ECO mode HONDA CR-V 2013 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System (P 245)
Ambient Meter●Changes color to reflect your driving
style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Yellow: Moderate acceleration/
deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/
deceleration
●The ambient meter color changes in
accordance with your brake or
accelerator pedal operation.
ECON Button (P 245)
Helps maximize fuel economy.
ECON Mode Indicator (P 75)
Comes on when the ECON button is pressed.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 67)
System Indicators
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure
Indicator
Lights Reminders
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
IndicatorSeat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Cruise Control
Indicator
Parking Brake
and Brake System
IndicatorSupplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Side Airbag Off
Indicator Door Open Indicator
Cruise Main Indicator TachometerSpeedometerFuel
Gauge Security System
Alarm Indicator Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 77)/Information Display (P 78)/
Multi-Information Display
(P 81)/System Indicators (P 68)
Tailgate Open
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator
TPMS Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Washer Level
Indicator
*
Ambient MeterTemperature GaugeElectric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
AWD System
Indicator*
System Indicators
CanadaU.S.
CanadaU.S.
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P 225)
Release Button
Shift Lever
Depress the brake pedal and press the
release button to move out of
(P.
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.Press the release button to
move the shift lever.
Automatic Transmission (P 243)
●Shift to (P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
●Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
Drive (D3)
Press the
(d button while the shift lever is in (D.
Used when:
•Going up or down hills
•Towing a trailer in hilly terrainSecond
Used to increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 2nd gear)
First
Used to further increase engine braking
(the transmission is locked in 1st gear)
(d Button
* Not available on all models

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uuAirbagsuAirbag System Components
Safe Driving
The front, front side, and side curtain
airbags are deployed according to the
direction and severity of impact. Both side
curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover.
The airbag system includes:
aTwo SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored
in the center of the steering wheel; the
front passenger's airbag is stored in the
dashboard. Both are marked SRS
AIRBAG.
bTwo side airbags, one for the driver and
one for a front passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the seat-
backs. Both are marked SIDE AIRBAG.
cTwo side curtain airbags, one for each
side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored
in the ceiling, above the side windows.
The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
dAn electronic control unit that continually
monitors and records information about
the sensors, the airbag activators, the
seat belt tensioners, and driver and front
passenger seat belt use when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w.
eAutomatic front seat belt tensioners. The
driver's and front passenger's seat belts
incorporate sensors that detect whether
or not they are fastened.
fA driver's seat position sensor. If the seat
is too far forward, the airbag will inflate
with less force.
gWeight sensors in the front passenger's
seat. The front passenger's airbag will be
turned off if the weight on the seat is 65
lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant
or small child).
hImpact sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe front or side collision.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
jSensors that can detect if a child or small
statured adult is in the deployment path
of the front passenger's side airbag.
kAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
lAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you that the front passenger's side
airbag has been turned off.
mSafing Sensor
nA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.

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uuAirbagsuFront Airbags (SRS)
Safe DrivingFront airbags are designed to inflate during moderate-to-severe frontal collisions.
When the vehicle decelerates suddenly, the sensors send information to the control
unit which signals one or both front airbags to inflate.
A frontal collision can be either head-on or angled between two vehicles, or when a
vehicle crashes into a stationary object, such as a concrete wall.
While your seat belt restrains your torso, the
front airbag provides supplemental protection
for your head and chest.
The front airbags deflate immediately so that
they won't interfere with the driver's visibility
or the ability to steer or operate other
controls.
The total time for inflation and deflation is so fast that most occupants are not
aware that the airbags deployed until they see them lying in front of them.■Operation
■How the Front Airbags Work1How the Front Airbags Work
After a front airbag inflates in a crash, you may see
what looks like smoke. This is actually powder from
the airbag's surface. Although the powder is not
harmful, people with respiratory problems may
experience some temporary discomfort. If this occurs,
get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Although the driver's and front passenger's airbags
normally inflate within a split second of each other, it
is possible for only one airbag to deploy. This can
happen if the severity of a collision is at the margin,
or threshold that determines whether or not the
airbags will deploy. In such cases, the seat belt will
provide sufficient protection, and the supplemental
protection offered by the airbag would be minimal.

uuAirbagsuAirbag System Indicators
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Safe Driving
■When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate to severe angled frontal
collision.
In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.
Airbag System Indicators
If a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator will come on.
■When the ignition switch is turned to
ON (wThe indicator comes on for a few seconds,
then goes off. This tells you the system is
working properly.
If the indicator comes on at any other time, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If you don't, your airbags and seat
belt tensioners may not work properly when they are needed.
■SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator1SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Indicator
3WARNINGIgnoring the SRS indicator can result in
serious injury or death if the airbag systems
or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as
soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts
you to a possible problem.

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uuAirbagsuAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver's seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger's seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models
Canadian models
Radiator CapU.S. models
U.S. models onlyDashboard
Canadian models Doorjambs U.S. models only Sun Visor

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (w, and goes off when the engine
starts, or after several seconds if the engine
did not start. If “readiness codes” have not
been set, it blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine's cylinders
is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 347●Comes on while driving - Have the vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take the vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 332
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition switch
to ON (w, and goes off when the engine
starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating and
cooling system*/climate control system* and rear
defogger to reduce electricity consumption.
2If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 331
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
●Indicates current shift lever position.(d indicator:●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on when you press the (d button
while the shift lever is in (D.
2Shifting P. 243
* Not available on all models

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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
ABS (Anti-lock
Brake System)
Indicator●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time, there is a
problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer. With this indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-lock function.
2ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) P. 256
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on if a problem with any of the
following is detected:
-Supplemental restraint system
-Side airbag system
-Side curtain airbag system
-Seat belt tensioner
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all -
Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
AWD System
Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (w, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
AWD.
●Blinks when the AWD system is overheated.
The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - the engine drives the front
wheels only in this state. Have the vehicle checked by
a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - the engine drives the front
wheels only in this state. Stop in a safe place, shift to
(P, and idle the engine until the indicator goes off. If
the indicator does not stop blinking, take your vehicle
to a dealer.
2Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System™ * P. 251
* Not available on all models