2015 HONDA CR-V service

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U.S. Models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certi ed to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warran\
ties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle. Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock mechanism, and open
the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp using the grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
ClampP
ull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Engine coolant
reserve tank
W
asher uid
(blue cap) Engine oil
ll cap Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Brake uid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A

Replace engine oil*1
B
Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter

Inspect front and rear brakes

Check parking brake adjustment

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots

Inspect suspension components

Inspect driveshaft boots

Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids

Inspect exhaust system#

Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry
and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these
conditions, have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1

Rotate tires
2
Replace air cleaner element*2

Replace dust and pollen filter*3

Inspect drive belt
3

Replace transmission fluid*4
4
Replace spark plugs

Inspect valve clearance
5

Replace engine coolant
6
Replace rear differential fluid*

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Recommended Engine Oil
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certi cation Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specifi ed viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fi ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fi ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operate the Vehicle Menu
(see page 31).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Maintenance Info.
3. Press the SOURCE button to enter reset mode. Select Yes. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Do not fi ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfi lling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE

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Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving h\
abits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, infl ation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and infl ation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires re\
ach
fi ve years old. All tires, including the spare, should be removed from ser\
vice after
10 years from the date of manufacture, regardless of their condition or \
state of
wear.
Winter TiresIf driving on snowy or frozen roads, mount all season tires marked “M\
+S”, snow
tires, or tire chains; reduce speed; and maintain suffi cient distance between
vehicles when driving. For winter tires, select the size and load ranges\
that are the
same as the original tires, and mount them to all four wheels.
Tire ChainsInstall tire chains on the front tires only. Because your vehicle has limited tire
clearance, we strongly recommend using the following chains:
Models with 215/70R16 tires:
Cable type: SCC Radial Chain SC1042
Models with 225/65R17 or P225/60R18 99H tires:
Cable type: SCC Radial Chain TC211MM
Mount chains as tightly as you can, and make sure that they do not touch\
the
brake lines or suspension.
Traction devices that are the wrong size or improperly installed can dama\
ge your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body, and wheels. Stop driving if they are hitting
any part of the vehicle.
NOTICE
Using the wrong chains, or not properly installing chains, can damage th\
e
brake lines and cause a crash in which you can be seriously injured or k\
illed.
Follow all instructions in this guide regarding the selection and use of\
tire
chains.
WARNING
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a number of markings. Those you\

should be aware of are described below.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)The tire identifi cation number
(TIN) is a group of numbers
and letters that look like the
example below. TIN is located
on the sidewall of the tire.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
Cold Tire Pressure – The tire air pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Load Rating – The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a gi\
ven
infl ation pressure.
Maximum Infl ation Pressure – The maximum tire air pressure that the tire
can hold.
Maximum Load Rating – The load rating for a tire at the maximum
permissible infl ation pressure for that tire.
Recommended Infl ation Pressure – The cold tire infl ation pressure
recommended by the manufacturer.
Treadwear Indicators (TWI) – The projections within the principal gr\
ooves
designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread\
. Here is an example of what each marking
means:
215/70R16 100S
• 215: tire width in millimeters
• 70: aspect ratio (tire section height as a
percentage of its width)
• R: tire construction code (radial)
• 16: rim diameter in inches
• 100: load index (code indicating maximum load tire can carry)
• S: speed symbol (code indicating maximum speed rating)
Tire size
Tire
identification
number (TIN)
Maximum
tire load
Maximum
tire pressure
Tire size
DOT B97R FW6X 2209
DOT: This indicates that the tire meets all
requirements of the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
B97R: Manufacturer’s identification mark
FW6X: Tire type code
22 09: Date of Transportation

