How to Check the Audio System Condition

The audio system has a self-diagnostic function to help find problems with the audio system. To run the self-diagnostic function, do the following:

NOTE:

Not all self-diagnostic functions appear on all models.
There may be other self-diagnostic functions that are for factory use only.
The self-diagnostic function does not find every problem with the audio system. Check any official Honda service website for more information about the audio system.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Make sure the audio system is turned off.
Push and hold the preset No. 1 and No. 6 buttons.
While holding the buttons, push the VOLUME/POWER knob to on.
Release the buttons, and the self-diagnosis begins.

Fig 1: Identifying Audio System Buttons (With Navigation)
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Fig 2: Identifying Audio System Buttons (Without Navigation)
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When you are in the self-diagnostic mode, pressing a preset button starts the diagnostic mode that is assigned to that preset button.
NOTE: Any other diagnostic screens shown are for factory use only.

No. 2 button

Audio button, knob, and audio remote switch detection: Allows individual manual selection of all audio panel knobs, buttons, and remote switches to verify if they are functional. When properly detected, the selected knob, button, or audio remote switch name and/or value is displayed. To exit this mode, go to step 7. Once you exit this test, you must start again at step 1.

No. 3 button

Entire LCD lighting/light-out mode: Turns on/off the entire LCD to show the presence (LCD stuck on) or absence (LCD dead) of an LCD segment.

No. 4 button

Duty indication mode (for the Illumination dim): Indicates the duty for the Illumination dim when the dash lights are on.

No. 5 button

Vehicle speed pulse (VSP) indication mode: Indicates the vehicle speed pulse.

AM/FM button (press and hold 5 sec)

Reception level indication mode: Indicates the reception level (dB). The A.SEL button is used to change the antenna amplifier on/off.
To end the self-diagnostic function, turn the audio system off, or turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.