2013 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

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.2Safe 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. 95Clock 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
2Features 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. 258Multi-View Rear Camera P. 259
2Maintenance P. 265Before Performing Maintenance P. 266 Maintenance Minder™ P. 269
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 294
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
* P. 309
2Handling the Unexpected P. 317Tools P. 318 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 319
Overheating P. 329 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 331
2Information P. 341Specifications P. 342 Identification Numbers P. 344
Emissions Testing P. 347 Warranty Coverages P. 349

Contents
Child Safety P. 52 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 65 Safety Labels P. 66
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 104 Security System P. 106 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 108
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 111 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 120
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 132 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 142
Rear Entertainment System* P. 174 Audio Error Messages P. 186
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 194 Compass P. 223
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 237 When Driving P. 239 Braking P. 254
Refueling P. 260 Fuel Economy P. 263 Accessories and Modifications P. 264
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 275 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 287
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 298 Battery P. 307 Remote Transmitter Care P. 308
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 311 Cleaning P. 312
Engine Does Not Start P. 325 Jump Starting P. 326 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 328
Fuses P. 335 Emergency Towing P. 338When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 339
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 345 Reporting Safety Defects P. 346
Authorized Manuals P. 351 Customer Service Information P. 352
Quick Reference GuideP. 2
Safe DrivingP. 23
Instrument PanelP. 67
ControlsP. 95
FeaturesP. 149
DrivingP. 225
MaintenanceP. 265
Handling the UnexpectedP. 317
InformationP. 341
IndexP. 353

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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙ECON Button (P 245)
❙Navigation System* () See Navigation System Manual
❙Audio System (P 150)
❙Heating and Cooling System*(P 142)❙Climate Control System* (P 145)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P 118)
❙Ignition Switch (P 111)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P 119)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)
System OFF) Button (P 249)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P 118)
❙System Indicators (P 68)❙Gauges (P 77)❙Information Display (P 78)❙Multi-Information Display (P 81)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P 78)❙Brightness Control (P 117)
❙Wipers/Washers (P 115)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons* () See Navigation System Manual❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 194)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙MENU Button (P 84)
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 84)
❙SOURCE Button (P 84)
❙ (Display) Button (P 81)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 246)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 112)❙Fog Lights* (P 114)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 102)❙Power Window Switches (P 108)
❙Rearview Mirror (P 120)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P 336)
❙Parking Brake (P 254)❙Hood Release Handle (P 276)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 135)
❙Seat Heater Switches*(P 139)
❙Shift Lever
Automatic Transmission
(P 242)
❙Glove Box (P 133)
❙Driver's Front Airbag (P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P 121)
❙Driver’s Pocket
❙Passenger's Front Airbag (P 40)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 261)

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 61)❙Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 60)
❙Sun Visors❙Vanity Mirrors
❙Moonroof Switch* (P 110)❙Map Lights (P 132)
❙Front Seat (P 122)
❙Seat Belts (P 29)
❙Side Airbags (P 44)
❙Rear Seat (P 129)❙LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P 57)
❙Ceiling Light (P 132)
❙Side Curtain Airbags (P 47)
❙Coat Hook (P 136)❙Grab Handle
❙Sunglasses Holder (P 138)
❙Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P 34)
❙Rear Entertainment System* (P 174)
❙Cargo Area Light (P 132)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P 135)❙Console Side Pocket
❙USB Adapter Cable (P 151)❙Auxiliary Input Jack* (P 151)
❙Accessory Power Socket* (P 135)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Audio Antenna (P 152)❙Windshield Wipers (P 115, 294)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 99)
❙Headlights (P 112, 287)
❙How to Refuel (P 261)❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 293)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 105)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate(P 104)
❙Rear Wiper (P 116, 296)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 290)❙Brake/Taillights (P 290)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 290)❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 290)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 121)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 275)
❙Fog Lights* (P 114, 288)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera* (P 259)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 112, 290)❙Side Marker Lights (P 112, 289)
❙Tires (P 298, 319)

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System (P 245)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Yellow: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
●The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 245)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 75)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
* Not available on all models