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2018 Honda CR-V Owners Manual - Customized Features



Customized Features

Use the audio/information screen to customize certain features.

Models with color audio system

While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the ignition switch in ON w, press the MENU/CLOCK button, then select Settings. To customize the phone settings, press the button, then select Phone Setup.

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Models with color audio system

Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

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Press the button and rotate to select Phone Setup, then press .

Add New Device

Connect a Phone

Connect an Audio Device

Disconnect All Devices

Delete Device

Pass-Key

Speed Dial

Mobile Phone

Fixed

Name Priority

Number Priority

System Clear

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Models with color audio system

    List of customizable options

Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

RDS Information Selects whether the RDS information comes

On*1/Off

Settings

on.

Radio Text Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a

Add New Device

paired phone, and create a code for a paired — phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 393

Connect an Audio Device

Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®

Audio device to HFL. —

Rear Camera

*1:Default Setting

Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/ information screen.

Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/ information screen.

Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/ information screen.

Camera Guideline Selects whether the guidelines come on the

audio/information screen.

On*1/Off

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Display Change Changes the display type. Audio*1/Wallpaper Select Changes the wallpaper type. Clock*1/Image 1/Image 2/

Wallpaper

Import Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.

2 Wallpaper Setup P. 242

Delete Deletes an image file for a wallpaper. Image 1*1/Image 2/Image 3

Color Theme Changes the background color of the audio/ information screen.

Blue*1/Red/Amber/Violet/ Bluegreen

Language Changes the display language. English*1/French/Spanish

Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.

12h*1/24h

License Shows the legal information. —

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Phone Setup

Bluetooth Setup

Add New Device

Pairs a new phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 393

Connect a Phone

Pairs a new phone or connects a paired phone to HFL.

2 Phone Setup P. 393

Connect an Audio

Device

Connects a Bluetooth® Audio device to HFL.

Disconnect All Devices

Disconnects a paired phone from HFL.

Delete Device

Deletes a paired phone.

Pass-Key

Inputs and changes a code for a paired phone.

Speed Dial

Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.

2 Speed Dial P. 401

Ringtone

Selects the ring tone.

Mobile Phone*1/Fixed

Caller ID Info

Prioritizes the caller's name or phone number Name Priority*1/Number

as the caller ID. Priority

System Clear

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Phone Setup group as default.

*1:Default Setting

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Models with Display Audio

While the vehicle is at a complete stop with the power mode in ON, select , and

Settings, then select a setting item.

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Models with Display Audio

    Customization flow

Clock

Info

Clock

HondaLink

Others

Default

Clock

HondaLink

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Auto Daylight Saving Time

Diagnostic & Location Data

Info Screen Preference

*1: Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2: Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Camera

Bluetooth / Wi-Fi

Phone

Rear Camera

Bluetooth

Wi-Fi

Default

Phone

Text/Email

Default

Fixed Guideline

Dynamic Guideline

Show with Turn Signal

Display Time after Turn Signal Off

Reference Line

Default

Bluetooth On/Off Status

Bluetooth Device List

Edit Pairing Code

Wi-Fi On/Off Status

Wi-Fi Device List

Wi-Fi Information

Bluetooth Device List

Edit Speed Dial

Ring Tone

Automatic Phone Sync

HondaLink Assist

Enable Text/Email

Select Account

New Message Notification

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* Not available on all models

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Audi

FM/AM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Device List

Other

Default

* Not available on all models

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System Home

Display

Brightness

Contrast

Black Level

Sound/Beep

Touch Panel Sensitivity

BlueGreen

*1 : Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2 : Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

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Voice Recog.

Clock

Song by Voice Phonetic Modification

Phonebook Phonetic Modification

Clock

Wallpaper

*1: Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2: Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Others

Default

*1 : Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

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Vehicle TPMS Calibration

Meter Setup

    Not available on all models

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Lighting Setup

Smartphone

Door/Window Setup

Power Tailgate Setup

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock

Key and Remote Unlock Mode

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Security Relock Timer

Walk Away Auto Lock

Hands-free Access Mode

Keyless Open Mode

Power Open By Outer Handle

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Models with Display Audio

    List of customizable options

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock

Clock/ Clock Wallpaper

Type*1/Clock Wallpaper Type*2

Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone*

Clock Manual Time Zone*

Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset

HondaLink Diagnostic & Location Data

Others Info Screen Preference

See Info on P. 368

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Clock settings group as default.

