2023 HONDA CRV keyless

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Quick Reference Guide
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P161)
●Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.
Tailgate (P165)
●Press the tailgate outer handle to unlock
and open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless remote on you.
●Press the outer handle to unlock and
open the tailgate when you have the
keyless remote on you.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
driver side control panel.
●Press the power tailgate button on the
keyless remote.
Models without power tailgate
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 keyless remote.
Models with hands free access
1 sec.
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Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Keyless access
setup Door unlock mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the driver’s
door handle. Driver door only
*1/
All
doors
Keyless access light
flash Causes some exterior lights
to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. ON
*1/
OFF
Keyless access beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the
doors.
ON
*1/
OFF
Remote start system
ON/OFF Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
ON
*1/OFF
Lighting setup
Auto high-beamTurns the auto high -beam on and off.ON*1/OFF
Interior light dimming
timeChanges the length of time the interior lights stay on
after you close the doors.60sec /30sec*1/ 15sec
Headlight auto off
timerChanges the length of time the exterior lights stay on
after you close the driver’s door.60sec /30sec /15sec*1/0sec
Auto light sensitivity*Changes the timing for th e headlights to come on.Max/High /Mid*1/Low /Min
Auto headlight ON
with wiper ONChanges the settings for the wiper operation when the
headlights automatically come on while the headlight
switch is in the AUTO position.
ON*1/OFF
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Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Door setup Auto door lock
Changes the setting for when the doors and the tailgate
automatically lock. With vehicle speed
*1/
Shift from P /OFF
Auto door unlock Changes the setting for when the doors and the tailgate
automatically unlock. All doors when driver’s
door opens
*1/
All doors
when shifted to Park /
All doors when ignition
switched OFF /OFF
Walk away auto lock Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away
from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless remote. ON
/OFF
*1
Keyless lock answer
back LOCK/UNLOCK - The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push) - The beeper sounds.
ON*1/
OFF
Keyless remote power
window control Turns remote window control using the keyless remote
on and off.
ON
*1/
OFF
Lockout prevention Changes the settings for
the lockout protection
function. ON
*1/
OFF
Lock presetting Changes the settings for the Lock Presetting function. ON
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Instrument Panel
*1:Default Setting Setup Group Customizable Features
Description Selectable Settings
Power tailgate
setup*
Keyless open modeChanges the keyless setting for when the power tailgate
opens.Anytime*1/When
Unlocked
Power open by outer
handleChanges the setting to open power tailgate by tailgate
outer handle.OFF (Manual only) /ON
(Power/Manual)*1
Maintenance
reset —Resets the Maintenance MinderTM display when you
have performed the maintenance service. (Selects Reset Items)
Default all—Cancels customized changes you have made or restores
them to their default setting.Cancel
/Set
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 148
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 161
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 163
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 164
Tailgate .............................................. 165
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 176
Security System Alarm ...................... 176Windows ............................................... 179Moonroof .......................................... 183
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 184
Turn Signals ..................................... 187
Light Switches.................................. 188
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Auto High-Beam .............................. 193
Wipers and Washers ........................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 199
Heated Windshield Button ............... 199
Driving Position Memory System*.... 200
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 202
Mirrors ............................................... 203
Seats .................................................. 205
Interior Convenience Items .............. 216
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 232
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 236
Canadian models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door.
The built-in key can be used to unlock the
doors when the keyless remote battery
becomes weak and the power door unlock
operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, push the release
button and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 176
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
remote engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start P. 457■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Button

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Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote to activate the power
system, when locking/unlocking the door, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
In the following cases, activating the power system or locking/unlocking the doors/
tailgate/fuel fill door may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the keyless remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors, tailgate, and fuel fill
door.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and tailgate, within a radius of about 32
inches (80 cm) from the outside door handle
or tailgate outer handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 216