open hood HONDA CRV 2022 Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Windshield Wipers (P198, 601)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P155)
❚How to Refuel (P573)
❚Rear Wiper (P200, 604)
❚Brake/Taillights (P598)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P207)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P586)
❚Fog Lights* (P194, 598)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P570)
❚Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
(P189, 190, 598)
❚Tires (P606, 629)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P167)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P189, 598)
❚Headlights (P190, 598)
❚Taillights (P599)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P598)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P598)
❚Back-Up Lights (P599)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P600)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P190, 194, 598)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P174)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P600)
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P627)
Flat Tire (P629)
●Park in a safe location and repair the flat
tire using the tire repair kit in the cargo
area.
Indicators Come On
(P652)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Power System Won't
Start
(P644)
●If the 12-volt battery is dead, jump start
using a booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P659)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P649)
●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 (P663)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driv er’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds an d the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function:
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicl e without using the auto lock
function.
• With the keyless remote on you, move out
of the auto lock function operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and tailg ate (Walk away auto lock®)
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
u The beeper will not sound.
•The keyless remote is taken out of its operational
range before all doors a nd tailgate are closed.
u The beeper will sound.
If equipped, the user mu st wait until the power
tailgate fully closes before the auto lock function will
be activated.
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.•A door, tailgate or th e hood is not closed.•The power mode is set to any mode other than OFF.•The keyless remote is not located within a radius of
about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get
out of the vehicle and cl ose the doors and tailgate.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The keyless remote is put inside the vehicle through
a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.•The keyless remote is put inside the tailgate.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the keyless remote. Then, open/close a door
and confirm the auto lock activation beeper sounds
once.
Models with power tailgate
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power
system.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system, or
turn the power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing
lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked from outs ide with the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security System Alarm*
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button on the dashboard.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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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. 606
•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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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
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Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start
The power system may not be turned on by the
remote engine start if:
•You have disabled a remo te engine start setting
using the driver information interface* or audio/
information screen*.
2 Customized Features P. 140, 369
•The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).•The transmission is in a position other than (P.•The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is
unlocked.
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.•There is an antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The engine oil pressure is low.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The security system alarm is not set.Press and hold the
button for one
second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the power system off successfully. The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the keyless access system range.
The power system will not be turned off.
1 To turn the power system off
The power system may be turned off while it is on if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the button on
the keyless remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the keyless
remote.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.•The hood is open.•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The engine oil pressure is low.•The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there
is a problem with the emissions control systems.
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 578
Safety When Performing Maintenance ..579Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 580
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 581
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .. 586
Opening the Hood ........................... 587
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 588
Oil Check ......................................... 589
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 590
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...591
Cooling System ................................ 593
Transmission Fluid ............................ 595
Brake Fluid ....................................... 596
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 597
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 598
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.. 601Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 606
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 607Tire Labeling .................................... 607DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 609Wear Indicators................................ 611
Tire Service Life ................................ 611 Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 612
Tire Rotation .................................... 613
Winter Tires ..................................... 614
12-volt Battery .................................. 615
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 617
Climate Control System Maintenance .. 618Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 619
Exterior Care.................................... 621
Accessories and Modifications .......... 624
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uOpening the Hood
Maintenance
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
driver’s side lower corner of the dashboard.
u The hood will pop up slightly.
3. Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood. Once you have
raised the hood slightly, you can release the
lever.
4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.1 Opening the Hood
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised. The hood will strike the wipers, resulting in
possible damage to the hood and/or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latchedM
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifti ng the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cl eaned and lubricatedM
3WARNING
The hood support rod can become very hot
due to heat from the engine.
To ensure against po ssible burns, do not
handle the metal section of the rod:
Use the foam grip instead.
Hood Release Handle
Pull
Lever
Support Rod
Grip
Clamp
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil fi lter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Turning the power system on automatically starts the engine if the High Voltage
battery charge level gauge shows two segments or less.
2 High Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge P. 127
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the driver
information interface.
1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screws and
slotted head screws by turning 90°
counter-clockwise on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Screw Under Cover
Drain Bolt
Washer
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