Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
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). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
Honda CR-V. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all CR-V
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warra\
nties in
electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or \
Mac platform)
and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or
myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, or
Consumer Information Book within the fi rst six months of verhicle purchase. To
request a copy, visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ... 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................... 3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 9
Child Safety ...................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .................. 24
Condition Indicators ....................... 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 27
Information Display* ...................... 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* ...29
Customized Features ...................... 31
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 32
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 32
Smart Entry System* ....................... 33
Door Operation ................................ 34
Tailgate Operation* ........................ 35
Power Tailgate Operation* ........... 36
Power Window Operation ............ 37
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 38
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 39
One-Touch Turn Signal ................... 40
Wiper Operation .............................. 41
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 42
Rear Seats ....................................... 46
Driving Position Memory System* ... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 48 HomeLink® Garage Opener* ......... 49
Air Conditioning System* ............. 50
Climate Control System* .............. 51
Seat Heaters* .................................. 52
Setting the Clock ............................. 53
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 54
Basic Audio Operation ................... 54
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) ................................ 57
FM/AM Radio ................................... 58
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 59
iPod
®.................................................. 60
USB Flash Drive .............................. 61
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 62
Pandora
® .......................................... 63
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ............... 64
HondaLink™ .................................... 65
FM/AM Radio .................................. 66
SiriusXM
® Radio* ........................... 67
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 68
iPod
®.................................................. 69
USB Flash Drive .............................. 70
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 71
Pandora
® .......................................... 72
HDMI Video ...................................... 73
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
(HFL) ................................................... 74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 74
Pairing a Phone ............................... 75
Making a Call .................................. 76
SMS Text Messaging ..................... 77
2 || 3
SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) p. 57
2 Touchscreen* p. 64
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control system p. 51
5 Seat heater switches* p. 52
6 USB/HDMI* port p. 54
Auxiliary input jack p. 55
Accessory power socket p. 54
7 Moonroof switch* p. 38Map lights p. 39
HomeLink
® buttons* p. 49
8 Power window switches p. 37
Door lock switches p. 34
Door mirror controls p. 48
Driving Position Memory System
buttons* p. 47
9 Parking brake p. 99
10 Shift lever p. 98
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
18
56
4732
910
48 || 49
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
HomeLink® Garage Opener*
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices ar\
ound
your home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—\
using the
buttons on the ceiling.
Training a Button
Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in\
the
fl owchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
If you need help, visit www.homelink.com.
Press and hold the button on the remote and
the HomeLink button at the same time. Then,
while continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 seconds.
Does the LED blink at a faster rate within
20 seconds?
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
flashes for 2 seconds, then
remains on. HomeLink LED
remains on.YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you wish to
link 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.1
Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
and the button on the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink at a
faster rate after about 10 seconds?
2
a
The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g., garage door opener).
Press the programmed HomeLink button
again; the remote-controlled device should
operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed HomeLink
button for about a second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
*if equipped
Indicator Buttons
*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.
Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to
switch between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you.
A green indicator appears when automatic dimming
is on. The function cancels when the shift lever is in
Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
DownNight positionTa
b
Day
position
Up
Sensor
Adjustment
switch
Selector
switch
50 || 51
VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed. Use
the buttons on the dashboard to control the system.
Heated Windshield Button**
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
When the outside temperature is below 4°C, the
heated windshield may automatically activate.
The system deactivates itself once the outside
temperature reaches 6°C.
*if equipped
**Canadian models
AUTO button:
Press, then use
the temperature
control dial to set
your preferred
temperature.
SYNC button: Set
the passenger’
s
side temperature
to the same as
the driver’ s side.
Driver’ s side temperature
control dial
ON/OFF button
A/C
buttonPassenger’
s side
temperature
control dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’
s
interior .
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation.
Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
Windshield
defroster button
Fan control
buttons
Mode button:
Change airfl ow
location.
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior using the
buttons on the dashboard.
