Transmission HONDA CR-V 2012 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owner's Manual
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Information
Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle. See the
image below for the VIN locations.
Engine Number and Transmission Number
See the image below for the locations of your vehicle's engine number and
transmission number.
1Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is
located under the cover.
Cover
Vehicle Identification Number
Engine Number
Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number
Automatic Transmission
Number
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Index
Index
Numbers 4WD.......................................................... 250
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 255
Accessories and Modifications ................ 263
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 135
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 280
Engine Oil ............................................... 275
Washer ................................................... 284
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 275
Adjusting
Armrest .................................................. 131
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Head Restraints ....................................... 125
Mirrors.................................................... 120
Rear Seat Back ........................................ 130
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Steering Wheel ....................................... 119
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 145
Changing the Mode................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 146
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 309
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode.... ............... 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode ................................ 147
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 145 Air Conditioning System (Heating and
Cooling System) ...................................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 309
Heating ................................................... 143
Air Pressure ....................................... 297, 341
Airbags ........................................................ 37
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 43
After a Collision......................................... 41
Airbag Care ............................................... 51
Event Data Recorder .................................. 21
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 40
Indicator ........................................ 48, 71, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 49
Sensors...................................................... 37
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 46
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 44
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 155
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 255
Indicator .................................................... 71
Armrest ..................................................... 131
Audio Antenna ......................................... 152
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 189
Audio System ............................................ 150
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 154
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Error Messages ........................................ 185 General Information ................................ 190 iPod
®....................................................... 163
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 168
Pandora ®................................................. 166
Reactivating ............................................ 152
Recommended CDs ................................. 191
Recommended Devices............................ 193
Security Code .......................................... 152
Theft Protection ...................................... 152
USB Adapter Cable.................................. 151
USB Flash Drives ...................................... 193
Authorized Manuals ................................ 349
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 89
Automatic Lighting .................................. 113
Automatic Transmission ........................... 242
Creeping ................................................. 242
Fluid ........................................................ 282
Kickdown ................................................ 242
Operating the Shift Lever................... 15, 244
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 326
Shifting ................................................... 243
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 151
Average Fuel Economy ........................ 79, 82
Average Speed ........................................... 82
AWD .......................................................... 250
B
Battery ...................................................... 305
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 329
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Index
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ........ 305
Maintenance (Replacing).......................... 306
Behind a Motorhome ............................... 235
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 29
Beverage Holders ...................................... 134
Bluetooth ® Audio ..................................... 171
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..................... 194
Booster Seats (For Children) ....................... 64
Brake System ............................................. 253
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 255
Brake Assist System ................................. 256
Fluid ........................................................ 283
Foot Brake ............................................... 254
Indicator ............................................ 68, 331
Parking Brake .......................................... 253
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 117
Bulb Replacement ..................................... 285
Brake Light, Taillight, Back-Up Light, Rear Turn
Signal Light and Lower Rear Side Marker
Light ...................................................... 288
Fog Lights ................................................ 286
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ................ 288
Headlights ............................................... 285
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 291
Rear License Plate Light............................ 291
Side Marker Lights ................................... 287
Upper Rear Side Marker/Taillight .............. 290
Bulb Specifications .................................... 340 C
Carbon Monoxide Gas
............................... 65
Cargo Hook ............................................... 137
Cargo Side Net .......................................... 136
Carrying Cargo ................................. 227, 229
CD Player ................................................... 160
Certification Label .................................... 342
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 285
Charging System Indicator ................. 69, 329
Child Safety ................................................. 52
Childproof Door Locks............................. 102
Child Seat .................................................... 52
Booster Seats ............................................ 64
Child Seat for Infants................................. 54
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 55
Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 60
Larger Children ......................................... 63
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 54
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 312
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 310
Climate Control System ............................ 145
Changing the Mode ................................ 145
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 146
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 309
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ..... .............. 145
Sensors ................................................... 148
Synchronized Mode................................. 147 Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 145
Clock ........................................................... 96
Coat Hook ................................................ 136
Compact Spare Tire .......................... 317, 341
Compass .................................................... 223
Console Compartment ............................. 133
Controls ...................................................... 95
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ...... ..................... 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Creeping (Automatic Transmission) ........ 242
Cruise Control .......................................... 245
Indicator ................................................... 76
Cup Holders .............................................. 134
Customer Service Information ................ 350
Customized Features ................................. 84
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 114
Dead Battery ............................................ 324
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ......................................... 144, 146
Detachable Anchor .................................... 34
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 343
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 112
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 120
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 276
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 112
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Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors ............................................. 121
Doors .......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 299
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support ................. 122
Driving ...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 253
Cruise Control ........................................ 245
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 309
DVD Player ............................................... 173
E
Eco Assist System .......................................... 7
ECON Button ............................................ 119
Elapsed Time .............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 331 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
............. 248
Emergency ................................................ 336
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 345
Engine ....................................................... 342
Coolant ................................................... 280
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Oil ........................................................... 275
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant ......................................... 280
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 281
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 280
Overheating ............................................ 327
Temperatue Guage.................................... 77
Engine Oil ................................................. 275
