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

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 manual (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 vehicl es sold in the United States.
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. 41
For Safe Driving P. 42 Seat Belts P. 47 Airbags P. 56
2Instrument Panel P. 89
Indicators P. 90 Gauges and Driver Information Interface P. 126
2Controls P. 149
Clock P. 150 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 152
Moonroof* P. 184
Seats P. 207 Interior Convenience Items P. 217
2 Features P. 241
Audio System P. 242 Audio System Basic Operation P. 249, 270
Customized Features P. 361, 368 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 394
2 Driving P. 457
Before Driving P. 458 Towing a Trailer P. 463Parking Your Vehicle P. 557 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 568
2Maintenance P. 575
Before Performing Maintenance P. 576 Maintenance MinderTM P. 579
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 599
Climate Control System Maintenance P. 616
2Handling the Unexpected P. 625
Tools P. 626 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 627
Overheating P. 647 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 650
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 662
2Information P. 665
Specifications P. 666 Identification Numbers P. 668
Emissions Testing P. 671 Warranty Coverages P. 673
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 4 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

Contents
Child Safety P. 72Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 86Safety Labels P. 87
Tailgate P. 166 Security System P. 177 Windows P. 180
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 185 Mirrors P. 205
Climate Control System P. 234
Audio Error Messages P. 339 General Information on the Audio System P. 344
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 397, 421 Compass* P. 455
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 465 When Driving P. 467 Honda Sensing ® P. 501 Braking P. 549
Refueling P. 570 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 573
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 584 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 596
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604 12-volt Battery P. 613 Remote Transmitter Care P. 615
Cleaning P. 617 Accessories and Modifications P. 622
Handling of the Jack P. 641 Power System Won’t Start P. 642 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 645
Fuses P. 657 Emergency Towing P. 661
Refueling P. 663
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 669 Reporting Safety Defects P. 670
Authorized Manuals P. 676 Customer Service Information P. 677
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 41
Instrument PanelP. 89
ControlsP. 149
FeaturesP. 241
DrivingP. 457
MaintenanceP. 575
Handling the UnexpectedP. 625
InformationP. 665
IndexP. 679
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 5 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

Quick Reference Guide
37
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.
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 37 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

457
Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before Driving................................... 458
Towing a Trailer ................................ 463
Towing Behind a Motorhome .......... 464
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information ......................... 465
Important Safety Precautions............ 465
Avoiding Trouble ............................. 466
When Driving Turning on the Power ...................... 467
Precautions While Driving................. 473
Transmission .................................... 474
Shifting ............................................ 475
SPORT Mode.................................... 481 Deceleration Paddl
e Selector ............ 482
ECON Mode .................................... 485
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System...... 486
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 487
Agile Handling Assist ....................... 489
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM........................................ 490Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .. 491Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 495
Blind spot information System*........... 497High Voltage Battery ........................ 500 Honda Sensing
®................................ 501
Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) .... 504Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ....... 515Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 532Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 541Front Sensor Camera ....................... 546
Radar Sensor ................................... 548
Braking Brake System ................................... 549
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 555
Brake Assist System ......................... 556
Parking Your Vehicle ........................ 557
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 568
Refueling ........................................... 570
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 573
* Not available on all models
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 457 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

461
uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label atta ched to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the am ount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 666
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 666
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.Label Example
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 461 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
462
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 463
Load Limits Example
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
Example1
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 462 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

463
Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 463 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

464
uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Behind a Motorhome
Driving
Towing Behind a Motorhome
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 661
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 464 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

491
uuWhen Driving uTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Continued
Driving
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS
indicator to come on and a message to appear
on the driver information interface.1 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.
Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly a ffect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.
Tire pressure checked and inflated in:
•Warm weather can beco me under-inflated in
colder weather.
•Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of over inflation.
The TPMS may not function pr operly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire. 2 Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 604
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:
•You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.
•You drive on snowy or slippery roads.•Tire chains are used.
The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:
•There is a heavier and une ven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.
•Tire chains are used.
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 491 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分

582
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
21 CR-V HYBRID HMIN-31TPG6100.book 582 ページ ２０２０年９月１４日　月曜日　午前１１時３６分