Fan control/
OFF dial
A/C
button
MAX A/C
button Windshield
defroster button
Temperature
control dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*Mode buttons:
Change airfl
ow
location.
*if equipped
150 || 151
INDEX
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
Phone Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Dial/call by number • Dial/call by voice tag
Info Commands
The system accepts these commands on most screens.
• Trip computer
• Display traffi c list
• Display traffi c on my route • Display clock
• Display wallpaper
On-screen Commands
The system accepts these commands on any screen where applicable. All
available commands are highlighted in yellow when you press the Talk button.
• Next (or Down)
• Previous (or Up)
• Return
• OK (excluding Startup Confi rmation screen)
• Delete
INDEX
ABS ......................................................25, 99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ..............25, 102
Airbags ..............................................................9 Advanced Airbags ........................................9
Airbag Care ..................................................14
Airbag System Components ......................13
Airbag System Indicators ..........................11
Front Airbags (SRS) ......................................9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................12
Side Airbags .................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ...................................10
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator ... 11
Air Conditioning System.................................50
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................................25
Ambient Meter...............................................100
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 99
Audio Operation ..............................................54 Accessory Power Socket ..........................54
Audio Commands ......................................148
Auxiliary Input Jack ....................................55
Bluetooth
® Audio ..................................62, 71
Compact Disc (CD) ................................59, 68
FM/AM Radio .........................................58, 66
HDMI Port .....................................................55
HDMI Video ..................................................73
HondaLink™ .................................................65
Intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) ...............................................57
iPod
® ......................................................60, 69
Pandora® ................................................63, 72
SiriusXM® Radio ........................................67
Sound ............................................................56
Steering Wheel Controls ............................55
Touchscreen Operation .............................64
USB Adapter Cable .....................................54
USB Flash Drive .....................................61, 70
USB Port .......................................................54
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ..........48
Automatic Headlights .....................................40
Automatic Wipers ...........................................41
AUX Commands.............................................149
Auxiliary Input Jack ........................................55
AWD ............................................................25
Battery ..........................................................129
Bluetooth
® Audio ......................................62, 71
Bluetooth® Audio Commands .....................149
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) ................74
E-Mail ............................................................83
HFL Controls ...........................................74, 78
HondaLink™ Assist .....................................84
Making a Call .........................................76, 81
Pairing a Phone .....................................75, 80
Siri Eyes Free ...............................................84 SMS Text Messaging ...........................77, 83
Speed Dial ..............................................76, 82
Voice Recognition Tips ...............................79
Brake Assist System.......................................99
Brake system .............................................24, 25
Braking ............................................................99
Brightness Control ..........................................39
Built-in key .......................................................32
Calibration ......................................................115
Carbon Monoxide Gas......................................4
Cargo Area Lights ...........................................39
Changing a Flat Tire ......................................116
Changing Settings .....................................30, 31
Changing Wiper Blades ...............................130
Charging system..............................................24
Child Safety ......................................................15 Childproof Door Locks ................................34
Selecting a Child Seat ................................17
Child Seat .........................................................17 Adding Security with a Tether ..................20
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ...................18
Climate Control Commands .........................147
Climate Control System ..................................51
Clock ............................................................53
Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) ............................25, 27, 106
Compact Disc (CD) ....................................59, 68
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ...................148
Contact Us ......................................................142
Cruise Control ..........................................27, 101
Customer Information...................................141
Customized Features ......................................31
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .....................2
Daytime Running Lights (DRL).......................25
Destination .......................................................88
Detour ............................................................91
Dialing a Number ......................................76, 81
Door Mirrors ....................................................48
Door Operation ................................................34
Door/tailgate open ..........................................26
DOT Tire Quality Grading .............................136
Driver’s power seat .........................................42
Driving ............................................................92 Braking ..........................................................99
Cruise Control ............................................101
Ignition ..........................................................97
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...25, 27, 104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ... 25, 27, 105
LaneWatch™ .............................................107
Maximum Load Limit ...................................94
Multi-View Rear Camera .................108, 109
Power Mode ................................................97
Refueling .....................................................110
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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