2012 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

uuAdjusting the SeatsuAdjusting the Seat Positions
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After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is
off.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.
In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an inflating front airbag.
■Maintain a Proper Sitting Position1Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
3WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat,
with your feet on the floor.

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Rear Seats
The rear seats can fold down separately to allow for additional storage space. ■To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 34
3. Lower the center head restraint to its lowest position. Put the armrest back into the seat-back.
4.Pull the release strap.
uThe seat cushion flips forward, the head
restraints tilt downward, and the seat-
back then folds flat.
4. Pull the release lever.
uThe seat cushion flips forward, the head
restraints tilt downward, and the seat-
back then folds flat.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1Folding Down the Rear Seats
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.
Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
Make sure the seat-back completely lowers (a click
sounds). Otherwise, it will not re-latch when
returned to the upright position.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Pull
From the rear door side
LeverFrom the cargo area side

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■ To return the seat to the original
position
1. Pull the seat-back up and push back into
place until a click is heard.
2. Push the head restraint up to its original
position.
3. Pull the seat cushion up and push it down
into its original position.
Pull the lever on the right to change the angle
of the right half of the seat-back, and left for
the left half.
■Rear Seat-back Adjusting
1To return the seat to the original position
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints, and seat
cushion are securely latched back into place before
driving.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuArmrest
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ArmrestPull down the armrest.
Pull down the armrest in the center seat-back.
■Using the Front Seat Armrest *
■Using the Rear Seat Armrest
* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
Interior Lights■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed. ■ Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: • When any of the doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver's door.
• You remove the key from the ignition
switch.
Only the cargo area light comes on when the
tailgate is opened. ■ OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the lenses.
■Interior Light Switches1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:
• When you unlock the driver's door but do not open it.
• When you remove the key from the ignition switch
but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time. 2 Customized Features P. 84
The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations: • When you lock the driver's door.
• When you close the driver's door with the key in
the ignition switch.
• When you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w .
If you leave any of the doors open without the key in
the ignition switch, the interior lights go off after
about 15 minutes.
Door Activated Position
Off
Front
Door Activated Position
On
Off
Rear and Cargo Area
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the lens.

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Interior Convenience ItemsPull the handle to open the glove box. You
can lock the glove box with the master key.
Slide the lid using the release knob to open or
close the console compartment.
■Glove Box1Glove Box
3WARNING
An open glove box can cause serious injury
to your passenger in a crash, even if the
passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while
driving.
Glove Box
To Lock
■Console Compartment

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■ Front seat beverage holders
Are located in the console between the front seats. ■ Rear seat beverage holders
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat
beverage holders.
■Beverage Holders1Beverage Holders
NOTICESpilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the interior.
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.
Hot liquid can scald you.

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The accessory power sockets can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w .
■Accessory power socket (console panel)
Open the cover to use it.
■ Accessory power socket (console
compartment) *
Open the console lid and the cover to use it.
■Accessory Power Sockets1Accessory Power Sockets
NOTICEDo not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter
element.
This can overheat the power socket.
The accessory power socket is designed to supply
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 120
watts or less (10 amps).
To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket
with the engine running.
When both sockets are being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories should not exceed
120 watts (10 amps).
Models with rear accessory power socket
* Not available on all models