Honda CR-V: Audio System / Audio System Theft Protection

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Features / Audio System / Audio 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 *1 .
Turn on the audio system.
Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
- 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.

USB Port(s)

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 (1...

Audio Remote Controls

Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on the driver information interface. Buttons Press or to cycle through the audio mode as follows: Models with color audio system FM1→FM2→AM→USB/iPod→Pandora®→Bluetooth® Audio Models with Display Audio FM→AM→SiriusXM®* →USB→iPod→Bluetooth® Audio→Pandora®* →Apps *→Audio Apps * * Not available on all models Models with Display Audio ENTER Button When listening to the radio and SiriusXM®** Not available on all models From the audio screen in the driver information interface, press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Menu Customize

You can change menu icons on the right side of Audio, Phone, and Info screen. Select any of the three icons (Audio/Phone/Info) on the screen, then select and hold the menu icon. Selecting the or icon, you can change Audio, Phone, or Info on the Menu Customize screen...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Receiving SiriusXM® Radio

Switch to the SiriusXM® mode by using the ENTER button on the steering wheel, or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception...