ECO mode HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

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Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
The seat belt for the rear center seat is located in the ceiling.
1. Pull out the seat belt’s small latch plate and 
the latch plate from each holding slot in the
ceiling.
2. Line up the triangle marks on the small
latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure 
the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt 
to the anchor buckle.
3. Insert the latch plate into the buckle. 
Properly fasten the seat belt the same way 
you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.
 To unlatch the detachable anchor, insert 
the latch plate into the slot on the side of
the anchor buckle.
Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side airbags, and 
side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collision to help 
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed 
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are designed to 
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’s primary 
restraint system.
Advanced Airbags
Your front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes 
a seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, 
the airbag inflates with less force, regardless of the 
severity of the impact.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position 
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the
airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless 
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system 
has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs 
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
passenger’s front airbag.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly: 
• Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
• Do not put any object under the passenger’s seat.
• Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor. Improperly 
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
• All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly.
• Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat
weight
sensorsLatch
plate
Latch
plate
Small latch plate Latch
plate
Buckle
Small latch plate
Small
latch plate
Anchor buckle
Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the 
chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly 
latched.
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Passenger Airbag Off indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This 
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant 
or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a back seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy 
and the indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passenger’s 
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as: 
• An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
• A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.
• A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’s seat.
• The front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or floor 
behind it.
• An object placed under the front passenger’s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon 
as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the total weight 
on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
1 Two 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.
2  Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. The 
airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked 
SIDE AIRBAG.
3  Two 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.
4 An electronic control unit that continually monitors and can record
information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt 
tensioners, and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the vehicle is 
on.
5  Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat 
belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.
6  A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will 
inflate with less force.
7  Weight 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).
8  Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
9  An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s front 
airbag has been turned off.
10  An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem 
with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11 Safing sensor
12  A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over.
Airbag System Components
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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 first 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. For U.S. 
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. For Canadian 
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.
Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are 
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisions are the 
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in a rear seat. 
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where children may ride. 
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian province 
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained when they ride 
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers• 
An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting in the front seat.
• A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’s ability to 
safely control the vehicle.
• 
Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they are 
properly restrained in a rear seat.
• 
Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrained in an 
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
• Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them in the 
event of a collision.
• 
Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt would 
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
• 
Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be very 
seriously injured in a crash.
• 
Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
• Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weather when 
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so activate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously 
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a child 
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, using a 
booster seat if necessary.
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Safety Label Locations
Safety labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that 
can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels carefully.
Sun Visor
U.S. models
Canadian models
Radiator Cap U.S. models
U.S. models only Dashboard
Canadian models
Doorjambs
U.S. models only
Sun Viso
r
Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda \
Motor Co.,
Inc.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds 
that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recal\
l and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems 
between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain 
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could 
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Honda Canada, Inc., and you 
may also inform Transport Canada.
If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if 
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may le\
ad to a recall and
remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada cannot become involved in individual 
problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada, Inc.
To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may 
call 1-800-333-0510. For more information on reporting safety defects or about motor 
vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety.

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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT PANEL
Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive 
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator 
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not 
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on 
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/tailgate open*
A door or the tailgate is open.
Tailgate open*
The tailgate is open.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the 
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Maintenance Minder™*
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Ca
nada
U.S.
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA engaged (blinking)
CRUISE MAIN* on
CRUISE CONTROL* on
Turn signals/ hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Exterior lights on
ECON mode on
LKAS* off
CMBS* off
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and inflate tire(s) if necessary. If 
the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate the system 
(see page 115). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted\
with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon \
as
possible.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the 
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off, 
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the 
system. See your dealer.
*if equipped*if equipped
Brake system
There is a problem with one of the braking systems. Your vehicle still has 
normal braking ability.Canada
U.S.
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HomeLink® Garage Opener*
Program your vehicle to operate up to three remote-controlled devices ar\
ound your
home—such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems—using the buttons 
on the ceiling. Available in the U.S. only.
*if equipped
Indicator
Buttons
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior using the
buttons on the dashboard.
*if equipped
Press and release the HomeLink
button. Press and release the button on
the remote every 2 seconds.
Does the LED change from slowly blinking
to constantly on or rapidly blinking? This
should take less than one minute.
Press and hold the
HomeLink button
again. Training
complete
YES
NO
HomeLink indicator
rapidly blinks. HomeLink LED
remains on.
YES
NO
YES
NO
Position the remote transmitter you wish
to link 1–3 inches (3–8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.1
Press and release the desired HomeLink
button. Hold the button on the remote
transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) change
from slowly blinking to constantly on or
rapidly blinking? This should take less than
one minute.
2
aThe remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g., garage door opener) .
Press and hold the HomeLink button
again; the remote-controlled device
should operate. Within 30 seconds, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds.a
Press and hold the programmed
HomeLink button for about a second.
Does the device (garage door opener) work?
3
b
4
5
Training a Button Park near the system you want to program, and follow the instructions in\
the
flowchart below.
To retrain a button or erase codes, see the Owner’s Manual on the Owner 
Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or www.myhonda.ca (Canada).
If you need help, visit www.homelink.com or call (800) 355-3515.
Fan control/
OFF dial
A/C
button
MAX A/C
button Windshield
defroster button
Temperature
control dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s
interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off):
Maintains outside ventilation. Rear defogger/
heated door
mirrors button*
Mode buttons:
Change airflow
location.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with one 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.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
•  Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 75) or USB port (see page 55).
• A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting 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 to 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.
Models with touchscreen
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 66).
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

