2012 HONDA CR-V lights

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65 Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 104 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 132 Heating and Cooling System*
P. 142
Rear Entertainment System *
P. 173 Audio Error Messages P. 185 Audio Remote Controls P. 189
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 194 Compass P. 223
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 253
Refueling P. 259 Fuel Economy P. 262 Accessories and Modifications P. 263
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 273 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 285
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 296 Battery P. 305 Remote Transmitter Care P. 306
Heating and Cooling System *
/Climate Control System *
Maintenance P. 309 Cleaning P. 310
Engine Does Not Start P. 323 Jump Starting P. 324 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 326
Fuses P. 333 Emergency Towing P. 336When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 337
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 343 Reporting Safety Defects P. 344
Authorized Manuals P. 349 Customer Service Information P. 350
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 95
FeaturesP. 149
DrivingP. 225
MaintenanceP. 265
Handling the UnexpectedP. 315
InformationP. 339
IndexP. 351
Note: All page numbers referenced in this document are hyperlinked.
2012 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual

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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
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)
❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 60)
❙Sun Visors
❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch*
(P 110)
❙Map Lights (P 132)
❙Front Seat (P 122)
❙Seat Belts (P 29)
❙Side Airbags (P 44)
❙Rear Seat (P 129)
❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 57)
❙Ceiling Light (P 132)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 47)
❙Coat Hook (P 136)
❙Grab Handle
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 138)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P 34)
❙Rear Entertainment System*
(P 173)
❙Cargo Area Light (P 132)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 135)
❙Console Side Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 151)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack *
(P 151)
❙Accessory Power Socket *
(P 135)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Audio Antenna (P 152)
❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 292)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 99)
❙Headlights (P 112, 285)
❙How to Refuel (P 260)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 291)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate
(P 104)
❙Rear Wiper (P 116, 294)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 288)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 288)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 288)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 288)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 273)
❙Fog Lights*
(P 114, 286)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera *
(P 258)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 112, 288)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 112, 287)
❙Tires (P 296, 317)

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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
Controls (P 95)
Turn Signals (P 112)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left Lights
(P 112)Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing Wipers and Washers
(P 115)
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring: Long Delay
: Short Delay
MIST OFF
INT : Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 265)
Under the Hood (P 273)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
a Pull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
c When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 285)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades
(P 292)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 296)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the driver's door?The beeper sounds when: ●The key is left in the ignition switch.
● The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when: ●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
● The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.