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...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button

* Not available on all models Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror button to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON *1 . *1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Using the audio/information screen

Select to go to the home screen. Select the following icons on the home screen or after selecting App List. Phone Displays the HFL information. Touchscreen operation Use simple gestures - including touching, swiping and scrolling - to operate certain audio functions...