2012 HONDA CR-V cruise control

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uuWhen DrivinguCruise Control
Driving
Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the or buttons on the steering wheel. •Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you
release it. This speed is then set.
To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following: •Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.
■To Adjust the Vehicle Speed1To Adjust the Vehicle Speed
You can set the vehicle speed using the button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.
–/SETRES/+–/SET
■To Cancel
To decrease speed
To increase speed
1To Cancel
Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.
You cannot set or resume in the following situations:
• When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)
• When the CRUISE button is turned off
At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.
RES/+
CRUISE
Button
CANCEL
Button

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uuEmissions TestinguTesting of Readiness Codes
Information
7.Select a nearby, lightly traveled major highway where you can maintain a speed
of 50 to 60 mph (80 to 97 km/h) for at least 20 minutes. Drive on the highway in
(D . Do not use cruise control. When traffic allows, drive for 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary slightly; this is okay.) If you
cannot do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for
at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
8. Drive in city/suburban traffic for at least 10 minutes. When traffic conditions
allow, let the vehicle coast for several seconds without using the accelerator pedal
or the brake pedal.
9. Park the vehicle and leave the engine off for 30 minutes.

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Index
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 305
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 306
Behind a Motorhome ............................... 235
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ...................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 171
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 194
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 64
Brake System ............................................. 253
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 255
Brake Assist System ................................. 256
Fluid ........................................................ 283
Foot Brake ............................................... 254
Indicator ............................................ 68, 331
Parking Brake .......................................... 253
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 117
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 285
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn
Signal Light and Lower Rear Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 288
Fog Lights ................................................ 286
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 288
Headlights ............................................... 285
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 291
Rear License Plate Light............................ 291
Side Marker Lights ................................... 287
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight .............. 290
Bulb Specifications .................................... 340 C
Carbon Monoxide Gas
............................... 65
Cargo Hook ............................................... 137
Cargo Side Net .......................................... 136
Carrying Cargo ................................. 227, 229
CD Player ................................................... 160
Certification Label .................................... 342
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 285
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 329
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 64
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 60
Larger Children ......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 312
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 310
Climate Control System ............................ 145
Changing the Mode ................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 309
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ..... .............. 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode................................. 147 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 145
Clock ........................................................... 96
Coat Hook ................................................ 136
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 317, 341
Compass .................................................... 223
Console Compartment ............................. 133
Controls ...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ...... ..................... 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 242
Cruise Control .......................................... 245
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 134
Customer Service Information ................ 350
Customized Features ................................. 84
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 114
Dead Battery ............................................ 324
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 144, 146
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 343
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 276
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 112

353
Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 299
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 122
Driving ...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 245
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 309
DVD Player ............................................... 173
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 119
Elapsed Time .............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 331 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 248
Emergency ................................................ 336
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 345
Engine ....................................................... 342
Coolant ................................................... 280
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Oil ........................................................... 275
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Temperatue Guage.................................... 77
Engine Oil ................................................. 275
Adding .................................................... 277
Checking ................................................. 276
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 329
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 275
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 73, 331
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 312
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F Features ..................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 309
Oil ........................................................... 278
Flat Tire ..................................................... 317
Floor Mats ................................................. 311
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 282
Brake ...................................................... 283
Engine Coolant ....................................... 280
Windshield Washer ................................. 284
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 129
Foot Brake ................................................ 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 259
Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 259
Refueling................................................. 259
Fuel Economy ........................................... 262
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 261
Message.................................................. 330
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 260
Fuses .......................................................... 333
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 335
Locations......................................... 333, 334

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Index
G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 259
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 259
Gauges ......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care) ................................................ 313
Glove Box .................................................. 133
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 285, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 315
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ............................................ 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218 To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 125
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 285
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 309
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 240
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 342
Engine and Transmission ......................... 342
Vehicle Identification .............. ................. 342
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111
Illumination Control ................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 329
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 246
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 245
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 119
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 331
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 329
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 250, 251
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 331
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 252
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System 72, 248
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 249
Washer Level ............................................ 76