2017 HONDA CR-V jump start

Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 147 Security System P. 158 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 161
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 168 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 192
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 203 Climate Control System P. 221
Audio Error Messages P. 325General Information on the Audio System P. 330
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 371, 394 Compass* P. 428
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 442 When Driving P. 444 Braking P. 506
Refueling P. 531 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 534 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 535
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 551 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 568
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 579 Battery P. 588 Remote Transmitter Care P. 590
Cleaning P. 593 Accessories and Modifications P. 598
Engine Does Not Start P. 608Jump Starting P. 611 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 614
Fuses P. 625 Emergency Towing P. 629
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 630 Refueling P. 631
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 638 Reporting Safety Defects P. 639
Authorized Manuals P. 644 Customer Service Information P. 645
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 431
MaintenanceP. 537
Handling the UnexpectedP. 599
InformationP. 633
IndexP. 647
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P599)
Flat Tire (P601)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P619)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P608)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P625)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P615)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P629)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Braking
Brake System
Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.
■To apply
The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch
*1 is in.
Pull the electric parkin g brake switch up gently
and securely. u The parking brake indicator comes on.
■To release
The vehicle must be ON
(w*1 in order to
release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.
u The parking brake indicator goes off.
Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your ve hicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Parking Brake1 Parking Brake
You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wh eel area when you apply
or release the parking brake. This is normal.
The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system opera tion when you apply or
release the parking br ake. This is normal.
You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead. 2 Jump Starting P. 611
If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch
while driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied
by the VSA system until the vehicle come to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the switch
should be released.
In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.
•When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.
•When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
system is applied.
•When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.
•When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.
•When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.
•When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.
Models with ACC with LSF
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
Electric Parking
Brake Switch
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 600
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 601
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 608
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 609
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 610
Jump Starting .................................... 611
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 614
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 615 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 619
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 619
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 620
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 621
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 622
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 623
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 624
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 625
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 628
Emergency Towing ........................... 629
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 630Refueling................................................. 631
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the dr iver information interface*.
●If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 609
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 169
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 588●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 625
The starter turns over normally,
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and resp ond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 444
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 158
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2Fuel Gauge P. 117
Check the fuses.
Check all fuses or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 628
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 629
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 611
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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611Continued
Handling the Unexpected
Jump Starting
Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood. 1.Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s
battery positive + terminal.
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle's battery + terminal.
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery + terminal.
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.
u When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the ch arger manual for the
proper setting.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery - terminal.
■Jump Starting Procedure1Jump Starting
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the e ngine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the ju mper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.
Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engi ne from starting.
3WARNING
A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.
+ Terminal
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
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Handling the Unexpected
5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine hanger (as
shown). Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assi sting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.2.4 L engine models
Booster Battery
1.5 L engine models
2.4 L engine models
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Handling the Unexpected
Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order:
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jump er cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts1 What to Do After the Engine Starts
The VSA ® and CMBS
TM * indicators may come on
when your turn the ignition switch to ON ( w*1 after
re-connecting a battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h).
Each indicator should go off. If either or both do not,
have your vehicle ch ecked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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