Honda 2010 CR-V User Manual

2010 CR-VOwner’s Manual(Unlinked)This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to chang

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.If equipped.Refer to the navigation system manual.1:2:3:Your Vehicle at a Glanc

＋As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not

To open the tailgate, push therelease, and lift up. To close thetailgate, use the tailgate handle tolower it, then press down on theback edge.Keep the

If the power door lock system cannotunlock the tailgate, unlock itmanually.Push the release lever to the lowerright as shown.If you need to unlock the

−See pages for important safetyinformation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs.EX-L and Canadian EX models12 14The con

−The height of your driver’s seat isadjustable. To raise the seat,repeatedly pull up the lever on theoutside of the seat cushion. To lowerthe seat, pu

Each front seat has an armrest onthesideoftheseat-back.Touseit,pivotitdown.To adjust the seats forward andbackward, pull up on the lever underthe seat

The rear seat armrest is in thecenter of the rear seat. Pivot it downto use it.If your vehicle is equipped with adual deck cargo shelf, do not use the

See page for important safetyinformation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints.14Your vehicle is equipped with headrestraints in a

Make sure the removed headrestraints are securely stored.Make sure the head restraint locksin position when you reinstall it.When reinstalling a head

The driver’s and front passenger’sseats have active head restraints. Ifthe vehicle is struck severely fromthe rear, the occupant properlysecured with

−This section gives you importantinformation about how to protectyourself and your passengers. Itshows you how to use seat belts. Itexplains how your

You can recline the seat-backs on thefront seats so they are level with therear seat cushions, making a largecushioned area. To do this:Adjust the rea

Each rear seat-back can be foldeddown separately to give more cargoroom. With either of the outer seat-backs folded-down, you can stillcarry a passeng

Reverse this procedure to return theseat-back to the upright position.Make sure the seat is secured andthe seat belt is in front of the seat-back befo

When any seat-back is folded down,do not use the dual deck cargo shelf(if equipped).Make sure all items in the cargo areaare secured. Loose items can

Pull out the fastening strap fromthe slit on the seat-back. Thenattach the anchor on the fasteningstrap to the hook on the centerpillar.Pull down on t

Make sure that the folded up rightrear seat does not interfere with thefront passenger’s seat-back. This willcause the front passenger’s weightsensors

Pull out the small latch plate and thelatch plate from each holding slot inthe ceiling, and pull out the seat beltto extend it.Line up the triangle ma

If equippedBoth front seats are equipped withseat heaters. The passenger seatonly has heaters in the seat bottombecause of the side airbag cutoffsyste

−−When you push the MAIN switch in,the switch is off, and the passengerwindows cannot be raised or lowered.To cancel this feature, push on theswitch a

− To open the moonrooffully, pull back the moonroof switchfirmly, then release it. The moonroofautomatically opens all the way. Tostop the moonroof fr

−You’ll find many safetyrecommendations throughout thissection, and throughout this manual.Therecommendationsonthispageare the ones we consider to be

− If themoonroof runs into any obstaclewhile it is closing automatically, itwill reverse direction and then stop.To close the moonroof, remove theobst

Push the appropriate edge of theadjustment switch to move themirrorright,left,up,ordown.When you finish, move theselector switch to the center (off)po

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊Interior Convenience Items116COAT HOOKSUN VISORVANITY MIRRORACCESSORY POWER SOCKETUPPER GLOVE BOXLOWER GLOVE BOXCENTER POCKETBEVERAGE HOLDERS

The dual deck cargo shelf willseparate the storage area into twostorage areas. On the upper area,you can store small and light items.Youshouldplacehea

The dual deck cargo shelf can beplaced on the floor as shown above.Reverse this procedure to return thedual deck cargo shelf to the upperposition. Mak

On vehicles with rear seat armrestOn Canadian modelsOn U.S. modelsThe rear seat also has a beverageholder in the center armrest. To useit, pivot the a

Open the lower glove box by pullingthe bottom of the handle. Close itwith a firm push. Lock or unlock theglove box with the master key.The glove box l

