Honda CR-V (2018 year). Manual - part 18

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To change to a next screen

Selecting   or  , or swiping the screen left or right changes to the next screen.

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Home Screen

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Home Screen

The home screen has 5 pages (fixed). You cannot add 
any more pages.

Select 

 to go directly back to the first page of the 

home screen from any page.

Swipe

Icon

Icon

Current page position

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To use apps or widgets

1. Select .

2. Select App List  (

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The apps screen appears.

3. Select the app or widget you want to use.

Preinstall app list:
• Calculator: Displays Calculator.
• Downloads

*1

: Displays the data 

downloaded from the web browser and so 
on.

• App Installer: Check with a Honda dealer 

for apps that are available for installation.

*1: Downloads app cannot be used because there is no Browser function in this system.

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To use apps or widgets

Select and hold a selected app or widget to add that 
app’s or widget’s shortcut on the home screen.

Pre-installed apps may not start up normally. If this 
occurs, you need to reset the system.

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If you perform Factory Data Reset, it may reset all 
the settings to their factory default.

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In case those apps still do not startup normally even 
after Factory Data Reset, contact your dealer.

Do not install apps other than those confirmed by a 
Honda dealer. Installation of unauthorized apps may 
introduce data corruption risks to your vehicle's 
information and your privacy.

You can delete user installed apps by the following 
procedure.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Others tab.
5. Select Detail Information.
6. Select an App that you want to delete.
7. Select Delete.

Pre-installed apps cannot be deleted.

App List 

(

) Icon

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To add app or widget icons on the home screen

App or widget icons can be added on the home screen.

1. Select .
2. Select .

3. Select and hold empty space on the home 

screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Add App or Add Widget.

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The apps/widget screen appears.

Select and hold.

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5. Select and hold an app or widget icon you 

want to add.

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The screen switches to the customization 
screen.

6. Drag and drop the icon to where you want 

it to be.

7. Select OK.

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The screen will return to the home 
screen.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop.

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To move icons on the home screen

You can change location on the home screen.

1. Select and hold an icon.

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The screen switches to the customization 
screen.

2. Drag and drop the icon to where you want 

it to be.

3. Select OK.

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The screen will return to the home 
screen.

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To move icons on the home screen

You can also move the Phone, Info, Audio, 
Settings, Navigation

*

, HondaLink, Smartphone 

Connection, App List (

), and Instrument Panel 

icons in the same manner.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop.

* Not available on all models

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To remove icons on the home screen

You can delete the icons on the home screen.

1. Select and hold an icon.

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The screen switches to the customization 
screen.

2. Drag and drop the icon you want to remove 

to the trash icon.

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The icon is removed from the home 
screen.

3. Select OK.

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The screen will return to the home 
screen.

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To remove icons on the home screen

You cannot delete the Phone, Info, Audio, 
Settings, Navigation

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, HondaLink, Smartphone 

Connection, App List (

), and Instrument Panel 

icons.

Apps or widgets will not be deleted by deleting the 
icon on the home screen.

Select and hold.

Drag and drop to 
trash icon.

* Not available on all models

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1. Swipe the upper area of the screen.

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The status area appears.

2. Select an item to see the details.
3. Select 

 or swipe up the bottom bar to 

close the area.

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Status Area

Swipe

Status Area

Bar

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You can change the screen interface design.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Others tab.
5. Select Change Skin.
6. Select Next, then a confirmation message 

appears on the screen. Select Yes.

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Changing the Screen Interface

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Changing the Screen Interface

After changing the screen interface design, you can 
change the wallpaper by following procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select .
3. Select and hold empty space on the home screen.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

4. Select Change wallpaper.
5. Select Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.

If you change the screen interface, some of the 
setting items will change.

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You can change menu icons on the right side of Audio, Phone, and Info screen.

1. Select any of the three icons (Audio/

Phone/Info) on the screen, then select and 
hold the menu icon.

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Selecting the 

 or 

 icon, you can 

change Audio, Phone, or Info on the 
Menu Customize screen.

2. Select and hold the menu icon you want to 

change, then drag and drop the icon to the 
bottom.

