2016 HONDA CR-V roof

Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
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, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 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 covers all CR-V 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent 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, and vehicle and tire warranties 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 first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle 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 considerable 
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
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard 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
............................43
Rear Seats
...........................................47
Driving Position Memory System*
...48
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........48
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................49
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............50 Air Conditioning System*
.................51
Climate Control System*
..................52
Seat Heaters*
......................................53
Setting the Clock
.................................54
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............55
Basic Audio Operation
.......................55
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)
...................................................58
FM/AM Radio
.......................................59
Compact Disc (CD)
..............................60
iPod
®...................................................... 61
USB Flash Drive
..................................62
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................63
Pandora
® ..............................................64
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ...................65
HondaLink™
........................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................69
iPod
®...................................................... 70
USB Flash Drive
..................................71
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................72
Pandora
® ........................................................................\
..........73
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ....74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ...........................74
Pairing a Phone
...................................75
Making a Call
......................................76
SMS Text Messaging
.........................77
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................78
Pairing a Phone
...................................80

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S
AFETYSAFETY
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver or a front 
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain Airbags
Side curtain airbags help protect the head and torso of the driver and passengers 
in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The \
side
curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduce the 
likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through\
side
windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling 
above the side windows on both sides of the 
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy 
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is 
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side 
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt 
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side, 
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even 
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants should wear 
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they can interfere 
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled 
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the 
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag
Important Facts About Your Airbags
Always wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the 
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A front 
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible. 
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in 
your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers 
marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be 
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact. 
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on and a 
message appears on the multi-information display*.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides 
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If 
you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may 
not work properly when they are needed.
*if equipped
An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, 
even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the airbag 
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS 
indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING

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V
EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Door Operation
Use several methods to lock or unlock the doors.
Using the Lock Tab
To 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.
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 Tailgate
Grab the inner handle and pull the tailgate down. 
Push it closed from the outside.
*if equipped
Lock tabTo lock
To unlock
To lock
To unlock
Master doorlock switch
Lock Unlock
Release button
Inner handle

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V
EHICLE CONTROLSVEHICLE CONTROLS
Power Moonroof Operation*
The moonroof can be opened and closed when the vehicle is on by using the switch 
on the ceiling.
Automatic Operation
To open:
 Push the switch back firmly to the second 
detent, then release.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly to the
second detent, then release.
The moonroof opens or closes completely. To stop
the moonroof at any time, push the switch briefly.
Manual OperationTo open:
 Push and hold the switch back to the first detent until the desired position 
is reached.
To close: Push and hold the switch forward to the first detent until the desire\
d
position is reached.
Moonroof TiltTo tilt: Push the center of the switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly, then release.
*if equipped
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 LightsPress the front map lights to turn on or off.
Cargo Area LightsLocated 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.
Close Open
Tilt
Closing the moonroof on someone’s hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from the moonroof before closing it.
WARNING
Opening the moonroof in below freezing temperatures or when it is covered with 
snow or ice can damage the moonroof panel or motor.
NOTICE
Control knob
Off
Door-activated
position
Door-activated
position On
Off

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Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function. Voice commands are also available.
Models with touchscreen
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button:
 End or decline a call, or cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold
to display speed dial, call history, or redial.
HFL display
Talk Button Tips
• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• 
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• 
Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
PHONE: Display the phone screen.
MENU button:
From the phone
screen, select
various call
options.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous display. SETTINGS: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
Incoming call display
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®