Yes/No

*1:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*2:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock Changes the clock display type. Analog/Digital*1/ Small Digital/Off

    Changes the wallpaper type.

Wallpaper

    Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.
    Deletes an image file for a wallpaper.

Blank/Galaxy*1/

Clock Adjustment Adjusts Clock. —

Auto Time Zone* Automatically adjusts the clock when driving

through different time zones.

On*1/Off

Manual Time Zone* Changes the time zone manually. —

Select On to have the GPS automatically adjust

the clock to daylight savings time. Select Off to cancel this function.

On*1/Off

Clock Format Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H. 12H*1/24H Clock Display Selects whether the clock display comes on. On*1/Off

Overlay Clock Location Changes the clock display layout.

Clock Reset Resets the clock settings to the factory default. Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*3:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Location Data

Turns HondaLink® on and off. On*1/Off

Selects the top menu when the (display/

Others

Info Screen Preference

information) button is pressed.

    Info Top- A brief menu pops up.
    Info Menu- A full menu pops up.
    Off- A menu does not pop up.

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Info settings group as default.

Camera

Rear Camera

Selects whether the fixed guidelines come on the rear

Fixed Guideline camera monitor. On*1/Off

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 547

Selects whether the guidelines adjust to the movement

Dynamic Guideline of the steering wheel. On*1/Off

2 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 547

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Rear Camera Yes/No

setting group as default.

Show with Turn Selects whether the LaneWatch display comes on when On*1/Off Signal you move the turn signal lever to indicate a right turn.

LaneWatch* Display Time after Changes the length of time the LaneWatch display stays 0 second*1/2 seconds Turn Signal Off on after the turn signal lever returns to the center.

*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Camera

LaneWatch*

Reference Line

Selects whether the reference lines come on the LaneWatch monitor.

On*1/Off

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

LaneWatch group as default.

Yes/No

Cross Traffic Monitor *

Turns on and off the cross traffic monitor.

On*1/Off

Bluetooth On/Off Status Changes the Bluetooth® status. On*1/Off

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a

Bluetooth Device List

paired phone. —

2 Phone Setup P. 418

Edit Pairing Code Edits a pairing code.

2 To change the pairing code setting P. 419

Random/Fixed*1

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi On/Off Status Changes the Wi-Fi mode. On/Off*1

Wi-Fi Device List Connects, disconnects, or deletes the Wi-Fi

device.

Wi-Fi Information Shows the Wi-Fi information of the head unit. —

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the

Bluetooth / Wi-Fi group as default.

*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Pairs a new phone to HFL, connects or

disconnects a paired phone. —

2 Phone Setup P. 418

Edit Speed Dial Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.

2 Speed Dial P. 424

Ring Tone Selects the ring tone. Fixed/Mobile Phone*1

Automatic Phone Sync

Sets a phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

On*1/Off

HondaLink Assist Turns HondaLink Assist on and off. On*1/Off

Enable Text/Email Turns the text/e-mail message function on and

off.

On*1/Off

Select Account Selects a text or e-mail message account. —

Selects whether a pop-up alert comes on the

screen when HFL receives a new text/e-mail message.

On/Off*1

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Phone

settings group as default.

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Audio

FM/AM mode

FM/AM

HD Radio Mode (FM)*

HD Radio Mode (AM)*

Selects whether the audio system automatically switches to the digital radio waves or receives the analog waves only.

Auto*1/Analog only

RDS INFO

Turns on and off the RDS information.

On*1/Off

SiriusXM® mode

SXM*

TuneStart

Turns on and off, starts the song from the beginning as you change preset stations.

On*1/Off

SportsFlash Setup

Interrupt

Turns on and off the sports alert function.

Off*1/On(One Time)/ On(Continue)

Favorite Team

Selects your favorite sports teams.

