phone HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide
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Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States \
and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump \
starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2015
Honda CR-V. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all CR-V
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, Consumer Information Book, and vehicle and tire warra\
nties in
electronic format. This information can be viewed on a computer (PC or \
Mac platform)
and saved or printed for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or
myhonda.ca (Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, Vehicle Warranty, or
Consumer Information Book within the fi rst six months of verhicle purchase. To
request a copy, visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In
Canada, please request a copy from your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a co\
nsiderable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX ................................... 1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ... 1
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls .... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION .................... 3
Important Safety Information .......... 3
Seat Belts ........................................... 5
Airbags ................................................ 9
Child Safety ...................................... 15
Safety Label Locations ................... 22
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 23
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................... 24
Malfunction Indicators .................. 24
Condition Indicators ....................... 26
On/Off Indicators ............................. 27
Information Display* ...................... 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* ...29
Customized Features ...................... 31
VEHICLE CONTROLS ....................... 32
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 32
Smart Entry System* ....................... 33
Door Operation ................................ 34
Tailgate Operation* ........................ 35
Power Tailgate Operation* ........... 36
Power Window Operation ............ 37
Power Moonroof Operation* ....... 38
Interior and Exterior Lights ........... 39
One-Touch Turn Signal ................... 40
Wiper Operation .............................. 41
Adjusting the Seats ........................ 42
Rear Seats ....................................... 46
Driving Position Memory System* ... 47
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...... 47
Adjusting the Mirrors ..................... 48 HomeLink® Garage Opener* ......... 49
Air Conditioning System* ............. 50
Climate Control System* .............. 51
Seat Heaters* .................................. 52
Setting the Clock ............................. 53
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY ......... 54
Basic Audio Operation ................... 54
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) ................................ 57
FM/AM Radio ................................... 58
Compact Disc (CD) .......................... 59
iPod
®.................................................. 60
USB Flash Drive .............................. 61
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 62
Pandora
® .......................................... 63
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ............... 64
HondaLink™ .................................... 65
FM/AM Radio .................................. 66
SiriusXM
® Radio* ........................... 67
Compact Disc (CD) ......................... 68
iPod
®.................................................. 69
USB Flash Drive .............................. 70
Bluetooth
® Audio ............................ 71
Pandora
® .......................................... 72
HDMI Video ...................................... 73
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®
(HFL) ................................................... 74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 74
Pairing a Phone ............................... 75
Making a Call .................................. 76
SMS Text Messaging ..................... 77
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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 39, p. 40, p. 107
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 39
3 Wipers/washers p. 41
4 Cruise control*/Adaptive cruise control
(ACC)* buttons p. 101, p. 102
5 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button p. 105
6 Horn
7 Voice recognition buttons p. 74,
p. 78, p. 86
8 Audio controls p. 55
i-MID button* p. 57
9 Instrument panel p. 24
10 Information display* p. 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* p. 29
11 INFO buttons* p. 29
SEL/RESET button* p. 29
12 Hood release handle p. 125
13 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 110
14 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 97
15 ECON button* p. 100
16 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 104
Power tailgate button* p. 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 115
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Heated windshield button* p. 51
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
92
567111213
1815341014
16
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 78
Pairing a Phone ............................... 80
Making a Call .................................. 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 84
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 84
NAVIGATION* .................................. 85
Entering a Destination ................... 88
Routing .............................................. 90
DRIVING ............................................ 92
Before Driving ................................. 92
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................. 96
Starting to Drive .............................. 97
Braking ............................................. 99
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 100
Eco Assist System ......................... 100
Cruise Control* .............................. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 102
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 104
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* .................... 106
LaneWatch™* ............................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 109
Refueling ........................................ 110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 111
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ....111
Jump Starting ................................ 111 Shift Lever Does Not Move ......... 112
Overheating .................................... 113
Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 114
Emergency Towing ....................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 115
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 116
Fuse Locations ............................... 119
MAINTENANCE ............................. 122
Safety Precautions ....................... 122
Maintenance Minder™................ 123
Under the Hood .............................. 125
Engine Oil ....................................... 126
Engine Coolant .............................. 128
Checking the Battery .................... 129
Window Washer Fluid ................. 129
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 130
Tire Information ............................. 132
Tire Labeling .................................. 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 138
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 139
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 140
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 141
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 141
Contact Us ...................................... 142
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 143
Warranty Coverages ..................... 143
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 144
INDEX .............................................. 151
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SAFETY
VISUAL INDEX
Dashboard and Ceiling Controls
1 Intelligent Multi-Information
Display (i-MID) p. 57
2 Touchscreen* p. 64
3 Hazard warning button
4 Climate control system p. 51
5 Seat heater switches* p. 52
6 USB/HDMI* port p. 54
Auxiliary input jack p. 55
Accessory power socket p. 54
7 Moonroof switch* p. 38Map lights p. 39
HomeLink
® buttons* p. 49
8 Power window switches p. 37
Door lock switches p. 34
Door mirror controls p. 48
Driving Position Memory System
buttons* p. 47
9 Parking brake p. 99
10 Shift lever p. 98
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore\
, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you fr\
om paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead \
to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe
to divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close att\
ention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
18
56
4732
910
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Changing Settings Using the MID
Use the Info and SEL/RESET buttons to operate the Vehicle Settings menu in the
MID. The vehicle must be in Park (P) to enter the menu.
