emergency towing HONDA CR-V 2016 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

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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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. 56
i-MID button*   p. 58
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. 126
13 Fuel fill 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 Systemâ„¢
 (CMBS™) button*   p. 106
 Heated windshield button*   p. 52
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped*if equipped
92
567111213
1815341014
16
Making a Call ......................................81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
...83
HondaLinkâ„¢ 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 Assistâ„¢ System
.........................100
Cruise Control*
..................................101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*
.....102
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
...104
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)*
................................................105
Collision Mitigation Braking
Systemâ„¢ (CMBSâ„¢)*
........................106
LaneWatchâ„¢*
...................................107
Multi-View Rear Camera
.................108
Refueling
............................................110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.......111
Smart Entry Remote Battery
Strength*
............................................111
Shift Lever Does Not Move
.............111 Jump Starting
....................................112
Overheating
........................................113
Emergency Engine Stop*
.................114
Emergency Towing
...........................114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
................................................115
Changing a Flat Tire
..........................117
Fuse Locations
...................................120
MAINTENANCE
.................................123
Safety Precautions
...........................123
Maintenance Minderâ„¢ ....................124
Under the Hood
..................................126
Engine Oil
...........................................127
Engine Coolant
..................................129
Checking the Battery
........................130
Brake Fluid
.........................................130
Window Washer Fluid
.....................130
Changing Wiper Blades
...................131
Tire Information
.................................133
Tire Labeling
......................................136
DOT Tire Quality Grading
.................137
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
..................................................150

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HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
Emergency Engine Stop*
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an 
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of 
the following operations:
• 
Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 
two seconds, or
• 
Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two 
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY, unless 
the shift lever is in Park (P), in which case the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides 
to the steering and braking systems, it will require significantly more physical effort 
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the 
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine 
to be switched off.
*if equipped
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will cause serious damage. The 
bumpers are not designed to support the vehicle’s weight.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can 
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Monitors the tire pressure while you are driving.
If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, 
the low tire pressure indicator comes on and a message
appears on the multi-information display.
What to Do Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire
pressure and adjust the pressure to the specified
level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on the 
driver’s doorjamb.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
2WD models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front 
tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.\
This is an
acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
AWD models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the ONLY way to transport your vehicle.
Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat. An overheated 
tire can fail. Always inflate your tires to the specified pressure.
NOTICE
TPMS Calibration
Any time you inflate, change, or rotate one of more of the tires, you \
need to
recalibrate the system.
On vehicles with information display
Press and hold the TPMS button on the dashboard. 
The TPMS indicator blinks, and calibration begins.
On vehicles with multi-information display (MID)
Use the buttons on the steering wheel to enter and operate the Vehicle Settings 
menu (see page 30).
1. Scroll to the Vehicle Settings screen and enter the menu.
2. Select TPMS Calibration.
3. Select Calibrate. Calibration begins.
4. Exit the menu.

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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer 
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve 
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s 
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• 
Vehicle Identification Number
• Date of purchase
•  Odometer reading of your vehicle
• 
Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
•  Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
Q:
Why can’t I select an item using the selector knob or touchscreen*?
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
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).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle. 
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workman\
ship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty:
Covers seat belts that fail to function properly. 
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through 
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. 
Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffler for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty 
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com 
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).

