Honda CR-V: Security System / 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.

However, the alarm goes off if a door is opened with the key, then the shift lever is moved out of or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.

When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system deactivates.

To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met:

• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry system.

When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds.

To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter or smart entry system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:

• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
• Moving the shift lever out of .

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced.

If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

Panic Mode

The panic button on the remote transmitter

If you press the panic button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:

• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.

Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON *1 .

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