check engine HONDA CR-V 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
●Regenerative Energy and Regenerative BrakingWhen decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a gasoline-powered vehicle. You can control the
rate of deceleration by using the deceleration paddle selector.
●Auto Engine Stop/Start
Your vehicle’s gasoline engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.
•The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.•The climate control system is in heavy use.
•The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.
•The High Voltage battery is too low on charge.
●Sounds Unique to the SPORT HYBRID i-MMD System
When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear so me unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of thes e sounds are unique to this vehicle‘s powertrain, fuel, and climate control
systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by louder noises absent f rom a
vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognize them as normal and thus be able to detect any
new or unusual noise should one develop.
After shutting off the engine, you ma y hear certain noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:
●Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after engine shutoff. This noise is just normal
vehicle operation and doesn’t indicate a vehicle problem.
When regenerative braking is in
operation
Motor
High
Voltage
Battery
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P41)
Airbags (P56)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P72)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restra ined in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P86)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon
monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon
monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P46)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head
restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been
properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P47)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Maintenance (P575)
Under the Hood (P584)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the 12-volt 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 (P596)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P599)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P604)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
Automatic Brake
Hold System
Indicator●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold system is on.
2Automatic Brake Hold P. 553
Automatic Brake
Hold Indicator●Comes on when the automatic
brake hold is activated.2Automatic Brake Hold P. 553—
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.●Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 650
Power System
Indicator
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the electric vehicle system.
●Comes on when the High Voltage
battery temperature becomes
high.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
READY
Indicator●Comes on when the vehicle is
ready to drive.
2 Turning on the Power P. 467
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Instrument Panel
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage
EV Indicator
●Comes on when the vehicle is
moved by the motor, and the
engine is not operating.
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EV Mode
Indicator●Comes on when the vehicle is in
EV mode.2 SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent
Multi-Mode Drive) P. 11
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●After you have set the power
mode to ON, the vehicle performs
system checks.
However, if the readiness codes
have not been set by that time,
this indicator will blink five times
and then go off.
●Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control systems
or electric vehicle system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the
engine's cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2Testing of Readiness Codes P. 671●Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Comes on when there is no gasoline in the
fuel tank, and goes off after vehicle is
refueled, power mode is turned on,
vehicle is driven, and the power system is
turned off multiple times. If it does not go
off, have your vehicl e checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the power system for 10
minutes or more, and wait for it to cool
down. Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 651
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the shutter grille,
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 there is a problem with the 12-volt
battery charging system.●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the 12-volt Battery P. 613
●Appears if the automatic brake hold is automatically
canceled while it is in operation.●Immediately depress the brake pedal.
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature gets
abnormally high.
2Overheating P. 647
●Appears when the engine coolant temperature is near
its upper limit.●Drive slowly to pr event overheating.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the High Voltage battery and other
system control temperatures are too low to operate
(approx. -40°F [-40°C] or below).●You must wait for an increase in the ambient
temperature or move the vehicle to a warmer
location.
●Consult a dealer if necessary.
●Appears if the power system is in diagnostic mode.●You may notice a decrease in available power. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●As a result of diagnostics, the power system indicator
may come on.
2 Power System Indicator P. 93
●Appears when you have met following situations and
EV mode is canceled.
-Battery Temperature At Limit.
- Battery Charge Too Low.
- Engine Too Cold.
- Cabin Being Heated.
- Speed Too High.
- Hard Acceleration Requested.●EV mode is available once the condition is improved
or the cause that canceled EV mode is cleared.
●Appears when you depress the accelerator pedal while
the shift position is in
(N.
●Remove your foot off the accelerator pedal. When
driving, depress the brake pedal and operate the shift
position.
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the automatic
lighting control system.●Appears while driving - Manually turn the lights
on, and have your vehicl e checked by a dealer.
●Appears if there is a problem with the headlights.●Appears while driving - The headlights may not be
on.
When conditions allow you to drive safely, have your
vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible.
●Appears when you unlock and open the driver’s door
while the power system is on by remote engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start P. 469
●Appears if the vehicle is being driven in a manner
consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.
2Driver Attention Monitor P. 135
●Appears when ACC with Lo w Speed Follow has been
automatically canceled.●You can resume the set speed after the condition
that caused ACC with Low Speed Follow to cancel
improves. Press the RES/+ button.
2Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed
Follow P. 515
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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if there is a problem with the real time AWD
with intelligent control systemTM.
●The engine drives the front wheels only in this state.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●Appears when the differential temperature is too high.●Stop in a safe place, change to (P, and idle the
engine until the message disappears. If the message
does not disappear, have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM P. 490
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 while you are custom izing the settings and the
shift position changed out of
(P.2 Customized Features P. 140
Models with power tailgate
Models with color audio system
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Driving
Before Driving
Driving Preparation
Check the following items before you start driving.
• Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
u Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
u Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid , remove ice once it has softened.
u When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.
• Make sure the hood is securely closed.
u If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
• Make sure the tires are in good condition.
u Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604
•Make sure there are no people or ob jects behind or around the vehicle.
u There are blind spots from the inside.
■Exterior Checks1Exterior Checks
NOTICE
When doors are frozen s hut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable material s left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked y our vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
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