2016 HONDA CR-V parking brake

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AFETYVISUAL INDEX
Dashboard Controls
1  Intelligent Multi-Information 
Display (i-MID)   p. 58
2  Touchscreen*   p. 65
3  Hazard warning button 
4 Climate control system p. 52
5  Seat heater switches*   p. 53
6  USB port*   p. 55
 HDMI port*   p. 56
Auxiliary input jack p. 56
Accessory power socket p. 55
7 Driving Position Memory System    
 buttons*   p. 48
8 Power window switches p. 37
 Door lock switches   p. 34
   Door mirror controls   p. 49
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 from 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
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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT 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 indicator 
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not 
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains 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.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Ca
nada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinking)
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
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary. If 
the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate the system 
(see page 115). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted\
with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon \
as
possible.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
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.
*if equipped*if equipped
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability.Canada
U.S.
SYSTEM

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Shifting
Change the shift position based on your driving needs.
Park (P): Used for parking or starting/stopping the 
engine. Press the brake pedal, then press the release 
button to shift.
Reverse (R): Used for reversing.
Neutral (N): Used for idling.
Drive (D): Used for normal driving.
Drive (S):
Used for better acceleration, increased 
engine braking, or driving in hilly terrain.
Low (L): Used for stronger engine braking when 
driving in hilly terrain.
When you change the shift lever from D to R and vice versa, come to a complete 
stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. Operating the shift lever before the 
vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could 
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Braking
Slow down or stop your vehicle, and keep it from moving when parked.
Foot Brake
Press the brake pedal to slow down or stop your 
vehicle from moving.
Parking Brake
Keep the vehicle from moving when it is parked.
To apply:
 Press the parking brake with your foot. 
To release: Press the brake pedal, then press the 
parking brake until it releases. 
Brake Assist System
During hard or emergency braking, the system increases braking force. The brake 
pedal may move slightly or make a noise; this is normal. Continue to hold the brake 
pedal firmly down.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
During hard or emergency braking, the system rapidly pumps the brakes to 
prevent wheel lockup and help you maintain steering control. The brake pedal may 
pulsate slightly during ABS operation; this is normal. Do not pump the brake pedal, 
and continue to hold it firmly down.
The ABS may not function correctly if you use an incorrect tire type and size. 
NOTICE
Brake pedal
Release
button
Parking brake
Release the parking brake fully before driving. The rear brakes and axle can be 
damaged if you drive with the parking brake applied. 
NOTICE

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
Refueling
Use the proper fuel and refueling procedure to ensure the best performance and 
safety of your vehicle.
Fuel Information
Use of unleaded gasoline of 87 octane or higher is recommended.
• 
Honda recommends TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline where available.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing more than 15% ethanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing methanol.
• Do NOT use gasoline containing MMT.
Learn about what to do in critical or emergency situations.
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
If the battery life in your remote transmitter is weak, a message appears in the 
display with information on how to start the engine.
1. Touch the back of the remote transmitter to the 
ENGINE START/STOP button while the indicator is 
flashing.
2. With the brake pedal pressed, press the ENGINE 
START/STOP button within 10 seconds.
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
*if equipped
We recommend quality gasoline containing detergent additives that help 
prevent fuel system and engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain good 
performance, fuel economy, and emissions control, we strongly recommend the
use of gasoline that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based fuel additives 
such as MMT, if such gasoline is available. 
NOTICE
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously 
injured when handling fuel.
•  Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
•  Handle fuel only outdoors.
•  Wipe up spills immediately.
WARNING
How to Refuel
1. The fuel fill door is located at the left rear of the
vehicle. Park next to the service pump that is
most accessible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Pull the fuel fill door release handle near the
parking brake. The fuel fill door opens.
4. Turn the fuel fill cap slowly to open. Place the fuel
fill cap in the holder.
5. Insert the filler nozzle fully. When the tank is full, 
the fuel nozzle clicks off automatically.
6. Replace the fuel fill cap. Tighten it until you hear
at least one click. Close the fuel fill door.
Pull
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of Park (P).
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Remove the key from the ignition, or remove the
built-in key from the remote transmitter.
3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover of the shift lock
release slot. Put the tip of the flat-tip screwdriver
into the slot and remove it as shown in the image.
4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift lever
release button and place the shift lever into Neutral  
(N). The lock is now released. Have the shift lever
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
Slot
Release
button
Shift lock
release slot

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) — Required Federal Explanatio\
n
U.S. models only
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly 
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the 
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure\

label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the 
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the 
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped 
with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates
a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should
stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the 
proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat 
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, 
and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even 
if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator 
to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. 
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This \
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the 
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able 
to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle \
that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.
Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire wit\
h the compact
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.
Getting Ready to Change the Tire
Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface. Apply the parking brake, 
shift to Park (P), and turn the vehicle off. Turn on the hazard warning lights.
1. Open the tailgate. Turn on the cargo lights if
necessary (see page 39).
2. Open the cargo area floor lid.
3. Take the tool bag out of the cargo area. Take the 
jack handle bar and wheel nut wrench out of the 
tool bag.
4. Take the jack out of the spare tire area.
5. Unscrew the wing bolt and remove the spacer 
cone. Then remove the spare tire.
6. Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear of 
the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.
7. Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up)
under the vehicle body, near the tire that needs 
to be replaced.
8. Loosen each wheel nut about one turn using the 
wheel nut wrench.
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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Turn the vehicle off, including all lights and
accessories.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine compartment.
 If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver to remove the screws and replace
the fuse with a new one. Reinstall the screws.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 
compartment and the vehicle interior.
 If there is a burned-out fuse, remove it with the 
fuse puller and replace it with a new one.
Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating greatly increases the\
chances
of damaging the electrical system.
NOTICE
Blown fuse
Combined fuse
Fuse
puller
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourself, as well 
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot 
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. 
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety • 
To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames 
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
• Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
• To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not 
gasoline.
• 
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or 
compressed air.
• 
Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can 
accumulate.
Vehicle Safety • 
The vehicle must be stationary, and parked on level ground with the parking 
brake set and the engine off.
• Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•  Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCE
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before 
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. 
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING

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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
Models with information display
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main itemsSub items
Maintenance Minder message
Models with multi-information display
When maintenance is due, the system message indicator comes on and a mes\
sage
appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press the Info button on 
the steering wheel to change displays.
System message
indicator
Main itemsSub items
Maintenance Minder message
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fluid 
every 3 years.
• 
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•  Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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 certified 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 warranties.
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.
*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 oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
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 uid levels and condition of uids
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 s\
oot in the air from industry and diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter 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 uid changes mo\
re frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehic\
le under these
conditions, have the transmission uid changed every 25,000 miles (4\
0,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plug s
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolant
6Replace rear differential uid*

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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