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![HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
• 
Audio system • Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth® Audio ](/img/13/5805/w960_5805-1.png "HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
• 
Audio system • Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth® Audio ")
Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
• 
Audio system • Immobilizer system
•  Bluetooth® Audio • Remote transmitter
• Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® • Smart Entry System*
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)*
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada, 
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that 
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada: 
This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-Gen/210/251/310. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not 
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle may 
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DISCLOSURES
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air 
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding 
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typicall\
y
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such d\
ata as:
•  How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•  Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fasten\
ed;
•  How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or b\
rake
pedal; and,
•  How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in 
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle 
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under 
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely 
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to 
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other 
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read the 
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else 
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record information 
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions law 
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may 
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but 
it remains confidential.
*if equipped
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Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have 
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive, 
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 142).
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
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, 
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2016 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 covers all CR-V 
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your 
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent 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, and vehicle and tire warranties 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 first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary 
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first six months of vehicle 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 considerable 
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
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ...1
Dashboard 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
............................43
Rear Seats
...........................................47
Driving Position Memory System*
...48
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
..........48
Adjusting the Mirrors
.........................49
HomeLink
® Garage Opener* .............50 Air Conditioning System*
.................51
Climate Control System*
..................52
Seat Heaters*
......................................53
Setting the Clock
.................................54
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
.............55
Basic Audio Operation
.......................55
Models with one display
Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID)
...................................................58
FM/AM Radio
.......................................59
Compact Disc (CD)
..............................60
iPod
®...................................................... 61
USB Flash Drive
..................................62
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................63
Pandora
® ..............................................64
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ...................65
HondaLinkâ„¢
........................................66
FM/AM Radio
......................................67
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................68
Compact Disc (CD)
.............................69
iPod
®...................................................... 70
USB Flash Drive
..................................71
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................72
Pandora
® ........................................................................\
..........73
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK® ....74
Models with one display
Basic HFL Operation ...........................74
Pairing a Phone
...................................75
Making a Call
......................................76
SMS Text Messaging
.........................77
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................78
Pairing a Phone
...................................80
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NSTRUMENT PANELINSTRUMENT 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 Vehicle
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.
*if equipped
+ Button
Press to scroll upwards.
ButtonPress 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 Vehicle Menu.
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, 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 the BACK button to exit the menus.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
HDMI Port*
Play video from a compatible device through your vehicle. The device or video 
resolution must be 720p or lower to view in the touchscreen. This feature is limited 
while the vehicle is moving. Additonal cables and connectors are sold separately.
1. Open the center console. Open the HDMI cover.
2. Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
From the connected device, launch the video you
want to display on the touchscreen.
*if equipped
Adjusting the Sound
Adjust various sound settings.
Models with one display
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Select Sound Settings.
3. Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it
using the selector knob.
4. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Audio.
3. Select Sound.
4. Select the tabs to change the sound mode and 
adjust the setting.
5. Select OK when complete. Steering Wheel ControlsYou can operate certain functions of the audio
system using the steering wheel controls.
SOURCE button:
 Cycle through available audio 
modes.
t/u 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 t or u for the next or previous station.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod
®/USB/Bluetooth® Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u
 for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora®
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.
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.
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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select the track you want to play.
Models with one display
USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system. Connect your
device (see page 55).
Selector knob: Press to display the track
or folder listing. Rotate to scroll through
tracks, and select a track to play.
() buttons:
Press to skip to the
next or previous folder. SCAN button: Press
to sample each
track in the current
folder. Press again
to sample the first
file in each folder.
Press and hold to
turn off scan. AUX button: Play a
connected USB flash
drive.
USB display
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks.
Press and hold to
move rapidly within
a track.
Models with one display
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 75).
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio tracks. AUX button: Play
Bluetooth
® Audio.
Preset button 1:
Pause or resume
audio.
Bluetooth® Audio display
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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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. HondaLinkâ„¢:
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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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 ControlsUse 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 first p\
air 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.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®
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Models with one display
Making a Call
You can make a call using several methods.
Dialing a Number
Enter a 10-digit phone number to call. Use the selector knob to make and enter 
selections. This method is inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Dial.
3. Enter the phone number. Select the green phone 
icon to call.
Using the Phonebook
When your phone is paired, its entire phonebook can be automatically imported 
to the system. Use the selector knob to make and enter selections. This method is 
inoperable while the vehicle is moving.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phonebook.
3. Scroll through the list to find the name and
number you want to call, and select it to call.
Storing Speed Dial Entries
Store up to 20 numbers for quick dialing. Use the selector knob to make and enter 
selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Phone Setup
3. Select Speed Dial, then select Add New.
4. Select an entry method.
5. If desired, you can create a voice tag for the 
number. Follow the prompts.
Using Speed Dial
Make calls quickly using stored speed dial entries. Use the selector knob to make 
and enter selections.
1. Press PHONE.
2. Select Speed Dial.
3. Scroll through the list to find the entry you want
to call, and select it to call.
Speed dial entries with stored voice tags can be called using the Talk button. 
Press the Talk button and follow the prompts.
Models with one display
SMS Text Messaging
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca
 (Canada) to check phone compatibility. 
Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the display. Use the
selector knob to view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also 
reply to it using fixed phrases or call the sender.
1. When the prompt appears, select Yes.
2. The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
To reply: With the message open, press the
selector knob to enter the Text Message Menu. 
Select Reply, and choose one of the six available 
responses. Select Yes to send the message. You
cannot create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open, press
the selector knob to enter the Text Message 
Menu. Select Call.
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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. Voice commands are also available.
Models with touchscreen
HFL Controls
Use the controls to enter information and make selections.
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.
+ / - buttons: Scroll the list.
SOURCE button: Press to enter a selection.
MENU button: From the phone screen, press and hold
to display speed dial, call history, or redial.
HFL display
Talk Button Tips
• 
When using the Talk button, wait for a beep before saying a command.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your 
command.
• 
When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted 
in yellow.
•  Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• 
Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents away from the microphone in the ceiling.
•  Close the windows and moonroof.
PHONE: Display the phone screen.
MENU button:
From the phone
screen, select
various call
options.
BACK button:
Go back to the previous display. SETTINGS: Select
Phone from the
Settings screen
for phone pairing
and more.
Incoming call display
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