service indicator HONDA CR-V 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P625)
Flat Tire (P627)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo
area.
Indicators Come On
(P650)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P642)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P657)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P647)
●Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the power system cool down.
Emergency Towing (P661)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Refueling
Fuel Information
■Fuel recommendation
Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.
■Top tier detergent gasoline
Because the level of detergency and additive s in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Deterg ent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard join tly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the need s of today’s advanced engines.
Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid build-up of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.
For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit www.hondacars.com. for additional
information on gasoline. For more info rmation on top tier gasoline, visit
www.toptiergas.com .
■Fuel tank capacity: 14 US gal (53 L)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
1Fuel Information
NOTICE
We recommend quality ga soline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly reco mmend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.
Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, a nd cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your inst rument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use ga soline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesira ble operating symptoms, try
another service station or sw itch to another brand of
gasoline.
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 576
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..577Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 578
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 579
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 584
Opening the Hood ........................... 585
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 586
Oil Check ......................................... 587
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 588
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...589
Cooling System ................................ 591
Transmission Fluid ............................ 593
Brake Fluid ....................................... 594
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 595
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 596
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 599Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 604
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 605Tire Labeling .................................... 605DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 607Wear Indicators................................ 609
Tire Service Life ................................ 609 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 610
Tire Rotation .................................... 611
Winter Tires ..................................... 612
12-volt Battery .................................. 613
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 615
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 616Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 617
Exterior Care.................................... 619
Accessories and Modifications .......... 622
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information
Interface
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
—
When you select the Maintenance
Minder screen, it displays codes for
maintenance items due at the next
engine oil change, along with the
percentage of engine oil life
remaining.
—
Maintenance Due SoonThe engine oil life i ndicator starts to
appear along with other due-soon
maintenance item codes when the
remaining oil life drops to 15 percent.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life.
Maintenance Due NowThe remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
Maintenance Past DueThe engine oil has passed its service
life, and a negative distance appears
after driving over 10 miles. The
negative distance on the display
blinks.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for tire repair kit bottle●Inspect these items:
• Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
3●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid
7●Replace brake fluid*5
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uuChecking and Maintaining Tires uWear Indicators
Maintenance
Wear Indicators
The groove where the wear indicator is
located is about 1/16 inch (about 1.6 mm)
shallower than elsewher e on the tire. If the
tread has worn so th at the indicator is
exposed, replace the tire.
Worn out tires have po or traction on wet
roads.
Tire Service Life
The life of your tires is dependent on many factors, including driving habits, road
conditions, vehicle loading, inflation pressure, maintenance history, speed, and
environmental conditions (even wh en the tires are not in use).
In addition to regular inspections and in flation pressure maintenance, it is
recommended that you have annual inspections performed once the tires reach five
years old. All tires should be removed fro m service after 10 years from the date of
manufacture, regardless of their condition or state of wear.
Example of a Wear
Indicator mark
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uuIf the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead u
646
Handling the Unexpected
5.Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable
to any other part.
6. If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine
and increase its rpm slightly.
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
Once your vehicle's engine has started, re move the jumper cables in the following
order.
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -
terminal.
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +
terminal.
Have your vehicle inspected by a n earby service station or a dealer.
■What to Do After the Engine Starts
1Jump Starting Procedure
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, Roa d Departure Mitigation,
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) system, Vehicle
Stability AssistTM (VSA ®) OFF, Collision Mitigation
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM), low tire pressure/TPMS,
and Parking Brake and Br ake System (Amber) may
come on along with a message in the Driver
Information Interface when you set the power mode
to ON after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.
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uuIndicator, Coming On/Blinking uIf the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along with the Warning Message
Handling the Unexpected
If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks along
with the Warning Message
■Reasons for the in dicator to blink
The transmission is malfunctioning.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
• Immediately have your vehi cle inspected by a dealer.
1If the Transmission System In dicator Blinks along with the
Warning Message
You may not be able to turn on the power system.
Make sure to set the parking brake when parking
your vehicle.
