Honda CR-V (2018 year). Manual

When Driving

Starting the Engine

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Driving

You can remotely start the engine using the

button on the smart entry remote.

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To start the engine

When started remotely, the engine automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of idling
and/or the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP button have not been pressed
simultaneously.
To extend the run time for another 10 minutes during the first run, press the

button, then press and hold the

button.

Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was
transmitted successfully.

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Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
The range may be less when the vehicle is running.
This distance may vary by external electrical
interference.
The engine may not start by the remote engine start
if:

•

You have disabled a remote engine start setting
using the audio/information screen

•

The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

•

The gear is in a position other than

(

•

The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.

WARNING

Engine exhaust contains toxic carbon
monoxide.

Breathing carbon monoxide can kill you or
cause unconsciousness.

Never use the remote engine starter when
the vehicle is parked in a garage or other
area with limited ventilation.

Press the

button, then press and hold

the

button.

Some exterior lights flash once.

Go within the range,
and try again.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Some exterior lights flash six
times if the engine runs
successfully.

Some exterior lights will not
flash if the engine runs
unsuccessfully.

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Starting the Engine

Driving

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To stop the engine

Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback

•

You have already used the remote twice to start
the engine.

•

Another registered smart entry remote is in the
vehicle.

•

There is an antenna failure.

•

Door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

While the engine is running, the vehicle will
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The air conditioning is activated in recirculation
mode.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm
temperature.

•

The rear defogger and door mirror heaters are
activated.

•

The seat and heated steering wheel are activated

2 Heated Steering Wheel

P. 222

2 Front Seat Heaters

P. 223

Press and hold the

button for one

second.

Go within the range,
and try again.

The exterior lights flash once if the engine stops successfully.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The engine will not stop.

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Starting the Engine

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Driving

1. Depress the brake pedal and press the ENGINE START/STOP button

simultaneously.

2. Put the shift lever in

(

D. Select

(

R when reversing.

3. With the parking brake is applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal.

Make sure the parking brake indicator goes off.

4. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to pull

away.

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Move the shift lever to

(

S, or

(

L when facing uphill, or

(

R when facing

downhill, then release the brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

Starting to Drive

The engine stops when the shift lever is moved out of

(

P before the ENGINE START/STOP button is

pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it
with the electric parking brake switch than by
releasing it with the accelerator pedal.

When the engine was started using the

button

on the smart entry remote

When the engine was started using the

button

on the smart entry remote

When the engine was started in any case

Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and
does not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking
brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA® is
switched off.

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Precautions While Driving

Driving

Precautions While Driving

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Roof load capacity is 165 lbs (75 kg), available roof racks/carriers may have lower

capacities. Please check accessory's information (Honda accessory).

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

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Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

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In Rain

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Other Precautions

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.

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Continuously Variable Transmission

Driving

Continuously Variable Transmission

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the
transmission to drop to a lower gear, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress
the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

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Creeping

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Kickdown

Precautions While Driving

If the ignition switch is turned to ACCESSORY

(

while driving, the engine will shut down and all
steering and brake power assist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not put the shift lever in

(

N, as you will lose

engine braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as to not damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
You should also follow this when the brake pads are
replaced.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.

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Shifting

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Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift lever positions

Shifting

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

and remove the key unless the shift lever is in

(

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in

(

N while the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.

Drive
Used for normal driving

Park
Used when parking or starting the engine

Reverse
Used when reversing

Neutral
Transmission is not locked

Drive (S)
Used:

●

For better acceleration

●

To increase engine braking

●

When going up or down hills

Release Button

Low

●

Used to further increase engine braking

●

Used when going up or down hills

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Shifting

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Shift Lever Operation

Shift Lever Operation

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from

(

D to

(

R and

vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the
brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come
to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the
lever position before pulling away.

If the transmission indicator

(

D blinks when driving,

in any shift position, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine
speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine
speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a
slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the
brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release
button is held down.
Depress the brake pedal first.

Tachometer's red zone

Shift Lever Position Indicator

Depress the brake pedal and press the
shift lever release button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.

Press the shift lever release button
and shift.

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ECON Button

Driving

ECON Button

The ECON button turns the ECON mode on and off.
The ECON mode helps you improve your fuel economy by adjusting the
performance of the engine, transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.

