2002 HONDA CR-V lights

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
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Fuel Gauge .74
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
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Keys and Locks .84
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Keys .84
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Immobilizer System . 85
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 93
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Tailgate .93
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Glove Box .96
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Seats .97
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Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
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FrontSeatArmrests . 98
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Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
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Rear Seat Armrest .101
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Reclining the Front Seats . 102
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Folding the Rear Seats . 104
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Detachable Anchor . 108
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Seat Heaters .109
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Power Windows .110
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Moonroof .113
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Mirrors .114
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
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Center Table .115
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Beverage Holders .116
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Built-in Table .117
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Center Pocket .119
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Storage Box .119
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Driver’s Pocket .120
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Coin Tray .120
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Sunglasses Holder .121
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Accessory Power Sockets . 122
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Dashboard Pocket .123
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Interior Lights .124
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Ceiling Light .124
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Spotlights .124
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Cargo Area Light .125
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Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For complete inf ormation, see page.
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). If it
comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags or automatic seat
belt tensioners. On models equipped
with side airbags, this light will also
alert you to a potential problem with
your side airbags or passenger’s side
airbag automatic cutoff system. For
complete inf ormation, see page .
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
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Only on models equipped with side airbags
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator Side A irbag Cutof f
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
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Only on models equipped with ABS (seepage ) 212
This light normally comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If this light comes on at
any other time, there is a problem in
theABS.If thishappens,takethe
vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the light on, your
vehicle still has normal braking
ability but no anti-lock. For complete
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch ON (II). It will then go of f if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
The lef t or right turn signal light
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the light does not blink or
blinks rapidly, it usually means one
of the turn signal bulbs is burned out
(see page ). Replace the bulb as
soon as possible, since other drivers
cannot see that you are signalling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
lights blink. All turn signals on the
outside of the vehicle should f lash.
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Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols68
Canada
U.S.

Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
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‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

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column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f . The high beams will
stay on f or as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what position
the headlight switch is in.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate light.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
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Headlights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols76

Canadian models only
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.Turntheknobontheleftsideof the
instrument panel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.
CONT INUED
Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights T urn Signals
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
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Push the button between the center
air vents to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traf f ic, or if your vehicle is disabled.The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and of f . The light in the
button lights to show the def ogger is
on.Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideof
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side to side.
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Hazard Warning
Rear Window Def ogger
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