Features -> Audio System Basic Operation for Your Honda Accord 4 Door 2023

Audio System  
About Your Audio System  
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also  
play USB flash drives, iPod, iPhone, and Bluetooth® devices.  
iPod®, iPhone® and iTunes® are trademarks of Apple  
Inc.  
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the  
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface.  
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of  
handheld electronic devices while operating a  
vehicle.  
Remote Controls  
SiriusXM® Radio* is available on a subscription basis  
only. For more information on SiriusXM® Radio*,  
contact a dealer.  
USB Flash Drive  
2 General Information on the Audio System  
P. 329  
iPod  
SiriusXM® Radio* is available in the United States and  
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.  
SiriusXM®* is a registered trademark of SiriusXM  
Radio, Inc.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Ports  
USB Ports  
In the Center Pocket (  
)
In the Center Pocket  
The USB port(s) (2.5A) is/are for charging  
devices, playing audio files and connecting  
compatible phones with Apple CarPlay or  
Android Auto.  
u 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.  
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.  
*1  
Displayed messages may vary depending on the  
device model and software version.  
*
In the Center Pocket (  
)
*2  
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging  
devices.  
USB charge  
u You cannot play music even if you have  
connected music players to it.  
The USB port can supply up to 2.5A of power. It does  
not output 2.5A unless the device requests.  
For amperage details, read the operating manual of  
the device that needs to be charged.  
Under certain conditions, a device connected to the  
port may generate noise to the radio station you are  
listening to.  
*1: Models without wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto  
*2: Models with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuUSB Ports  
Rear of the center console*  
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging  
devices.  
Rear of the center console*  
u You cannot play music even if you have  
connected music players to them.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection  
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  
1. Set the power mode to ON.  
2. Turn on the audio system.  
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.  
u 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.  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
Audio Remote Controls  
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving. The information is shown on  
the driver information interface or head-up display*.  
Some modes appear only when an appropriate  
device or medium is used.  
VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons  
Press VOL(+: To increase the volume.  
(home) Button  
Left Selector Wheel  
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,  
some functions may not be available.  
Press VOL(-: To decrease the volume.  
Press the  
(back) button for the driver  
information interface to go back to the previous  
screen or cancel a command.  
/
(Seek/Skip)  
Buttons  
(back)  
Button  
Press the  
(home) button to go back to the home  
screen of the driver information interface.  
VOL(+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons  
Left Selector Wheel  
When selecting the audio mode  
Press the  
(home) button, then roll up or down to select Audio on the driver  
information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
Roll up or down:  
To cycle through the audio modes, roll up or down  
and then press the left selector wheel:  
FM  
AM  
SiriusXM®*  
USB1 (USB)  
USB2*  
Bluetooth® Audio  
Smartphone Connection  
(Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)  
* Not available on all models  
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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls  
/
(Seek/Skip) Buttons  
When listening to the radio  
Press  
Press  
: To select the next preset radio station.  
: To select the previous preset radio station.  
Press and hold  
Press and hold  
: To select the next strong station.  
: To select the previous strong station.  
When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone  
Connection  
Press  
Press  
: To skip to the next song.  
: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.  
When listening to a USB flash drive  
Press and hold  
Press and hold  
: To skip to the next folder.  
: To go back to the previous folder.  
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