Honda CR-V: Audio System / 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 (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay™ or Android
Auto™.
To prevent any potential issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.

On the back of the center console compartment *
* Not available on all models
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging devices.

- Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
- We recommend that you use a USB cable if you are
attaching a USB flash drive to the USB port.
- Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.
- Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
- We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
- Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
USB charge
The USB port can supply up to 1.5A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.5A/2.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that needs to be charged.
On the back of the center console compartment
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music player
to them.
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service * . It can
also play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel,
the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
* ...
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...
Other information:
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags:
Front airbags: Airbags in front of the driver's and front
passenger's seats.
Side airbags: Airbags in the driver's and front passenger's
seat-backs.
Side curtain airbags: Airbags above the side windows...
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use
electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition
switch * or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button * :
Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch *
or the
ENGINE START/STOP button * ...