2020 HONDA CR-V tailgate

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 manual (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. 39 Airbags P. 48
2Instrument Panel P. 77
Indicators P. 78 Gauges and Displays P. 112
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 135
Moonroof* P. 166 Panoramic Roof*1 P. 167
Adjusting the Seats P. 198
2 Features P. 233
Audio System P. 234 Audio System Basic Operation P. 240, 261
Customized Features P. 353, 360 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 387
2 Driving P. 451
Before Driving P. 452 Towing a Trailer P. 457Parking Your Vehicle P. 546 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 552
2Maintenance P. 559
Before Performing Maintenance P. 560 Maintenance MinderTM P. 563
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 586
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 603
2Handling the Unexpected P. 611
Tools P. 612 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 613
Overheating P. 627 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 629
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 641
2 Information P. 643
Specifications P. 644 Identification Numbers P. 646
Emissions Testing P. 649 Warranty Coverages P. 651
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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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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Ignition Switch* (P170)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P195)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚System Indicators (P78)
❚Rear Defogger (P191)
❚Gauges (P112)
❚Driver Information Interface (P113)
❚ENGINE START/STOP Button* (P171)
❚Audio System (P240, 261)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P514)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button (P503)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button (P540)
❚Heated Windshield Button* (P192)
❚Power Tailgate Button* (P153)
❚Heated Door Mirror Button* (P191)
❚Climate Control System (P228)
❚Front Seat Heater Buttons* (P225)
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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
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Steering Wheel (P195)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipersUnlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P146)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P149)
Use a forward and back kicking motion
under the center of the rear bumper to
open or close the power tailgate while
carrying the smart entry remote.
Models with Hands Free Access
1 sec.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
●With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate outer handle, and lift open the
tailgate.
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you have the
smart entry remote on you.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver side control panel, or press the
remote transmitter to unlock and open
the tailgate when you have the smart
entry remote on you.
Outer
Handle
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models with power tailgate
Power Door Mirrors
(P197)
●With the ignition switch in ON (w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R .
●Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P163)
●With the ignition switch in ON ( w*1, open
and close the power windows.
●If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger's window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
●If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger's window switch is disabled.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch Indicator
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uuFor Safe Driving uSafety Checklist
Safe Driving
Safety Checklist
For the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 146
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 198
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Fron t Head Restraints P. 204
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 43
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child's age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 62
1Safety Checklist
If the door and/or tailga te open message appears on
the driver information inte rface, a door and/or the
tailgate is not completely closed. Close all doors and
the tailgate tightly unti l the message disappears.
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages P. 97
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
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