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

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 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:

  1. 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.

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

  2. 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 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Maintenance Minder™


    Select the Maintenance Minder to see maintenance items that are due soon and to see the percentage of life remaining in the engine oil. When the engine oil life is less than 15%, a Maintenance Minder message will appear every time you turn the ignition switch to ON *1 , reminding you to bring your vehicle to a dealer for service...

    Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Seat Belt Inspection


    Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows: Pull each belt out fully, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latch plates and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract easily. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem...

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    Seat Belt Reminder

    Honda CR-V. Seat Belt Reminder

    The seat belt system includes an indicator on the instrument panel to remind the driver or a front passenger or both to fasten their seat belts.

    If the ignition switch is turned to ON Honda CR-V. Seat Belt Reminder *1 and a seat belt is not fastened, a beeper will sound and the indicator will blink. After a few seconds, the beeper will stop and the indicator will come on and remain illuminated until the seat belt is fastened.

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