Honda CR-V (2018 year). Manual

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. Tire Pressures Low
appears on the driver information interface

, but this is normal.

Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.

2 TPMS Calibration P. 518

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TPMS and the Spare Tire

* Not available on all models

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the driver information interface

●

If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears

2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 627

Make sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.

2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 172

Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.

●

If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all

2 Battery P. 606

●

If the interior lights come on normally

2 Fuses P. 644

The starter turns over normally,
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

2 Starting the Engine P. 460

Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

2 Immobilizer System P. 161

Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.

2Fuel Gauge P. 118

Check the fuses.
Check all fuses or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.

2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 647

If the problem continues:

2 Emergency Towing P. 648

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.

2 Jump Starting P. 629

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

627

Engine Does Not Start

If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message
appears on the driver information interface; and the ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes and the engine will not start. Start the engine as follows:

1. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/

STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the ENGINE START/
STOP button is flashing.
The buttons on the smart entry remote
should be facing you.

The ENGINE START/STOP button
flashes for about 30 seconds.

2. Depress the brake pedal and press the

ENGINE START/STOP button within 10
seconds after the beeper sounds and the
ENGINE START/STOP button changes
from flashing to on.

If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

Models with smart entry system

628

Engine Does Not Start

Emergency Engine Stop

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Emergency Engine Stop

The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for about two seconds.
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.

The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, change the shift lever to

(

P after the vehicle

comes to a complete stop.

Then press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice without depressing the brake
pedal.

Models with smart entry system

Emergency Engine Stop

Do not press the button while driving unless it is
absolutely necessary for the engine to be switched
off.

Canadian models

629

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Jump Starting

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the
engine, then open the hood.

1. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s

battery positive + terminal.

2. Connect the first jumper cable to your

vehicle's battery + terminal.

3. Connect the other end of the first jumper

cable to the booster battery + terminal.

Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

When using an automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15
volts. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.

4. Connect the second jumper cable to the

booster battery - terminal.

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Jump Starting Procedure

Jump Starting

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.

WARNING

A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.

+ Terminal

Booster Battery

1.5 L engine models

630

Jump Starting

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5. Connect the other end of the second

jumper cable to the engine hanger (as
shown). Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.

6. If your vehicle is connected to another

vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.

7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it

turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

2.4 L engine models

Booster Battery

1.5 L engine models

2.4 L engine models

631

Jump Starting

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Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order:

1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -

terminal.

3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

What to Do After the Engine Starts

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

, Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF, Collision
Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

, low tire

pressure/Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS),
and Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) may
come on along with a message in the Driver
Information Interface

when you turn the ignition

switch to ON

(

after reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the

(

position.

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Remove the built-in key from the smart

entry remote.

3. Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-

tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot (as shown in image) and remove
the cover.

4. Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
5. While pushing the key down, press the shift

lever release button, and place the shift
lever into

(

The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

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Releasing the Lock

Slot

Cover

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

All models

Release Button

Shift Lock Release Slot

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge needle is at the

mark or the engine suddenly loses

power.

• Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears on

the driver information interface.

• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

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First thing to do

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

No steam or spray present: Keep the engine running and open the hood.

Steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.
Then open the hood.

How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge
needle at the

mark may damage the engine.

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

* Not available on all models

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level, and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

If the coolant level, in the reserve tank is
low, or no coolant in the tank, check that
the radiator is cool. Cover the reserve
tank cap with a heavy cloth and open the
cap. Add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark and put the cap back on.

How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

WARNING

Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.

1.5 L engine models

Reserve
Tank

MAX

MIN

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.

If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it, and check the temperature
gauge.
If the temperature gauge needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone
down, contact a dealer for repairs.

How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

WARNING

Removing the reserve tank cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the reserve tank
cap.

2.4 L engine models

Reserve
Tank

MAX

MIN

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot Message
Appears On The Driver Information Interface.

The Stop Driving When Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message appears
on the driver information interface when the engine temperature is high.

2 Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages

P. 104

1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

Move the shift lever to

(

P, and set the parking brake. Turn off all accessories

and turn on the hazard warning lights.

2. Keep the engine running, and wait until the message disappears.

If the message does not disappear, have the vehicle inspected at a dealer.

How to Handle Overheating

Continuing to drive with the Stop Driving When
Safe. Engine Temperature Too Hot message on
the driver information interface may damage the
engine.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

2 Oil Check P. 573

3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems. Immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

638

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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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.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.

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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.

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction 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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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

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Reason for the indicator to blink

• There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes

On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 640

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

640

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically.

2 Parking Brake P. 524

• If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at

the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

Preventing the vehicle from moving
Move the shift lever to

(

• If the brake system indicator (amber) comes on alone, avoid using the

parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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