2018 HONDA CR-V hood open

Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 150 Security System P. 161 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 164
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 195
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 207 Climate Control System P. 226
Audio Error Messages P. 329General Information on the Audio System P. 334
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 387, 410 Compass* P. 444
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 458 When Driving P. 460 Braking P. 524
Refueling P. 549 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 552 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 553
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 586
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597 Battery P. 606 Remote Transmitter Care P. 608
Cleaning P. 611 Accessories and Modifications P. 616
Engine Does Not Start P. 626Jump Starting P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 632
Fuses P. 644 Emergency Towing P. 648
Refueling P. 650
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 656 Reporting Safety Defects P. 657
Authorized Manuals P. 662 Customer Service Information P. 663
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 555
Handling the UnexpectedP. 617
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 665
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P185, 593)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P137)
❙How to Refuel (P550)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P592)
❙Rear Wiper (P187, 595)
❙Brake/Taillights (P590)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P196)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❙Fog Lights* (P180, 588)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P547)
❙Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P176, 177, 590)
❙Tires (P597, 619)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P150)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P176, 590)
❙Headlights (P177, 586)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P159)
❙Taillights (P591)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P590)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P590)
❙Back-Up Lights (P591)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P592)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P177, 184, 590)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P617)
Flat Tire (P619)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P637)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P626)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P644)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P633)
● 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 (P648)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• Walk away at least more than about 5 feet
(1.5 m) away from the vehicle while
carrying the smart entry remote.1Locking the vehicle (Walk away auto lock)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The smart entry remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.
•The smart entry remote is put inside the tailgate.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the smart entry remote. Then, open/close a
door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when in serting the key into the ignition switch
* or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button*:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch* or the
ENGINE START/STOP button*.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch
* or the ENGINE START/STOP button*.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off if a door is op ened with the key, then the shift lever is
moved out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked with th e key, the remote transmitter, or smart
entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on th e windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheel s, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
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Driving
You can remotely start the engine using the button on the smart entry remote.
■To start the engine
When started remotely, the engine automati cally shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the
button, then press and hold the button. u Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.
■Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote e ngine start, check your
local laws.
If there are buildings an d obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, th e range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the audio/information screen*.
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The gear is in a position other than ( P.
•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
3WARNING
Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.
Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.
Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.
Press the button, th en press and hold
the button.
Some exterior lights flash once.
Go within the range,
and try again.
LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.
Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully. Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.
* Not available on all models
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