Honda CR-V: Locking and Unlocking the Doors / Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Controls / Locking and Unlocking the Doors / Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

If the interior light switch is in the door activated position, the interior light comes on when you unlock the doors and tailgate.

No doors opened: The light fades out after 30 seconds.

Doors and tailgate relocked: The light goes off immediately.

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*

* Not available on all models The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to start the engine...

Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*

* Not available on all models If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry system, the doors and tailgate will automatically relock...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Automatic Power Off

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in and the power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain. Canadian models When in this mode: The steering wheel does not lock...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Using the Hands Free Access*

* Not available on all models Use a forward and back kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper to open or close the power tailgate while carrying the smart entry remote. Some exterior lights flash twice and a beeper sounds once, then the tailgate begins to move...