2012 HONDA CR-V cruise control

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 78)
❙Brightness Control (P 117)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 115)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

() See Navigation System Manual
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 194)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙MENU Button
(P 84)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 84)
❙SOURCE Button (P 84)
❙ (Display) Button (P 81)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 245)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 112)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 114)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Anti-lock Brake
System ( ABS)
Indicator Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) System
Indicator VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator *
Immobilizer System
Indicator Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges
(P 77)/Information Display (P 78)/
Multi-Information Display (P 81)/System Indicators (P 68)
Tailgate Open
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator*
Ambient Meter
Temperature Gauge
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
AWD
System
Indicator *
System Indicators
Canada U.S.
Canada
U.S.
*
Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® OFF Button (P 249)
● The vehicle stability assist (VSA ®) system
helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To turn VSA ® on or off, press and hold
the button until you hear a beep.
Cruise Control (P 245)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press once you have
received the desired speed (above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 250)
● TPMS monitors tire pressure.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
–/SET
Refueling (P 259)
a Pull the fuel fill door
release handle.
b Turn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the cap.
c Place the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
d After refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline with
a pump octane number 87 or
higher required
Fuel tank capacity: 15.3 US gal (58 L)

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator● Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.2 Cruise Control P. 245
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator● Comes on if you have set a speed for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control P. 245
Washer Level
Indicator*●
Comes on when washer fluid gets low.● Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 284
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
●
Comes on when you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the scheduled maintenance
is due soon.2 Maintenance Minder

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluECON Button
Controls
ECON ButtonThe ECON button turns the ECON mode on
and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel
economy by adjusting the performance of the
engine, transmission, air conditioning system,
and cruise control.
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture. 1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
uThe steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
uMake sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
uAfter adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.
1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
Make any steering wheel adjustments before you
start driving.
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lockLever

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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving Driving Preparation .......................... 226
Maximum Load Limit........................ 229
Towing a Trailer Towing Preparation .......................... 231
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 234
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 235
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 237
Important Safety Precautions............ 237
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 238
When Driving Starting the Engine .......................... 239
Precautions While Driving................. 241 Automatic Transmission ................... 242
Shifting ............................................ 243
Cruise Control ................................. 245
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 248
REAL TIME AWD with Intelligent Control System™ *
......................................... 250
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 250Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 251
Braking Brake System ................................... 253
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 255 Brake Assist System ......................... 256
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 257
Parking ............................................ 257
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 258
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 259
How to Refuel ................................. 260
Fuel Economy .................................... 262
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 262
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 263
Modifications................................... 263
* Not available on all models

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Continued
Driving
Cruise Control
Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
1Cruise Control
It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.
When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.
While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.
3WARNING
Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.
Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.
■ Shift positions for cruise control:
In (D or (d
When to use
Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.
■
Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~
How to useCRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.
■ Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Take your foot off the pedal and press the button when you reach the
desired speed.
The moment you release the button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.
■To Set the Vehicle Speed
Button–/SET
On when cruise control beginsPress and release
OnOn
–/SET
–/SET