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INDEX
INDEX
INDEX
ABS .............................................................25ACC ...........................................................102
Accessory Power Socket ...............................55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...............25, 102Airbags  ...............................................................9Advanced Airbags .........................................9Airbag Care ...................................................14Airbag System Components .......................13Airbag System Indicators ...........................11Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12Side Airbags ..................................................10Side Curtain Airbags ....................................10
Supplemental Restraint System indicator
.............................................11
Air Conditioning System ..................................51
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ....................................25Ambient Meter................................................ 100
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................25, 99
Audio Commands ...........................................148
Audio Operation ...............................................55
Accessory Power Socket ...........................55Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................56
Bluetooth® Audio ...................................63, 72Compact Disc (CD) .................................60, 69FM/AM Radio ..........................................59, 67HDMI Port ......................................................56
HondaLink™ ..................................................66Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ................................................58
iPod® .......................................................61, 70Pandora® .................................................64, 73SiriusXM® Radio ...........................................68Sound .............................................................57
Steering Wheel Controls .............................56
Touchscreen Operation ..............................65USB Adapter Cable ......................................55USB Flash Drive ......................................62, 71USB Port ........................................................55Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...........49
Automatic Rain-Sensing Wipers ...................42
AUX Commands .............................................. 149
Auxiliary Input Jack .........................................56AWD  .............................................................25Battery ...........................................................130
Bluetooth® Audio .......................................63, 72Bluetooth® Audio Commands ......................149
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .................74E-Mail  .............................................................83
HFL Controls ............................................74, 78HondaLink™ Assist ......................................84
Making a Call ..........................................76, 81Pairing a Phone ......................................75, 80
Siri® Eyes Free ..............................................84
SMS Text Messaging ............................77, 83Speed Dial ...............................................76, 82Talk Button Tips ............................................79
Brake Assist System ........................................ 99
Brake Fluid
......................................................130
Brake system ..............................................24, 26Braking .............................................................99
Brightness Control ...........................................39Carbon Monoxide Gas....................................... 4
Cargo Area Lights ............................................39
Changing a Flat Tire .......................................117
Changing Settings ......................................30, 31
Changing Wiper Blades ................................131
Charging system ............................................... 24
Childproof Door Locks .....................................34
Child Safety .......................................................15
Child Seat ..........................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ...................20LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ....................18
Selecting a Child Seat .................................17
Climate Control Commands ..........................147
Climate Control System ...................................52Clock .............................................................54
Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢ (CMBSâ„¢)
...................................25, 106Compact Disc (CD) .....................................60, 69Compact Disc (CD) Commands ....................148Condition Indicators ........................................26
Contact Us .......................................................142
Cruise Control ...........................................27, 101Customer Information.................................... 141Customized Features .......................................31Dashboard Controls .......................................... 2
Destination ........................................................88Detour  .............................................................91Dialing a Number .......................................76, 81Door Mirrors .....................................................49Door Operation .................................................34Doors  .............................................................33Door/tailgate open ...........................................26DOT Tire Quality Grading ..............................137Driving  .............................................................92
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .................102
Braking ...........................................................99
Collision Mitigation Braking Systemâ„¢ (CMBSâ„¢)
.........................................106
Cruise Control .............................................101ENGINE START/STOP button .....................97
Ignition ...........................................................97Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ..............104
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .......105
LaneWatchâ„¢ ..............................................107 Maximum Load Limit
....................................94
Multi-View Rear Camera ..........................108
Power Mode .................................................97
Refueling ......................................................110
Shifting ...........................................................98
Towing a Trailer ............................................96Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) ................100Driving Position Memory System ..................48Eco Assist™ System ......................................100ECON Button ...................................................100ECON mode .......................................................27Electric Power Steering (EPS) .......................25Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ................100E-Mail  .............................................................83Emergency Engine Stop ................................114Emergency Towing ........................................114Engine and Fuel ..............................................140Engine Coolant................................................ 129Engine Oil......................................................... 127ENGINE START/STOP button .........................97Exterior lights ..............................................27, 40Fastening a Seat Belt ........................................7
Find Nearest Place ..........................................89
Find Place Commands ...................................145Flat Tire ...........................................................117
Floor Mats .........................................................46Fluids ...........................................................140FM/AM Radio ..............................................59, 67FM/AM Radio Commands .............................148
Fog lights .....................................................27, 40Foot Brake .........................................................99Frequently Asked Questions ........................141Front Airbags (SRS) ...........................................9Front Door Inner Handle .................................34
Front Seats ........................................................43
Front Wipers .....................................................41Fuel Information .............................................110
Fuse Locations ................................................ 120
Garage Opener
.................................................50HDMI Port.......................................................... 56Headlight-Wiper Integration ..........................41
Head Restraints ................................................45
Heated Windshield Button .............................52High beams .......................................................27
Home Address ..................................................88
HomeLink® Garage Opener ............................50
HondaLinkâ„¢ ......................................................66
HondaLinkâ„¢ Assist ..........................................84
Honda Roadside Assistance ........................143Hood ...........................................................126Ignition  .............................................................97i-MID  .............................................................58
Immobilizer ........................................................27Info buttons .......................................................29Info Commands............................................... 149
Information Display..........................................28Instrument Panel ..............................................24Intelligent Multi-Information Display
(i-MID) ................................................58Interior Lights.................................................... 39Intermittent Wipers..........................................41
iPod® .......................................................61, 70iPod® Commands ...........................................149
Jump Starting .................................................112Key .............................................................32Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............25, 104Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ....25, 105
LaneWatch™ ..................................................107Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...................................5LATCH-Compatible Child Seat ........................18Light Bulbs....................................................... 140Lights .............................................................39LKAS .....................................................27, 105Locking the Tailgate .........................................33Lock Tab .............................................................34Low fuel .............................................................26
Low oil pressure ...............................................24
Low tire pressure .............................................27
Maintenance ................................................... 123
Battery
.........................................................130
Brake Fluid ..................................................130Engine Coolant ............................................129Engine Oil .....................................................127
Maintenance Minder™ .......................26, 124Safety Precautions ....................................123
Service Codes .............................................125
Under the Hood ..........................................126
Window Washer Fluid ...............................130
Making a Call ..............................................76, 81Malfunction indicator lamp ............................25Malfunction Indicators.................................... 24Map Display Commands ...............................144
Map Legend ......................................................90
Map Lights ......................................................... 39
Master Door Lock Switch ...............................34
Maximum Load Limit ........................................ 94
Mirrors .............................................................49
Moonroof ...........................................................38Multi-Information Display ...............................29
Multi-View Rear Camera ..............................108
Navigation .........................................................85
Detour ............................................................91Display and Controls ....................................86Entering a Destination .................................88
Find Nearest Place ......................................89
Home Address ..............................................88
Map Legend ..................................................90
Place Category .............................................89
Routing ...........................................................90
Steering Wheel Controls .............................85