To use the vanity mirror on the backof the sun visor, pull up the cover.Open the upper glove box bypushing up the lever. Close it bypulling down on th

Some larger styles of sunglassesmay not fit in the holder.You may also store small items inthisholder.Makesuretheyaresmall enough to let the holder cl

To use an accessory power socket,the ignition switch must be in theACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.Each socket is intended to supplypower for 12 vol

Engaging in mobile phoneconversation or other activities thatkeep you from paying close attentionto the road, other vehicles andpedestrians could lead

Push the release knob to open orclose the console compartment, slidethe lid rearward.Make sure to put the socket coverback in place to prevent any sma

If equippedYour vehicle has a seat under traylocated under the front passengerseat. Use the tray by pulling on thefront center edge of the tray.Tousea

The spotlights have a two-positionswitch. In the DOOR position, thelights come on when you open anydoor. In the OFF position, the lightsdo not come on

The cargo area light has a three-position switch. In the OFF position,the light does not come on. In thecenter position, it comes on whenyou open the

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The heating and air conditioningsystem in your vehicle provides acomfortable driving environment inall weather conditions.The standard audio system ha

＊＊ : Canadian modelsVents, Heating, and A/C130TEMPERATURECONTROL DIALAIR CONDITIONING(A/C) BUTTONFAN CONTROL DIALMAX A/C BUTTON RECIRCULATIONBUTTONREA

Turn this dial to increase or decreasethe fan speed and airflow.Turning this dial clockwise increasesthe temperature of the airflow.When the recircula

Air flows from the floorvents.When you select , the systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode. If you switch the mode fromor to , the systemkeeps

Air conditioning places an extra loadon the engine. Watch the enginecoolant temperature gauge (see page). If it moves near the red zone,turn off the A

Your vehicle is equipped with manyfeatures that work together toprotect you and your passengersduring a crash.However, you and your passengerscan’t ta

To remove fog from the inside of thewindows:Turning the fan speed control dial allthe way to the left shuts the systemoff.Keep the system off for shor

Climate Control SystemFeatures135EX-L modelRECIRCULATIONBUTTONMODE BUTTONDRIVER’S SIDETEMPERATURECONTROL DIALAUTOBUTTONOFFBUTTONFAN CONTROLBARAIR COND

On vehicles with navigation systemThe automatic climate controlsystem in your vehicle maintains theinterior temperature you select. Thesystem also adj

▲▼You can set the temperatures for thedriver’s side and the passenger’s sideseparately when this button ispressed (indicator is on). When theindicator

When the indicator in the button ison, air from the vehicle’s interior issent through the system again.When the indicator is off, air isbrought in fro

Select . The systemautomatically switches to fresh airmode and turns on the A/C.Adjust the temperature with thedriver’s side temperature controlso the

The temperatures of the driver’s sideand the front passenger’s side can becontrolled independently when theindicator in the DUAL button is on.To adjus

To set the driver’s side temperatureto a different value than thepassenger’s side, press the DUALbutton, then turn the temperaturecontroldialonthecont

Theclimatecontrolsystemhastwosensors: a sunlight sensor on top ofthe dashboard, and a temperatureand humidity sensor next to thesteering column. Do no

An audio system is standard on allmodels. Read the appropriate pages(as shown below) to use yourvehicle’s audio system.For LX models, see pagesthrough

−−−−Your vehicle is equipped with seatbelts in all seating positions.Seat belts are the single mosteffectivesafetydeviceforadultsandlarger children. (

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Playing the AM/FM Radio (LX model)Features145AMBUTTONFMBUTTONPRESET BUTTONSA.SEL/SCANBARTUNE KNOBPOWER/VOLUME KNOBU.S. and Canadian LX modelsSEEK/SKIP

−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbuttons, and auto select.Use the TUNE knob t

−−− If you do not like the stations autoselect has stored, you can storeother frequencies on the presetbuttons as previously described.For information

−−−−−Adjusts the volume levelbasedonthevehiclespeed.Press the SOUND (TUNE) knobrepeatedly to display the BASS,TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE, andSVC (speed-se

