Honda CR-V: Maintenance / Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the
battery.
WARNING
CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
The battery that powers the remote
transmitter can cause severe internal burns
and can even lead to death if swallowed.
Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
If you suspect that a child has swallowed
the battery, seek medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Master Keys with Remote Transmitter*
Battery type: CR1620
- Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.

- Open the remote transmitter.
- Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratching the
transmitter.
- Remove the button battery with the small
flat-tip screwdriver.
- Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.

Smart Entry Remote*
Battery type: CR2032
- Remove the built-in key.

- Remove the upper half of the cover by
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
- Remove carefully to avoid losing the
buttons.
- Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent
scratching the smart entry remote.
- Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.

* Not available on all models
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you...
NOTICE
Vented refrigerant is harmful to the environment.
To avoid refrigerant from venting, never replace the
evaporator with one removed from a used or
salvaged vehicle...
Other information:
Opening the Hood
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood...
Press to display a folder
list.
Rotate to select a folder.
Press to display a list of
files in that folder.
Rotate to select a file,
then press .
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights management (DRM) cannot be
played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then skips to the next
file...