Year
Week

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DOT Tire Quality Grading
The tires on your vehicle meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. All\
tires are
also graded for treadwear, traction, and temperature performance according
to Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. The following explains these
gradings.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall betwee\
n tread
shoulder and maximum section width.
For example:
Treadwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in
addition to these grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of th\
e tire
when tested under controlled conditions on a specifi ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2) tim\
es as well
on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance \
of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
signifi cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practi\
ces,
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TractionThe traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those \
grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specifi ed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hy\
droplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
TemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the\
tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat w\
hen tested
under controlled conditions on a specifi ed indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and re\
duce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Th\
e grade
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires mu\
st
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and
A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel th\
an the
minimum required by law.
WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly infl ated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfl ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat b\
uildup
and possible tire failure.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to\
answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does\
not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfi ed with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identifi cation Number
• Date of purchase
• Odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
Q:
Why can’t I select an item using the selector knob or touchscreen*?
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable w\
hile the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I nd the vehicle identi cation number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump \
starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muffl er Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffl er for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).

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INDEX
INDEX
Shifting ..........................................................98
Towing a Trailer ...........................................96
Driving Position Memory System .................47
Eco Assist System.........................................100
ECON Button ..................................................100
ECON mode ......................................................27
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ......................25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............100
E-Mail ............................................................83
Emergency Engine Stop ...............................114
Emergency Towing .......................................114
Engine and Fuel Specs .................................140
Engine Coolant...............................................128
Engine Oil........................................................126
ENGINE START/STOP button ........................97
Exterior Lights ............................................27, 40
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................................7
Find Nearest Place .........................................89
Find Place Commands ..................................145
Flat Tire ..........................................................116
Floor Mats ........................................................45
Fluids ..........................................................140
FM/AM Radio .............................................58, 66
FM/AM Radio Commands ............................148
Fog lights ....................................................27, 40
Foot Brake ........................................................99
Frequently Asked Questions .......................141
Front Airbags (SRS) ..........................................9
Front Door Inner Handle ................................34
Front Seats .......................................................42
Front Wipers ....................................................41
Fuel Information ............................................110
Fuse Locations...............................................119
Garage Opener ................................................49
Handling Information ........................................4
Hazard lights ....................................................27
HDMI Port.........................................................55
HDMI Video ......................................................73
Head Restraints ...............................................44
Headlight-Wiper Integration .........................41
Heated Windshield Button ............................51
HFL Controls ...............................................74, 78
High beams ......................................................27
Home Address .................................................88
HomeLink
® Garage Opener ...........................49
Honda Roadside Assistance .......................143
HondaLink™ .....................................................65
HondaLink™ Assist .........................................84
Hood ..........................................................125
Ignition ............................................................97
i-MID ............................................................57
Immobilizer .......................................................27
Info buttons ................................................29, 30
Info Commands..............................................150
Information Display.........................................28 Instrument Panel .............................................24
Condition Indicators ...................................26
Malfunction Indicators ...............................24
On/Off Indicators .........................................27
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ...............................................57
Interior Lights...................................................39
Intermittent Wipers.........................................41
iPod
® ......................................................60, 69
iPod® Commands ..........................................149
Jump Starting ................................................111
Key ............................................................32
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) .....25, 27, 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ...25, 27, 105
LaneWatch™ .................................................107
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ..................................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat .......................18
LDW ..............................................25, 27, 104
Light Bulbs......................................................140
Lights ......................................................27, 39
LKAS ..............................................25, 27, 105
Lock Tab ............................................................34
Low fuel ............................................................26
Low oil pressure ..............................................24
Low tire pressure ............................................26
Maintenance..................................................122 Maintenance Minder™ ......................27, 123
Safety Precautions ...................................122
Service Codes ............................................124
Under the Hood .........................................125
Making a Call .............................................76, 81
Malfunction indicator lamp ...........................25