Playing a Disc (LX model)Features149REPEAT BUTTONEJECTBUTTONRANDOM BUTTONA.SEL/SCANBARCD/AUXBUTTONTUNE KNOBPOWER/VOLUME KNOBU.S. and Canadian LX model

−−−−You operate the disc player with thesame controls used for the radio. Toselect the disc player, press the CD/AUX button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in th

−−−−Each time you press the DISP button,the display shows you the text dataon a disc, if the disc was recordedwith text data.You can see the album, ar

−＞Each time youpress and release the side ofthe SEEK/SKIP bar, the player skipsforward to the beginning of the nexttrack (file in MP3 or WMA mode).Pre

−−−−Toselect a different folder, turn theTUNE knob to move to thebeginning of the next folder. Turntheknobtotherighttoskiptothenext folder, and to the

Your vehicle has a supplementalrestraint system (SRS) with frontairbags to help protect the heads andchests of the driver and a front seatpassenger du

−−−In MP3 or WMA modeIn MP3 or WMA modeThisfeature, when activated, samples thefirst file of each folder on the disc.To activate folder scan, press th

If you turn the system off while adisc is playing, either with thepower/volume knob or by turningoff the ignition switch, the disc willstay in the dri

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a disc, find thecause in the chart to the

Playing the FM/AM Radio (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)Features157BUTTONBUTTONBUTTONEX-L modelsEX modelsAM BUTTON BUTTONA.SELBUTTONFMBU

−−−You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbuttons, and auto select.Use the SEEK button

−−−If you aretraveling and can no longer receiveyour preset stations, you can use theauto select feature to find stations inthe local area.Press the A

−−−−−−You can use the instrument panelbrightness control knob to adjust theillumination of the audio system (seepage ). The audio systemilluminates wh

Your vehicle is capable of receivingXMRadio anywhere in Canada andthe United States, except Hawaii,Alaska,andPuertoRico.XMCANADAis a registered busine

−−▲▼−You may experience periods whenXM Radio does not transmit theartist’s name and song titleinformation. If this happens, there isnothing wrong with

−−−−−−The scan function givesyou a sampling of all channels whilein the channel mode. In the categorymode, only the channels within thatcategory are s

The most important things you needto know about your airbags are:They are designed to supplementthe seat belts.Always wearyour seat belt properly, and

−−The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

Playing Discs (EX and EX-L models without navigation system)166SCANBUTTONSCANBUTTONBUTTONBUTTONBUTTONEX-L models EX modelsTITLE BUTTONLOAD INDICATORSE

To load or play discs, the ignitionswitch must be in the ACCESSORY(I) or ON (II) position.You operate the disc changer withthe same controls used for

−−−−−−−−−−Video CDs and DVDs do not work inthis unit.The specifications for compatibleMP3 files are:The specifications for compatibleWMA files are:Sam

Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changerholdsuptosixdiscs.Press the LOAD button until youhear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ onthe display.To load only one CD, pr

＞Each time you press the TITLEbutton, the display shows you thetext, if the disc was recorded withtext data.You can see the album, artist, andtrack na

−You will also see some text dataunder these conditions:When a new folder, file, or track isselected.When you change the audio modeto play a disc with

−−−−Each time youpress and release the side, theplayer skips forward to thebeginning of the next track (files inMP3/WMA mode). Press andrelease the si

−−−To continuouslyreplay the current disc, press andrelease the RPT button repeatedlyuntil you see D-RPT in the display.Press and hold the RPT button

−The following pages provideinstructions on how to properlyprotect the driver, adult passengers,and teenage children who are largeenough and mature en

−−−The SCAN functionsamples all the tracks on the disc inthe order they are recorded on thedisc (all files in the selected folder inMP3 or WMA mode).

