HONDA CRV 2023 Owners Manual

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uuBraking uAnti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Driving
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, a nd helps you retain steering control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you can.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distri bution according to vehicle loading.
You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pe dal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”
■ABS operation
The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly dow n. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if yo u are trying to stop on snow or ice.
ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:
• Wet or snow covered roads.
• Roads paved with stone.
• Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.
When the vehicle speed goes unde r 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.
■ABS1Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
NOTICE
The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect size or type.
If the ABS indicator comes on while driving, there
may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS wi ll not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lo ckup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.
In the following cases, yo ur vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:
•You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.
•The tires are equipped with tire chains.
The following may be observed with the ABS system:
•Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
power system has been turned on and while the
vehicle accelerates.
•Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.
These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.

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uuBraking uBrake Assist System
Driving
Brake Assist System
Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.
■Brake assist system operation
Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.
When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Parking Your Vehicle
When Stopped
1.Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. With the brake pedal depressed, pull up th e electric parking brake switch slowly,
but fully.
3. Put the transmission into
(P.
4. Turn the power system off.
Always set the parking brake, in particular if you are parked on an incline.
1 Parking Your Vehicle
3WARNING
The vehicle can roll aw ay if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.
A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in seriou s injury or death.
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that
( P is shown
on the shift posi tion indicator.
1When Stopped
NOTICE
The following can damage the driveline:
•Depressing the accelera tor and brake pedals
simultaneously.
•Changing to ( P before the vehicle stops
completely.
When facing uphill, do not hold the vehicle by
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Doing so may cause the power system to overheat
and fail.
Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

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uuParking Your Vehicle uWhen Stopped
Driving
1When Stopped
In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake
may freeze up if applied. If such temperatures are
expected, do not apply the parking brake but, if
parking on a slope, either turn the front wheels so
they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls down the
slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the
vehicle may roll unexpect edly, leading to a crash.

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
Driving
Parking Sensor System*
The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, driver information interface and audio/informatio n screen let you know the
approximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle.
■The sensor location and range
1 Parking Sensor System*
Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your ve hicle before parking.
The system may not work properly when:
•The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or dirt.•The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.•There is something nearby that emits ultrasonic
waves or high frequency sounds.
•Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).•Any accessories have been put on or around the
sensors.
The system may not de tect these obstacles:
•Thin or low objects.•Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.
•Objects directly under the bumper.
The system may falsely de tect obstacles in the
following situations:
•The vehicle is on uneven su rface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.
•When close to other vehicl es with sonar sensors or
other objects that em it ultrasonic waves.
•There is splashing water near the sensors due to
heavy rains, etc.
Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.
•If you put any accessories (such as a towing hitch or
bicycle rack) on or around the rear sensors, the
system may activate if it detects these accessories
as an obstacle. In this case, turn off the rear sensor. 2Settings
* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
Front Corner Sensors
Rear Corner Sensors Rear Center Sensors
Front Center Sensors
Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less Front: Within about 26 in (65 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less
* Not available on all models

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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■Parking sensor system on and off
You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.
2 Switching the Display P. 117
2 Safety Support P. 130
The front corner, rear corner and rear cent er sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the transmission is in
(R, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The front corner and front center sensor s start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in any position other than
(P or (R, and the vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
1 Parking Sensor System*
When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.
You can turn the rear park ing sensor system on and
off using the audio/information screen.
2 Customized Features P. 376
* Not available on all models

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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■Screen Operation
You can switch between split view off and
split view on by touching the split screen tab.
Split Screen
Tab
Split View Off
Split View On

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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■When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter
*1:On the driver information interface
*2:On the audio/information screen
*3:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.
Interval
between beepsDistance between the Bumper and Obstacle
IndicatorDriver information
interfaceAudio/Information ScreenCorner SensorsCenter Sensors
Moderate—
Front: About 26-22 in (65-55 cm)
Rear: About 43-27 in (110-70 cm)
Comes on*1/Blinks*2
in Yellow*3
ShortAbout 24-18 in (60-45 cm)
Front: About 22-18 in
(55-45 cm)
Rear: About 27-24 in (70-60 cm)
Comes on*1/
Blinks*2 in Amber
Very shortAbout 18-14 in (45-35 cm)
Front: About 18-14 in
(45-35 cm)
Rear: About 24-20 in (60-50 cm)
ContinuousAbout 14 in
(35 cm) or less
Front: About 14 in (35 cm) or less
Rear: About 20 in (50 cm) or less
Comes on*1/
Blinks*2 in Red
Indicators light up
where the sensor
detects an obstacle.
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle. Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.
Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.

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uuParking Your Vehicle uParking Sensor System*
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To temporarily turn off the beeper, press the left selector wheel while it is sounding.
Temporary OFF will be canceled when the shift position is switched or the vehicle
speed reaches 8 mph (14 km/h) or higher.

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uuParking Your Vehicle uCross Traffic Monitor
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Driving
Cross Traffic Monitor
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.
The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.1Cross Traffic Monitor
The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.
3CAUTION
Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.
Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.
Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.
Models with parking sensor system