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2018 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Models with Color Audio System



Models with Color Audio System

Color Audio Operation*

Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.

Display button: Adjust display brightness.

Volume/power knob

Sound button: Adjust sound.

Selector knob: Make and enter selections.

MENU/CLOCK button: Display menu options. Press and hold for clock adjustment.

BACK button: Go back to the previous display.

Related topics:
  • FM/AM Radio
  • iPod
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Bluetooth Audio

FM/AM Radio

Play FM or AM radio stations.

Models with color audio system

Radio button: Select a band.

Seek/Skip buttons: Search up and down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

Preset buttons (1-6): Press and hold a preset button to store the current station. Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.

Selector knob: Rotate to tune radio frequency. Press to for more options.

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation
  • Color Audio Operation*

Compact Disc (CD)

The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.

Models with color audio system

CD slot

CD eject button

Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to display a track list.

Play mode buttons (1-6): Select a play mode, such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding icons appear above each button.

Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

CD/AUX button: Play a CD.

NOTICE

Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation

iPod®

Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle's audio system.

Models with color audio system

Connect your device (see "Basic Audio Operation").

CD/AUX button: Play a connected iPod.

Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to enter the music search list.

Play mode buttons (3, 5, 6): Select a play mode, such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding icons appear above each button.

Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.

  1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
  2. Select a search option.
  3. Select the track you want to play.

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Related topics:
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Basic Audio Operation

USB Flash Drive

Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle's audio system.

Models with color audio system

Connect your device (see "Basic Audio Operation").

CD/AUX button: Play a connected USB flash drive.

Seek/Skip buttons: Press to change tracks. Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.

Play mode buttons (1-6): Select a play mode, such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding icons appear above each button.

Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to display the folder list.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.

  1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
  2. Select a folder.
  3. Select the track you want to play.
Related topics:
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • iPod
  • Basic Audio Operation

Bluetooth® Audio

Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle's audio system. Visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.

Models with color audio system

Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone").

CD/AUX button: Play Bluetooth Audio.

Seek/Skip buttons: Change audio tracks.

Preset button 1: Resume audio.

Preset button 2: Pause audio.

Selector knob: Press to enter the music search list.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.

  1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
  2. Select a category.
  3. Select the track you want to play.

Notes:

  • Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
  • You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
  • The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all phones.

Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.

Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation
  • FM/AM Radio
  • Pairing a Phone

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