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:

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

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