2021 HONDA CR-V tow

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
Turn Signals (P188)
Lights (P189)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P197)
*1: Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
*2: Models without automatic intermittent
wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies
automatically
INT
*2: Low speed with
intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Low Sensitivity*1
Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
High Sensitivity*1
Higher speed, more sweeps*2(+:(+:
(-:(-:
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 (P204)
●To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Lever
To lock
To adjust
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Quick Reference Guide
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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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uuSeat Belts uFastening a Seat Belt
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Safe Driving
3. Position the lap part of the belt as low as
possible across your hips, then pull up on
the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part
fits snugly. Th is lets your strong pelvic
bones take the force of a crash and reduces
the chance of internal injuries.
4. If necessary, pull up on the belt again to
remove any slack, then check that the belt
rests across the center of your chest and
over your shoulder. Th is spreads the forces
of a crash over the strongest bones in your
upper body.
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and shorter
occupants. 1.Move the anchor up and down while
pulling the shoulder anchor outward.
2. Position the anchor so that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over
your shoulder.1Fastening a Seat Belt
To release the belt, push the red PRESS button and
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
When exiting the vehicle, be sure the belt is properly
stowed so that it will not get caught in the closing
door.
3WARNING
Improperly positioning the seat belts can
cause serious injury or death in a crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly
positioned be fore driving.Lap belt
as low as
possible
■Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor1Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The shoulder anchor height can be adjusted to four
levels. If the belt contacts your neck, lower the height
one level at a time.
After an adjustment, make sure that the shoulder
anchor position is secure.
Pull
outward
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uuAirbags uFront Airbags (SRS)
Continued
Safe Driving
■When front airbags should not deploy
Minor frontal crashes: Front airbags were designed to supplement seat belts and
help save lives, not to prevent minor scra pes, or even broken bones that might occur
during a less than moderate-to-severe frontal crash.
Side impacts: Front airbags can provide protection when a sudden deceleration
causes a driver or front passenger to move toward the front of the vehicle. Side
airbags and side curtain airbags have been specifically designed to help reduce the
severity of injuries that can occur during a moderate-to-severe side impact which
can cause the driver or passenger to move toward the side of the vehicle.
Rear impacts: Head restraints and seat belts ar e your best protection during a rear
impact. Front airbags cannot provide any significant protection and are not designed
to deploy in such collisions.
Rollovers: In a rollover, your best form of protection is a seat belt or, if your vehicle
is equipped with a rollover sensor, both a seat belt and a side curtain airbag. Front
airbags, however, are not designed to depl oy in a rollover as they would provide
little if any protection.
■When front airbags deploy with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden deceleration, a strong impact to the
vehicle framework or suspension might caus e one or more of the airbags to deploy.
Examples include running into a curb, the edge of a hole, or other low fixed object
that causes a sudden deceleration in th e vehicle chassis. Since the impact is
underneath the vehicle, damage may not be readily apparent.
■When front airbags may not depl oy, even though exterior damage
appears severe
Since crushable body parts absorb crash energy during an impact, the amount of
visible damage does not always indicate proper airbag operation. In fact, some
collisions can result in severe damage but no airbag deployment because the airbags
would not have been needed or would not have provided protection even if they
had deployed.
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uuAirbags uSide Airbags
Safe Driving
■When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side
of the vehicle’s framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there
may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough
impact to deploy the airbag.
■When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears
severe
It is possible for a side airbag not to deploy during an impact that results in
apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was toward the
far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle’s crushable body parts absorbed
most of the crash energy. In either case , the side airbag would not have been
needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam
Controls
Auto High-Beam
The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the
lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at
night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high
beam depending on the situation.
When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated. •The power mode is in ON.
• The light switch is in AUTO.
• The lever is in the low beam position.
• The headlights have been automatically
activated.
• It is dark outside the vehicle.
If the auto high-beam indicator does not co me on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.
• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.1Auto High-Beam
The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This syst em is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.
If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.
The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies de pending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.
Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshiel d, refer to the following.
2 Front Sensor Camera P. 546
For the auto high-beam to work properly:
•Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.
•Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
•When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleans er to the camera lens.
•Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.
•Do not touch the camera lens.
If the camera receives a st rong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.
■How to Use the Auto High-Beam
Front Sensor
Camera
Light Switch Auto High-Beam
Indicator
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