lock HONDA CRV 2023 Owner's Guide

145
Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 146
Locking and Unlocking the Doors Key .................................................. 148
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ... 150
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 151
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ............................................. 161
Childproof Door Locks ..................... 163
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 164
Tailgate .............................................. 165
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 176
Security System Alarm ...................... 176Windows ............................................... 179Moonroof .......................................... 183
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
POWER Button................................. 184
Turn Signals ..................................... 187
Light Switches.................................. 188
Daytime Running Lights ................... 192
Auto High-Beam .............................. 193
Wipers and Washers ........................ 196
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ... 199
Heated Windshield Button ............... 199
Driving Position Memory System*.... 200
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 202
Mirrors ............................................... 203
Seats .................................................. 205
Interior Convenience Items .............. 216
Climate Control System Using Automatic Climate Control .... 232
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...... 236
Canadian models
* Not available on all models

146
Controls
Clock
Adjusting the Clock
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the power mode in ON.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Clock Settings .
3. Select Automatic Time , then select OFF.
4. Select Set Time.
5. Select 12H/24H to change 12 or 24 hour
clock.
6. Select or .
7. Select Set to set the time.
■Adjusting the Time
1Adjusting the Clock
The clock is automatically updated through the audio
system.
You can also select and enter with the LIST / SELECT
(List / Selector) knob in stead of the touch panel.
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
MENU Button
Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen
34

147
uuClock uAdjusting the Clock
Controls
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select System.
4. Select Date & Time .
5. Select Set Date & Time .
6. Select Automatic Date & Time , then
select OFF.
To adjust date:
7. Select Set Date.
8. Select or .
9. Select Save to set the date.
To adjust time:
7. Select Set Time.
8. Select or .
9. Select Save to set the time.
1Adjusting the Clock
You can also adjust the clock by touching the clock
displayed in the header ar ea of the audio/information
screen, Clock displayed on the home screen, or
All Apps.
1. Touch the clock on the screen.
The clock screen of the face-type appears.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Date & Time .
4. Select Set Date & Time .
5. Select Automatic Date & Time , then select OFF.
6. Select Set Date or Set Time.
7. Adjusting the dates, hours and minutes by selecting or .
8. Select Save to set the time.
You can customize the clock display to show the 12
hour clock or 24 hour clock. 2 Customized Features P. 376
You can customize the date display to MM/DD/
YYYY , DD/MM/YYYY or YYYY/MM/DD .
2 Customized Features P. 376
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
34
Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen
34
34

148
Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock the doors,
tailgate, and fuel fill door.
The built-in key can be used to unlock the
doors when the keyless remote battery
becomes weak and the power door unlock
operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, push the release
button and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
keyless remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 176
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•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, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
remote engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start P. 457■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Button

149
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey
Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.

150
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote to activate the power
system, when locking/unlocking the door, tailgate, and fuel fill door.
In the following cases, activating the power system or locking/unlocking the doors/
tailgate/fuel fill door may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.

151
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 keyless remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors, tailgate, and fuel fill
door.
You can lock/unlock the doors, fuel fill door,
and tailgate, within a radius of about 32
inches (80 cm) from the outside door handle
or tailgate outer handle.
■Using the Keyless Access System1Locking/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. 216

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
152
Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Touch the door lock sensor on the front door
or press the lock button on the tailgate. u All the doors and tailgate lock and the
security system sets.
u Some exterior lights flash once and the
beeper sounds once.1Using the Keyless Access System
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless access
system, the doors and tailgate will automatically relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carryin g the keyless remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while someone
else with the keyless remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the keyless 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 and the
tailgate with the keyless remote if it is above or
below the outside handle.
•The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close
to the door, door glass, and tailgate.
Door Lock
Sensor
Lock Button

Continued153
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle: u The driver’s door and fuel fill door
unlock.
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 outer handle: u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Opening/Closing the Tailgate P. 166
1Using the Keyless Access System
The light flash, beep, a nd door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the audio/information
screen or driver information interface.
2 Settings
* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
You can also unlock and open with the power
tailgate. 2 Using the Tailgate Outer Handle P. 172
Models with power tailgate
Outer
Handle
* Not available on all models

uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
154
Controls
■Locking the doors an d tailgate (Walk
away auto lock ®)
When you walk away from the vehicle with all
doors and tailgate closed while carrying the
keyless remote, the doors and tailgate will
automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors and tailgate are closed, or all doors are
closed and tailgate begins power close
operation
*, and the keyless remote is within
about 5 feet (1.5 m) radi us of the outside door
handle or tailgate outer handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless remote and
close door(s) and tailgate.
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
2. Carry the keyless remote beyond about 5
feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain
outside this range fo r 2 or more seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors and tailgate will then
lock.
1Locking the doors and tailg ate (Walk away auto lock®)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the audio/inform ation screen or driver
information interface. If you set the auto lock
function to ON using the a udio/information screen or
driver information inte rface, only the remote
transmitter that was used to unlock the driver’s door
prior to the setting change can activate auto lock.
2 Settings
* P. 135
2 Customized Features P. 376
After the auto lock function has been activated, when
you stay within the locking/unlocking operation range,
the indicator on the keyless remote will continue to flash
until the doors and tailgate are locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the door s and tailgate will
automatically lock approx imately 30 seconds after
the auto lock function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door or tailgate after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds, the auto lock
function will be canceled.
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
* Not available on all models