light HONDA CRV 2023 Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 79Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 92Safety Labels P. 93
Tailgate P. 165 Security System P. 176 Windows P. 179
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 184 Mirrors P. 203
Climate Control System P. 232
Audio Error Messages P. 345 General Information on the Audio System P. 347
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 400, 420 Refuel Recommend P. 439
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 453 When Driving P. 455 Honda Sensing ® P. 492 Braking P. 572
Refueling P. 595 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 598
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 611 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 623
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 631 12-Volt Battery P. 640 Remote Transmitter Care P. 642
Cleaning P. 644 Accessories and Modifications P. 649
Handling of the Jack P. 666 Power System Won’t Start P. 667 If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead P. 671
Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 676 Fuses P. 683 Emergency Towing P. 689
If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 691 Refueling P. 692
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 697 Reporting Safety Defects P. 698
Authorized Manuals P. 704 Customer Service Information P. 705 Open Source Licenses P. 706
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 43
Instrument PanelP. 95
ControlsP. 145
FeaturesP. 237
DrivingP. 441
MaintenanceP. 599
Handling the UnexpectedP. 651
InformationP. 693
IndexP. 708

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Quick Reference Guide❚ Headlights/ Turn Signals (P187, 188)
❚ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with
Low Speed Follow Buttons
(P514)
❚ Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
Button
(P536)
❚ Interval Button (P526)
❚Steering Wheel Adjustments (P202)
❚ Heated Steering Wheel* (P229)
❚Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System Voice Control Button* (P420)
❚Audio Remote Controls (P242)
❚ (Home) Button (P117)
❚Horn (Press the area around .)
❚Left Selector Wheel (P245)
❚ Wipers/Washers (P196)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift Up) (P466)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift Down) (P466)
* Not available on all models

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Quick Reference Guide
❚Moonroof Switch (P183)
❚Front Side Airbags (P70)
❚Map Lights (P217)
❚USB Ports* (P240)
❚Front Seat (P205)
❚Sun Visors (P231)
❚Vanity Mirrors
❚Rear Seat Heater Buttons*
(P231)
Canadian models
❚Sunglasses Holder (P223)
❚Center Console Box (P219)
❚Rear Seats (P209)
❚LATCH to Secure a Child Seat (P84)
❚Grab Handle
❚Coat Hook (P222)
❚Rear Side Airbags (P70)
❚Seat Belts (P49)
❚Side Curtain Airbags (P73)
❚Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P56)
❚Cargo Area Lights (P217)
❚Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P86)
❚Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P86)
❚Accessory Power Socket (P224)
❚Ceiling Light (P216)
* Not available on all models

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Windshield Wipers (P196, 627)
❚How to Refuel (P596)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P626)
❚Rear Wiper (P198, 629)
❚Brake/Taillights (P624)
❚Power Door Mirrors (P204)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P611)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P593)
❚Front Turn Signal/Parking/Daytime Running Lights
(P187, 623)
❚Tires (P631, 653)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P166)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights (P187, 623)
❚Headlights (P188, 623)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P624)
❚Rear Side Marker Lights (P624)
❚Back-Up Lights (P626)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P623)
❚Tailgate Outer Handle (P172)
❚Rear License Plate Light (P626)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P151)

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Quick Reference Guide
SPORT HYBRID i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode
Drive)
Your SPORT HYBRID i-MMD vehicle uses both an electric motor and a gasoline engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor
receiving electricity from an internal High Voltage battery and/or internal generator. The High Voltage battery is charged from the
generator driven by the engine or regenerative braking.
When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the gasoline engine, or by a combination of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it.
●Energy efficiency
As with a gasoline-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficien cy and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the gasoline-powered engin e.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.
●Battery types
There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights, and
other standard 12-volt systems; and a high voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt battery.

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Quick Reference Guide
Turn Signals (P187)
Lights (P188)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Light Control Switches
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Wipers and Washers
(P196)
*1:Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2:Models with manual intermittent operation
AUTO should always be turned OFF before
the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:
●Cleaning the windshield●Driving through a car wash●No rain present
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
Adjustment Ring
*
( -: Low sensitivity*1
: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High sensitivity*1
: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Models with automatic intermittent wipers
Steering Wheel (P202)
●To adjust, push the adjustment lever
down, adjust to the desired position, then
lock the lever back in place.
To adjust
To lock

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Quick Reference Guide
Refueling (P 595)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
14 US gal (53 L)
aUnlock the driver’s door. (P161)
bPress and release the area indicated
by the arrow to release the fuel fill
door. You will hear a click and the
lid will open slightly.
cAfter filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.Wait for five seconds

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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P599)
Under the Hood (P611)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the 12-volt battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower corner
of the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly, you
can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P623)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P627)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P631)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter
driving.

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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?The shift lever should be moved to
(P.
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P580)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in
the lock position. If so, open the
rear door with the outside door
handle.
To cancel this function, slide the
lever up to the unlock position.

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Quick Reference Guide
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
●The exterior lights are left on.
●The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Why does a beeper sound
when I walk away from the
vehicle after I close the
door?The beeper sounds if you move outside the walk away auto lock
operating range before the door completely closes.
2Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock ®) (P154)
Why does the beeper
sound when I start driving?The beeper sounds when the driver and/or front passenger are
not wearing their seat belts.
Pressing the electric
parking brake switch does
not release the parking
brake. Why?Press the electric parking brake switch with the brake pedal
depressed.