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Models with touchscreen
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the vehicle’s 
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply. Connect your phone to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
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.
Models with touchscreen
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.
Connect your phone when the vehicle is stopped.
For iPhone:
• Connect via Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink® (see page 80) or USB port (see page 55).
• 
A pop-up may appear on your phone requesting you to allow access for Pandora to be launched.
• If you cannot operate Pandora through the audio system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth® Audio. Make sure Pandora is selected on the audio system.
• 
If Pandora still does not operate, try rebooting the phone and reconnecting 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
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.

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Models with touchscreen
HondaLink™ Assist
Automatically connect and talk to an operator who can locate your vehicl\
e and send
emergency help in the event of a collision. Visit www.hondalink.com (U.S.) or honda.
ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1. Make sure your phone is on and paired to Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® (see page 80).
2. Select Call Now, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.
3. Select Talk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4. When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Learn how to enter a destination and operate the navigation system.
Basic Navigation Operation
A real-time navigation system uses GPS and a map database to show your current 
location and help guide you to a desired destination. You can operate the system
using voice commands or the touchscreen.
To reduce the potential for driver distraction, certain manual functions \
may be
inoperable or grayed out while the vehicle is moving. Voice commands are always
available.
Steering Wheel Controls
Use the steering wheel controls to control the system.
NAVIGATION*
*if equipped
SOURCE button: Press to enter
a selection after pressing and
holding the MENU button.
MENU button: From the map
screen, press and hold to display
Go Home and other options. + / - buttons: Scroll the list after
pressing and holding the MENU button.
Using the navigation system while driving can take your attention away f\
rom
the road, causing a crash in which you could be seriously injured or killed.
Operate system controls only when the conditions permit you to safely do\
so.
WARNING
BACK button: Press to cancel
a command or operation.
TALK button: Press to give
navigation commands.
Siri® Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone® is paired to the system. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri
 (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Hang-Up/Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or 
cancel a command.
Talk button:
Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free 
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only 
press and release the Talk button, the standard voice 
recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
• 
Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are not 
displayed in the vehicle.
•  Certain commands rely on the iPhone’s features and existing apps.
• 
To hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the audio source 
to Bluetooth® Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set
 up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play
 song XYZ”
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DRIVING
DRIVING
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) System
Helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less 
than what was intended. It assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces by 
regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.
Turning VSA On or Off
VSA is turned on every time you start the engine,
even if you previously turned it off. If you turn 
VSA off, your vehicle has normal braking and 
cornering ability, but not VSA traction and stability 
enhancement.
Press and hold the VSA OFF button until you hear a 
beep to turn VSA on or off. The VSA OFF indicator 
appears when the system is off.
Traction control stops functioning, which may make it easier when trying to free
your vehicle if it is stuck in mud or snow.
Cruise Control*
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on th\
e
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where yo\
u can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
*if equipped
Eco Assist™ System
Can help improve fuel economy by adjusting the performance of the engine, 
transmission, climate control system, and cruise control.
ECON Button
Press the ECON button to turn the system on or off. 
The ECON Mode indicator appears when the system 
is turned on.
Ambient Meter
Color-coded bars around the speedometer change 
based on your driving style and brake or accelerator 
pedal operation.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green:
 Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
-/SET button CANCEL button
Improper use of cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1. Press the CRUISE button. The CRUISE MAIN indicator 
appears.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/
40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the -/SET 
button to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator 
appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed, or the -/SET 
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is 
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you 
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or 
decreases by until you release it.
Canceling Cruise Control
Press the CANCEL button or the brake pedal. The CRUISE 
CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still resume 
the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+ button while 
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press the CRUISE button to turn the system off.