2023 HONDA CRV check engine

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system.
• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
■What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
• Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
• Comes on when there is no petrol in the fuel tank, and goes off after
vehicle is refueled, power mode is turned on, vehicle is driven, and the
power system is turned off multiple times. If it does not go off, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
■What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
1 If the Malfunction Indicato r Lamp Comes On or Blinks
NOTICE
If you drive with the malf unction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working, set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Located near the 12-volt battery. Push the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box co ver. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
■Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Tab
Fuse Box

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the main fuse in the engine
compartment fuse box.
u Look at the fuse through the hole.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
NOTICE
Replacing a fuse with on e that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
confirm the specified amperage on the fuse label. 2 Fuse Locations P. 683
Replace a fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Main Fuse
Hole

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4. Check the combined fuses in the engine
compartment fuse box.
u Look into the space between the fuses.
u If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.
5. Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
u If there is a blown fuse, remove it with
the fuse puller and replace it with a new
one.1Inspecting and Changing Fuses
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined Fuse Blown Fuse
Fuse Puller

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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery.......................................... 640
Charging System Indicator ....................... 677
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ............... 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................. 677
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 580
Accessories and Modifications ................. 649
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 224
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 469
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................... 109, 513
Additives Coolant ................................................... 618
Engine Oil ................................................ 615
Washer .................................................... 622
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 215
Clock ....................................................... 146
Front Seats .............................................. 205
Head Restraints........................................ 213
Mirrors .................................................... 203
Rear Seats................................................ 209
Sound.............................................. 247, 290
Steering Wheel ........................................ 202
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 478 Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensor ..................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232
Air Pressure ....................................... 632, 695
Airbags ........................................................ 59
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 65
Airbag Care............................................... 78
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Indicator............................................ 75, 104
Knee Airbags............................................. 67
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 76
Sensors ..................................................... 59
Side Airbags .............................................. 70
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 73
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 479
AM/FM Radio .................................... 249, 296
Android Auto ................................... 267, 336
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 580
Indicator.................................................. 103
Apple CarPlay ................................... 263, 329
Armrest ..................................................... 215
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 328
Audio ........................................................ 124 Audio Remote Controls
........................... 242
Audio System ........................... 238, 246, 271
Adjusting the Sound ....................... 247, 290
Android Auto.................................. 267, 336
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273
Display Setup .................................. 248, 291
Error Messages ....................................... 345
General Information................................ 347
Home Screen .......................................... 278
How to Update ....................................... 284
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 288
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 289
iPod ................................................ 251, 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............................. 292, 402, 422
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 254, 314
Power Flow ............................................. 342
Reactivating ............................................ 241
Recommended Devices ........................... 348
Remote Controls ..................................... 242
Security Code ......................................... 241
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 292
Start Up .................................................. 272
Status Area ............................................. 283
System Updates ...................................... 284
System Updates Settings ......................... 285
Theft Protection ...................................... 241
USB Flash Drives...................................... 348
USB Ports ................................................ 239
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 276
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273

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Index
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 495
Coat Hook ................................................. 222
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 495
Console Compartment ............................. 219
Controls ..................................................... 145
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 618
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 619
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 618
Overheating............................................. 674
Creeping .................................................... 463
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 589
Cup Holders ............................................... 220
Customer Service Information ................. 705
Customize Display ..................................... 134
Customized Features ................ 135, 368, 376
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 192
Dead 12-Volt Battery ................................ 671
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 466
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 375, 399
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 234
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 56
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 697Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 188
Rearview Mirror....................................... 203
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 614
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 187
Display Setup .................................... 248, 291
Door Mirrors ............................................. 204
Doors ......................................................... 148
Auto Door Locking .................................. 164
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 164
Keys ........................................................ 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 161
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 151
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 634
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 470
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 126
Driver Information Interface ................... 117
Switching the Display .............................. 117
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 206
Driving ...................................................... 441
Braking ................................................... 572
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 453
Shifting Position ...................................... 464
Transmission ........................................... 463
Turn on the Power .................................. 455
Driving Position Memory System ............ 200
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 643
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
ECON Mode Indicator .............................. 108
Elapsed Time ............................................ 124
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ......................................... 104, 681
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 476
Emergency ................................................ 689
Emergency Power System Off ................. 670
Emergency Power System On .................. 669
Emergency Tailgate Opener .................... 691
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 699
Engine Coolant .................................................. 618
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Number .................................................. 696
Oil .......................................................... 613
Starting................................................... 455
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 185
Engine Coolant ........................................ 618
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 619
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 618
Overheating ............................................ 674
Engine Oil ................................................. 613
Adding ................................................... 615
Checking ................................................ 614
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 676
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 613
Viscosity.......................................... 613, 695
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 681

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Index
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Odometer.................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 453
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 613
Adding .................................................... 615
Checking ................................................. 614
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 676
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 613
Viscosity .......................................... 613, 695
Open Source Licenses ....................... 363, 706
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 612
Moonroof ................................................ 183
Power Windows ...................................... 179
Tailgate ................................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display .................. 115
Overheating .............................................. 674
P
Paddle Selectors ........................................ 466
Panic Mode ............................................... 178
Parking ...................................................... 582
Parking Brake ............................................ 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ........................................... 100, 680
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Sensor System .............................. 584
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 76Passing Indicators
..................................... 188
Petrol
Gauge ..................................................... 114
Phone ........................................................ 124
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 257, 317
POWER Button ......................................... 184
Power Flow ............................................... 342
Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge .... 119
POWER Gauge .......................................... 114
Power System
Won’t Start ............................................. 667
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ........................ 100
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 667
Power Tailgate ......................................... 168
Power Windows ....................................... 179
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 462
Pregnant Women ....................................... 57
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 653R
Radiator.................................................... 619
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 249, 296
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 300
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 250, 298
Range ........................................................ 122
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 250, 298
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 699
READY Indicator ....................................... 100 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 479
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 199
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 231
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 210
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 203
Refueling .......................................... 439, 595
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 114
Gasoline ......................................... 595, 694
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ..................... 103
Regulations .............................. 485, 634, 697
Remote Transmitter ................................. 157
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 642
Bulbs ...................................................... 623
Fuses .............................................. 683, 685
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 629
Tires........................................................ 637
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 627
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 698
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 554
On and Off ............................................. 557