2015 HONDA CR-V tailgate

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.
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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

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 39, p. 40, p. 107
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 39
3 Wipers/washers p. 41
4 Cruise control*/Adaptive cruise control
(ACC)* buttons p. 101, p. 102
5 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button p. 105
6 Horn
7 Voice recognition buttons p. 74,
p. 78, p. 86
8 Audio controls p. 55
i-MID button* p. 57
9 Instrument panel p. 24
10 Information display* p. 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* p. 29
11 INFO buttons* p. 29
SEL/RESET button* p. 29
12 Hood release handle p. 125
13 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 110
14 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 97
15 ECON button* p. 100
16 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 104
Power tailgate button* p. 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 115
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Heated windshield button* p. 51
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
92
567111213
1815341014
16
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 78
Pairing a Phone ............................... 80
Making a Call .................................. 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 84
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 84
NAVIGATION* .................................. 85
Entering a Destination ................... 88
Routing .............................................. 90
DRIVING ............................................ 92
Before Driving ................................. 92
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................. 96
Starting to Drive .............................. 97
Braking ............................................. 99
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 100
Eco Assist System ......................... 100
Cruise Control* .............................. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 102
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 104
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* .................... 106
LaneWatch™* ............................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 109
Refueling ........................................ 110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 111
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ....111
Jump Starting ................................ 111 Shift Lever Does Not Move ......... 112
Overheating .................................... 113
Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 114
Emergency Towing ....................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 115
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 116
Fuse Locations ............................... 119
MAINTENANCE ............................. 122
Safety Precautions ....................... 122
Maintenance Minder™................ 123
Under the Hood .............................. 125
Engine Oil ....................................... 126
Engine Coolant .............................. 128
Checking the Battery .................... 129
Window Washer Fluid ................. 129
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 130
Tire Information ............................. 132
Tire Labeling .................................. 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 138
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 139
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 140
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 141
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 141
Contact Us ...................................... 142
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 143
Warranty Coverages ..................... 143
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 144
INDEX .............................................. 151

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SAFETY
SAFETY
Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designe\
d for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for of\
f-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and roug\
h terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and r\
ides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more sus\
ceptible to
tripping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a s\
ignifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, \
an unbelted
person is signifi cantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
Carbon Monoxide GasThe engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorle\
ss,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your ve\
hicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle 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, airfl ow can pull exhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive wi\
th the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system a\
s 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 climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your \
parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon 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\
.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fi ll 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.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags \
are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is \
equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat be\
lts and
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat BeltsAll fi ve seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you \
move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sud\
den stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enha\
nce
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a mod\
erate
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not seve\
re enough to
infl ate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat BeltsFollow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in t\
hat position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the\

effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury \
in a
crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm\
or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be\
very seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improv\
e comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the pr\
otective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that do\
es not appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as\
soon
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injur\
y or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
WARNING

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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.

Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has n\
ot
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/tailgate open*
A door or the tailgate is open.
Tailgate open*
The tailgate is open.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem \
with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary. If
the indicator remains on after tire infl ation, you need to calibrate the system
(see page 115). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fi tted with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon \
as
possible.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA
®)
(Blinks) VSA is active.
Canada U.S.
*if equipped
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)*
(Blinks) Take appropriate action to keep the vehicle within the lane.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If th\
e
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with\
the
system. See your dealer.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/ hazards on
Fog lights* on High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode on
LKAS* off
CMBS* off
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purs\
e) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), yo\
u can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/ Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking/ Locking the TailgateTo unlock: Press the tailgate release button under
the tailgate handle to unlock the tailgate. The
vehicle can be on or off.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Door lock
button
Release
button
Door lock
button
*if equipped
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the\
vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
HOLD
HOLD
Unlock button: Press once
to unlock the driver’ s door.
Press again to unlock all
doors and the tailgate.
Built-in key: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key .
Power tailgate button*:
Press and hold to unlock
and open the power
tailgate. Press again to
close it. Lock button: Press to lock the
doors and tailgate. Press again
for audible verifi
cation.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Release knob
Built-in key
*if equipped
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft\
or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you\
leave
the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Tailgate button*: Press
to unlock the tailgate.

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the tailgate.
Opening the Tailgate
Press the tailgate release button and lift up the
tailgate to open it.
Closing the TailgateGrab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down.
Push it closed from the outside.
Release button
Inner handle
*if equipped
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock TabTo unlock: Pull the lock tab rearward. When you
unlock the door using the lock tab on the driver’s
door, only the driver’s door unlocks.
To lock: Push the lock tab forward. When you lock
the door using the lock tab on the driver’s door, all
other doors and the tailgate lock.
Using the Front Door Inner HandleWhen you pull either front door inner handle, the
door unlocks and opens.
Using the Master Door Lock SwitchTo unlock: Press the unlock side of the switch to
unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the lock side of the switch to lock all
doors and the tailgate.
The front passenger’s door also has the master door
lock switch.
Childproof Door LocksThe childproof door locks prevent the rear doors
from being opened from the inside, regardless of the
position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock position,
and close the door.
Open the door using the outer door handle.
Lock tabT o lock
T o unlock
To lock
To unlock
Master door
lock switch
Lock Unlock

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Power Window Operation
The power windows can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by usi\
ng the
switches on the doors. The switches on the driver’s side can be used to open and
close all the windows.
Automatic Operation
To open: Push the switch down fi rmly.
To close: Pull the switch up fi rmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To
stop the window at any time, push or pull the
switch again briefl y.
Manual OperationTo open: Push the switch down lightly.
To close: Pull the switch up lightly.
Release the switch when the windows reach the desired position.
Power Window LockPush in the power window lock button so only the driver’s window can be
operated. The driver can operate all other windows using the specifi c switches.
OFFPower window
lock button
Indicator
Driver’s
window
switch
Front passenger’ s
window switch ON
Closing a power window on someone’s hands or fi ngers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the windows before closing them.\
WARNING
Power Tailgate Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors
unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
dashboard to open the tailgate. Press it again at any
time to close it.
Power Tailgate Close ButtonPress the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate c\
an
cause serious injury .
Make sure everyone is away from the tailgate before closing it.
W ARNING
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically\
opened
or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in opera\
tion can
deform the tailgate frame.
NOTICE
*if equipped

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VEHICLE CONTROLS
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.

Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior LightsChange the interior light settings using the switch
on the ceiling.
ON position: Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.

Map Lights Press the front map lights to turn on or off.

Cargo Area Lights Located on the rear ceiling in front of the tailgate.
ON position: Cargo lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Cargo area lights are on
when the tailgate is open.
OFF position: Cargo area lights remain off.
Control knob
Off
Door -activated
position
Door -activated
position On
Off
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using th\
e switch
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation To open: Push the switch back fi rmly to the
second detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward fi rmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To
stop the moonroof at any time, push the switch
briefl y.
Manual OperationTo open: Push and hold the switch back to the fi rst detent until the desired position
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the fi rst detent until the desired
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward fi rmly, then release.
Close Open
T ilt
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covere\
d with
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor .
NOTICE
Closing the moonroof on someone’ s hands or fi ngers can cause serious
injury .
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
W ARNING
*if equipped