Honda Civic

About Your Audio System

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 it from the panel buttons, steering wheel controls, or touchscreen interface*.

SiriusXM® Radio* is subscription-based and available in the U.S. and Canada (excluding Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico). iPod, iPhone, and iTunes are Apple trademarks. State or local laws may restrict handheld device use while driving.

Remote Controls

  • iPod
  • USB Flash Drive
  • USB Port(s)
    • 1.0A port: Play audio, connect a phone, charge devices.
    • 1.5A port: Charge devices, play audio, connect Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
    • Use Apple MFi Certified Lightning or USB-IF certified USB 2.0 cables.

Do not leave iPods or USB drives in the vehicle. Avoid hubs, card readers, or hard drives. Back up your data before use. Front USB port supplies up to 1.5A if requested by the device. Turn ignition to ACCESSORY (q) or ON (w*1) first.

Audio System Theft Protection

The audio system disables when disconnected from power. To reactivate:

  1. Turn ignition to ON (w*1).
  2. Turn on the audio system.
  3. Press and hold the power button >2 seconds until system reconnects.

Audio Remote Controls

Operate audio while driving. Functions include FM, AM, USB, iPod, Bluetooth®, SiriusXM®, Pandora*, and Apps. Some functions depend on connected devices.

  • ENTER Button: Navigate presets, folders, or tracks.
  • +/− Volume Bar: Increase or decrease volume.
  • Seek/Skip Buttons: Change stations or tracks; hold to move rapidly.
  • Selector Knob: Rotate to scroll; press to select.
  • MENU/CLOCK Button: Access settings, play modes, wallpapers.
  • (Back) Button: Return to previous display.
  • (Sound) Button: Adjust sound settings (Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, SVC).
  • (Day/Night) Button: Change display brightness mode.

Audio/Information Screen Features

  • Displays current audio info and wallpaper.
  • Change wallpaper via MENU/CLOCK > Settings > Wallpaper > Import/Select/Delete.
  • Wallpaper must be BMP/JPG, <2MB, max 1920x936 px, up to 255 images.

Adjusting the Sound

Press (Sound) button, rotate to select Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, SVC. SVC adjusts volume automatically based on vehicle speed.

Display Setup

Change brightness, contrast, black level, and color theme via MENU/CLOCK > Settings > Display Adjustment.

Playing the AM/FM Radio

  • RADIO Button: Select band.
  • /Seek Buttons: Search stations.
  • VOL/Knob: Power and volume control.
  • Preset Buttons (1-6): Store and recall stations.
  • Selector Knob: Tune frequency and select menu items.
  • MENU/CLOCK Button: Access menu items.

RDS automatically displays station names for compatible FM stations. Store up to 6 AM and 12 FM presets.

Playing an iPod

Connect via USB port, press MEDIA button. Use selector knob to navigate music list by category and track. Use play mode buttons to select shuffle, repeat, or normal play.

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Connect USB flash drive (MP3, WMA, or AAC*1). Press MEDIA button. Navigate folders and files using selector knob. Only recommended drives should be used. DRM-protected WMA files cannot be played.

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