Parking HONDA CRV 2023 Repair Manual

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Handling the Unexpected
Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the (P
position.
1.Set the parking brake.
2. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
3. Remove the built-in key from the keyless
remote.
4. Wrap a cloth around the tip of the built-in
key. Put it into the shift lock release slot as
shown in the image, and remove the cover.
5. Insert the built-in key into the shift lock
release slot.
6. While pushing the built-in key in, press the
shift lever release button, and place the
shift lever into
(N.
u The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a de aler as soon as
possible.
■Releasing the Lock
Slot
Cover
Shift Lock Release Slot
Release Button

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Handling the Unexpected
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
•The Power system temperature high. Power may be reduced. message
appears on the driver information interface.
• The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message appears on the driv er information interface.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.
The Power system temperature hi gh. Power may be reduced. message
appears on the driver informa tion interface when the power system temperature is
high.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
u Set the parking brake, and put the transmission into
(P. Turn off all accessories
and turn on the hazard warning lights.
2. Keep the power mode in ON, and wait until the message disappears.
u If the message does not disappear, have your vehicle inspected at a dealer.
■First thing to do
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.
2. Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.
u No steam or spray present: Keep the power system on and open the hood.
u Steam or spray is present: Turn off the power system and wait until it
subsides. Then, open the hood.
■The Power system temperature high. Power may be
reduced. Message Appears on the Driver Information
Interface
■The Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine
to cool. Message Appears on the Driver Information
Interface
1 How to Handle Overheating
NOTICE
Continuing to drive with the Engine temperature
too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.
message on the driver information interface may
damage the engine.
3WARNING
Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seri ously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

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Handling the Unexpected
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
■Reasons for the warning to appear
Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.
■What to do as soon as the warning
appears
1. Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.
■What to do after parking the vehicle
1. Turn the power system off and let it sit for
approximately three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.
u Add oil as necessary.
2 Oil Check P. 614
3.Start the engine and check the Engine oil
pressure low warning.
u The warning disappears: Start driving
again.
u The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately turn the power
system off and contact a dealer for
repairs.
1If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears
NOTICE
Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

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uuIndicator, Comi ng On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take imme diate action. Pull the
(- deceleration paddle
selector several times to help slow the vehicle using regenerative
braking.
■Reasons for the indicator to blink
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.
■What to do when the indicator blinks
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.
1 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks
Have your vehicle re paired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary, pull the
( -
deceleration paddle se lector to help slow the vehicle
using regenerative braking.
If the brake system indicator (red) and ABS indicator
come on simultaneously , the electronic brake
distribution system is not wo rking. This can result in
vehicle instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspecte d by a dealer immediately.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking br ake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brak e and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.
2 If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
P. 680
U.S.
Canada
(Red)

680
uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the
Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
■If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the
same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically
2 Parking Brake P. 572
•If the brake system indicator (red) co ntinuously comes on or blinks at
the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place a nd have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.
u Preventing the vehicle from moving, put the transmission into
(P.
• If only the brake system indicator (red ) is turned off, avoid using the
parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
1If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On
If you apply the parking brake, you may not be able
to release it.
If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.
If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.
U.S.
Canada
(Red)
U.S.
Canada
(Amber)

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flatbed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground.
This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flatbed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 572
2WD models
2WD models

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Information
Specifications
■Vehicle Specifications
ModelCR-V
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)See the certification label on the driver’s
doorjamb
■ Air Conditioning
■ Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Washer Fluid
Refrigerant Type HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Charge Quantity 17.1 – 18.9 oz (485 – 535 g)
Lubricant TypeND-OIL 11 (POE)
Quantity 7.32 – 8.24 cu-in (120 – 135 cm3)
Displacement121.6 cu-in (1,993 cm3)Spark PlugsNGKDILZKAR7G11Y
TypeUnleaded gasoline, pump octane number
87 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 14 US gal (53 L)
Tank CapacityU.S.: 1.6 US qt (1.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
■ Light Bulbs
Headlights (Low Beam)LEDHeadlights (High Beam)LEDFront Turn Signal/Parking/Daytime
Running LightsLED
Front Side Marker Lights LED
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)LED
Brake Lights LED
Rear Side Marker LightsLED
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21 W (Amber)
Back-Up LightsLED
Taillights LED
High-Mount Brake LightLED
Rear License Plate Light LED
Interior LightsMap LightsLEDCeiling LightLEDCargo Area LightsLEDVanity Mirror Lights1.4 WFront Door Inner
Handle Lights*LED
Foot Lights*LEDAmbient LightsLEDCenter Console LightLED
* Not available on all models