2 Live Sports Alert P. 298

Interrupt Beep

Causes the system to beep when the sports alert is notified.

On*1/Off

Traffic & Weather Setup

Selects the region you want to receive the information.

Multiple Channel Mix Preset

Turns multiple channel mix preset on and off.

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

    Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Audio

Bluetooth® mode

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Device List

Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a paired phone.

2 Phone Setup P. 418

Other

iPod or USB mode [Your selected media] Cover Art

Turns the cover art display on and off. On*1/Off

Audio Source Pop-Up

Selects whether the list of selectable audio source

comes on when Audio is selected on the home On/Off*1

screen.

Default

Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio Yes/No

settings group as default.

Home Screen Edit Order Changes the home screen icon layout. —

Menu Icon Position*2 Changes the position of the menu icons on the

Audio, Phone, and Info screen.

Changes the Instrument Panel screen icon

layout. —

Tachometer Setting Turns on and off the tachometer display. On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

*2:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Display Settings

Brightness Changes the brightness of the audio/information screen.

Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/information screen.

Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/information screen.

Background Color*2 Changes the background color of the audio/

information screen.

Blue/Amber/Red/ Violet/BlueGreen*1

Touch Panel Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the touch panel screen. High/Low*1

Changes the sound volume.

Guidance Volume

Adjusts the guidance volume of the navigation system.

1~6*1~11

*1:Default Setting

Text Message Volume Changes the text/e-mail message reading

volume.

1~6*1~11

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Voice Recog. Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 1~6*1~11

Meter Volume - List Reading

Meter Volume -

Changes the list reading volume. 1~6*1~11

Alphabetic Reading Changes the alphabetic reading volume. 1~6*1~11

Verbal Reminder Turns the verbal reminders on and off. On*1/Off

Beep Volume Changes the beep volume. Off/1/2*1/3

One Press Voice Operation

Changes the setting of the (Talk) button operation when using the voice operation.

On*1/Off

Voice Prompt Turns the voice prompt on and off. On*1/Off

Voice Recog. Volume Changes the volume of the voice prompt. 1~6*1~11

Song by Voice Turns the Song By VoiceTM on and off. On*1/Off

Song by Voice Phonetic Modification

Phonebook Phonetic Modification

Modifies a voice command for music stored in the system or

an iPod/iPhone. —

2 Phonetic Modification P. 305

Modifies a voice command for the phonebook.

2 Phonetic Modification P. 305

*1:Default Setting

Sets phonebook and call history data to be automatically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Clock/Wallpaper Type*2/Clock Type*3

Clock Adjustment Auto Time Zone* Manual Time Zone*

Clock Wallpaper

See Info on P. 368

Auto Daylight Saving Time Clock Format

Clock Display

Overlay Clock Location Clock Reset

Others Language Change the display language.

*1:Default Setting

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

*3:Appears only when you change the screen interface design.

    Not available on all models

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Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Alerts you when manual control of the system is

disabled to prevent distraction while driving. Only voice commands are available.

On*1/Off

Remember Last Screen*2 Selects whether the device remembers the last

screen.

Turns on the audio system automatically and restores

On/Off*1

the fragmentation of a memory when the power mode is VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

On*1/Off

Refresh Time Adjustment Sets the time for Memory Refresh. —

Sets the vertical swipe direction on the audio remote

controls. Normal*1/Invert

4way Switch Gesture Turns the vertical swipe direction on the audio

remote controls on or off.

Volume Gestures Turns the volume swipe direction on the audio

remote controls on or off.

On*1/Off

On*1/Off

Change Skin Changes the screen interface design. Yes/No

*1:Default Setting

Factory Data Reset Resets all the settings to their factory default.

2 Defaulting All the Settings P. 383

*2:Does not appear when you change the screen interface design.

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Climate Screen Timeout

Changes the length of time the climate control display stays on when you press the CLIMATE button.

System

Detail Information Displays the details of the head unit and operating

system information.

Default Cancels /Resets all customized items in the System

group as default.

