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

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 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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