＊＊Press the AM, FM, AUX button, orCD/AUX, XM button to switch tothe radio or satellite radio (U.S.models), while a disc is playing.Press the CD button

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a disc, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takeyou

−＋−＋Playing an iPod (Canadian EX model and EX-L model without navigation system)Features177BUTTONUSB INDICATORBUTTONBUTTONEX-L modelsiPodINDICATORBUTT

Do not connect your iPod using ahub.DonotkeeptheiPodinthevehicle. Direct sunlight and highheat will damage it.Do not use an extension cablebetween the

Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.Install the dock connector to theUSB adapter cable securely.If the iPod indicator does n

−＋−＞Use the SKIP button while an iPod isplaying to change files.Each time you press the(SKIP ) button, the systemskips forward to the beginning of the

−−The display shows items on theselected list. Turn the VOL/SELECT knob to select an item, thenpress the VOL/SELECT knob to setyour selection.If you s

−＊＊This featureplays all available albums in aselected list (playlists, artists, albumsor songs) in random order. The filesin each album are played in

If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing an iPod,find the solution in the chart to theright. If you cannot clear the errormessage

If you sit too close to the steeringwheel or dashboard, you can beseriously injured by an inflating frontairbag, or by striking the steeringwheel or d

＋−−＋Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Canadian EX model and EX-L model without navigation system)184BUTTONUSB INDICATORBUTTONBUTTONEX-L modelsBUTTONR

＊＊CONTINUEDThis audio system can operate theaudio files on a USB flash memorydevice with the same controls usedfor the in-dash disc changer. To playa

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−The specifications for compatibleAAC files are:Bitrate:8 320 kbpsSupported standards:MPEG4/AAC LCMPEG2/AAC LCPartition: Top partition

CONTINUEDWhen the USB flash memory deviceis connected, the USB indicator isshowninthedisplay.Connect the USB flash memorydevice to the USB connectorco

−＋−−＞Use the SKIP button while a USBflash memory device is playing tochange files.Each time you press the(SKIP ) button, the systemskips forward to th

CONTINUEDYou can select any type of repeat,random and scan modes by using theRPT button, RDM button, or SCANbutton.Pressing the button goes backto the

−−−This featurecontinuously plays a file. To activatethe repeat feature, press the RPTbutton. You will see ‘‘RPT’’ in thedisplay. To turn it off, pres

−−−Each time you press and release theSCAN button, the mode changesfrom file scan to folder scan, then tonormal play.This featuresamples the first fil

If you see an error message in thedisplay, see page .You can disconnect the USB flashmemory device at any time even ifthe USB mode is selected on thea

If you see an error message on theaudio display while playing a USBflash memory device, find thesolution in the chart to the right. Ifyou cannot clear

This owner’s manual should be considereda permanent part of the vehicle and shouldremain with the vehicle when it is sold.This owner’s manual covers a

Adjust the driver’s head restraint sothe center of the back of your headrests against the center of therestraint.Reclining a seat-back so that theshou

Playing the AM/FM Radio (EX-L model with navigation system)194SOUND ICONTUNE BARAM/FM BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONSCAN BUTTONFM2 ICONAM ICONFM1 ICONAUTO SELECT

−▲▼▲▼You can use any of five methods tofind radio stations on the selectedband: tune, seek, scan, the presetbuttons, and auto select.Use the TUNE bar

−−▲▼−Each preset button’s frequency isshown on the bottom of the audiodisplay.If you do nothing, the system willthen scan for the next strong stationa

−Press the AUDIO button to view theaudio control icons, then touch theAUTO SEL icon. You will see AUTOSEL flashing in the display, and thesystem goes

−−−−−−You can adjust the sound on thenavigation screen. To adjust thesound, push the AUDIO button, thenenter the sound grid by touching theSOUNDiconon

You can select the backgroundscreen to display the sound level.There are three screen modes: level(the sound level is shown with thevertical bars), sp

Playing the XM Radio (EX-L model with navigation system)200TUNE BARSCAN BUTTONJOYSTICKAUDIO BUTTONXM RADIOBUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBPRESET BUTTONSPRESET C

−To listen to XM Radio, turn theignition switch to the ACCESSORY(I) or the ON (II) position. Push thepower/volume knob to turn on theaudio system, and

−−−−▼▲Pick the preset button (icon) youwant for that channel. Press andhold the button (icon) until youhear a beep.In category mode, only channelswith

−−−−−−−The signal iscurrently too weak. Move the vehicleto an area away from tall buildings,and with an unobstructed view of thesouthern horizon.Repea

