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2023 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ System Updates

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System Updates  
The audio system’s firmware can be updated with a Wi-Fi connection, with a USB  
device, or with the telematics control unit (TCU)* through the subscription-based  
service.  
How to Update  
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You can update the system via Wi-Fi, but cannot use  
the captive portal that require login or agreement the  
terms of use on the browser.  
When the audio system update is available, the notification is shown on the status  
area. Use the following procedure to update the system.  
1. Press the  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on  
button.  
Notification  
Your download will be canceled if:  
• Your Wi-Fi connection is severed.  
• You turn off the power system when the 12-volt  
battery is low on power.  
the home screen, select  
All Apps.  
u The system will check for updates.  
u If the update icon is appeared on the  
home screen, select the status icon.  
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Your download will recommence the next time a Wi-  
Fi connection is established.  
For the 12-volt battery protection, Install While  
Vehicle Off cannot be selected when the battery is  
low on power. If you want to install the updated  
data, recharge the battery or select Install Now.  
3. Select Download.  
u A notification appears on the screen if  
need to user acceptance for download.  
4. Select Install Now or Install While  
Vehicle Off.  
u A notification appears on the screen if  
the update is successful.  
* Not available on all models  
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System Updates Settings  
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The following settings can be set.  
• Automatic Download  
• Version Status  
• Connection Setup  
• Automatic Update*  
• Update History  
■ Automatic download settings  
Use the following procedure to change to the automatic download setting.  
1. Press the button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Automatic Download.  
5. Select the access point, then select Enable.  
u If you do not want to system update automatically, select Disable.  
■ View a version and update status  
Use the following procedure to confirm the version and update status.  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Version Status.  
* Not available on all models  
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■ Connection setup  
Use the following procedure to connect to the Internet via a Wi-Fi network.  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Connection Setup.  
5. Select OK.  
6. Select an access point from the network list.  
u To connect to a hotspot that is not automatically detected, select Options  
then Add Network.  
7. Enter the password.  
u If you check the Use this network to automatically download system  
updates box, you can set the network to be used for system updates.  
8. Select Connect.  
■ Automatic update settings*  
Use the following procedure to change to the automatic update setting.  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Automatic Update.  
5. Select Accept.  
u If you do not want to system update automatically, select Decline.  
* Not available on all models  
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■ View the update history  
Use the following procedure to confirm the update history.  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Update History.  
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How to Update Wirelessly  
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■ Wireless connection mode setup  
1. Press the button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Settings.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Connection Setup.  
5. Select OK.  
6. Select an access point from the network list.  
u To connect to a hotspot that is not automatically detected, select Options  
then Add Network.  
7. Enter the password.  
u If you check the Use this network to automatically download system  
updates box, you can set the network to be used for system updates.  
8. Select Connect.  
■ How to update  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select via Wireless.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Download.  
u A notification appears on the screen if need to user acceptance for download.  
5. Select Install Now or Install While Vehicle Off.  
u A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.  
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How to Update with a USB Device  
■
A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space  
or more is recommended.  
■ Download the update files from the server  
1. Press the button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
u If System Updates is not displayed on the home screen, select  
3. Select Other Methods.  
Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update  
files from the USB before starting the USB update  
process.  
All Apps.  
4. Select Via USB.  
u A notification appears on the screen.  
5. Connect a USB device into the USB port.  
u The inventory data is copied into the USB device.  
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6. Remove the USB device from the USB port.  
7. Connect the USB device into your computer, and then download the update files.  
u Follow the link to download the required software update files. Refer to  
https://usb.honda.com for instructions.  
■ Update the audio system  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select System Updates.  
3. Select Other Methods.  
4. Select Via USB.  
u A notification appears on the screen.  
5. Connect the USB device with the update files into the USB port.  
u A notification appears on the screen.  
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6. Select Install Now.  
u A notification appears on the screen if the update is successful.  
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