2013 HONDA CR-V park assist

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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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Driving
This chapter discusses driving, refueling, and information on items such as accessories.
Before Driving
Driving Preparation .......................... 226
Maximum Load Limit........................ 229
Towing a Trailer
Towing Preparation .......................... 231
Driving Safely with a Trailer .............. 234
Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 235
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information ......................... 237
Important Safety Precautions............ 237
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 238
When Driving
Starting the Engine .......................... 239
Precautions While Driving................. 241Automatic Transmission ................... 242
Shifting ............................................ 243
ECON Button ................................... 245
Cruise Control ................................. 246
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System ...... 249
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System™*......................................... 251TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ... 251Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 252
Braking
Brake System ................................... 254ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ........... 256
Brake Assist System ......................... 257
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped ................................ 258
Multi-View Rear Camera.................. 259
Refueling
Fuel Information .............................. 260
How to Refuel ................................. 261
Fuel Economy.................................... 263
Improving Fuel Economy .................. 263
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories ...................................... 264
Modifications................................... 264
* Not available on all models

uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine
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Driving
1.Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, release the parking brake. Check that
the parking brake indicator has gone off.
2Parking Brake P. 2542.Put the shift lever in (D. Select (R when reversing.
3.Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull
away.
■Hill start assist system
Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to
(D or (d when facing uphill, or (R when facing downhill,
then release the brake pedal.
■Starting to Drive1Starting the Engine
Do not hold the key in START (e for more than 15
seconds.
•If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 10 seconds before trying again.
•If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 10 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from
theft. If an improperly coded key (or other device) is
used, the engine's fuel system is disabled.
2Immobilizer System P. 106
1Hill start assist system
Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.
Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.
Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is
switched off.

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Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.
1.Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's + terminal.
2.Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
uUse a 12 volt booster battery only.
3.Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
4.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown.
Do not connect this jumper cable to any
other part.
5.If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
6.Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.
3WARNINGA battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
Booster Battery

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Index
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 307
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 308
Behind a Motorhome............................... 235
Belts (Seat).................................................. 29
Beverage Holders...................................... 134
Bluetooth® Audio..................................... 172
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®..................... 194
Booster Seats (For Children)....................... 64
Brake System............................................. 254
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 256
Brake Assist System ................................. 257
Fluid ........................................................ 285
Foot Brake ............................................... 255
Indicator ............................................ 68, 333
Parking Brake .......................................... 254
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel).... 117
Bulb Replacement..................................... 287
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear
Turn Signal Light and Lower Rear Side
Marker Light ........................................ 290
Fog Lights ................................................ 288
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 290
Headlights ............................................... 287
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 293
Rear License Plate Light............................ 293
Side Marker Lights ................................... 289
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight .............. 292
Bulb Specifications.................................... 342CCarbon Monoxide Gas............................... 65
Cargo Hook............................................... 137
Cargo Side Net.......................................... 136
Carrying Cargo................................. 227, 229
CD Player................................................... 161
Certification Label.................................... 344
Changing Bulbs........................................ 287
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 331
Child Safety................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat.................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 64
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder
Seat Belt .................................................. 60
Larger Children ......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior............................... 314
Cleaning the Interior................................ 312
Climate Control System............................ 145
Changing the Mode ................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode................................. 147Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 145
Clock........................................................... 96
Coat Hook................................................ 136
Compact Spare Tire.......................... 319, 343
Compass.................................................... 223
Console Compartment............................. 133
Controls...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine)...................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 329
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 242
Cruise Control.......................................... 246
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders.............................................. 134
Customer Service Information................ 352
Customized Features................................. 84
DDaytime Running Lights.......................... 114
Dead Battery............................................ 326
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows......................................... 144, 146
Detachable Anchor.................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves............... 345
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................ 278
Directional Signals (Turn Signal)............. 112

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Index
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 263
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 260
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 260
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care)................................................ 315
Glove Box.................................................. 133
HHalogen Bulbs................................... 287, 288
Handling the Unexpected........................ 317
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 125
Headlights................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator.................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System............................. 240
IIdentification Numbers............................ 344
Engine and Transmission ......................... 344
Vehicle Identification ............................... 344
Ignition Switch......................................... 111
Illumination Control................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System.................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators.................................................... 68ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 331
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 247
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 246
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 245
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 333
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 331
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 251, 252
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 332
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 333
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 253
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 72, 249
VSA® OFF.......................................... 72, 250