Press the Info buttons
to scroll to the V ehicle
Settings screen. Press the
SEL/RESET button to enter
the menu.
Info buttons: Scroll through
menu options.
SEL/RESET button: Select a
menu option.
Customized Features
Use the Vehicle Menu in the i-MID to customize certain features, such as the
display , the trip computer , and door locking/unlocking. Use the steering wheel
controls to make and enter selections when the vehicle is stopped.
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. Select SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Clock/Info, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Camera, System, \
or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
*if equipped
+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
Button
Press to go back to the
previous display .
- Button
Press to scroll downards. SOURCE Button
Press to set your selection.
Button
Press to go to the next
display .
MENU Button
Press to go to V ehicle Menu.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Adapter Cable*
1. Open the center console. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable.
2. Connect a USB fl ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod
® or iPhone®.
USB Port* 1. Open the center console. Open one of the USB covers.
2. Insert a USB fl ash drive or other audio device, such as an iPod
® or iPhone®, into the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.State or local laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover in the front console to use
power when the vehicle is on. An additional power
socket is also located in the center console.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped*if equipped
HDMI Port*
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
Auxiliary Input Jack*Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.
Steering Wheel Controls You can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
/ buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button: From the audio screen, press and hold to choose options for the
current audio mode (models with touchscreen).
FM/AM/XM
® Radio
Press or for the next or previous station.
Press and hold or for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press or for the next or previous track.
Press and hold or for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
®
Press for the next song.
Press and hold or for the next or previous station.Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Models with one display
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1:
Pause or resume
audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your phone through the vehicle’s audio system. Visit
handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Available in the U.S. only.
Models with one display
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB port (see page 54).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75).
Pandora display
Skip button: Go to
the next song.
Selector knob:
Press the enter
the Pandora menu.
Rotate and press to
make selections. AUX button: Play
Pandora.
() buttons:
Go to the next or
previous station.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Touchscreen Operation*
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction.
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your
smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 65).
Power button:
Turn audio on
or off.
HOME button
(screen shown)
MENU button:
Display menu items
for the selected
screen.
BACK button:
Go back to the
previous screen.
button:
Change screen
brightness. Settings: Choose
Audio for options. HondaLink™:
View apps when
your phone is
connected through
HondaLink**.
Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
buttons
Changing Icon Order
You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Home.
4. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
5. Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide it to a different position.
HondaLink™
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.com.
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB fl ash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the USB port (see page 54).
Searching for Music
Use the touchscreen to search for tracks stored on the USB fl ash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press MENU.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a folder.
4. Select the track you want to play.
USB display
Source: Select
the USB icon.
Folder: Change
the folder. Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone to Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
Notes:
• Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
• You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
• The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all phones.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
ÛÛ
Bluetooth® Audio display
Source: Select
the Bluetooth
icon.
Open/close:
Display or hide
the track list.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including
Music Search. Track: Change
the track.
Play/pause Group: Change the group.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Pandora®
Play and operate Pandora from your compatible phone through the vehicle’\
s audio
system. Visit handsfreelink.com to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates
apply. Available in the U.S. only.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 54).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pan\
dora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be stream\
ing through Bluetooth
® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnect\
ing the cable if necessary.
For Android or BlackBerry:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Only launch streaming audio on your phone when it is safe to do so.
Pandora display
Source: Select
the Pandora icon.
Station: Change
the station.
Skip: Go to
the next song. Open/close:
Display or hide
information.
MENU button:
Display menu
options,
including the
Station List. Like/dislike
song
Play/Pause
HDMI Video
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle.
Models with touchscreen
Connect your device to the HDMI port (see page 55). From the connected\
device,
launch the video you want to display on the touchscreen. This feature is\
limited
while the vehicle is moving.
The device or video resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touc\
hscreen.
Source: Select
the HDMI
icon from the
SOURCE screen.
HDMI display
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BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
Learn how to operate the vehicle’s hands-free calling system.
Basic HFL Operation
Make and receive phone calls using the vehicle’s audio system, without handling
your phone. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Stop or pull over \
to perform
the function.
Models with one display
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL)
Pick-Up button: Answer an incoming call.
Hang-Up/Back button: End or decline a call, or
cancel an operation.
Talk button: Make a call using a stored voice tag.
HFL display
Selector knob:
Rotate and press
to make selections. BACK button:
Go back to the
previous display.
PHONE button:
Display the
phone screen.
Models with one display
Pairing a Phone
To use hands-free phone and streaming audio functions, you must fi rst pair your
phone to the system. This can only be done when the vehicle is stopped. \
Use the
selector knob to make and enter selections.
Pairing the First Phone 1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. A prompt appears. Select Yes.
2. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
3. HFL searches for your phone. Select your phone when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
4. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Compare it to the code that appears on your phone. Connect to HFL
from your phone.
Pairing an Additional Phone
1. Press PHONE to go to the Phone screen. If a prompt appears asking to connect to a phone, select No.
2. Select Phone Setup.
3. Select Connection.
4. Select Add a New Phone.
5. Select an empty location for the phone.
6. Make sure your phone is in discovery mode. Select OK.
7. HFL searches for your phone. Select it when it appears on the list.
If your phone does not appear:
Select Phone Not Found, and search for
HandsFreeLink from your phone. Connect to HFL.
8. HFL gives you a four-digit code. Enter it on your phone when prompted.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.