audio

The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular phone and charging devices.

Models with Display Audio

The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices, playing audio files and connecting compatible phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)

In the console compartment*

The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices, playing audio files and connecting compatible phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Rear of the center console*

The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging devices.

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* Not available on all models

uuAudio SystemuAudio 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.

Set the power mode to ON.

Turn on the audio system.

Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.

u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control 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.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls

Models with color audio

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.

Cycles through the audio modes as follows: FM1 FM2 AM USB/iPod  Pandora® Bluetooth® Audio

VOL +/VOL - (Volume) Buttons Press VOL +: To increase the volume. Press VOL -: To decrease the volume.

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, 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 USB flash drive

Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls

Models with Display Audio

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on the driver information interface or head-up display*.

VOL +/VOL - (Volume) Buttons Press VOL +: To increase the volume. Press VOL -: To decrease the volume.

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.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls

To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down and then press the left selector wheel:

Not available on all models

uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls

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, or 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

Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.

Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.