2018 HONDA CR-V 559

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 118
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 134
Moonroof* P. 167 Panoramic Roof*1 P. 168
Adjusting the Seats P. 197
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 239, 260
Customized Features P. 351 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 384
2 Driving P. 447
Before Driving P. 448 Towing a Trailer P. 453Parking Your Vehicle P. 542 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 547
2Maintenance P. 555
Before Performing Maintenance P. 556 Maintenance MinderTM P. 559
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 593
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 610
2Handling the Unexpected P. 617
Tools P. 618 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 619
Overheating P. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 637
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 649
2 Information P. 651
Specifications P. 652 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 658 Warranty Coverages P. 660
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 471
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control* P. 475—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 475—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 559—
Transmission
Temperature
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place and move the shift
position to
(P.—
Power Reduced
Indicator*
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the shutter grill, and the
radiator coolant temperature is
too high.●Power output will be reduced, so you may
not be able to accelerate or maintain your
current speed. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display*
120
Instrument Panel
■Resetting a trip meter
To reset a trip meter, display it, then pr ess and hold the knob. The trip meter is
reset to 0.0 .
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100km.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 559
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
■Average Fuel Economy
■Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
■Engine Oil Life
■Range
1 Average Fuel Economy
Press and hold the mile (U .S.)/km (Canada) change
knob to switch the measurement.
1 Instant Fuel Economy Gauge
Press and hold the mile (U .S.)/km (Canada) change
knob to switch the measurement.
1 Range
Press and hold the mile (U .S.)/km (Canada) change
knob to switch the measurement.
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uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km.
The display is updated at set intervals. Wh en a trip meter is reset, the average fuel
economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 559
■Average Fuel Economy
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 351
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 351
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 351
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Driving
Turbo Engine Vehicle*
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine driven by
the engine's exhaust gas pressure.
• When the engine is cold just after sta rting, avoid revving the engine or sudden
acceleration.
• Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance
Minder. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its
temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as st icking and abnormal
noise of the turbine bearing.1 Turbo Engine Vehicle*
The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the filter is indicated on the information display*/
driver information interface*. Follow the information
of when to replace them. 2 Maintenance Minder
TM P. 559
The temperature gauge pointer is at the mark
when you restart the engi ne after driving under high
load conditions such as at high speed or in hilly
terrain. This is normal. The gauge goes down after
you idle or drive the vehi cle for about one minute.
H
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 556
Safety When Performing Maintenance...557Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 558
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 559
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 571
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 572
Oil Check ......................................... 573
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 575
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...576
Engine Coolant ................................ 579
Transmission Fluid ............................ 583
Brake Fluid ....................................... 584
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 585
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 586
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades... 593Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 597
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 598Tire Labeling .................................... 598DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 600Wear Indicators................................ 602
Tire Service Life ................................ 602 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 603
Tire Rotation .................................... 604
Winter Tires ..................................... 605
Battery ............................................... 606
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 608
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 610Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 611
Exterior Care.................................... 613
Accessories and Modifications .......... 616
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559Continued
Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
Select the Maintenance Minder to see maintenance items that are due soon and to
see the percentage of life remaining in the engine oil.
When the engine oil life is less than 15%, a Maintenance Minder message will
appear every time you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, reminding you to bring
your vehicle to a dealer for service.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2. Press the ( TRIP) knob repeatedly until
the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0% . Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information
Models with info rmation display1Displaying the Maintena nce Minder Information
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the information display.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 561
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0
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Index
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 632
Shifting ................................................... 469
Controls .................................................... 131
Coolant (Engine) .............................. 579, 581
Adding the Coolant ................................ 580
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 582
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 581
Overheating ............................................ 633
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 468
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 543
Cruise Control .................................. 472, 475
Indicator ................................................... 93
Cup Holders .............................................. 215
Customer Service Information ................ 663
Customized Features ............................... 351
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/
Unlocking Setting .................................. 147
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 184
Dead Battery ............................................ 629
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 383
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ................................................. 227
Detachable Anchor .................................... 46
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 656
Dimming Headlights .............................................. 177
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 195 Dipstick (Engine Oil)
................................. 573
Directional Signals (Turn Signals) ............ 176
Display Setup .................................... 245, 283
Display/Information Button ..................... 122
Door Mirrors ............................................. 196
Doors ......................................................... 134
Auto Door Locking .................................. 146
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 146
Door Open Indicator ............................ 38, 87
Keys ........................................................ 134
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside..................................................... 144
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside.................................................. 137
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 143
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 600
Driver Information Interface ................... 122
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 197
Driving ....................................................... 447
Braking .................................................... 524
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 468
Cruise Control ................................. 472, 475
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 458
Shifting Gear ........................................... 469
Starting the Engine .......................... 460, 462
Driving Position Memory System ............. 192
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 610
E
Eco Assist System.......................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................ 471
Elapsed Time ............................................. 125
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator............................................ 88, 641
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 509
Emergency ................................................ 648
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 658
Engine Coolant ........................................... 579, 581
Jump Starting .......................................... 629
Number................................................... 654
Oil ........................................................... 572
Starting ........................................... 460, 462
Switch Buzzer.................................. 171, 174
Engine Coolant ................................. 579, 581
Adding the Coolant................................. 580
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 582
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 581
Overheating ............................................ 633
Temperature Gauge ................................ 118
Engine Oil ................................................. 572
Adding .................................................... 575
Checking................................................. 573
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 559, 564
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 83, 637
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 572
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 172
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 641
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 76
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