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2018 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Models with Display Audio



Models with Display Audio

Display Audio Operation*

Use simple gestures-including touching, swiping, and scrolling-to operate certain audio functions.

Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for distraction. You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.

Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.

HOME (screen shown)

Power button: Turn audio on or off.

Audio: Display current audio information.

button: Change screen brightness.

HondaLink: View apps when your phone is connected through HondaLink**.

Settings: Choose Audio for options.

BACK: Go back to the previous screen.

MENU: Display menu items for the selected screen.

Volume

Display button: Change the display.

*if equipped

**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see "HondaLink").

Changing Icon Order

You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.

  1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
  2. Select System.
  3. Select Home.
  4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
  5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.
Related topics:
  • HondaLink
  • FM/AM Radio
  • SiriusXM Radio*
  • iPod

HondaLink®

You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable integration between the smartphone's approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control the phone's apps through the touchscreen.

To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit Open Web Page.

To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit Open Web Page.

Related topics:
  • Display Audio Operation*
  • FM/AM Radio
  • SiriusXM Radio*
  • iPod
  • Basic Audio Operation
  • Pairing a Phone

FM/AM Radio

Play FM or AM radio stations.

Models with Display Audio

Source: Select the FM or AM icon.

Open/close: Display or hide the station list or preset list.

Seek: Search for the next or previous station with a strong signal.

Presets:

Select and hold a preset number to store the current station.

Select a preset number to select a previously stored station.

Tune: Change the station.

Scan: Scan for each station with a strong signal.

Related topics:
  • SiriusXM Radio*

SiriusXM® Radio*

Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your dealer, or visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or Open Web Page (Canada).

Models with Display Audio

Available in the U.S. and Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.

*if equipped

Related topics:
  • FM/AM Radio

Compact Disc (CD)

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

Models with Display Audio

Source: Select the CD icon.

CD slot

CD eject button

Track: Change the track.

Folder: Change the folder.

Open/close: Display or hide the track list.

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 Display Audio

Connect your device to the USB port (see 'Basic Audio Operation").

Source: Select the iPod icon.

Open/close: Display or hide the track list.

Songs: Change the track.

MENU: Display menu options, including Music Search.

Searching for Music

Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the iPod.

  1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
  2. Select Music Search.
  3. Select a search option.
  4. Select the track you want to play.

iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation

USB Flash Drive

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

Models with Display Audio

Connect your device to the USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").

Source: Select the USB icon.

Open/close: Display or hide the track list.

Track: Change the track.

Folder: Change the folder.

MENU: Display menu options, including Music Search.

Searching for Music

Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB flash drive.

  1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
  2. Select Music Search.
  3. Select a folder.
  4. Select the track you want to play.
Related topics:
  • iPod
  • HondaLink

Bluetooth® Audio

Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle's audio system. Visit Open Web Page (U.S.) or phone

888-528-7876

(Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.

Models with Display Audio

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

Searching for Music

Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the device.

  1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
  2. Select Music Search.
  3. Select a search category.
  4. 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:
  • Pairing a Phone

Pandora®

Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle's audio system. Visit Open Web Page to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Available in the U.S. only.

Models with Display Audio

Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.

For iPhone:

  • Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone") or USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").
  • A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
  • If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
  • If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting the cable if necessary.

For other compatible smartphones:

  • Connect via Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see "Pairing a Phone").

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:
  • Bluetooth Audio
  • Pairing a Phone
  • Basic Audio Operation

HDMI Video

Play video from a compatible device while your vehicle is stopped.

Models with Display Audio

Connect your device to the HDMI port (see "Basic Audio Operation").

From the connected device, launch the video you want to display on the touchscreen. The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation

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