This spreads the forces of a crashover the strongest bones in yourupper body.If the seat belt touches or crossesyour neck, or if it crosses your armin

The XM satellites are in orbit overthe equator; therefore, objects southof the vehicle may cause satellitereception interruptions. To helpcompensate f

Depending on where you drive, youmay experience reception problems.Interference can be caused by any ofthese conditions:Driving on the north side of a

−＋Playing a Disc (EX-L model with navigation system)206SCAN BUTTONJOYSTICKAUDIO BUTTONPOWER/VOLUMEKNOBOPEN BUTTONCD BUTTONRANDOMBUTTONREPEAT BUTTON RE

−−−−−−−−The specifications for compatibleWMA files are:Your vehicle also has a CD changerthat operates with the samefunctions as the in-dash disc play

Insert a disc about halfway into thedisc slot. The drive will pull the discin the rest of the way and begin toplay it.You cannot load and play 3-inch(

−−Push the AUDIO button beside thescreen to show the audio display andoperate the disc player.You can also operate the audiosystem without using the c

−▲▼−−−−Toselect a different folder, press eitherside of the TUNE bar to move to thebeginning of the next folder. Pressthe side of the TUNE bar to skip

−−You can also select a track/filedirectly from a track list on the audiodisplay. Press the AUDIO button toshow the audio display, then touchthe Track

▲▼When playing a CD recorded withtext data, each track name is shownon the audio display. With a discrecorded in MP3 or WMA, the foldernumber and the

You cannot close the screen if a discis partially inserted into its slot.To return the screen to the uprightposition, press the CLOSE button.You can a

After all occupants have adjustedtheir seats and head restraints, andput on their seat belts, it is veryimportant that they continue to situpright, we

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a disc, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takeyou

＋−CD Changer (EX-L model with navigation system)Features215CD ICON CD CHANGER ICONPOWER/VOLUME KNOBJOYSTICKOPEN BUTTONCD BUTTONAUDIO BUTTONSCAN BUTTON

Open the center console cover,then slide open the CD changercover by pulling it rearward.Push the EJECT button to removethe CD magazine. The magazinew

To install a CD into the magazine,push the button while pulling outon the tab.Store all six trays in the magazine,and reinstall the magazine in theCD

−＋▲▼To play CDs, the ignition switchmust be in the ACCESSORY (I) orON (II) position.You operate the CD changer withthe same controls used for the in-d

−−−−−−−−Push the button(preset 6) to play the next track onthe disc. Push the button(preset5)oncetoreplaythetrackinplay; press it twice to replay thep

If there is a PC card in the audio unit,touch the CARD icon to switch tothe PC card while a CD is playing.Touch the CDC icon again to playthe CD in th

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a disc, find thecause in the chart to the right. If youcannot clear the error message, takeyou

−＋Playing a PC card (EX-L model with navigation system)222TRACK LIST ICONPC CARD ICONFAST FORWARD BUTTONRANDOM BUTTONJOYSTICKPLAY MODE ICONU.S. model

−−−−You operate the PC card player withthe same controls used for the radioand the disc player. To load or play acard, the ignition switch must be int

If you are pregnant, the best way toprotect yourself and your unbornchild when driving or riding in avehicle is to always wear a seat belt,and keep th

−−−−Compatible with variable bitrateand multi-sessionMaximum layers(including ROOT): 8 layersIn WMA format, DRM (digital rightsmanagement) files canno

Therearethreeplaymodes:Folder,Artist, and Album. Touch the PLAYMODE icon, then choose one of themodes by touching its icon. When amode is selected, it

To select a play mode, push theAUDIO button to show the audiodisplay, then touch the PLAY MODEicon on the display.Select the desired mode by touchingt

To go back to the previous screen,presstheCANCELbuttonontherightsideofthescreen.Toexittheplay mode screens, press the AUDIObutton.You can use the pres

−−−▲▼−−−−Each time you press andrelease (preset 6), the playerskips forward to the beginning of thenext file. Press and release(preset 5), to skip bac

