2013 HONDA CR-V tailgate

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

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
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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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P119)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P101)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P104)
●With all the doors unlocked, push the
tailgate release button on the tailgate to
open it.
Power Door Mirrors
(P121)
●With the ignition switch in ON (w, move
the selector switch to L or R.
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P108)
●With the ignition switch in ON (w, open
and close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator is on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window
SwitchIndicator

uuFor Safe DrivinguYour Vehicle's Safety Features
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Safe DrivingFor the safety of you and your passengers, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
•After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 101•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 122•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint aligns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 125•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 32•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2Child Safety P. 52
■Safety Checklist1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or the tailgate open indicator is on, a
door and/or the tailgate is not completely closed.
Close all doors and the tailgate tightly until the
indicator goes off.
2Door Open Indicator P. 72
2Tailgate Open Indicator P. 72

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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever
•The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
•The exhaust system may have been damaged.
•The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system
*/climate control
system* as shown below.
1.Select the fresh air mode.
2.Select the mode.
3.Set the fan speed to high.
4.Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system* in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediately after starting the engine.
3WARNINGCarbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicatorsu
Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the hill
start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC
(Electronic Stability Control), System P. 249
VSA® (Vehicle
Stability Assist)
OFF Indicator●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate VSA®.2VSA® On and Off P. 250
Door Open
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on if any door is not completely
closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator comes
on if any door is opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors are closed.
Tailgate Open
Indicator●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on if the tailgate is not completely
closed.
●Goes off when the tailgate is closed.

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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