2023 HONDA CRV Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Operating modeElectric Vehicle (EV)Hybrid (HV)Engine (Direct Drive)Regeneration
Driving state
Stopped or driven at low speeds:●Only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the
wheels.Driven in high-load conditions
(e.g., when accelerating, going
uphill):
●The Electric Motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.
●The gasoline engine drives the
generator, supplying electricity
to the electric motor for added
propulsion or to the High
Voltage battery for charging.
Driven in high-speed, low-load
conditions:
●The gasoline engine provides
propulsion to the wheels.
●The High Voltage battery
supplies electricity to the electric
motor for added propulsion.
●The electric motor provides electricity
to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.
The accelerator pedal is released
and the vehicle is decelerating.
●The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.
Power Flow
Monitor
Electric motorStopped/RunningRunningGenerating/RunningRegenerating
GeneratorStoppedGeneratingNo OutputStopped/No Output
EngineStoppedRunningRunningStopped/No Output
High Voltage batteryDischargeCharging/DischargeCharging/DischargeCharging
AWD models
Vehicle Speed
Time

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●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative BrakingWhen decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. You can control the
rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.
●Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.
•The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.
•The climate control system is in heavy use.
•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.•The High Voltage battery is too low on charge.
Predictive Eco Assist*
Predictive Eco Assist helps you drive more economically to your destination during navigation route guidance.
It predicts how much the high voltage battery can be charged by regenerative braking when driving downhill on the way to the
destination, and operates in EV mode as much as possible.
If there are any stops on the way to the destination, it works more effectively if they are set as waypoints.
If you leave the suggested navigation route, Predictive Eco Assi st may not function in a way that is suitable for your route.
You can turn Predictive Eco Assist on and off in Ve hicle Settings using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features (P376)
When regenerative braking is in
operation
Motor
High
Voltage
Battery
* Not available on all models

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Safety Precautions
Do not touch the High Voltage systemAttempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system are performed by a Honda dealer.
If a crash occurs●Be careful of electric shock hazard.
uIf a severe crash damages your vehicle’s Hi gh Voltage system, there is a possibility of
electrical shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not
touch any of the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.
●Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.
u The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of
a severe crash. Avoid skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you
accidentally come into contac t with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your
eyes with copious amounts of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention
immediately.
●Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
u Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with even a small quantity of water, from a
garden hose for instance, can be dangerous.
●Any time the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by a dealer.
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may start to limit the
battery’s output and cause the
power system and 12-volt battery
charging system indicators to come
on.
Air Intake

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Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage SystemIf the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending on the severity of the impact. When the system
activates, the High Voltage system automatica lly shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To return the High
Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.
Honda collects and recycles High Voltage batteries used in its vehicles – consult a dealer for more information.

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Eco Assist® System (P 470)
Ambient Meter●With SPORT mode off, the color of
the ambient meter changes to
green to indicate that the vehicle is
being driven in a fuel-efficient
manner.
Drive Mode Switch
(P 470)
Helps maximize fuel
economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 108)
Comes on when the ECON mode is
selected. Ambient Meter

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Safe Driving (P43)
Airbags (P59)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P79)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P92)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P48)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head
restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been
properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P49)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.

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Instrument Panel (P95)
Indicators (P96)/Gauges (P114)/Driver Information Interface (P117)
POWER Gauge (P114)
CHARGE/DECEL Gauge (P114) Speedometer
(P114)
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(P115)
Driver Information Interface (P117)Fuel Gauge
(P114)
Outside Temperature
(P115)
Odometer (P114)
Shift Position Indicator (P102) /
Transmission System Indicator (P102)
Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator (P102)

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Controls (P 145)
Clock (P 146)
aPress the MENU button.
bSelect Clock Settings .
cSelect Automatic Time , then select OFF.
dSelect Set Time .
eSelect 12H/24H to change 12 or 24 hour
clock.
fSelect or .
gSelect Set to set the time.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
MENU Button
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To adjust date
To adjust time
aPress the button.
bSelect General Settings .
cSelect System .
dSelect Date & Time .
eSelect Set Date & Time .
fSelect Automatic Date & Time , then
select OFF.
Models with 9-in. Color TouchscreengSelect Set Date or Set Time.
hSelect or .
iSelect Save to set the date or time.
The audio system receives signals from GPS
satellites, updating the clock automatically.
POWER Button (P184)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
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