86 ||    87
NAVIGATION
NAVIGATION
Navigation Display and Controls
Use the touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
Navi: Display the map screen.
HOME
(screen shown)
Info: Select items
such as trip
computer, traffic
incidents, and
more.
BACK:
Go back to the previous
display. Settings: Select Navi from the Settings
screen for map and navigation options.
MENU: From
the map screen,
select various
destination
options.
GPS signal
strength
Traffic
incident
icon Traffic
flow
Current
map scale Current
vehicle
position
Map
orientation
Current
street
Traffic
status
Map
menu Landmark
icon
Voice Prompt Volume
Adjust volume for navigation and voice command confirmation. This does\
not
affect audio or Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the 
volume bar.
1. From the Home Screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Volume.
4. Adjust the level.
5. Selelct OK when complete.
Voice Prompt
Turn the voice feedback feature on or off. 
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Voice Prompt.
4. Select On or Off.
Talk Button Tips
• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• 
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• 
Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, turn the vehicle off and check to see if any 
applicable fuse is blown. Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box cover. Locate the 
fuse in question by the fuse number and box cover number. 
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Located under the hood near the brake fluid reservoir. Push the tabs to open the 
box.
89VSA ECU7.5 A
10 (7.5 A)
11STRLD7.5 A
12 20 A
13Premium Amp*(20 A)
14
15Hazard10 A
16
17IG Coil15 A
18
19Daytime Running Lights(10 A)
20 Passenger’s Power Seat
Reclining (20 A)
21Deicer(15 A)
22
23IGP15 A
24
25Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
26
27MG Clutch7.5 A
28
29Backu p10A
Circuit Protecte dAmps7.5 A
10 A
10 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
20 A
7.5 A
Sub Fan Rly CL
HornStop
IGP2
DBW
Left Headlight Low Beam SMALL
Interior Lights
Heated Door Mirror
*
Injector
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70
APower Tailgate(40 A)ABS/VSA FSR20 AABS/VSA Motor40 AE-DPS*(30 A)Main Fuse120 A
2
Main50A
Fuse Box Main
Fuse Box Main 260A
Headlight High Beam Main
ST Magnetic Switch(30 A)
Rear Defogger
Heater Motor
Front Wiper Main Sub Fan Moto r
Main Fan Motor
3
DC/DC1(30 A)DC/DC2(30 A)IG MAIN(30 A)IG MAIN2(30 A)
4
5
6
7
60 A
30 A
30 A
40 A
30 A
20 A
20 A



(30 A)
*if equipped
Ta b
Circuit ProtectedAmps12ACG10
A3SRS10A4Fuel Pump15A
5Meter10A6Power Window7.5 A7VB SOL7.5 A
8Passenger’s Side Door Lock
Motor 2 (Unlock)15 A
9Driver’s Side Door Lock
Motor 1 (Unlock )15A
10 (7.5 A)
11Moonroof*(20 A)
12 Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console )20
A
13Washer Main*(15 A)
14 (20A )
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)10 A
16 (20 A)
17Driver's Power Seat
Reclining*(20 A)
18
19ACC7. 5A
Driver's Power Seat Sliding*
Seat Heaters*
Trailer*
Front Passenger’s Seat
Sliding*(20 A)
2021Daytime Running Lights7.5 A
22
23Wipe r10 A
24
25Audio10 A
26 (20 A)
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20A
28 15A
29OPDS7.5A
30 Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock) 10
A
31Smart*(10 A)
32 Passenger’s Side Door
Lock
Motor 2 (Lock )15
A
33Driver’s Side Door Lock
Motor 1 (Lock)15 A
34
35Illumination7.5 A
36 (10 A)
37Front Fog Lights*(20 A)
38
3910 A
40
41Door Loc k20 A
42 Driver’s Side Power
Window 20
A
43Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
44 Front Passenger’s Side
Power Window 20
A
45Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
46
Circuit ProtectedAmps
Washer*
Power Tailgate*
7. 5A
ABS/VSA 7.
5A
A/C 7.5
A
ACC Key Lock
Right Headlight High Beam