Adding .................................................... 277
Checking ................................................. 276
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 329
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 275
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................... 73, 331
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................................. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 312
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 121
F Features ..................................................... 149
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 309
Oil ........................................................... 278
Flat Tire ..................................................... 317
Floor Mats ................................................. 311
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 282
Brake ...................................................... 283
Engine Coolant ....................................... 280
Windshield Washer ................................. 284
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 129
Foot Brake ................................................ 254
Front Airbags (SRS) ..................................... 40
Front Seats ................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel ...................................................... 16, 259
Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 259
Refueling................................................. 259
Fuel Economy ........................................... 262
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 16, 261
Message.................................................. 330
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 16, 260
Fuses .......................................................... 333
Inspecting and Changing........ ............... .. 335
Locations......................................... 333, 334
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G
Gasoline (Fuel)Economy ................................................. 262
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 259
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 259
Gauges ......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care) ................................................ 313
Glove Box .................................................. 133
H
Halogen Bulbs ................................... 285, 286
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 315
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History ............................................ 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218 To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 2
Head Restraints ........................................ 125
Headlights ................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 285
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat) ........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System ................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 309
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System ............................. 240
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 342
Engine and Transmission ......................... 342
Vehicle Identification .............. ................. 342
Ignition Switch ......................................... 111
Illumination Control ................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System .................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators .................................................... 68 ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 329
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 246
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 245
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 119
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 331
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 329
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 250, 251
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 331
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 252
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74 VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) System 72, 248
VSA ® OFF.......................................... 72, 249
Washer Level ............................................ 76
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Information.............................................. 339
Information Display ................................... 78
Instrument Panel ........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights ........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 120
iPod ®......................................................... 163
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench) ........................ 320
Jump Starting ........................................... 324
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 100
Keys ............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission) ...... 242
L
Language (HFL) ........................................ 195
LATCH (Child Seats) ............................. 57, 61 Lights
................................................. 112, 285
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 285
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits ................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking ...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 100
Low Battery Charge .................................. 329
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 329
Lower Anchors ...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 229
M
Maintenance ............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 305
Brake Fluid .............................................. 283
Cleaning.................................................. 310 Climate Control System ........................... 309
Coolant ................................................... 280
Heating and Cooling System ................... 309
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 276
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 281
Remote Control....................................... 307
Remote Transmitter ................................. 306
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 285
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 271
Tires ........................................................ 296
Transmission Fluid ................................... 282
Under the Hood ...................................... 273
Wireless Headphone................................ 308
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 330
Map Lights ................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 229
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 77
Mirrors ...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 263
Moonroof ................................................. 110
MP3 ................................................... 160, 168
Multi-Information Display ......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 258
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Seats.......................................................... 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 122
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 139
Security System ........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
SEL/RESET Knob .................................... 78, 81
Select Lever ........................................ 15, 243
Operation ......................................... 15, 244
Releasing ................................................ 326
Won’t Move ........................................... 326
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio) ............................. 153
Setting the Clock ........................................ 96
Shift Lever .......................................... 15, 243
Shift Lever Position Indicator ............ 69, 244
Shifting (Transmission) ............................ 243
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 33
Side Airbags ............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 47
SMS Text Message ............................ 206, 218
Snow Tires ................................................ 304
Spare Tire ......................................... 317, 341
Spark Plugs ............................................... 340
Specifications ........................................... 340
Specified Fuel ................................... 259, 340 Speedometer
.............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 40
Starting the Engine .................................. 239
Does Not Start ......................................... 323
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 324
Steering Wheel ......................................... 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Stopping .................................................... 257
Summer Tires ............................................ 304
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................. 2, 3, 111
Synchronized Mode .................................. 147
T
Tachometer ................................................. 77
Tailgate ..................................................... 104
Unable to Open ....................................... 337
Temperature Gauge ................................... 77
Temperature Sensor ................................. 148
Text Message .................................... 206, 218
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 250
Indicator ............................................ 73, 332
Tires ........................................................... 296
Air Pressure ..................................... 297, 341
Checking and Maintaining....................... 296 Inspection ............................................... 296
Labeling .................................................. 297
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 317
Regulations ............................................. 299
Rotation .................................................. 303
Spare Tire ........................................ 317, 341
Summer .................................................. 304
Tire Chains .............................................. 304
Wear Indicators ....................................... 301
Winter..................................................... 304
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 140
Tools .......................................................... 316
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 231
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 232
Load Limits .............................................. 231
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 235
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 235
Emergency .............................................. 336
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 250
Indicator............................................ 73, 332
Transmission ............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 282
Number................................................... 342
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 244
Trip Meter ................................................... 79
Troubleshooting ....................................... 315
Blown Fuse...................................... 333, 334
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20