2019 Honda Civic Owners Manual - Audio System

Audio System

About Your 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 switches 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)

Models with color audio system

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

Models with Display Audio

u The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices, playing audio files and connecting compatible phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

u To prevent any potential 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.

U.S. models

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.

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port(s)

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.

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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.

Reactivating the audio system

Turn the ignition switch to ON w*1.

Turn on the audio system.

Press and hold the audio system power button 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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on the driver information interface.

4 Buttons

Press 3 or to cycle through the audio mode as follows:

Models with color audio system

FM AM USB iPod Bluetooth® Audio

Models with Display Audio

FM AM SiriusXM®* USB iPod

Bluetooth® Audio Pandora®* Apps

Models with Display Audio

When listening to the radio and SiriusXM®*

Press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.

Press or to select a preset, then press ENTER.

When listening to a USB flash drive

Press ENTER to display the folder list.

Press or to select a folder.

Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.

Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.

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* Not available on all models

uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls

When listening to an iPod

Press ENTER to display the iPod music list.

Press or to select a category.

Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category.

Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.

u Press ENTER and press or repeatedly until the desired mode you want to listen to is displayed.

When listening to Internet Radio*

Press ENTER to display the station list.

Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.

When listening to Bluetooth® Audio

Press ENTER to display the track list.

Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.

+ - (Volume) Bar

Press +: To increase the volume.

Press -: To decrease the volume.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio 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

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.

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.

Not available on all models