2013 HONDA CR-V light

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors
using a remote
transmitter?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver's door?The beeper sounds when:●The key is left in the ignition switch.●The exterior lights are left on.
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when:●Driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.●The parking brake lever is not fully released.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON (wThe indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNINGIgnoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Turn Signal
Indicators●Blinks when you operate the turn signal
lever.
●Blinks along with all turn signals if you press
the hazard warning button.
●Does not blink or blinks rapidly - A turn signal
light bulb has blown. Change the bulb immediately.
2Replacing Light Bulbs P. 290
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 DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Customize Settings
Display Setup
Trip Computer Setup
Lighting Setup
Door Setup
Default All
Select Wallpaper
Language SelectionAdjust Outside Temp. Display
Fuel Efficiency BacklightInterior Light Dimming Time
Auto Light Sensitivity*
Auto Door Lock
Security Relock Timer
Import WallpaperDelete WallpaperTrip Meter Item to DisplayWelcome ScreenColor ThemeTurn by Turn Display*
Trip A reset trigger
Trip B reset trigger
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Door Lock ModeAuto Door UnlockKeyless Lock Acknowledgment
* Not available on all models

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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.
Display
Adjusts 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
Sensitivity*Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min
* Not available on all models

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
Continued
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
AcknowledgmentTurns on or off the keyless lock acknowledgment of:
LOCK/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
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................... 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ............................................ 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 101
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 102
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 103
Opening and Closing the Tailgate... 104
Security System................................ 106
Immobilizer System .......................... 106
Security System Alarm
*.................... 106Opening and Closing the Windows..... 108
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*.. 110Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch ................................. 111
Turn Signals ..................................... 112
Light Switches.................................. 112
Fog Lights
*...................................... 114
Daytime Running Lights ................... 114
Wipers and Washers ........................ 115
Brightness Control ........................... 117
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 118
Adjusting the Steering Wheel........... 119Adjusting the Mirrors....................... 120
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 120
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 121
Adjusting the Seats.......................... 122
Adjusting the Seat Positions ............. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience
Items................................................ 132
Interior Lights .................................. 132
Interior Convenience Items .............. 133
Heating and Cooling System*......... 142
Using Vents, Heating and A/C.......... 142
Climate Control System*.................. 145
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 145
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 148
* Not available on all models

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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You
can also use the remote transmitter to lock
and unlock the doors and tailgate.
■Master Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
2Immobilizer System P. 106
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids.•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.