2023 HONDA CRV service indicator

Contents
Child Safety P. 79Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 92Safety Labels P. 93
Tailgate P. 165 Security System P. 176 Windows P. 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 184 Mirrors P. 203
Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 345 General Information on the Audio System P. 347
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 400, 420 Refuel Recommend P. 439
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 453 When Driving P. 455 Honda Sensing ® P. 492 Braking P. 572
Refueling P. 595 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 598
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 611 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 623
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 631 12-Volt Battery P. 640 Remote Transmitter Care P. 642
Cleaning P. 644 Accessories and Modifications P. 649
Handling of the Jack P. 666 Power System Won’t Start P. 667 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 671
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 676 Fuses P. 683 Emergency Towing P. 689
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 691 Refueling P. 692
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 697 Reporting Safety Defects P. 698
Authorized Manuals P. 704 Customer Service Information P. 705 Open Source Licenses P. 706
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 95
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 599
Handling the UnexpectedP. 651
InformationP. 693
IndexP. 708

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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P651)
Flat Tire (P653)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo
area.
Indicators Come On
(P676)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P667)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P683)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P674)
●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 (P689)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.

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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of de tergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related informati on for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. In Canada, visit
www.honda.ca for additional information on gaso line. For more information on top
tier gasoline, visit www.toptiergas.com .
■Fuel tank capacity: 14 US gal (53 L)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use ga soline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 600
Safety When Performing Maintenance ....601Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 602
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 603
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 611
Opening the Hood ........................... 612
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 613
Oil Check ......................................... 614
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 615
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...616
Cooling System ................................ 618
Transmission Fluid ............................ 620
Brake Fluid ....................................... 621
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 622
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 623
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 627
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 631
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 632
Tire Labeling .................................... 632
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 634Wear Indicators................................ 636 Tire Service Life ................................ 636
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 637
Tire Rotation .................................... 638
Winter Tires ..................................... 639
12-Volt Battery ................................. 640
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 642
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 643Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 644
Exterior Care.................................... 646
Accessories and Modifications .......... 649

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder
message.
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
Maintenance Due Now5 %The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent.
Press the (home) button to switch to
another display.The engine oil has almost
reached the end of its service
life, and the maintenance items
should be inspected and
serviced as soon as possible.
Maintenance Past DueNegative DistanceThe engine oil life has passed its service life,
and a negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). The negative distance
on the display blinks.
Press the (home) button to switch to
another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must
be inspected and serviced
immediately.

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator Sub Items
Main Item

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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is about 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm)
shallower than elsewhere on the tire. If the
tread has worn so that the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have poor traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pre ssure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even when the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and inflation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires should be removed fro m service after 10 years from the date of
manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark

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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