2021 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 vehicl es sold in the United States.
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. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 56
2Instrument Panel P. 89
Indicators P. 90 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 126
2Controls P. 149
Clock P. 150 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 152
Moonroof* P. 184
Seats P. 207 Interior Convenience Items P. 217
2 Features P. 241
Audio System P. 242 Audio System Basic Operation P. 249, 270
Customized Features P. 361, 368 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 394
2 Driving P. 457
Before Driving P. 458 Towing a Trailer P. 463Parking Your Vehicle P. 557 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 568
2Maintenance P. 575
Before Performing Maintenance P. 576 Maintenance MinderTM P. 579
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 599
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 616
2Handling the Unexpected P. 625
Tools P. 626 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 627
Overheating P. 647 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 650
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 662
2Information P. 665
Specifications P. 666 Identification Numbers P. 668
Emissions Testing P. 671 Warranty Coverages P. 673
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Contents
Child Safety P. 72Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 86Safety Labels P. 87
Tailgate P. 166 Security System P. 177 Windows P. 180
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 185 Mirrors P. 205
Climate Control System P. 234
Audio Error Messages P. 339 General Information on the Audio System P. 344
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397, 421 Compass* P. 455
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 465 When Driving P. 467 Honda Sensing ® P. 501 Braking P. 549
Refueling P. 570 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 573
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 584 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 596
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604 12-volt Battery P. 613 Remote Transmitter Care P. 615
Cleaning P. 617 Accessories and Modifications P. 622
Handling of the Jack P. 641 Power System Won’t Start P. 642 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 645
Fuses P. 657 Emergency Towing P. 661
Refueling P. 663
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 669 Reporting Safety Defects P. 670
Authorized Manuals P. 676 Customer Service Information P. 677
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 89
ControlsP. 149
FeaturesP. 241
DrivingP. 457
MaintenanceP. 575
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 665
IndexP. 679
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P204)
❚Hazard Warning Button
❚System Indicators (P90)
❚Rear Defogger (P200)
❚Gauges (P126)
❚POWER Button (P185)
❚Audio System (P249, 270)
❚Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚Heated Door Mirror Button* (P200)
❚Seat Heater Buttons* (P233)
❚Driver Information Interface (P128)
❚Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) OFF Button (P508)
❚ (Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) System OFF) Button (P488)
❚Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) Button (P543)
❚Climate Control System (P234)
❚Parking Sensor System Button* (P560)
❚Power Tailgate Button* (P172)
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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
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P162)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P166)
●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’s side control panel, or press the
remote transmitter to unlock and open
the tailgate when you have the smart
entry remote on you.
Models with power tailgate
Outer Handle
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.
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P157)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.
Depressing the accelerator
pedal does not release the
parking brake
automatically. Why?●Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
●Check if the transmission is in (P or (N. If so, select any other
position.
Why do I hear a screeching
sound when I apply the
brake pedal?The brake pads may need to be replaced. Have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
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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. 162
•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 Seats P. 207
•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. 214
•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. 51
•Protect children by using seat belts or child seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 72
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. 109
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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 m aking 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 tailgat e 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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