2021 HONDA CR-V hood open

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Windshield Wipers (P197, 599)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P155)
❚How to Refuel (P571)
❚Rear Wiper (P199, 602)
❚Brake/Taillights (P596)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P206)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P584)
❚Fog Lights* (P193, 596)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P568)
❚Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P188, 189, 596)
❚Tires (P604, 627)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P166)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P188, 596)
❚Headlights (P189, 596)
❚Taillights (P597)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P596)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P596)
❚Back-Up Lights (P597)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P598)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P189, 193, 596)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P173)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P598)
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Quick Reference Guide
37
Handling the Unexpected (P625)
Flat Tire (P627)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo
area.
Indicators Come On
(P650)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P642)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P657)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P647)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing (P661)
●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
158
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.
• With the smart entry re mote on you, move
out of the auto lock function operation
range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and tailg ate (Walk away auto lock®)
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The remote is inside the vehicle.
u The beeper will not sound.
•The remote is taken out of its operational range
before all doors and ta ilgate are closed.
u The beeper will sound.
If equipped, the user mu st wait until the power
tailgate fully closes before the auto lock function will
be activated.
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, tailgate or th e 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 and tailgate.
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.
Models with power tailgate
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177Continued
Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power
system.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER 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 POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some 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.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
178
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or smart entry system, or turn
the power mode is set to ON. 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 from outsi de with the key, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator 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 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.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system.
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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458
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. 604
•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 uTurning on the Power
470
Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the driver information interface* or audio/
information screen*.•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.
•There is an antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The security system alarm is not set.Press and hold the
button for one
second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the power system off successfully. The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The power system will not be turned off.
1 To turn the power system off
The power system may be turned off while it is on if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the button on
the smart entry remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the smart
entry remote.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open.•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The engine oil pressure is low.•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
* Not available on all models
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575
Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..577Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 578
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 584
Opening the Hood ........................... 585
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 586
Oil Check ......................................... 587
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 588
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...589
Cooling System ................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ............................ 593
Brake Fluid ....................................... 594
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 595
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 596
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 599Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 604
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 605Tire Labeling .................................... 605DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 607Wear Indicators................................ 609
Tire Service Life ................................ 609 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 610
Tire Rotation .................................... 611
Winter Tires ..................................... 612
12-volt Battery .................................. 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 616Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 617
Exterior Care.................................... 619
Accessories and Modifications .......... 622
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