−−The system plays the first file in thefolder for about 10 seconds. If you donothing, the system plays the firstfile in each folder, in order, for 10

▲▼You can also select a file directlyfrom a track list on the audio display.Press the AUDIO button to show theaudio display, then touch the TrackList

In album mode, the album name isalso displayed on the right side ofeach selectable icon. Select thedesired file.When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ fromth

▲▼Searching for a Song Title by Keyword Searching for a Song by Artist NameAfter the system searches for a song,a file list is displayed. To scrollthr

Searching for a Song by Album NameSelect the Album icon, and thealbum list appears. Select the desiredalbum, and its song list is displayed.You can th

If they do, theycould be very seriously injured in acrash.A passenger who is notwearing a seat belt during a crashor emergency stop can be thrownagain

If you see an error message in thedisplay while playing a PC card, findthesolutioninthecharttotheright.If you cannot clear the errormessage, take your

＋−Playing an iPod (EX-L model with navigation system)Features235SKIP BUTTONFAST FORWARD BUTTONREWIND BUTTONRANDOM BUTTONJOYSTICKU.S. model is shown.AU

You can select the AUX mode byusing the navigation system voicecontrol buttons, but cannot operatetheplaymodefunctions.iPods compatible with your audi

CONTINUEDIf the audio system still does notrecognize the iPod, the iPod mayneed to be reset. Follow theinstructions that came with youriPod, or you ca

−−Select the desired mode by touchingthe appropriate icon, or move thejoystick, then press ENT.PresstheAUDIObuttontogobackto the normal audio playing

▲▼−−CONTINUEDYou can also select a file directlyfrom a track list on the audio display.Press the AUDIO button to show theaudio display, then touch the

−＊＊This featureplays all available albums from theselected items in the iPod menu list(playlists, artists, albums or songs)in random order. The files

Your seat belt system includes lap/shoulder belts in all seating positions.The front seat belts are alsoequipped with automatic seat belttensioners.Th

The lap/shoulder belt goes overyour shoulder, across your chest,and across your hips.To fasten the belt, insert the latchplate into the buckle, then t

The tensioners are designed toactivate in any collision severeenough to cause the front airbags todeploy, or if a sensor detects yourvehicle is about

If a seat belt is worn during a crash,it must be replaced by your dealer. Abelt that has been worn during acrash may not provide the same levelof prot

CONTINUEDAirbag System ComponentsAdditional Information About Your AirbagsDriver and Passenger Safety23(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(5)(4)(12)(8)(11)(10)(7)(13)(

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is toread this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and

Your airbag system includes:Two SRS (supplemental restraintsystem) front airbags. The driver’sairbag is stored in the center ofthe steering wheel; the

Automatic front seat belttensioners (see page ).A rollover sensor that can detect ifyour vehicle is about to roll overand signal the control unit tode

During a frontal crash, your seat beltrestrains your lower body and torso,and the front airbag helps protectyour head and chest.Although both airbags

Your front airbags are also dual-threshold airbags. Airbags with thisfeature have two deploymentthresholds that depend on whethersensors detect the oc

Your front airbags are also advancedairbags. The main purpose of thisfeature is to help prevent airbag-caused injuries to short drivers andchildren or

Moving the front seat forciblyback against cargo on the seat orfloor behind it.Hanging heavy items on the frontpassenger seat, or placing heavyitems i

There will be some delay betweenthe moment the passenger movesinto or out of the airbag deploymentpathandwhentheindicatorcomeson or goes off.A front s

If the impact is on the passenger’sside, the passenger’s side curtainairbag will inflate even if there are nooccupants on that side of the vehicle.To

When you turn the ignition switch tothe ON (II) position, this indicatorcomes on briefly then goes off. Thistells you the system is workingproperly.If

This indicator alerts you that thepassenger’s front airbag has beenshut off because weight sensorsdetect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less(the weight of an

California Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other r

If water oranother liquid soaks into a seat-back, it can prevent the side airbagcutoff system from workingproperly.Tampering could causethe airbags to

−−−Children depend on adults to protectthem. However, despite their bestintentions, many adults do not knowhow to protect childpassengers.If you have

