2013 HONDA CR-V maintenance info

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
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator Door Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator TachometerSpeedometerFuel
Gauge Security System
Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 77)/Information Display (P 78)/
Multi-Information Display
(P 81)/System Indicators (P 68)
Tailgate Open
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Ambient MeterTemperature GaugeElectric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
AWD System
Indicator*
System Indicators
CanadaU.S.
CanadaU.S.
* 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 (Select/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 DisplaysuInformation Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the total number of miles or kilometers driven since the last reset. Meters A
and B can be used to measure two separate trips.
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0.
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.2Maintenance Minder™ P. 269
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your trips in the past.
Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not installed.
2Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 332
■Trip Meter
■Average Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
■Check Fuel Cap
1Trip Meter
Switch between trip meter A and trip meter B by
pressing the knob.

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uuGauges and DisplaysuMulti-Information Display
Instrument Panel
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.2Maintenance Minder™ P. 269
Shows the vehicle's traveling direction.2Compass P. 223
Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the
navigation system.
2See the Navigation System Manual
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Compass Direction
■Turn-by-Turn Directions*1Turn-by-Turn Directions*You can select whether the turn-by-turn display
comes on or not during the route guidance.
2Customized Features P. 84
* Not available on all models

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

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Driving
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions, your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these and
other conditions, you may or may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
information display/multi-information display.
•Use the recommended viscosity engine oil, displaying the API Certification Seal.
•Maintain the specified tire pressure.
•Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.
•Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.
■Maintenance and Fuel Economy
1Improving Fuel Economy
Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/
Miles drivenGallons of
fuelMiles per
Gallon
100 LiterKilometers L per 100 km