2020 HONDA CR-V maintenance service items

Contents
Child Safety P. 62Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 75Safety Labels P. 76
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 149 Security Sy stem P. 160 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 163
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 170 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 196
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 208 Climate Control System P. 228
Audio Error Messages P. 331 General Information on the Audio System P. 336
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 390, 414 Compass* P. 448
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 463 When Driving P. 465 Braking P. 528
Refueling P. 554 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 557 Turbo Engine Vehicle P. 558
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 581
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 590 Battery P. 599 Remote Transmitter Care P. 601
Cleaning P. 604 Accessories and Modifications P. 609
Engine Does Not Start P. 620Jump Starting P. 623 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 626
Fuses P. 635 Emergency Towing P. 640
Refueling P. 642
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 647 Reporting Safety Defects P. 648
Authorized Manuals P. 653 Customer Service Information P. 654
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 77
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 233
DrivingP. 451
MaintenanceP. 559
Handling the UnexpectedP. 611
InformationP. 643
IndexP. 657
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 3 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

127
uuGauges and Displays uDriver Information Interface
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1: Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Door Setup
Auto Door LockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically lock.With Vehicle Speed*1/Shift
from P /OFF
Auto Door UnlockChanges the setting for when the doors
automatically unlock.
When Driver’s Door Opens*1/
When Shifting Into Park /
When Ignition Switched
OFF /OFF
Key And Remote Unlock
ModeSets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.Driver Door*1/ All Doors
Keyless Lock Answer
BackLOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.ON*1/OFF
Security Relock Timer
Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and
the security system to set after you unlock the
vehicle without opening any door.
90sec /60sec /30sec*1
Maintenance
Reset—Cancels/Resets the engine oil life display when you
have performed the maintenance service. Cancel /All Due Items
Default All—Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as
default.Cancel /Set
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 127 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

385
uuCustomized Features u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door/
Window
SetupWalk Away Auto
LockChanges the settings for the auto lock function
when you walk away from the vehicle.On/Off*1
Power
Tailgate
Setup
*
Hands-free Access
Mode*
Changes the setting to open power tailgate by a
swift forward in and out kicking motion under
the rear bumper.
On*1/Off
Keyless Open ModeChanges the keyless setting for when the power
tailgate opens.Anytime*1/When
Unlocked
Power Open By Outer
HandleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by
tailgate outer handle.Off (Manual only) /
On (Power/
Manual)
*1
Maintenance Info.Used to reset the engine oil life display when the
maintenance service has been performed.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Vehicle
settings group as default.Yes /No
SmartphoneApple CarPlaySets up the Apple CarPlayTM connection.—
Android AutoSets up the Android AutoTM connection.—
* Not available on all models
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 385 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

559
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 560
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..561Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 562
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 563
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 571
Oil Check ......................................... 572
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 573
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...574
Engine Coolant ................................ 576
Transmission Fluid ............................ 578
Brake Fluid ....................................... 579
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 580
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 581
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 586Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 590
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 591Tire Labeling .................................... 591DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 593Wear Indicators................................ 595
Tire Service Life ................................ 595 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 596
Tire Rotation .................................... 597
Winter Tires ..................................... 598
Battery ............................................... 599
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 601
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 603Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 604
Exterior Care.................................... 606
Accessories and Modifications .......... 609
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 559 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

560
Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 579
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 590
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 581
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 586
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 566
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 653
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 560 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

563
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.
*1: Models with the keyles s access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 563 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

564
uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Certain maintenance items due soon, along with the estimated remaining oil life,
appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the Maintenance Minder screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press the button several times until is displayed.
3. Press ENTER to go to the Maintenance Minder sc reen. The engine oil life appears
on the driver information interface al ong with maintenance items due soon.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information1 Displaying 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 driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 566
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
Sub Item
Engine Oil Life
Main Item
ENTER Button
Button
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 564 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分

565
uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life indicator starts to
appear along with other due-soon
maintenance item codes when the
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past Due
The engine oil has passed its service
life, and a negative distance appears
after driving over 10 miles (U.S.
models) or 10 km (Canadian models).
The negative distance on the display
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
20 CR-V PET ELP_MAP_HMIN_HCM_J-31TLA6310.book 565 ページ ２０１９年１０月３日　木曜日　午後４時５５分