−If the vehicle seat istoo far forward, or the child’s head isthrown forward during a collision, aninflating front airbag can strike thechild with eno

−To remind you of the passenger’sfront airbag hazards, and thatchildren must be properly restrainedin a back seat, your vehicle haswarninglabelsonthed

−Many parents say they prefer to putan infant or a small child in the frontpassenger seat so they can watch thechild, or because the child requiresatt

−Children who play in vehicles canaccidentally get trapped inside.Teach your children not to play inor around vehicles.Even very youngchildren learn h

Only a rear-facing child seat providesproper support for a baby’s head,neck, and back.An infant must be properlyrestrained in a rear-facing, reclining

In any of these situations, westrongly recommend that you installthe child seat directly behind thefront passenger’s seat, move the seatas far forward

In seating positions and vehicles notequipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible child seat can be installedusing a seat belt.Whatever type of seat you ch

After selecting a proper child seatand a good place to install the seat,there are three main steps ininstalling the seat:After installing a childseat,

−−−−−−Your safety, and the safety of others,is very important. And operating thisvehicle safely is an importantresponsibility.To help you make informe

Your vehicle is equipped withLATCH (Lower Anchors andTethers for CHildren) at the rearseats to secure a child seat in anyseating position: one in each

Place the child seat on the vehicleseat, then attach the seat to thelower anchors according to thechild seat maker’s instructions.Some LATCH-compatibl

Follow step 1 through 5 asdescribed previously to secure thechild seat.Pull down the cover to access thetether anchor.Route the tether strap over thes

When not using the LATCH system,all child seats must be secured to thevehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desi

After confirming that the belt islocked, grab the shoulder part ofthe belt near the buckle, and pullup to remove any slack from thelap part of the bel

A child seat with a tether can beinstalled in any seating position inthe back seat.Each rear outside seating positionhas an anchorage point on the sea

Route the tether strap over theseat-back, then attach the tetherstrap hook to the anchor, makingsure the tether strap is not twisted.Tighten the strap

When a child reaches therecommended weight or height limitfor a forward-facing child seat, thechild should sit in a back seat on abooster seat and wea

Does the shoulder belt crossbetween the child’s neck and arm?Is the lap part of the belt as low aspossible, touching the child’sthighs?Will the child

A child may continue using a boosterseat until the tops of their ears areeven with the top of the vehicle’s orbooster’s seat-back. A child of thisheig

Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher groundclearance has many advantages for off-h

This could resultin serious neck injuries during acrash.This couldcause very serious injuries duringa crash. It also increases thechance that the chil

Your vehicle’s exhaust containscarbon monoxide gas. Carbonmonoxide should not enter thevehicle in normal driving if youmaintain your vehicle properly

These labels are in the locationsshown. They warn you of potentialhazards that could cause seriousinjury or death. Read these labelscarefully.If a lab

＊＊Symbols on labelsattached to your vehicle are toremind you to read this owner’smanual for proper and safeoperation of your vehicle.Canadian modelsU.

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This section gives information aboutthe controls and displays thatcontribute to the daily operation ofyour vehicle. All the essentialcontrols are with

＊＊＊＊＊＊ If equipped:Control Locations60MIRROR CONTROLSGAUGESINSTRUMENT PANELINDICATORSMOONROOF SWITCHACCESSORY POWER SOCKETSPOWER DOOR LOCKMASTER SWITC

＊＊＊ The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text.:Instrument PanelInstruments and Controls61IMMOBILIZ

The instrument panel has manyindicators that give you importantinformation about your vehicle.See page .If this indicator comes on when theengine is r

If either of you do not fasten yourseat belt while driving, the beeperwill sound and the indicator will flashagain at regular intervals. For moreinfor

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)(main controls)(fluid capacities and tire pressures)(indicators, gauges, information display, dashboard, and st

This indicator comes on when youset the cruise control. See pagefor information on operating thecruise control.This indicator comes on when youturn on

This indicator comes on with thehigh beam headlights. For moreinformation, see page .This indicator comes on as areminder that you must refuel soon.Th

