Honda CR-V: When Driving / Continuously Variable Transmission

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual / Driving / When Driving / Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Kickdown

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission. NOTICE If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in the full left or right position for a while, the electric power steering (EPS) system heats up...

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK *1 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in ...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

The vehicle stops with the shift lever in and the brake pedal depressed. When you shift into quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released. If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts...

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Using the Hands Free Access*

* Not available on all models Use a forward and back kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper to open or close the power tailgate while carrying the smart entry remote. Some exterior lights flash twice and a beeper sounds once, then the tailgate begins to move...