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

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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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button twice.
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button and the parking brake is not activated or the
shift lever is in
(N position.
●Move the shift lever to (P position and start the engine.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 174
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 608
U.S. models
Canadian models
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 627
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system or push button starting system.●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears if the vehicle is being driven in a manner
consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.
2 Driver Attention Monitor P. 126
U.S.
Canada
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s
door while the engine is running by remote engine
start.
2Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback* P. 464
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when there is a problem with the power
tailgate system.●Manually open or close the power tailgate.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a prob lem with the Auto high-
beam system.●Manually operate the headlight switch.●If you are driving with the high-beam headlights when
this happens, the headlight s are changed to low beams.
●Appears when the area around the camera on the
windshield is blocked by dirt, mud, etc.●Stop your vehicle in a safe place, and wipe it off with a
soft cloth.
●If the message does not disappear after cleaning the lens,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Models with remote engine starter
Models with power tail gate
U.S.
Canada
Models with Auto high-beam system
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 132
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 134
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*...136Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 137
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ... 144Childproof Door Locks ..................... 145
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 146
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ........................... 147
Opening and Closing the Tailgate ... 150
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 161 Security System Alarm
*.................... 161Opening and Closing the Windows
.... 164Moonroof*.............................................. 167Panoramic Roof*1.................................... 168Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch*............................... 171
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 172
Ignition Switch and Power Mode
Comparison ................................... 175
Turn Signals ..................................... 176
Light Switches.................................. 177
Fog Lights
*...................................... 180
Auto High-Beam System*................ 181
Daytime Running Lights ................... 184 Wipers and Washers ........................ 185
Brightness Control ........................... 188
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*........ 190
Driving Position Memory System*.... 192
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 194
Adjusting the Mirrors ....................... 195
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 197
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items.. 207Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 226
Synchronization Mode
*................... 229Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 230
(*1: Canadian models only, if equipped)
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate. You can also lock and unlock the doors and tailgate pressing the buttons
on remote transmitter.The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 161
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
•Keep the keys away from liquids.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the one-way
smart entry remote. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 464
Models with remote engine starter■Built-in Key*
Smart Entry Remote*Ignition Keys with Remote
Transmitter*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the ta ilgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate release button.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door
or press the lock button on the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 207
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry
system, the doors and tailg ate will automatically
relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
140
Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors and tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate release button: u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Using the Tailgate Release Button
P. 159
1 Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while
someone else with the remote is within range.
•The door may be locked or unlocked if the door
handle is covered with wate r in heavy rain or in a
car wash if the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door ha ndle or touch a door lock
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be
slow to respond or may no t respond by locking or
unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds
during which you can pull the door handle to
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle,
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is a bove or below the outside
handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
•The light flashes, and beeper sounds and unlock
settings can be customized on the audio/
information screen. 2Customized Features P. 351
Release Button
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uPrecautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Controls
The power tailgate can be operated by pr essing the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter, pressing the power tail gate button in the driver side control
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access
*.
The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in
(P.
1 Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
NOTICE
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if
children are around.
The power tailgate may not open or close under the
following conditions:
•You start the engine while the tailgate is
automatically openi ng or closing.
•The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.
•The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.•The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.
If you close the power tail gate with all the doors
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.
Models with power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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