2016 HONDA CR-V hood release

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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. 56
i-MID button*   p. 58
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. 126
13 Fuel fill 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. 52
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
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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
Refueling
............................................110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......111
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................111
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.............111 Jump Starting
....................................112
Overheating
........................................113
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................114
Emergency Towing
...........................114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................115
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................117
Fuse Locations
...................................120
MAINTENANCE
.................................123
Safety Precautions
...........................123
Maintenance Minder™ ....................124
Under the Hood
..................................126
Engine Oil
...........................................127
Engine Coolant
..................................129
Checking the Battery
........................130
Brake Fluid
.........................................130
Window Washer Fluid
.....................130
Changing Wiper Blades
...................131
Tire Information
.................................133
Tire Labeling
......................................136
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................137
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
..................................................150

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EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Manual seats*
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the seat.
WARNING
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or death if the 
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintaining 
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING
*if equipped
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. Head 
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head 
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the 
center height of the restraint.
Front and rear center seat head restraints
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up as
far as it will go. Then push the release button, and 
pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint:
 Insert the legs back 
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release button. 
Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in
position.
Rear outer seat head restraints
To fold down the head restraint: Pull up on the strap.
To return the head restraint to its upright position:
Pull up the head restraint and push it back until it 
latches into place.
In order for the head restraint system to work properly:
• Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs.
• Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
• Install each restraint in its proper location.
Height adjustment (Driver’s seat only) Pull up or push down the lever to
raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back angle
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the seat, then release the bar.
Position head in the
center of the head
restraint.
Strap
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and 
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving.
WARNING

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
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 the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to the right 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.
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Washer fluid
(blue cap)
Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil dipstick
(orange)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
Hood release handle
Lever
Support rod Grip
ClampPull
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the 
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE
Recommended Engine Oil
• 
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•  Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification 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 Certification Seal 
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after 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.
Ambient temperature
Upper mark
Lower mark