Vehicle

TPMS Calibration

Cancels/Calibrates the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Cancel*1/Calibrate

Driver Assist System Setup*

Forward Collision Warning Distance

Changes CMBSTM alert distance.

Long/Normal*1/Short

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of the ACC range.

On/Off*1

Blind Spot Info

Changes the setting for the blind spot information.

Audible and Visual Alert*1/Visual Alert/Off

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when LKAS is suspended.

On/Off*1

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Normal*1/Wide/Warning Only

Driver Attention Monitor

Changes the setting for the driver attention monitor.

Tactile And Audible Alert*1/Tactile Alert/OFF

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Meter Setup

Adjust Outside Temp. Display

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.

-5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

(U.S.)

-3°C ~ ±0°C*1 ~ +3°C

(Canada)

“Trip A” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A and average fuel economy A.

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B and average fuel economy B.

When Refueled/IGN Off/ Manually Reset*1

Adjust Alarm Volume

Changes the alarm volume, such as buzzers, warnings, turn signal sound, and so on.

High/Mid*1/Low

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Turns the ambient meter feature on and off.

On*1/Off

Turn By Turn Auto Display

Selects whether the turn-by-turn display comes on during the route guidance.

On*1/Off

New Message Notifications

Used to select whether a pop-up alert comes on the screen when HFL receives a new text/e-mail message.

On*1/Off

Speed/Distance Units

Selects the trip computer units.

mph · miles*1/km/h · km

(U.S.)

km/h · km*1/mph · miles

(Canada)

Tachometer

Selects whether the tachometer come on the driver information interface.

On*1/Off

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Driving Position Setup*

Memory Position Link

Turns the driving position memory system on and off.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Setup*

Remote Start System On/Off

Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.

On*1/Off

Door Unlock Mode

Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver's door handle.

Driver Door Only*1/All Doors

Keyless Access Light Flash

Causes some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/lock the doors.

On*1/Off

Keyless Access Beep

Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.

On*1/Off

Lighting Setup

Interior Light Dimming Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

60seconds/30seconds*1/ 15seconds

Headlight Auto Off Timer

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver's door.

60seconds/30seconds/ 15seconds*1/0seconds

Auto Light Sensitivity

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

Min/Low/Mid*1/High/Max

*1:Default Setting

* Not available on all models

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Setup Group

Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Lighting Setup

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Changes the settings for the wiper operation when the headlights automatically come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

On*1/Off

Door/ Window Setup

Auto Door Lock

Used to change the setting for when the doors automatically lock.

With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift from P/Off

Auto Door Unlock

Changes the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.

All Doors When Driver's Door Opens*1/All Doors When Shifted to Park/All Doors When Ignition Switched Off/Off

Key and Remote Unlock Mode

Sets up the driver's door or all the doors to unlock on the first push of the remote.

Driver Door*1/All Doors

Keyless Lock Answer Back

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

On*1/Off

Security Relock Timer

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.

90seconds/60seconds/ 30seconds*1

Walk Away Auto Lock

Changes the settings for the auto lock function when you walk away from the vehicle.

On/Off*1

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Vehicle

Power Tailgate Setup*

Hands-free Access Changes the setting to open power tailgate by a

Mode swift forward in and out kicking motion under On*1/Off

the rear bumper.

Keyless Open Mode Changes the keyless setting for when the power Anytime*1/When

tailgate opens. Unlocked

Power Open By Outer Changes the setting to open power tailgate by Off (Manual only)/ Handle tailgate outer handle. On (Power/

Manual)*1

Maintenance Info. Used to reset the engine oil life display when the — maintenance service has been performed.

Default Cancels/Resets all customized items in the Vehicle Yes/No

settings group as default.

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uuCustomized FeaturesuDefaulting All the Settings

Models with Display Audio

Reset all the menu and customized settings as the factory defaults.

    Select .
    Select Settings.
    Select System.
    Select the Others tab.
    Select Factory Data Reset.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen.

    Select Next, then select Yes to reset the settings.
    Select Yes again to reset the settings.

u A confirmation message appears on the screen. Select OK.

u After selecting OK, the system will reboot.


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