This indicator normally comes on fora few seconds when you turn theignition switch to the ON (II)position. If it comes on while driving,it indicates t

If equippedCanadian models onlyThis indicator comes on when thesecurity system is set. See pagefor more information on thesecurity system.This indicat

Gauges68SELECT/RESET KNOBTACHOMETEROUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATORINFORMATION DISPLAYSPEEDOMETERTRIP METERTEMPERATURE GAUGEFUEL GAUGEU.S. model is shown

This meter shows the number ofmiles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)driven since you last reset it.The information display consists ofthreesegments.Theup

This display shows the instant fueleconomy you are getting.When either of the trip meters (tripA or B) is displayed, your vehicle’saverage fuel econom

The odometer shows the totaldistance your vehicle has beendriven. It measures miles in U.S.models and kilometers in Canadianmodels. It is illegal unde

±±−−−−−−−−The temperature sensor is in thefront bumper. Therefore, thetemperature reading can be affectedby heat reflection from the roadsurface, engi

If your fuel fill cap is loose ormissing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’message appears on the informationdisplay after you start the engine.For more informatio

A convenient reference to thesections in this manual.A quick reference to the maincontrols in your vehicle.Explains the purpose of eachinstrument pane

＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.If equipped.Refer to the navigation system manual.1:2:3:Controls Near the Steer

−−−−−−−−−MISTOFFINT IntermittentLO Low speedHI High speedWindshield washersPull thewiper control lever toward you, andhold it. The washers spray until

＊＊When you turn the wiper switch tothe ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper willreturn to its parked position.OFF Turn SignalOFFParking and interior lightsAUTO

−−−−Push down on thelever to signal a left turn and up tosignal a right turn. To signal a lanechange, push lightly on the lever,and hold it. The lever

With the headlight switch in the offor position, the high beamheadlights and the high beamindicator come on with reducedbrightness when you turn theig

Push the button between the centervents to turn on the hazard warninglights (four-way flashers). Thiscauses all four outside turn signalsand both indi

Pushing this button also turns themirror heaters on or off. For moreinformation, see page .Thedefoggerwiresontheinsideofthe rear window can be acciden

Push the lever under the steeringcolumn all the way down.Make any steering wheel adjustmentbefore you start driving.To apply the parking brake, push t

Youshouldhavereceivedakeynumber tag with your keys. You willneed this key number if you everhave to get a lost key replaced. Useonly Honda-approved ke

If the system repeatedly does notrecognize the coding of your key,contact your dealer.Do not attempt to alter this systemor add other devices to it. E

＊＊＊＊ If equipped:Your Vehicle at a GlanceYour Vehicle at a Glance3POWER WINDOWSWITCHESFUEL FILL DOORRELEASE HANDLEPASSENGER’S FRONTAIRBAGINSTRUMENT PA

−−−−The ignition switch has fourpositions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY(I), ON (II), and START (III).If the front wheels are turned, theanti-theft lock may mak

To lock all doors and the tailgate,push the top of the master door lockswitch on either front door, pull thelocktabrearwardonthedriver’sdoor, or use t

With any door and the tailgate openand the key in the ignition, lockingwith master door lock switches isdisabled. The lock tab on the driver’sdoor is

Locks all doors and tailgate when theshift lever is moved out of the Park (P)position.Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) position.Turn the ig

Pushandholdthefrontofthemaster door lock switch on thedriver’s door. You will hear a click.Keep holding the switch until youhear another click (after

The auto door unlocking feature hasfive possible settings:Make sure the shift lever is in thePark (P) position.Turn the ignition switch to the ON(II)

Unlocks the driver’s door or all doorsand tailgate when the ignition switch ismoved out of the ON (II) position.driver’s door unlockfeature.all doors

The childproof door locks aredesigned to prevent children seatedin the rear from accidentally openingthe rear doors. Each rear door has alock lever ne

−−−Press this button onceto unlock the driver’s door. Push ittwice to unlock the remaining doorsand the tailgate. Some exterior lightswill flash twice

Avoid dropping or throwing thetransmitter.Protect the transmitter fromextreme temperature.Do not immerse the transmitter inany liquid.If you lose a tr