2012 HONDA CR-V change time

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular model may not have some of these features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada.
The information and specifications included in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 23For Safe Driving P. 24 Seat Belts P. 29 Airbags P. 37
2Instrument Panel P. 67Indicators P. 68 Gauges and Displays P. 77
2Controls P. 95Setting the Clock P. 96 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 97
Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
P. 110
Adjusting the Seats P. 122
Climate Control System *
P. 145
2 Features P. 149Audio System P. 150 Audio System Basic Operation P. 153
General Information on the Audio System P. 190
2Driving P. 225Before Driving P. 226 Towing a Trailer P. 231Parking Your Vehicle P. 257Multi-View Rear Camera P. 258
2Maintenance P. 265Before Performing Maintenance P. 266 Maintenance Minder™ P. 269
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 292
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care *
P. 307
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 315Tools P. 316 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 317
Overheating P. 327 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 329
2Information P. 339Specifications P. 340 Identification Numbers P. 342
Emissions Testing P. 345 Warranty Coverages P. 347
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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Turn Signal Indicators
●The turn signal indicators blink when you
operate the turn signal lever.
● If you press the hazard warning button, both
indicators and all turn signals blink at the
same time.● Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately. 2Replacing Light Bulbs
P. 288
High Beam
Indicator●
Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.—
Lights On
Indicator●
Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or
in AUTO *
when the exterior lights are on.● If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver's
door is opened.
Fog Light
Indicator *●
Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w , then goes off.
● Comes on when the passenger side airbag
system is automatically shut off.
● It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat -
Have the passenger sit properly.U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and
maintenance service item codes, and other gauges.
Press the (SEL/RESET) knob to change the display.
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers that your vehicle has accumulated.
■Switching the Display
1Switching the Display
Each time you press the knob, the information
display changes as follows:
Some of the items on the information display also
appear on the multi-information display. They also
change along with the information display changes
while the fuel consumption is shown.
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel A, Trip Meter
A, Outside Temperature
Engine Oil Life
Instant Fuel Economy,
Average Fuel B, Trip Meter
B, Outside Temperature
Instant Fuel Economy,
Odometer, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
Instant Fuel Economy,
Range, Trip Meter A,
Outside Temperature
■Odometer

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
Continued
Instrument Panel
■List of customizable options
*1: Not available on all models
*2: Default Setting
*3: Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details. Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Vehicle
InformationMaintenance infoReset the Maintenance Minder
TM
.No/Yes
Adjust Clock*1Sets time display 12 hour or 24 hour and adjust the time. 12 h *2
/24 h
Customize
SettingsDisplay Setup
Select WallpaperSelect the full-size analogue clock or the wallpaper.Clock *2
/Image 1/Image 2/
Image 3
Import WallpaperImport an image file for a new wallpaper.Three images can be stored.
2Importing wallpapers
from USB P. 90
Delete WallpaperDelete an image file for a wallpaper.Image 1/Image 2/Image 3
Trip Meter
Item to
DisplaySelect an item to be displayed along with average fuel economy.Range*2
/Elapsed time/
Average speed
Welcome ScreenSelect whether the welcome screen comes on or not
when you turn the ignition switch to ON (w .On *2
/Off
Color ThemeChanges the color of the screen.Blue *2
/Red/Amber/Gray
Turn by Turn
Display *1, *3Select whether the turn-by-turn display comes on or
not during the route guidance.On*2
/Off
Language
SelectionChanges the displayed language.English *2
/Francais/Español

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize Settings
Trip Computer Setup
Adjust
Outside Temp.
DisplayAdjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees.-5°F ~ ±0°F
*1
~ +5°F (U.S.)
-3°C ~ ±0°C *1
~ +3°C
(Canada)
Trip A reset triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter A,
average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.With Refuel/Manual only *1
/
IGN OFF
Trip B reset triggerChanges the setting of how to reset trip meter B,
average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.With Refuel/Manual only *1
/
IGN OFF
Fuel Efficiency
BacklightTurns the ambient meter feature on and off.On *1
/Off
Lighting Setup
Interior Light Dimming TimeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60sec/30sec *1
/15sec
Headlight Auto Off TimerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay on
after you close the driver’s door.60sec/30sec/15sec *1
/0sec
Auto Light SensitivityChanges the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid/Low/Min *1

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Instrument Panel
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable settings
Customize
Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door
LockChanges the setting for the automatic locking
feature.Off/With Vehicle Speed
*1
/
Shift from (P
Door Lock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.Driver Door *1
/All Doors
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors unlock automatically.
Off/
Driver Door with Shift to (P *1
/
All Doors with Shift to (P /
Driver Door with IGN Off/
All Doors with IGN Off
Keyless Lock
AcknowledgmentLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.On *1
/Off
Security
Relock TimerChanges the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.90sec/60sec/30sec *1
Default AllCancels/Resets all the customized settings as default.Cancel
Reset All Defaults

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Controls
Setting the Clock
Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch in ON
(w.
■ Using the MENU button
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Adjust Clock with the
(+/ (-button, then press the SOURCE button.
3. Press the
(+ / (- button to change the
setting between 12 H and 24 H.
4. Select hour or minute with the /
button.
5. Press the
(+ / (- button to adjust the
numbers up or down.
6. Select Set with the / button, then
press the SOURCE button to enter your
selection.
uThe display will return to the Adjust
Clock display.
■ Using the SETUP button
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Adjust Clock, then press .
3. Rotate to select the item you want to change (12/24 hour mode, hour,
minute). Then press .
4. Rotate to make the adjustment.
5. Press to enter your selection. The display returns to Adjust Clock. Repeat steps
4 to 6 to adjust other items.
6. To enter the selection, Rotate and select Set, then press .
7. Press the SETUP button to go back to the normal display.
1Clock
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
To set the time to the nearest hour:
Press and hold the CLOCK button until the clock
display begins to blink, then press the
(6 (Reset)
button.
Depending on the displayed time, the clock sets
forward or backward.
Example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
The clock is automatically updated through the
navigation system, so the time does not need to be
adjusted.
Models with navigation system

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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights will flash, all the
doors and tailgate will lock, and the
security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
uA beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■ Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
uThe remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 84
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 132
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door or
the tailgate is open.
If the distance at which it works varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 306
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 84
LED
Unlock
Button Lock
Button