maintenance HONDA CR-V 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Event Data Recorders
This 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, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road vehicle can
expose you to chemical s including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxid e, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause canc er and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not
idle the engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently
when servicing your vehicle. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle
.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake 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. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, 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 re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 49
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 118
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 134
Moonroof* P. 167 Panoramic Roof*1 P. 168
Adjusting the Seats P. 197
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 239, 260
Customized Features P. 351 HomeLink® Universal Transceiver* P. 384
2 Driving P. 447
Before Driving P. 448 Towing a Trailer P. 453Parking Your Vehicle P. 542 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 547
2Maintenance P. 555
Before Performing Maintenance P. 556 Maintenance MinderTM P. 559
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 593
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 610
2Handling the Unexpected P. 617
Tools P. 618 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 619
Overheating P. 633 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 637
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 649
2 Information P. 651
Specifications P. 652 Identification Numbers P. 654
Emissions Testing P. 658 Warranty Coverages P. 660
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Contents
Child Safety P. 63Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 76Safety Labels P. 77
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 150 Security System P. 161 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 164
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 171 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 195
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience It ems P. 207 Climate Control System P. 226
Audio Error Messages P. 329General Information on the Audio System P. 334
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 387, 410 Compass* P. 444
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 458 When Driving P. 460 Braking P. 524
Refueling P. 549 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 552 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 553
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 569 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 586
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 597 Battery P. 606 Remote Transmitter Care P. 608
Cleaning P. 611 Accessories and Modifications P. 616
Engine Does Not Start P. 626Jump Starting P. 629 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 632
Fuses P. 644 Emergency Towing P. 648
Refueling P. 650
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 656 Reporting Safety Defects P. 657
Authorized Manuals P. 662 Customer Service Information P. 663
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 447
MaintenanceP. 555
Handling the UnexpectedP. 617
InformationP. 651
IndexP. 665
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P185, 593)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P137)
❙How to Refuel (P550)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P592)
❙Rear Wiper (P187, 595)
❙Brake/Taillights (P590)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P196)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P569)
❙Fog Lights* (P180, 588)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P547)
❙Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P176, 177, 590)
❙Tires (P597, 619)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P150)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P176, 590)
❙Headlights (P177, 586)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P159)
❙Taillights (P591)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P590)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P590)
❙Back-Up Lights (P591)
❙Rear License Plate Light (P592)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P177, 184, 590)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P79)
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
(VSA ®) System
Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Lights Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE CONTROL

Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Door Open Indicator
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator/Security
System Alarm Indicator
Speedometer Fuel Gauge
Tachometer
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P 118)/Information Display* (P 119)/
Driver Information Interface
* (P122)/System Indicators (P80)
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Transmission
Temperature
Indicator
Models with information display
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
System Indicators
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Tailgate Open
Indicator
Power Reduced
Indicator
All-wheel drive
( AWD ) Indicator*
Starter System Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P555)
Under the Hood (P569)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P586)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P593)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P597)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter
driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from 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.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children left unattended in the vehicle may be injured if they activate one or more
of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the vehicle to move, resulting in a crash
in which the children and/or another pers on(s) can be injured or killed. Also,
depending on the ambient temperature, th e temperature of the interior may reach
extreme levels, which can re sult in injury or death.
Even if the climate control system is on, never leave children in the vehicle
unattended as the climate control system can shut off at any time.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
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, th e 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 cons ulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of 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 pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American H onda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Hond a Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator●Comes on when you press the
ECON button.
2ECON Button P. 471
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*
●Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control* P. 475—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
●Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 475—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds
when you turn the ignition switch
to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2Maintenance MinderTM P. 559—
Transmission
Temperature
Indicator
*
●Comes on when the transmission
fluid temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place and move the shift
position to
(P.—
Power Reduced
Indicator*
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the shutter grill, and the
radiator coolant temperature is
too high.●Power output will be reduced, so you may
not be able to accelerate or maintain your
current speed. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
—
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Driver Information Interface Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the driver information interface. Press the (display/information) button to see the mess age
again with the system message indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is not completely
closed.
●Appears if any door or the tailgate is opened while
driving. The beeper sounds.
●Goes off when all doors an d the tailgate are closed.
●Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grill,
and the radiator coolant temperature is too high.●Power output will be reduced, so you may not be able to
accelerate or maintain your current speed. Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the washer fluid gets low.●Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 585
●Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
●Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver
Information Interface P. 565
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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