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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
Main Menu2012 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P 149)
Audio System (P 150)
For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual
Multi-Information Display
AM Button
FM Button
SCAN
Button
SKIP/SEEK Button Selector Knob Button
(Power)
Button
CD Button
AUX Button
CD Slot
(CD Eject)
Button
Preset Buttons
(1-6)
Button
SETUP Button
SKIP/SEEK Button
PHONE Button
Button
*
FM
/AM Button *
●
Audio Remote Controls (P 189)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press and release to adjust the volume up/
down.
● SOURCE Button
Press and release to change the audio
mode: FM1/FM2/AM/CD/XM1 *
/XM2 *
/AUX.
● / Button
Radio: Press and release to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the
beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
(+ / (- Button
SOURCE
Button
/ Button
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Safe Driving
For Safe Driving
The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the most important.
Important Safety Precautions ■Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and
wear them properly.
■ Restrain all children
Children age 12 and under should ride properly restrained in a back seat, not the
front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in a child seat. Larger
children should use a booster seat and a lap/shoulder seat belt until they can use the
belt properly with out a booster seat.
■ Be aware of airbag hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants
who sit too close to them, or are no t properly restrained. Infants, young children,
and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and
warnings in this manual.
■ Don't drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to
changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink.
So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either.
1Important Safety Precautions
Some states, provinces and territories prohibit the use
of cell phones other than hands-free devices by the
driver while driving.
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uuFor Safe DrivinguImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■ Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
■ Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.
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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio *
service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®, iPhone ®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 190
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®
Features
Playing Pandora ®
Activate Pandora ®, and connect the iPhone ® using your dock connector to the USB
adapter cable, then press the AUX button.
2 USB Adapter Cable P. 151
U.S. modelsiPhone® use only
/ Buttons
Press to the next
station.
Press to the previous
station.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
SKIP Button
Press to skip a song.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Press to enter PANDORA MENU.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection.
AUX Button
Press to select iPhone
® (if connected
when the Pandora ® application is
activated).
Album Art
Rating Icon
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Pandora®
Features
You can operate some of the Pandora menu items from your vehicle’s audio system.
The available items are: •Station List (QuickMix is also available)
• Like
• Dislike
• Resume/Pause
• SKIP
• Bookmark this song
• Bookmark this artist
■ Operating a menu item
1.Press to display the PANDORA MENU.
2. Rotate to select a menu.
3. Press to display the items on that menu.
■Pandora ® Menu1Playing Pandora ®
Pandora ® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your iPhone ®. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
1Pandora ® Menu
Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle's audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the multi-information display. 2 Pandora ® P. 187
You can skip the song or select Dislike only a
predetermined number of times in an hour.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 2011Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
You can find an approved phone by visiting
www.handsfreelink.honda.com , or by calling the
HandsFreeLink ® consumer support at (888) 528 -
7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call
(888) 528 -7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
SETUP Button Press to display
menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Press to display the
device’s name.
AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth
® Audio.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press or to
change files.
Bluetooth Indicator
Comes on when
your phone is
connected to HFL.
Preset 1 Button
Press to switch the
mode between
pause and resume.