2007 HONDA CR-V instrument panel

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel . 59
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Current Fuel Mileage . 68
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Average Fuel Mileage . 68
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Range .68
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Odometer .69
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Fuel Gauge .69
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Temperature Gauge . 69
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .69
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 71
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Maintenance Minder . 71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 73
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
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Hazard Warning Button . 76
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Parking Brake .78
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Tailgate .92
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Seats .94
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Seat Heaters .105
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Power Windows .106
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Moonroof .107
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Mirrors .108
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Interior Convenience Items . 110
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 111
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Beverage Holders .113
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Center Table .114
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Lower Glove Box .114
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Upper Glove Box .115
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Vanity Mirror .115
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Sun Visor .116
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Sunglasses Holder .116
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Conversation Mirror . 117
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Accessory Power Sockets . 117
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Console Compartment . 118
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Coat Hook .119
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Seat Under Tray .119
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Interior Lights .119
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control Locations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE MIRROR
CONTROLS
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON PASSENGER
AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MOONROOF
SWITCH
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
EX-L without navigation system is shown ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKETS
(P.59)
(P.66)
(P.109)
(P.82)
(P.106)
(P.215)
(P.217)
(P.78) (P.117) (P.105)(P.124) (P.231)
(P.206) (P.129)
(P.76)
(P.32)
(P.107)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR TPMS
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE
OPEN
MONITOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.62)
(P.64)
(P.310)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.60, 309)
(P.60, 311)
(P.60,
309)
(P.63)(P.61)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.61) (P.61)(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.65, 207)

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This
indicator has two functions: This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
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Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. If it comes on at any
other time, it indicates that the
passenger’s side airbag has
automatically shut off. For more
info rmation, see page .
If
either of you do not fasten your
seat belt while driving, the beep er
will sound and the indicator will flash
again at regular intervals. For more
info rmation, see page .
This indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. If it comes on at
any other time, it indicates a
poten tial problem with your front
airbags. This indica tor will also alert
you to a poten tial problem with your
side airbags, passenger’s side airbag
automatic cutoff system, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the front passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on briefly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then go off if
you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink,
and the engine’s fuel system will be
disabled. (see page ). This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem in the ABS.
If this happens, have your vehicle
checked by your dealer. With the
indicator on, your vehicle still has
norm al braking ability but no anti-
lock. For more inf ormation, see page .
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Instrument Panel Indicators
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
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Canada
U.S.

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
VSA system. This
indicator has three functions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. See page for more
inf ormation on the VSA system. 1.
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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
info rmation, see page . This
indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must refuel soon.
The left or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator 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
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.3 US gal (8.6
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
reading reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the reading does reach E.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
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Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Beam Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Door and T ailgate Open Monitor
Instrument Panel Indicators
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This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition to the ON (II) position.
If it comes on while driving, it
indicates that one or more of your
vehicl e’s tires are extremely low on
pressure.
If this happens, pull to the side of the
ro ad when it is safe, check which tire
has lost the pressure, and determine
the cause. If it is because of a flat tire,
replace the flat tire with the compact
spare (see page ), and have the
f lat tire repaired as soon as possible.
If two or more tires are underinf lated,
call a prof essional towing service
(see page ). Ref er to page f or more inf ormation. This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position.
This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will stay on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
If this indicator comes on and stays
on at any other time, or if it does not
come on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, there
is a problem with the TPMS. With
this indicator on, the low tire
pressure indicator will not come on
when a tire loses pressure. Take the
vehicle to your dealer to have the
system checked.
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Indicator
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (T PMS) IndicatorLights On Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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