HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the CR-V. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular vehicle.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Images throughout this owner’s manual
(including the f ront cover) represent
f eatures and equipment that are available on
some, but not all, models. Your particular
model may not have some of these f eatures.
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One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the Maintenance Minder shown in
the instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it
preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in
mind that your dealer’s staff is specially trained in servicing the many
systems unique to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action
and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2011 Honda CR-V was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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Calif ornia Proposition 65 Warning
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormati on about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve serv ice problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf i dential.
Calif ornia Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR type batteries in this vehicle m ay contain perchlorate materials special
handling may apply. See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref e rred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, air bag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
These signal words mean:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle.
Instructions
Saf ety Section
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety L abels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
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Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed f or use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages f or of f -highway driving. It allows you to travel ove r bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher of f th e ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
signif icantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelt ed person is signif icantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you a nd your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For inf ormation on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on pa ge of this manual and the
section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result i n loss of
control, a crash, or rollover. 312
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Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
Important Handling Inf ormation
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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(indicators, gauges, inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety.5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance.3
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Instruments and Controls.59
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Features.129
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Bef ore Driving.293
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Driving.311
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Maintenance.339
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T echnical Inf ormation.405
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) .421
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only).425
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T aking Care of the Unexpected.381
INDEX
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Bef ore Driving
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.85)
(P.295) (P.130)
(P.135)
(P.315)
(P.123)
(P.112)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.297)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.115)
(P.10, 25)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10, 25)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.61)
(P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.145, 157, 194)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.179, 186, 237, 245)
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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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SHIFT LEVER
HORN
BLUETOOTH HANDSFREELINK SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS AUDIO SYSTEM
AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.194)
(P.80/115) (P.315)
(P.269)
(P.81)
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS
(P.76)
MIRROR CONTROLS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
(P.255)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.81)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
(P.115)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
(P.325)
CLOCK
(P.259)
(P.145, 157)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.79)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON (P.79)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.33)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.75)
(P.266)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.111)
(P.123)
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS BUTTON
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This section gives you important
inf ormation about how to protect
yourself and your passengers. It
shows you how to use seat belts. It
explains how your airbags work. And
it tells you how to properly restrain
inf ants and children in your vehicle.
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 8
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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1. Close and Lock the Doors . 12
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2. Adjust the Front Seats . 12
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3. Adjust the Seat-Backs . 13
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4. Adjust the Head Restraints . 14
5. Fasten and Position the
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Seat Belts . 15
6. Maintain a Proper Sitting ................................
Position . 16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18 Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Seat Belts . 19
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Seat Belt System Components . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Seat Belt Maintenance . 22
Additional Inf ormation About
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Your Airbags . 23
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Airbag System Components . 23
How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain
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Airbags Work . 31
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32
How the Passenger Airbag
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Of f Indicator Works . 33
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Airbag Service . 34
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
Protecting Children General
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Guidelines . 35
All Children Must Be
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Restrained . 35 All Children Should Sit in a
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Back Seat . 36
The Passenger’s Front Airbag
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Can Pose Serious Risks . 36
If You Must Drive with Several
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Children . 38
If a Child Requires Close
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Attention . 38
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Additional Safety Precautions . 38
Protecting Inf ants and Small ...................................
Children . 40
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting a Child Seat . 42
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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With LATCH . 44
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With a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 47
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With a Tether . 49
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Checking Seat Belt Fit . 51
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Using a Booster Seat . 52
When Can a Larger Child Sit in
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Front . 53
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Additional Safety Precautions . 54
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Saf ety Labels . 56
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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