10 A
Left Headlight High Beam Rear Wiper Main
*
10 A
Small Lights


Interior Fuse Box
Located under the dashboard.
*if equipped
Fuse label
Fuse box

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle
*1:LX, EX and SE models with 2WD*2:EXL and TOURING models with 2WD*3:LX models with AWD*4:EX and SE models with AWD*5:EXL and TOURING models with AWD*6: LX models with 2WD
ModelHonda CR- VNo. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Tota l5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating U.S.:4,464 lbs (2,025 kg )*14,519 lbs (2,050 kg)*2, *34,564 lbs (2,070 kg )*44,630 lbs (2,100 kg)*5Canada:2,025 kg*62,050 kg*32,070 kg*42,100 kg*5Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)U.S.:2,271 lbs (1,030 kg )*12,326 lbs (1,055 kg)*2, *3 , *42,348 lbs (1,065 kg )*5Canada:1,030 kg*61,055 kg*3, *41,065 kg*5Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)U.S.:2,238 lbs (1,015 kg )*1, *2 , *32,282 lbs (1,035 kg )*42,326 lbs (1,055 kg)*5Canada:1,015 kg*3, *61,035 kg*41,055 kg*5
Engine and Fuel
Engine Specication s
FuelDisplacemen t144 cu-in (2,356 cm3)
Spark Plugs NG
K DILKAR7H11GS
DILKAR7G11GS
DENSO DXE22HQR-D11 S
Fuel:
TypeUnleaded gasoline, Pump octane number of 87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.3 US gal (58 )
Tires
*1:Vehicle with 16-inch wheel*2:Vehicle with 17-inch wheel*3: Vehicle with 18-inch wheel
Regular
Size*1215/70R16 100 SPressure*1psi (k Pa [kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])Rear32 (220 [2.2])Size*2225/65R17 102 TPressure*2psi (k Pa [kgf/cm2])Front33 (230 [2.3])Rear33 (230 [2.3])Size*3P225/60R18 99HPressure*3psi (k Pa [kgf/cm2])Front32 (220 [2.2])Rear30 (210 [2.1])
Compact
Spar e Size
T155/90D17 101M
Pr essure
psi (k Pa [kgf/cm
2])60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 6.5J*117 x 7J*218 x 7J*3Compact Spar
e17 x 4T
Light Bulbs
*1:Models with smart entry system*2:Models without smart entry system*3:Except Canadian models *4:Vehicle with 18 inch whee l*5: Models with moonroof
Headlights (Low Beam)55 W (H11 )Headlights (High Beam) 60 W (HB3)Fog Lights*135 W (H8)
Front Turn Signal/
Side Marker Light s
*128/8 W (Amber)
Front Turn Signal/Side Marker /
Parking Light s*228/8 W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors )
*3, *4LED
Parking Light s*1LED
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight s3 CP
Lower Rear Side Marker/Brake/
Taillight s21/5 W
Back-Up Lights 21 W
Rear Turn Signal Light s21 W (Amber)
High- Mount Brak e LightL ED
Rear License Plate Light3 CP
In teri or Lights
Map Lights 8 W
Ceiling Light 8 W
Cargo Area Light 8 W
Vanity Mirror Lights
*51.4 W
Fluids
Washer Fluid
Tank Capacit yU.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 )
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 )
Brake Fluid
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid

*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models
Rear Differential Fluid*
Specie dHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpeciedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Flui d
Capacity Change 3.9 US qt (3.7 )*14.5 US qt (4.3 )*2
Specie
dHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Capacity Change
1.32 US qt (1.247 )
Tota l1 .57 US qt (1.488 )
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Recommende d· Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-2 0
· API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oi l
Capacity Change
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
Change
including
lter 4.6 US qt (4.4 )
Specie
dHonda Long Life Anti freeze/Coolant Type 2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled wate r
Capacity1.66 US gal (6.3 )
(change including the remaining
0.16 US gal (0.62 ) in the reserve tank )
Air ConditioningAir Conditioning:Refrigerant Type HFC-134a (R-134a)Charge Quantity13.6 – 15.4 oz (385 – 435 g)Lubricant TypeSP-10
SPECIFICATIONS
Learn about information specific to you as a Honda customer and how to get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that you may 
have about the vehicle.
Q: How do I set the vehicle clock?
A: For vehicles without navigation, see page 54. For vehicles with navigation, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q: Why doesn’t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A: The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q: What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A: When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn
 on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q: Why won’t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though 
 the keyless access remote is within range?*
A: If you pull the handle too quickly, the system may not have time to confirm the
 door is unlocked. Wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
 wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q: After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is asking for 
 a code. Where do I find this?
A: In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. Turn on the vehicle and the
 audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system reactivates.
Q: Why can’t I operate Pandora® through the audio system?
A: Audio may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
 is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter.
Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q: Is my phone compatible with Bluetooth features?
A: Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
 compatibility for Bluetooth® Audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and SMS text
messaging.
Q: Every time I press the Talk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn 
 these off?*
A: From the Home screen, select Settings. Select System. Select the Voice Recog
 tab, then select Voice Prompt. Select Off.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped