2020 HONDA CR-V open hood

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
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Windshield Wipers (P186, 586)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P138)
❚How to Refuel (P555)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P585)
❚Rear Wiper (P188, 588)
❚Brake/Taillights (P583)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P197)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❚Fog Lights* (P180, 583)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P552)
❚Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P175, 176, 583)
❚Tires (P590, 613)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P149)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P175, 583)
❚Headlights (P176, 581)
❚Taillights (P584)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P583)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P583)
❚Back-Up Lights (P584)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P585)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P176, 185, 583)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P158)
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P611)
Flat Tire (P613)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P629)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P620)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P635)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P627)
●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
(P640)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears if the area around the front sensor camera
is blocked by dirt, mud, etc. and be prevented from
detecting a vehicle in front.
• May appear when driving in bad weather (rain,
snow, fog, etc.)•When the front window gets dirty, stop your vehicle in
a safe place, and wipe it off with a soft cloth.
• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if the message
does not disappear even after you cleaned the area
around the camera.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 483
2 Auto High-Beam P. 181
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the Auto high-
beam system.●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlights are changed to low beams.
• Appears when the hood is opened.•Close the hood.
•Appears when the engine does not restart
automatically due to the following reason:
• The hood is open.
• There is a problem in the system that disables Auto
Idle Stop.•Follow the normal procedure to start the engine.
2 Starting the Engine P. 465, 467
•Close the hood.
Models with smart
entry system
Models without
smart entry system
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’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.1 Locking 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 el ectronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inse rting the key into the ignition switch
* or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button*:
• Do not allow objects that emit stro ng 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 anot her 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 ope ned 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 sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer 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*
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 lo cked with the key, the remo te transmitter, or smart
entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system, or wh en the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security 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 alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
* 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 the 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 wheels, 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. 590
•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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