3. Select and hold the menu icon you want to 

add, then drag and drop the icon above.

4. Select OK.

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Menu Customize

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Menu Customize

You can also use the method below to change the 
menu icon:
Select Settings

System

Home tab

Menu Icon 

Position

Select and hold

Menu Icons

To change

Menu Icon

To add

Drag and drop

Drag and drop

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You can close specific apps running in the background on the system.

1. Select and hold 

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2. Select the Active tab.

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If you select the Active/History tab, you 
can close the apps that are currently 
running and delete the app activity 
history simultaneously.

3. Select an app you want to close.

4. Select Clear.

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The display will return to the app list.

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Closing Apps

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Closing Apps

If you have a number of apps running in the 
background and something goes wrong with the 
audio system, some of those apps may not work 
properly. If this happens, close all the apps and re-
launch the app/apps that you want to use.

To close all apps on the system, select Clear All, then 
Yes.

You cannot close the HondaLink® and Garmin

*

 apps.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Sound

1. Select .
2. Select MENU.
3. Select Sound.

Select a tab from the following choices:
• BAS-MID-TRE: Bass, Middle, Treble
• FAD-BAL-SUBW: Fader, Balance, 

Subwoofer

• SVC: Speed Volume Compensation

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

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Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Display Settings.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Background Color.
6. Select Next, then select the setting you 

want.

7. Select OK.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

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Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the 
audio source.

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Selecting an Audio Source

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Selecting an Audio Source

If you startup preinstalled audio apps, 

 is 

displayed on the screen.
These preinstalled apps cannot be displayed on the 
source select screen.
You can startup those audio apps from 

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Select the source icon.

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (Talk) and 

 (hang-up/back) buttons on 

the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 

using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.

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• Close the windows and moonroof

*

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• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 

on the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

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Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the 
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes 
noises from the front passenger’s side.

* Not available on all models

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When the 

 (Talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice 
Help” after the beep or select Voice Help.

You can see the list of commands in Voice 
Info on the Info Menu screen. Select Info, 
then select MENU.

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens. 
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

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Voice Portal Screen

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Phone Call

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 
Phone call command, the screen will 
change to the voice recognition screen for 
phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if 
using Apple CarPlay

TM

.

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Music Search

This can be only used when the iPod or USB 
device is connected.

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Climate Control

*1

When the system recognizes the Climate 
Control command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen to the climate control 
voice recognition screen.

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Audio

*1

When the system recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change to the 
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On/Off
• Radio FM/AM/SXM

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• PANDORA

*

• iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora®

*

 cannot be used while Android 

Auto

TM

 is active.

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Navigation

*1

The screen changes to the navigation 
screen.

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HondaLink

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected.

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Voice Setting

The screen changes to the Voice Recog. 
tab on the System Settings screen.

* Not available on all models

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Voice Help

You can see a list of the available 
commands on the screen.
• Useful Commands
• Phone Commands
• Audio Commands
• Climate Control Commands
• General Commands
• Music Search Commands
• On Screen Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
voice portal top screen.
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Your contact Name>
• What time is it?
• What is today’s date?

*1: Models with navigation system

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Useful Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the phone.
• Call by number
• Call by name
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Your contact Name>

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

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Radio FM Commands

• Radio tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• Radio tune to <87.7 -107.9> HD <1-8> 

FM

• Radio FM preset # (#:1-12)

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Radio AM Commands

• Radio tune to <530-1710> AM
• Radio AM preset # (#:1-6)

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Radio SXM Commands

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• SXM channel <1-999>

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Phone Commands

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Audio Commands

*1

• SXM channel <channel name, category 

name, traffic and weather city name, 
sports team name>

• Radio SXM preset <1-12>

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Pandora® Commands

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• PANDORA play

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iPod Commands

• iPod play
• iPod play track # (#:1-30)
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?

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USB Commands

• USB play
• USB play track # (#:1-30)
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?

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Bluetooth® audio Commands

• Bluetooth audio play
NOTE:
Bluetooth® Audio commands may not work 
on some phones or Bluetooth® Audio 
devices.

* Not available on all models