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Index
Authorized Manuals................................ 704
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 164
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 193
Indicator ................................................. 106
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ......................................... 101, 577
Automatic Intermittent Wipers .............. 197
Automatic Lighting .................................. 189
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Average Speed ......................................... 124
AWD (All-Wheel Drive) ............................ 479
AWD Torque Distribution Monitor ......... 129
B
Battery................................................ 14, 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator ............................................... 101
High Voltage..................................... 14, 491
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Maintenance (checking the 12-Volt battery) ............... 640
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 642
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 49
Beverage Holders ..................................... 220
Blind Spot Information System ............... 487
Bluetooth ® Audio ............................. 257, 317
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®........... 400, 420
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 91Brake System
............................................. 572
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 580
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 577
Brake Assist System ................................. 581
Fluid ........................................................ 621
Foot Brake ............................................... 576
Indicator (Amber) ............................ 100, 680
Indicator (Red) ..................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Brake .......................................... 572
Built-in Key ............................................... 148
Bulb Replacement .................................... 623
Brake Light, Tailli ght, Rear Side Marker Light,
and Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs ............ 624
Front Side Marker Lights .......................... 623
Front Turn Signal, Parking/Daytime Running
Lights .................................................... 623
Headlights ............................................... 623
High-Mount Brake Light .......................... 626
Rear License Plate Light ........................... 626
Side Turn Signal/Em ergency Indicator
Lights .................................................... 623
Taillights and Back-Up Lights ................... 626
Bulb Specifications ................................... 694
C
Carbon Monoxide Gas ............................... 92
Carrying Cargo ................................. 443, 445
Certification Label .................................... 696
Changing Bulbs ........................................ 623
CHARGE/DECEL Gauge ............................. 114
Charging System Indicator ............... 101, 677
Child Safety ................................................. 79
Childproof Door Locks............................. 163
Child Seat .................................................... 79
Booster Seats ............................................ 91
Child Seat for Infants................................. 81
Child Seat for Small Children ..................... 82
Installing a Child Seat wi th a Lap/Shoulder Seat
Belt ......................................................... 86
Larger Children ......................................... 90
Rear-facing Child Seat ............................... 81
Selecting a Child Seat ................................ 83
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 163
Cleaning the Exterior ............................... 646
Cleaning the Interior ................................ 644
Climate Control System ............................ 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensors ................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232

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Index
Heating and Cooling SystemDust and Pollen Filter ............................... 643
HFL (HandsFreeLink ®)....................... 400, 420
High Beam Indicator ................................. 106
High Voltage Battery ................................ 491
Hill Descent Control System ..................... 474
Hill Descent Control System Indicator ..... 108
Hill Start Assist System .............................. 460
Honda App License Agreement ............... 349
Honda Sensing ®................................ 35, 492
HondaLink ®............................................. 320
HondaLink ® Assist ..................................... 437
Hybrid Vehicle SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (int elligent Multi-Mode
Drive) ....................................................... 13
I
Identification Numbers ............................ 696
Engine, Motor and Transmission .............. 696
Vehicle Identification ............................... 696
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Immobilizer System .................................. 176
Indicator .................................................. 107
Indicators ..................................................... 96
12-Volt Battery Charging System ..... 101, 677
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow (Amber) ............................ 109
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (White/Green)........... 109, 514
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 103 Auto High-Beam ..................................... 106
Automatic Brake Hold ..................... 101, 577
Automatic Brake Hold System ......... 101, 577
Cruise Mode (White/Green) ..................... 109
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 102
ECON Mode .................................... 108, 470
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System .......................................... 104, 681
EV ........................................................... 100
High Beam .............................................. 106
Hill Descent Control System (White/Green)........................................ 108
Immobilizer System ................................. 107
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
(Amber) ................................................. 110
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (White/Green)........................................ 110
Lights On ................................................ 106
Low Fuel (Amber) .................................... 103
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS ... 105, 480, 485, 682
Malfunction Indicator Lamp............. 101, 678
NORMAL Mode ............................... 108, 470
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Amber) ......................................... 100, 680
Parking Brake a nd Brake System
(Red) ................................. 98, 99, 679, 680
POWER SYSTEM ...................................... 100
READY .................................................... 100
Safety Support (Amber) ........................... 111
Safety Support (Green/Gray) .................... 113
Seat Belt Reminder ............................ 51, 103 Security System Alarm............................. 107
Shift Position................................... 102, 465
SNOW Mode .................................. 108, 470
SPORT Mode................................... 108, 470
Supplemental Restraint System ......... 75, 104
System Message ..................................... 108
Transmission System ............................... 102
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ............. 106
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA
®)
OFF ............................................... 105, 477
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
System .......................................... 104, 476
Information .............................................. 693
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 122
Instrument Panel ........................................ 95
Interior Lights ........................................... 216
Interior Rearview Mirror ......................... 203
iPod ................................................... 251, 311
J
Jump Starting ........................................... 671

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Index
O
Odometer.................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 453
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 613
Adding .................................................... 615
Checking ................................................. 614
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 676
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 613
Viscosity .......................................... 613, 695
Open Source Licenses ....................... 363, 706
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 612
Moonroof ................................................ 183
Power Windows ...................................... 179
Tailgate ................................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display .................. 115
Overheating .............................................. 674
P
Paddle Selectors ........................................ 466
Panic Mode ............................................... 178
Parking ...................................................... 582
Parking Brake ............................................ 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ........................................... 100, 680
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Sensor System .............................. 584
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 76Passing Indicators
..................................... 188
Petrol
Gauge ..................................................... 114
Phone ........................................................ 124
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 257, 317
POWER Button ......................................... 184
Power Flow ............................................... 342
Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge .... 119
POWER Gauge .......................................... 114
Power System
Won’t Start ............................................. 667
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ........................ 100
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 667
Power Tailgate ......................................... 168
Power Windows ....................................... 179
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 462
Pregnant Women ....................................... 57
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 653R
Radiator.................................................... 619
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 249, 296
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 300
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 250, 298
Range ........................................................ 122
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 250, 298
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 699
READY Indicator ....................................... 100 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 479
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 199
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 231
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 210
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 203
Refueling .......................................... 439, 595
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 114
Gasoline ......................................... 595, 694
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ..................... 103
Regulations .............................. 485, 634, 697
Remote Transmitter ................................. 157
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 642
Bulbs ...................................................... 623
Fuses .............................................. 683, 685
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 629
Tires........................................................ 637
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 627
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 698
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 554
On and Off ............................................. 557