instrument panel HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 27
For Safe Driving P. 28 Seat Belts P. 33 Airbags P. 41
2Instrument Panel P. 69
Indicators P. 70 Gauges and Displays P. 92
2Controls P. 127
Clock P. 128 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 130
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 152
Adjusting the Seats P. 175
Climate Control System
* P. 200
2 Features P. 205
Audio System P. 206 Audio System Basic Operation P. 213
Customized Features P. 271 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 282
2 Driving P. 347
Before Driving P. 348 Towing a Trailer P. 353Parking Your Vehicle P. 416Multi-View Rear Camera* P. 417
2Maintenance P. 425
Before Performing Maintenance P. 426 Maintenance MinderTM P. 429
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 461
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 483
Tools P. 484 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 485
Overheating P. 497 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 499
2Information P. 509
Specifications P. 510 Identification Numbers P. 512
Emissions Testing P. 515 Warranty Coverages P. 517
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Contents
Child Safety P. 54Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67Safety Labels P. 68
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 140 Security System P. 147 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 150
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 153 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 173
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 185 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 197
Audio Error Messages P. 262General Information on the Audio System P. 267
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 284 Compass P. 342
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 358 When Driving P. 360 Braking P. 405
Refueling P. 420 Fuel Economy P. 423Accessories and Modifications P. 424
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 440 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 452
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 465 Battery P. 474 Remote Transmitter Care P. 475
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 477 Cleaning P. 478
Engine Does Not Start P. 491 Jump Starting P. 494 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 496
Fuses P. 503 Emergency Towing P. 506
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 507
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 513 Reporting Safety Defects P. 514
Authorized Manuals P. 519 Customer Service Information P. 520
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 27
Instrument PanelP. 69
ControlsP. 127
FeaturesP. 205
DrivingP. 347
MaintenanceP. 425
Handling the UnexpectedP. 483
InformationP. 509
IndexP. 522
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P 69)
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/
TPMS Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator
*
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator*Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door and Tailgate
*
Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN Indicator
*
Tachometer
Speedometer Fuel
Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
*
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 92)/Information Display* (P 93)/Multi-Information Display* (P96)/
intelligent Multi-Inform ation Display (i-MID)
(P 111)/System Indicators (P 70)
Tailgate Open
Indicator
*
ECON Mode Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator
*
Washer Level
Indicator*
Ambient MeterTemperature Gauge
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
All-Wheel Drive
(
AWD ) System
Indicator
*
System Indicators
Canada U.S.
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS) Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC ) Indicator*
Starter System
Indicator*
Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) Indicator*
Lane Departure
Warning Indicator*
System Message
Indicator*
Multi-Information Display*
Canada U.S.
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
*
Not available on all models
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uuAirbags uAirbag 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 depl oyed 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 can re cord 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*1.
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 impact.
iAn indicator on the dashboard that alerts
you that the front passenger's front
airbag has been turned off.
jAn indicator on the instrument panel that
alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
kSafing Sensor
lA rollover sensor that detects whether
the vehicle is about to roll over.
*1: Models with the smart entry system
have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
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Instrument Panel
This chapter describes the buttons, indicators, and gauges that are used while driving.
Indicators............................................ 70
Gauges and Displays Gauges .............................................. 92
Information Display
*.......................... 93
Multi-Information Display*................. 96
intelligent Multi-Information Display (i- MID) .............................................. 111
* Not available on all models
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Instrument Panel
Indicators
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Parking Brake
and Brake System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off if the parking
brake has been released.
●Comes on when the parking brake is
applied, and goes off when it is
released.
●Comes on when the brake fluid level
is low.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the brake system.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
●Comes on while driving - Make sure the
parking brake is released. Check the brake
fluid level.
2 What to do when the indicator comes
on while driving P. 501
●Comes on along with the ABS indicator
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red)
Comes On P. 501
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off
when the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressu re Indicator Comes
On P. 499
U.S.
Canada
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 515●Comes on while driving - Have your
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 your vehicle
to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 500
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, 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.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On P. 499
Shift Lever
Position Indicator
●Indicates the current shift lever
position.
2Shifting P. 368—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Transmission
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Blinks if the transmission system has
a problem.
●Blinks while driving - Avoid sudden starts
and acceleration and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
●Comes on and the beeper sounds if
you are not wearing a seat belt when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.●If the front passenger is not wearing
a seat belt, the indicator comes on a
few seconds later.
●Blinks while driving if either you or
the front passenger has not fastened
a seat belt. The beeper sounds and
the indicator blinks at regular
intervals.
●The beeper stops and the indicator goes off
when you and the front passenger fasten
their seat belts.
●Stays on after you or the front
passenger has fastened the seat belt - A
detection error may have occurred in the
sensor. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 34
Low Fuel
Indicator
●Comes on when the fuel reserve is
running low (approximately 2.3 U.S.
gal./8.6 Liter left).
●Blinks if there is a problem with the
fuel gauge.
●Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●If it comes on at any other time, there
is a problem with the ABS.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. Wi th this indicator on,
your vehicle still has normal braking ability
but no anti-lock function.
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 407
Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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 your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD ) System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, 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 your
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.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM* P. 400
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®)
System Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the VSA® system.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System P. 396
VSA® OFF
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when you deactivate
VSA ®.
2 VSA ® On and Off P. 397—
* Not available on all models
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