Honda CR-V: Security System / Immobilizer System

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Controls / Security System / Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic signals to verify the key.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch * or pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button * :

Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch * or the ENGINE START/STOP button * .

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition switch * or the ENGINE START/STOP button * .

* Not available on all models

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.

Always take the key with you whenever you leave the vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.

Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after the battery has been disconnected.

    Security System

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    Security System Alarm*

    * Not available on all models The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system...

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    Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key


    If the smart entry remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead of the smart entry remote. Fully insert the key and turn it. When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first...

    Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Heated Steering Wheel *


    *: Canadian models only, if equipped The power mode must be in ON to use the heated steering wheel. Press the button on the right side of the steering wheel. When a comfortable temperature is reached, press the button again to turn it off. The heated steering wheel is turned off every time you start the engine, even if you turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle...

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