battery HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 140 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 153 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 185 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 197
Audio Error Messages P. 262General Information on the Audio System P. 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 284 Compass P. 342
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 358 When Driving P. 360 Braking P. 405
Refueling P. 420 Fuel Economy P. 423Accessories and Modifications P. 424
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 440 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 452
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 465 Battery P. 474 Remote Transmitter Care P. 475
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 477 Cleaning P. 478
Engine Does Not Start P. 491 Jump Starting P. 494 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 496
Fuses P. 503 Emergency Towing P. 506
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 507
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 513 Reporting Safety Defects P. 514
Authorized Manuals P. 519 Customer Service Information P. 520
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 347
MaintenanceP. 425
Handling the UnexpectedP. 483
InformationP. 509
IndexP. 522
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P 425)
Under the Hood (P 440)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up
the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P 452)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P 461)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P 465)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P483)
Flat Tire (P485)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the comp act spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P499)
● Identify the indica tor and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won't Start (P491)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P503)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P497)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P506)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off
when the engine starts, or after
several seconds if the engine did not
start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 515●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place
where there are no flammable objects. Stop
the engine for 10 minutes or more, and wait
for it to cool down. Then, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 500
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate control
system* and rear defogger to reduce
electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 499
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 368—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDisplay Warning and Information Messages*
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back
inside the vehicle, and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 156
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Smart Entry Remote* P. 476
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDisplay Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left an d right while pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears if the smart entry remote’s battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not with you when
starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 492
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You
can also lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote
transmitter.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 147
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Keys with Remote
Transmitter*
Smart Entry Remote*
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
Can be used to start an d stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Valet Key*1 Valet Key*
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the ta ilgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will
automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 185
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 475
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 114
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
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