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow
your vehicle. 2 Emergency Towing P. 661
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Index
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................ 504
Coat Hook ................................................ 223
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) ................................................. 504
Compass .................................................... 455
Continuously Variable Transmission Creeping................................................. 474
Kickdown ............................................... 474
Controls .................................................... 149
Coolant (Engine) ...................................... 591
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 591
Overheating ............................................ 647
Creeping (Continuously Variable Transmission) .......................................... 474
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 564
Cup Holders .............................................. 221
Customer Service Information ................ 677
Customized Features ............... 140, 361, 368
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 193
Deceleration Paddle Selector .................. 482
Indicator ................................................... 95
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 393
Deflation Warning System Indicator ................................................... 99
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 237 Detachable Anchor
..................................... 53
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 669
Dimming Headlights ............................................... 189
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 205
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 587
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 188
Display Setup .................................... 255, 293
Display/Information Button ..................... 128
Door Mirrors ............................................. 206
Doors ......................................................... 152
Auto Door Locking .................................. 165
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 165
Keys ........................................................ 152
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside..................................................... 162
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside.................................................. 155
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 161
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 607
Driver Information Interface ................... 128
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 208
Driving ....................................................... 457
Braking .................................................... 549
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 465
Shifting ................................................... 475
Transmission ............................................ 474
Driving Position Memory System ............. 202
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 616
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 18
Eco Drive Display ................................ 19, 132
ECON Mode .............................................. 485
Elapsed Time ............................................. 130
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 98, 654
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 487
Emergency ................................................ 661
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 671
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 591
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 645
Number................................................... 668
Oil ........................................................... 586
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 186
Engine Coolant ......................................... 591
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 592
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 591
Overheating ............................................ 647
Engine Oil ................................................. 586
Adding .................................................... 588
Checking................................................. 587
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 580
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 586
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ............................................... 98, 654
EV Button .................................................... 14
EV Indicator ................................................ 94
EV Mode Indicator ..................................... 94
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Index
Lights On Indicator .................................. 101
Turn Signals ............................................. 188
Load Limits ................................................ 461
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 152
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 165
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 164
From Inside .............................................. 162
From Outside ........................................... 155
Keys ........................................................ 152
Using a Key ............................................. 160
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 161
Low Battery Charge .................................. 650
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 96
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength ................................................... 154
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator .............. 99
Lower Anchors ............................................ 77
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 461
Lumbar Support ........................................ 208
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 208
M
Maintenance............................................. 575
12-volt Battery ......................................... 613
Brake Fluid............................................... 594
Cleaning .................................................. 617
Coolant ................................................... 591
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 579
Oil ........................................................... 587 Precautions ............................................. 576
Radiator .................................................. 592
Remote Transmitter ................................. 615
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 596
Safety...................................................... 577
Service Items ........................................... 582
Tires ........................................................ 604
Transmission Fluid ................................... 593
Under the Hood ...................................... 584
Maintenance Minder ....................... 131, 579
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 94, 651
Map Lights ................................................ 218
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 461
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 126
Mirrors ...................................................... 205
Adjusting ................................................ 205
Door ....................................................... 206
Exterior ................................................... 206
Interior Rearview ..................................... 205
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 622
Moonroof ................................................. 184
MP3 ................................................... 263, 319
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 568
N
Navigation................................................ 139
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 668
O
Odometer................................................. 129
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 465
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 586
Adding ................................................... 588
Checking ................................................ 587
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 580
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 93, 650
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 586
Viscosity.................................................. 586
Open Source Licenses .............................. 360
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 585
Moonroof ............................................... 184
Power Windows...................................... 180
Tailgate................................................... 166
Outside Temperature Display ................. 138
Overheating ............................................. 647
P
Pandora®......................................... 261, 317
Panic Mode ............................................... 179
Parking ..................................................... 557
Parking Brake ........................................... 549
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ............................................. 92, 653
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .......................................... 91, 652, 653
Parking Sensor System ............................. 559
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 69
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