Honda CR-V: Quick Reference Guide

Auto Idle Stop Function

To improve fuel economy, the engine stops and then restarts as detailed below. When Auto Idle Stop is on, the Auto Idle Stop indicator (green) comes on.

Eco Assist® System

Safe Driving

Instrument Panel

Controls

Clock

Models with color audio system

1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to change hour, then press .
3. Rotate to change minute, then press .
4. Select SET, then press .

These indications are used to show how to operate the Selector knob.

• Rotate to select.
• Press to enter.

Models with navigation system

The navigation system receives signals from GPS satellites, updating the clock automatically.

Models with Display Audio

1. Select the (HOME) icon, then select Settings.
2. Select Clock, then Clock Adjustment.
3. Touch the respective / icon to adjust the hours or minutes up or down.
4. Select OK.

Models with color audio system

1. Press the button to select , then press the ENTER button.
2. Press the / button until Clock Setup appears on the display.
3. Press the ENTER button.
4. Press the ENTER button to select Adjust Clock.
5. Press the / button to change hour, then press the ENTER button.
6. Press the / button to change minute, then press the ENTER button.

ENGINE START/STOP Button

Press the button to change the vehicle’s power mode.

Turn Signals

Turn Signal Control Lever

Lights

Light Control Switches

Wipers and Washers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

*1: Models with automatic intermittent wipers

*2: Models without automatic intermittent wipers

Models with automatic intermittent wipers

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the following situations in order to prevent severe damage to the wiper system:

• Cleaning the windshield
• Driving through a car wash
• No rain present

Steering Wheel

To adjust, pull the adjustment lever towards you, adjust to the desired position, then lock the lever back in place.

Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside

Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open it at the same time.

Tailgate

Models with Hands Free Access

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.

Models without smart entry system

• With all the doors unlocked, press the tailgate outer handle, and lift open the tailgate.

Models with smart entry system

• Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock and open the tailgate when you have the smart entry remote on you.

Models with power tailgate

• Press the power tailgate button on the driver side control panel, or press the remote transmitter to unlock and open the tailgate when you have the smart entry remote on you.

Power Door Mirrors

• With the ignition switch in ON , move the selector switch to L or R.
• Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Power Windows

• With the ignition switch in ON , open and close the power windows.
• If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch.
• If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator on), each passenger's window switch is disabled.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Climate Control System

• Press the AUTO button to activate the climate control system.
• Press the button to turn the system on or off.
• Press the button to defrost the windshield.

Models without SYNC button

Models with SYNC button

Features

Audio Remote Controls

• / Bar

  Press to adjust the volume up/down.

• / Button

  Press or to cycle through the audio mode as follows:

Models with color audio system

FM1/FM2/AM/USB or iPod/Pandora®/Bluetooth® Audio

Models with Display Audio

FM/AM/SiriusXM®* /USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio/Pandora®* /Apps * /Audio Apps *

* Not available on all models

Models with Display Audio

• ENTER Button
  • When listening to the radio and SiriusXM® (Not available on all models)
    1. Press ENTER to switch the display to a preset list you stored in the preset buttons.
    2. Press or to select a preset, then press ENTER.
  • When listening to a USB flash drive
    1. Press ENTER to display the folder list.
    2. Press or to select a folder.
    3. Press ENTER to display a list of tracks in that folder.
    4. Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.
  • When listening to an iPod
    1. Press ENTER to display the iPod music list.
    2. Press or to select a category.
    3. Press ENTER to display a list of items in the category.
    4. Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.
    5. Press ENTER and press or repeatedly until a desired item you want to listen is displayed.
  • When listening to Pandora®*
    1. Press ENTER to display the station list.
    2. Press or to select an item, then press ENTER.
  • When listening to Bluetooth® Audio
    1. Press ENTER to display the track list.
    2. Press or to select a track, then press ENTER.
• / Button

  Radio: Press to change the preset station.

  Press and hold to select the next or previous strong station.

  USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to the beginning of the current song.

  Press and hold to change a folder.

  Pandora®* : Press to skip to the next track.

  Press and hold to select the next or previous station.

  (Display/Information) Button: Press to change contents.

Audio system

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

For navigation system operation See the Navigation System Manual.

Driving

Continuously Variable Transmission

• Shift to and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
• Shifting

  Park - Turn off or start the engine. Transmission is locked.

  Reverse - Used when reversing.

  Neutral - Transmission is not locked.

  Drive - Normal driving.

  Drive (S)

  • Better acceleration
  • Used to increase engine braking
  • Used when going up or down hills

  Low

  • Used to further increase engine braking
  • Used when going up or down hills

VSA® On and Off

• The Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces.
• VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine.
• To partially disable VSA® functionality/features, press and hold it until you hear a beep.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Detects a change in tire conditions and overall dimensions due to decrease in tire pressures.
• The TPMS is turned on automatically every time you start the engine.
• A calibration procedure must be performed when certain conditions arise.

CMBS™ On and Off

• When a possible collision is likely unavoidable, the CMBS™ can help you to reduce the vehicle speed and the severity of the collision.
• The CMBS™ is turned on every time you start the engine.
• To turn the CMBS™ on or off, press and hold the button until you hear a beep.

Refueling

Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel tank capacity:14 US gal (53 L)

1. Pull the fuel fill door release handle.

   

2. After refueling, wait for about five seconds before removing the filler nozzle.

   

Honda Sensing®

Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor located in the front grille and a front sensor camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rear view mirror.

The camera is located behind the rearview mirror.

The radar sensor is inside the front grille.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow

Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and a set following-interval behind a vehicle detected ahead of yours and, if the detected vehicle comes to a stop, can decelerate and stop your vehicle, without you having to keep your foot on the brake or the accelerator.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Alerts and helps to assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the roadway altogether.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)

Can assist you when there is a possibility of your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a pedestrian detected in front of yours. The CMBS™ is designed to alert you when a potential collision is determined, as well as to reduce your vehicle speed to help minimize collision severity when a collision is deemed unavoidable.

Maintenance

Under the Hood

• Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer fluid. Add when necessary.
• Check brake fluid.
• Check the battery condition monthly.

1. Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the dashboard.

   

2. Locate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you can release the lever.

   

3. When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place.

Handling the Unexpected

Flat Tire

Park in a safe location and replace the flat tire with the compact spare tire in the cargo area.

Indicators Come On

Identify the indicator and consult the owner's manual.

Engine Won't Start

If the battery is dead, jump start using a booster battery.

Blown Fuse

Check for a blown fuse if an electrical device does not operate.

Overheating

Park in a safe location. If you do not see steam under the hood, open the hood, and let the engine cool down.

Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

What to Do If