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:
The CMBS™ may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or
when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are:
When Passing
Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to
pass.
At an intersection
Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or
right turn...
Turn the ignition switch to ON
.
Press and hold the (day/night)
button
until the display shows the compass setting
menu.
Rotate to select Zone,
then press .
The display shows the current zone
number.
Rotate to select the zone
number of
your area (See Zone Map), then press
...