2012 HONDA CR-V climate control

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Maintenance
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate Control System* Maintenance
Dust and Pollen Filter
The heating and cooling system*
/climate control system *
is equipped with a dust
and pollen filter that collects pollen, dust, and other debris in the air. The
Maintenance Minder TM
messages will let you know when to replace the filter.
We recommend that you replace the dust and pollen filter sooner when using your
vehicle in areas with high concentrations of dust.
1Dust and Pollen Filter
If the airflow from the heating and cooling system *
/
climate control system *
deteriorates noticeably, and
the windows fog up easily, the filter may need to be
replaced. Please contact a dealer for replacement.
* Not available on all models

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
■ What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
■ What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about one minute.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
uAdd oil as necessary.
3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe light goes out: Start driving again.uThe light does not go out within 10 seconds: Stop the engine and
contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system *
/climate control system *
, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
NOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge the battery.
* Not available on all models

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers 4WD.......................................................... 250
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 255
Accessories and Modifications ................ 263
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 280
Engine Oil ............................................... 275
Washer ................................................... 284
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 275
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 131
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Head Restraints ....................................... 125
Mirrors.................................................... 120
Rear Seat Back ........................................ 130
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 119
Air Conditioning System (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 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 309
Heating ................................................... 143
Air Pressure ....................................... 297, 341
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 41
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 71, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 155
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 255
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 131
Audio Antenna ......................................... 152
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 189
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 154
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Error Messages ........................................ 185 General Information ................................ 190 iPod
®....................................................... 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 168
Pandora ®................................................. 166
Reactivating ............................................ 152
Recommended CDs ................................. 191
Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 152
Theft Protection ...................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 151
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Authorized Manuals ................................ 349
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 89
Automatic Lighting .................................. 113
Automatic Transmission ........................... 242
Creeping ................................................. 242
Fluid ........................................................ 282
Kickdown ................................................ 242
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 244
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 326
Shifting ................................................... 243
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 79, 82
Average Speed ........................................... 82
AWD .......................................................... 250
B
Battery ...................................................... 305
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 329

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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

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Index
Information.............................................. 339
Information Display ................................... 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
iPod ®......................................................... 163
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 320
Jump Starting ........................................... 324
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 242
L
Language (HFL) ........................................ 195
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 61 Lights
................................................. 112, 285
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 285
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 329
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 329
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 229
M
Maintenance ............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 305
Brake Fluid .............................................. 283
Cleaning.................................................. 310 Climate Control System ........................... 309
Coolant ................................................... 280
Heating and Cooling System ................... 309
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 276
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 281
Remote Control....................................... 307
Remote Transmitter ................................. 306
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 285
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 271
Tires ........................................................ 296
Transmission Fluid ................................... 282
Under the Hood ...................................... 273
Wireless Headphone................................ 308
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Map Lights ................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 229
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 263
Moonroof ................................................. 110
MP3 ................................................... 160, 168
Multi-Information Display ......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 258