2011 HONDA CR-V cruise control

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(indicators, gauges, inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Instruments and Controls.59
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Features.129
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Bef ore Driving.293
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Driving.311
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Maintenance.339
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T echnical Inf ormation.405
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .421
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).425
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T aking Care of the Unexpected.381
INDEX
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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SHIFT LEVER
HORN
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS AUDIO SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.194)
(P.80/115) (P.315)
(P.269)
(P.81)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.76)
MIRROR CONTROLS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.255)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.81)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
(P.115)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.325)
CLOCK
(P.259)
(P.145, 157)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.79)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P.79)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.33)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.75)
(P.266)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.111)
(P.123)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.65) (P.63)(P.64)
(P.63)
TPMS INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATOR
DOOR AND TAILGATE
OPEN INDICATOR
(P.62, 396) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATORCRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.64)
(P.65)
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.65)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
(P.62, 394)
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.67, 264)
(P.67)
(P.66)
(P.62, 395)
(P.65)
(P.62, 394)
(P.64)(P.64)(P.66)
(P.66) (P.62)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.63)
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
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This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See pagef or inf ormation 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 f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position.
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned of f the vehicle stability
assist (VSA) system.
This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. For more inf ormation, see
page .
If itcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, 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 f or more
inf ormation on the VSA system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
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Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
VSA OFF Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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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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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
HORN
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.325)
(P.255) (P.81)
(P.269)
(P.81)
(P.123)
(P.266)
(P.76)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET(P.111)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.115) HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
SEAT HEATER SWITCHESREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON (P.80)
(P.115)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.79)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.75)
(P.33)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.79)
(P.194)
(P.315)
(P.145, 157) CLOCK
(P.259)
AUDIO SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER1
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 130
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Climate Control System . 135
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Dual Temperature Control . 140
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Climate Control Sensors . 142
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Audio System . 143 ..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio . 145
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Playing a Disc . 149
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Disc Player Error Messages . 156
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 157
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Playing the XM
Radio . 161
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Playing Discs . 166
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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PlayinganiPod
. 177
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iPod
Error Messages . 183
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device . 184
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 193
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 194
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Playing the XM
Radio . 200
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Playing a Disc . 206
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Disc Player Error Messages . 214 ...................................
CD Changer . 215
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CD Changer Error Messages . 221
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Playing a PC card . 222
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PC card Error Messages . 234
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PlayinganiPod
. 235
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iPod
Error Messages . 241
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 242
USB Flash Memory Device Error ...................................
Messages . 249
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 250
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Protecting Your Discs . 252
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Remote Audio Controls . 255
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Playing an Optional Audio Unit . 257
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Radio Thef t Protection . 258
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Setting the Clock . 259
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Compass . 260
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Security System . 264
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 265
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Cruise Control . 266
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HandsFreeLink. 269
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigationsystem
Canadian EX model and EX-L model without navigation system
EX-L model with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX model
Features
Features
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
Thecruisecontrolsystemcanbe
lefton,evenwhenitisnotinuse.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).
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Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
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CRUISE
BUTTON RES/ACCEL BUTTON
CANCEL
BUTTON
SET/DECEL BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.
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You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel goes out. When
the vehicle slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/DECEL
button.
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Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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