cruise control HONDA CR-V 2007 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
AUDIO SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CLOCK
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
SHIFT LEVER
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.75)
(P.76)
(P.32) (P.129)
(P.206)
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRRORS BUTTON
(P.77)
(P.231)
(P.105)
(P.209)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
(P.78) (P.78) (P.241)
(P.203)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.109)
HORN AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.160)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR TPMS
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE
OPEN
MONITOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.62)
(P.64)
(P.310)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.60, 309)
(P.60, 311)
(P.60,
309)
(P.63)(P.61)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.61) (P.61)(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.65, 207)

This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
for information on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This
indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position.
Ifitcomesonandstaysonatany
other time, or if it does not come on
wh en you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, there is a
problem with the VSA system. Take
your vehicle to a dealer to have it
checked. Without VSA, your vehicle
still has normal driving ability, but
will not have VSA traction and
stability enhancement. See page
for more information on the
VSA system. This
indicator has three functions:
Itcomesonasareminderthatyou
have turned off the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system.
It flashes when VSA is active (see
page ).
It comes on along with the VSA
system indicator if there is a
problem with the VSA system.
This indicator normally comes on for
a few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. See page for more
inf ormation on the VSA system. 1.
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240 240
240
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ) System Indicator
VSA A ctivation Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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To
use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Refer to the navigation system manual.
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2:
3:
Controls
Near the Steering Wheel
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH INSTRUMENT
PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
SHIFT LEVER
MIRROR CONTROL WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/
WASHERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS HAZARD
WARNING
BUTTON
PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS REAR
WINDOW DEFOGGER
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.74)
(P.241)
(P.109)
(P.203)
(P.78) (P.209)
(P.117) (P.77) (P.231) (P.76)
(P.32)
(P.73)
(P.75)
VOICE CONTROLS PARKING
BRAKE PEDAL (P.78)
HORN
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 124
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Audio System .129
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 131
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Playing a Disc .135
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Disc Player Error Messages . 142
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 143
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 147
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Playing Discs .152
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Disc Player Error Messages . 159
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 160
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio . 166
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Playing a disc .172
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CD Changer .181
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Playing a PC card .188
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AM/FM Radio Reception . 200
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Protecting Your Discs . 202
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Remote Audio Controls . 203
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Radio Thef t Protection . 205
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Setting the Clock .206
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Security System .207
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 208
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Cruise Control .209
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigation system
EX-L Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
city driving, winding roads, slippery
roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
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Using the Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features
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SET/DECEL
CANCEL
RES/ACCEL
CRUISE
BUTTON
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.

You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your vehicle speed
increases going down a hill, use the
brakes to slow down. This will cancel
thecruisecontrol.Toresumetheset
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
Tap the brake pedal lightly with
your f oot. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator on the
instrument panel goes out. When
the vehicle slows to the desired
speed, press the SET/DECEL
button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
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NOTE:

Even with the cruise control turned
on, you can still use the accelerator
pedal to speed up f or passing. Af ter
completing the pass, take your foot
of f the accelerator pedal. The vehicle
will return to the set cruising speed.You can cancel cruise control in any
of these ways:
Push the CANCEL button on the
steering wheel.
Resting your f oot on the brake pedal
causes cruise control to cancel. Tap the brake pedal.
Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel.
Pressing the CRUISE button turns
the system off and erases the
previous cruising speed. When you push the CANCEL button,
or tap the brake pedal, the system
remembers the previously set speed.
To return to that speed, accelerate to
above25mph(40km/h),andthen
press and release the RES/ACCEL
button. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator comes on. The vehicle
accelerates to the same speed as
bef ore. Resuming the Set Speed
Canceling Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Features
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Refer to
on page for
inform ation about checking other
items on your vehicle. Always
maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
messages displayed in the
information display. See
on page
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an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Combine several short trips into
one.
The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible.
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For example,
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Service Station Procedures, Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
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If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4). Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds. Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 6
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 40° and
95°F.
Keep the vehicle in Park. Increase
the engine speed to 2,000 rpm, and
hold it there until the temperature
gauge rises to at least 1/4 of the
scale (about 3 minutes).
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
f or at least 20 minutes. Drive on
the highway in D. Do not use the
cruise control. When traf f ic allows,
drive f or 90 seconds without
moving the accelerator pedal.(Vehicle speed may vary slightly;
this is okay.) If you cannot do this
f or a continuous 90 seconds
because of traf f ic conditions, drive
f or at least 30 seconds, then repeat
it two more times (f or a total of 90
seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traffic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 30
minutes.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
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