Honda CR-V: Engine Does Not Start / If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Engine Does Not Start / If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

Models with smart entry system

If the beeper sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears on the driver information interface; and the ENGINE START/STOP button flashes and the engine will not start. Start the engine as follows:

Touch the center of the ENGINE START/ STOP button with the H logo on the smart entry remote while the ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the smart entry remote should be facing you.
- The ENGINE START/STOP button flashes for about 30 seconds.
Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button within 10 seconds after the beeper sounds and the ENGINE START/STOP button changes from flashing to on.
- If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode will change to ACCESSORY.

Honda CR-V. If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter. If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it...

Emergency Engine Stop

Models with smart entry system The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the following operations: Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Clock

Adjusting the Clock Models without navigation system You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch in ON *1. *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch. The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time does not need to be adjusted...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Android Auto™

When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A USB port, Android Auto™ is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto™, you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), Google Play Music, and Google Now functions...