2018 HONDA CR-V electric

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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. 629
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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uuBraking uBrake System
Driving
■Automatic parking br ake feature operation
If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK
(0*1.
• To confirm that the parking brake is appl ied, check if the parking brake indicator
is on.
2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 526
■To release automatically
Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.u The parking brake indicator goes off.
The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in
(P or (N.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Parking Brake
If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.
When the vehicle is travel ing uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.
The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Malfunction indicator lamp•Transmission indicator
The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:
•Brake system indicator
•VSA® system indicator•ABS indicator
•Supplemental restraint system indicator
Accelerator Pedal
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Driving
Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Move the shift lever from
(D to (P.
4. Turn off the engine.
u The parking brake indicator goes off in about 15 seconds.
Always confirm the electric parking brake is se t, in particular if you are parked on an
incline.
1 Parking Your Vehicle
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.
1 When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can dama ge the transmission:
•Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
•Moving the shift lever into ( P before the vehicle
stops completely.
In extremely cold temper atures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.
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uuBattery uCharging the Battery
Maintenance
Charging the Battery
Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system.
Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Battery
When you find corrosion, cl ean the battery terminals
by applying a baking powder and water solution.
Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel
dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to
help prevent future corrosion.
When replacing the battery, the replacement must be
of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)
*, Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System*, Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®) OFF,
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM (CMBSTM)*, low
tire pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
and Parking Brake and Br ake System (Amber) may
come on along with a message in the Driver
Information Interface
* when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
( w*1 after re-connect ing the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). The indicator should go of f. If it does not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Cleaning
Interior Care
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt.
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.
Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts.
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the loops of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.
Wipe using a glass cleaner.
■Cleaning Seat Belts
1 Interior Care
Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical
devices and systems may ma lfunction if liquids are
splashed on them.
Do not use silicone based sp rays on electrical devices
such as audio devices and switches.
Doing so may cause the items to malfunction or
cause a fire inside the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on
electrical devices, consult a dealer.
Depending on their compos ition, chemicals and
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles,
and cracking to resin-ba sed parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as
benzene or gasoline.
After using chemical s, make sure to gently wipe them
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.
Loop
■Cleaning the Window1Cleaning the Window
Wires are mounted to the in side of the rear window.
Wipe along the same direct ion as the wires with a
soft cloth so as not to damage them.
Be careful not to spill flui ds, such as water or glass
cleaner, on or around the co ver of both the front
sensor camera
* and the rainfall/light sensor*.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Accessories and Modifications
Accessories
When installing accessories, check the following:
• Do not install accessories on the windshie ld. They can obstruct your view and
delay your reaction to driving conditions.
• Do not install any accessorie s over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags
deploy.
• Be sure electronic accessories do not over load electrical circuits or interfere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
2 Fuses P. 644
•Before installing any electronic accessory, have the inst aller contact a dealer for
assistance. If possible, have a d ealer inspect the final installation.
Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or reliability,
or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar effect.
Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not make any
modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle to no longer meet
federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.
The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely
affect the vehicle's electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.
Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.
1 Accessories and Modifications
Honda Genuine accessor ies are recommended to
ensure proper operati on on your vehicle.
3WARNING
Improper accessories or modifications can
affect your vehicle's handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a crash in which
you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instruction s in this owner's
manual regarding accessories and
modifications.
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 618
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 619
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 626
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 627
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 628
Jump Starting .................................... 629
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 632
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On................................................ 637
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 637
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 638
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ....................................... 639
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On ..... 640
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ........................... 641
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 643
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 644
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 647
Emergency Towing ........................... 648
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate.. 649Refueling................................................. 650
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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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