Honda CR-V: Operating the XM Radio
To listen to XM radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. Push the
button to turn on the audio
system, and press the ‘‘XM’’ button.
Adjust the volume by turning the VOL/SELECT knob. The last channel you listened to will show in the display.
MODE - To switch between In channel mode, you can select all of the available channels. In category mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc., you can select all of the channels within that category.
channel mode and category mode, press and hold the TITLE button until the mode changes.
Each time you press and release the TITLE button, the display changes in the following sequence: channel name, channel number, category, artist name, and music title.
You may experience periods when XM Radio does not transmit the artist’s name and song title information. If this happens, there is nothing wrong with your system.
TUNE - Press the SEEK button to
change channel selections. Press
for higher numbered channels
and 
for lower numbered
channels. In the category mode, you
can only select channels within that
category.
CATEGORY (
or 
)
- In the
category mode, press either button
to select another category.
SCAN - The scan function gives you a sampling of all channels while in the channel mode. In the category mode, only the channels within that category are scanned. To activate scan, press the SCAN button. The system plays each channel in numerical order for a few seconds, then selects the next channel. When you hear a channel you want to continue listening to, press the button again.
Preset - You can store up to 12 preset channels using the six preset buttons. Each button stores one channel from the XM1 band and one channel from the XM2 band.
To store a channel:
1. Press the XM button. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display.
2. Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune to a desired channel.
In category mode, only channels within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be selected.
3. Pick the preset button you want for that channel. Press and hold the button until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the first six channels.
5. Press the XM button again. Store the next six channels using steps 2 and 3.
Once a channel is stored, press and release the proper preset button to tune to it.
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XM Radio Display Messages
‘‘LOADING’’ - XM is loading the
audio or program information.
‘‘OFF AIR’’ - The channel
currently selected is no longer
broadcasting.
‘‘UPDATING’’ - The encryptio
Receiving XM Radio Service
If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle from
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Radio. With the ignition
switch in th
Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)
Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)
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Using a Booster Seat
A child who has outgrown a forwardfacing
child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt fits them
properly without the booster.
Some states, Canadian provinces and
territories also require children to
use a booster seat until they reach a
Accelerating and Braking
For better traction on all surfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get underway, and you may dig
yourself a hole. Starting with the
shift lever in second (2) gear will
