HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and closed when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver side switches can be used to open 
and close all the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver side must be switched off (not pushed 
in, indicator off) to open and close th e windows from anywhere other than the 
driver's seat.
When the power window lock button is switched on (pushed in, indicator on), you 
can only operate the driver's window. Turn the power window lock button on if a 
child is in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or cl oses completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch  down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button 
instead of an ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be  operated for up to 10 
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it stops clos ing and reverse direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
ON
OFF
Power Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s 
Window 
Switch
Front Passenger’s 
Window Switch
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To open:  Push the switch down.
To close:  Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches 
the desired position.
■Opening/Closing Windows wit hout Auto-Open/Close Function
Close
Open
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*
You can operate the moonroof when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1. Use the 
switch in the front of the ceili ng to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Pull the switch back firmly.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof automatically opens or closes 
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway, 
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Pull the switch back lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Push the switch forward lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt:  Push on the center of the moonroof 
switch.
To close:  Push the switch forward firmly, then 
release.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button 
instead of an ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing the Moonroof1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing 
temperature or when it is  covered with snow or ice 
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The power moonroof can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you turn the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse 
function causes the moonroof to change directions, 
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the 
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully 
closes.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on 
someone's hands or fingers can cause 
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of 
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models with ignition Keys with remote transmitter
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out  unless the shift lever is 
in 
( P.
If you open the driver's door  when the key is in LOCK 
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound 
to remind you to take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK 
( 0 to ACCESSORY 
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left 
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing 
the key to turn.
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this 
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is  for starting the engine. 
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of 
the key.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1:Canadian models
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry remote
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is 
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper 
sounds and the  TO START, HOLD REMOTE NEAR 
START BUTTON  message appears on the i-MID.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 492
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating Range
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
Indicator in th e button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
Press the button without 
the shift lever in 
( P.
Shift to 
( P then press the 
button. Press the button.
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
Indicator in the button is on.
Indicator in th
e button blinks 
(from ON to ACCESSORY). 
Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.
ON
Indicator in the button is on.
All electrical components can be 
used.
IndicatorU.S. models
Shift to (
P.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the shift lever in (P and the power 
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatica lly goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain. 
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock. 
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  ENGINE START/STOP button three times to switch the mode to VEHICLE 
OFF (LOCK).
■Automatic Power Off1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Canadian models
Canadian models
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Controls
If you open the driver’s doo r when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning 
buzzer sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside or/
and outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it within its operational 
range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and the driver’s door is closed, 
warning buzzers sound from both inside and 
outside the vehicle. A warning message on 
the information display/multi-information 
display notifies the driver inside that the 
remote is out.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and all the doors are closed, a 
warning buzzer sounds from outside the 
vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and the driv er’s door is closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to go off. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may al so go off even if the remote is 
within the system’s  operational range.
Models without multi-information 
display
Models with multi-information display
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Controls
Ignition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
*1:Canadian models
Ignition Switch 
PositionLOCK (0) 
(with/without 
the key)ACCESSORY (I)ON (II)START (III)
Without Smart Entry 
System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system can be 
operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to the ON (II) 
position when you 
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK)ACCESSORYON
Indicator is:
START
With Smart Entry 
System and ENGINE 
START/STOP  
ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked*1.●No electrical 
components can be 
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system can be 
operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
OnOff
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Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be  used when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indica tor blink three times.
This feature can be used  when signaling for a 
lane change.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button 
instead of an ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the position of the 
ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to 
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch with 
the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds when 
you open the driver's door.
If you leave the power mode  in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) 
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the 
driver’s door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker, 
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, 
side marker, tail, and rear 
license plate lights
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