Manual seats ...................................................43
Map Display Commands ..............................144
Map Legend .....................................................90
Map Lights........................................................39
Master Door Lock Switch ..............................34
Maximum Load Limit.......................................94
Mirrors ............................................................48
Moonroof ..........................................................38
Multi-Information Display ..............................29
Multi-View Rear Camera .....................108, 109
Navigation ........................................................85 Detour ...........................................................91
Display and Controls ...................................86
Entering a Destination ................................88
Find Nearest Place .....................................89
Home Address .............................................88
Map Legend .................................................90
Navigation Commands .............................144
Place Category ............................................89
Routing ..........................................................90
Steering Wheel Controls ............................85
Street Address .............................................88
Traffi c ............................................................91 Turn-by-Turn Directions .............................90
Voice Prompt................................................87
Voice Recognition Tips ...............................87
One-Touch Turn Signal ...................................40
On-screen Commands..................................150
Opening the Hood .........................................125
Overheating....................................................113
Pairing a Phone .........................................75, 80
Pandora
® ....................................................63, 72
Pandora® Commands ...................................149
Panic button .....................................................32
Parking brake.............................................26, 99
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ....................12
Phone ......................................................75, 80
Phonebook .................................................76, 81
Phone Commands .........................................150
Place Category ................................................89
Power Door Mirrors........................................48
Power Mode ....................................................97
Power Moonroof .............................................38
Power seat .......................................................42
Power Tailgate .................................................36
Power Windows ..............................................37
Radio ......................................................58, 66
Readiness Codes...........................................139
Rear Camera ..........................................108, 109
Rear Seats ........................................................46
Rearview Mirror ..............................................48
Rear Wiper .......................................................41
Refueling.........................................................110
Remote Battery Strength .............................111
Remote Transmitter ........................................32
Reporting Safety Defects...............................23
Roadside Assistance ....................................143
Route Commands ..........................................146
Routing ............................................................90
Safety Information ............................................3 Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................4
Childproof Door Locks ................................34
Child Safety ..................................................15
Handling Information ....................................4
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................23
Safety Label Locations ...............................22
Safety Messages ..........................................3
Seat Belts ...........................................................5 Fastening a Seat Belt ...................................7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ..............................5
Seat Belt Inspection .....................................6
Seat belt reminder ......................................26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ............8
Shoulder Anchor ...........................................7
Seat Heaters ....................................................52
Seats ............................................................42 Front Seats ...................................................42
Rear Seats ....................................................46 Select/reset knob ............................................28
SEL/RESET button .....................................29, 30
Service Codes................................................124
Settings ......................................................30, 31
Setting the Clock .............................................53
Shifting ............................................................98
Shift Lever Does Not Move .........................112
Shoulder Anchor ...............................................7
Side Airbags.....................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags.......................................10
Siri™ Eyes Free ...............................................84
SiriusXM
® Radio ..............................................67
SiriusXM® Radio Commands .......................148
Smart Entry system ...................................25, 33
SMS Text Messaging ...............................77, 83
Sound ............................................................56
Specifi cations ................................................140
Speed Dial ..................................................76, 82
Starter system .................................................25
Steering Wheel................................................47
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...........1
Steering Wheel Controls..........................55, 85
Street Address.................................................88
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........24
System message .............................................26
Tailgate ......................................................33, 35
Tailgate open ...................................................26
Text Messaging .........................................77, 83
Tire Chains ......................................................134
Tire Information .............................................132 DOT Tire Quality Grading .........................136
Infl ation Guidelines ...................................132
Tire and Loading Information Label .......133
Tire and Wheel Replacement ..................133
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN) .............135
Tire Labeling ...............................................135
Tire Service Life .........................................134
Tire Terminology ........................................135
Wear Indicators ........................................132
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ............................................25, 115, 138
Tire Specs .......................................................140
Tongue load ......................................................96
Total trailer weight ..........................................96
Touchscreen Operation .................................64
Towing ....................................................96, 114
Towing Load Limits .........................................96
TPMS ............................................25, 115, 138
Traffi c ............................................................91
Troubleshooting .............................................141
Turn-by-Turn Directions .................................90
Turn Signal .................................................27, 40
Under the Hood .............................................125
USB Adapter Cable .........................................54
USB Commands.............................................149