ECON Button

While in ECON mode, the climate control system has
greater temperature fluctuations.

Models with information display

Models with driver information interface

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Cruise Control

Driving

Cruise Control

Maintains a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on the
accelerator. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where you can travel at a
constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.

Cruise Control

It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.

When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.

While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.

WARNING

Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.

Models with information display

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Shift positions for cruise control:
In

(

D or

(

When to use

Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.

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Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range above
roughly 25 mph (40 km/h) ~

How to use

CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.

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Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.

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Cruise Control

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Take your foot off the pedal and press the −/SET button when you reach the desired
speed.

The moment you release the −/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on.

When you use cruise control, Straight Driving Assist (a feature of the Electric Power
Steering system) is activated.
By enabling the steering system to automatically compensate for natural steering
pull, Straight Driving Assist makes it easier for you to keep your vehicle in a straight
line.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

−/SET

Button

On when cruise control begins

Press and release

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Cruise Control

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Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or −/SET buttons on the
steering wheel.

• Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by

about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• If you keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or decreases until you

release it. This speed is then set.

To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

You can set the vehicle speed using the −/SET button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.

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To Cancel

To decrease speed

To increase speed

To Cancel

Resuming the prior set speed:
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still
resume the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+
button while driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40
km/h) or more.

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

•

When the CRUISE button is turned off

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.

CANCEL
Button

CRUISE
Button

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Cruise Control

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Cruise Control

Cruise Control

It may not be possible to maintain a constant speed
when driving uphill or downhill.

When not using cruise control:
Turn off cruise control by pressing the CRUISE
button.

While in the ECON mode, it may take relatively more
time to accelerate to maintain the set speed.

WARNING

Improper use of the cruise control can lead
to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling
on open highways in good weather.

Models with driver information interface

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Shift positions for cruise control:
In

(

D or

(

When to use

Always keep sufficient distance
between you and the vehicle in
front of you.

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Vehicle speed for cruise control:
Desired speed in a range from
about 25 mph (40 km/h) to 125
mph (200 km/h)

How to use

CRUISE MAIN is on in the
instrument panel.
Cruise control is ready to use.

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Press the CRUISE button on
the steering wheel.

* Not available on all models

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Cruise Control

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Take your foot off the pedal and press the −/SET button when you reach the desired
speed.

The moment you release the −/SET button, the set speed is fixed, and cruise control
begins. The set speed is displayed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator and set speed
comes on.

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To Set the Vehicle Speed

−/SET

Button

On when cruise control begins

Press and release

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Cruise Control

Driving

Increase or decrease the vehicle speed using the RES/+ or −/SET buttons on the
steering wheel.

• Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is increased or decreased by

about 1 mph or 1 km/h accordingly.

• If you keep the button pressed, the speed limit increases or decreases in

increments of 5 mph or 5 km/h every 0.5 second until system limit is reached.

• The vehicle may accelerate or decelerate until the set speed is reached.

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To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

To Adjust the Vehicle Speed

You can set the vehicle speed using the −/SET button
on the steering wheel when adjusting the speed with
the accelerator and brake pedals.

To decrease speed

To increase speed

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Cruise Control

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To cancel cruise control, do any of the
following:
• Press the CANCEL button.
• Press the CRUISE button.
• Depress the brake pedal.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator goes off.

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To Cancel

To Cancel

You cannot set or resume in the following situations:

•

When vehicle speed is less than 25 mph (40 km/h)

•

When the CRUISE button is turned off

At vehicle speeds of 22 mph (35 km/h) or less, cruise
control is canceled automatically.

CANCEL
Button

CRUISE
Button

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Front Sensor Camera

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Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems; such as RDM, LKAS, ACC with LSF and CMBS

, is

designed to detect an object that triggers any of the systems to operate their
functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windshield, the hood, or the front grill that could
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the windshield
within the camera’s field of vision can cause the
system to operate abnormally. If this occurs, we
recommend that you replace the windshield with a
genuine Honda replacement windshield. Making
even minor repairs within the camera’s field of vision
or installing an aftermarket replacement windshield
may also cause the system to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windshield, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Front Sensor
Camera

* Not available on all models

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