2005 HONDA CR-V light

To release the parking brake, push
andholdthereleasebuttononthe
side of the parking brake lever, pull
the lever toward you slightly, then
push the lever f orward.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
with the engine running (see page). Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your f ace. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel A djustment
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE BUTTON
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.

Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition, the door locks,
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
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Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Keys and Locks
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KEY NUMBER
TAG
VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park.
If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position.
You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key.
You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
LOCK (0)
ON (II)
A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

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Keep the tailgate and the hatch glass
closed at all times while driving to
avoid damaging the tailgate and the
hatch glass, and to prevent exhaust
gas from getting into the interior.
See
on
page . Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
the tailgate. Some exterior lights will
f lash twice each time you press the
button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
anydoororthetailgatewithin30
seconds, the light f ades out. If you
relock the doors and the tailgate
with the remote transmitter before
30 seconds have elapsed, the light
will go of f immediately.
If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
Pressthisbuttononceto
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the doors and the tailgate
are locked. You cannot lock the
doors and the tailgate if any door or
the tailgate is not f ully closed or the
key is in the ignition switch.
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Remote Transmitter
Carbon Monoxide Hazard UNL OCK
LOCK
Tailgate and Hatch Glass, Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
HATCH
GLASS
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press this button f or about 1 second
to open the hatch glass. You cannot
open the hatch glass if the key is in
the ignition switch. Even if the hatch
glass is open, the tailgate can be
locked with the remote transmitter.
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Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
PA NIC
HATCH GLASS RELEASERemote Transmitter Care
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SCREW

Pull out the f astening strap f rom
the slit on the seat-back. Move the
f ront seat f orward slightly, then
attach the anchor on the fastening
strap to the hook on the bottom of
the f ront seat. Adjust the f ront
seat to the desired position.Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to the upright position.
Make sure the seat is securely
latched bef ore driving.
When you are not using the
fasteningstrap,rollupthestrapand
store it properly into the slit on the
seat-back.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
backs.
In the center seating position of the
rear seat, be sure the detachable
anchor is latched securely bef ore
using the seat belt (see page ).
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
Pull the fastening strap tab toward
the slit to tighten the strap, and
make sure the seat is secure. Make sure that the f olded up rear
seat does not interf ere with the f ront
passenger’s seat-back. This will
cause the f ront passenger’s weight
sensors to work improperly (see
page ). Also check the passenger
airbag of f indicator to assure proper
operation of the passenger’s
advanced front airbag.
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Seats
Carrying Cargo
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HOOK
FASTENING
STRAP HOOK
ANCHOR

If equippedKeep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof .
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
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To close the moonroof , press and
hold the top of the switch ( ).
To open the moonroof , press and
hold the bottom of the switch
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Moonroof Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
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TABOpening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.
Toopenthecointray,pullonthe
bottom edge. The light in the tray
comes on when the parking lights
are on.
Only on models with a manual
transmission
Glove Box Coin T ray
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
93
Lock
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.