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This manual will be formatted for printing instead of web use. This is due to changes in content and specifications of the model year. © 2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. - 2012 CR-V Owner's Manual (Unlinked) This document does not contain hyperlinks and may be replaced with a hyperlinked version at the end of the vehicle that happen throughout the model year. All Rights Reserved P/N 00X31-T0A-6000
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... with the vehicle when it is for printing. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Before Driving P. 246 Towing a Trailer P. 251 Parking Your Vehicle P. 277 Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 278 2 Maintenance P. 285 Before Performing Maintenance P. 286 Maintenance...
... with the vehicle when it is for printing. Images throughout this publication were in effect at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Before Driving P. 246 Towing a Trailer P. 251 Parking Your Vehicle P. 277 Multi-View Rear Camera * P. 278 2 Maintenance P. 285 Before Performing Maintenance P. 286 Maintenance...
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Contents Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67 Safety Labels P. 68 P. 2 P. 25 P. 69 P. 97 P. 155 P. 245 P. 285 P. 339 P. 363 P. 375 Safe Driving Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 112 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 138 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126 Heating and Cooling System* P. 148 Instrument Panel Controls Rear Entertainment System * P. 193 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * P. 214 Audio Error Messages P. 205 Compass * P. ...
Contents Quick Reference Guide Child Safety P. 54 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 67 Safety Labels P. 68 P. 2 P. 25 P. 69 P. 97 P. 155 P. 245 P. 285 P. 339 P. 363 P. 375 Safe Driving Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 110 Security System P. 112 Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 117 Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 138 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 114 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 126 Heating and Cooling System* P. 148 Instrument Panel Controls Rear Entertainment System * P. 193 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® * P. 214 Audio Error Messages P. 205 Compass * P. ...
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Quick Reference Guide Visual Index ❙ ECON Button (P 125) ❙ System Indicators (P 70) ❙ Gauges (P 79) ❙ Information Display (P 80) ❙ Multi-Information Display * (P 83) ❙ Audio Display * ❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ Audio System (P 156) ❙ Navigation System * () See Navigation System Manual Quick Reference Guide ❙ Heating and Cooling System * (P 148) ❙ Climate Control System * (P 151) ❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 124) ❙ Heated Mirror Button * (P 124) ❙ Ignition Switch (P 117) ❙ Steering Wheel ...
Quick Reference Guide Visual Index ❙ ECON Button (P 125) ❙ System Indicators (P 70) ❙ Gauges (P 79) ❙ Information Display (P 80) ❙ Multi-Information Display * (P 83) ❙ Audio Display * ❙ Hazard Warning Button ❙ Audio System (P 156) ❙ Navigation System * () See Navigation System Manual Quick Reference Guide ❙ Heating and Cooling System * (P 148) ❙ Climate Control System * (P 151) ❙ Rear Window Defogger (P 124) ❙ Heated Mirror Button * (P 124) ❙ Ignition Switch (P 117) ❙ Steering Wheel ...
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❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118) ❙ Fog Lights * (P 120) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 80) ❙ Brightness Control (P 123) ❙ (Display) Button * (P 83) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P 121) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P 265) ❙ Horn (Press an area around () See Navigation System Manual Quick Reference Guide .) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons * (P 214) ❙ MENU Button * (P 86) ❙ SOURCE Button (P 86 Buttons (P 86) * Not available on all models 3
❙ Headlights/Turn Signals (P 118) ❙ Fog Lights * (P 120) ❙ (SEL/RESET) Knob (P 80) ❙ Brightness Control (P 123) ❙ (Display) Button * (P 83) ❙ Wipers/Washers (P 121) ❙ Cruise Control Buttons (P 265) ❙ Horn (Press an area around () See Navigation System Manual Quick Reference Guide .) ❙ Navigation System Voice Control Buttons * ❙ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System Voice Control Buttons * (P 214) ❙ MENU Button * (P 86) ❙ SOURCE Button (P 86 Buttons (P 86) * Not available on all models 3
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Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P 114) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 105) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 127) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P 126) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 42) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 358) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42) Quick Reference Guide ❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P 262) ❙ Glove Box (P 139) ❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 141) ❙ Parking Brake (P 273) ❙ Hood Release Handle (P 298) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 280) ❙ Driver's Pocket 4 ❙ Seat Heater Switches...
Visual Index ❙ Power Window Switches (P 114) ❙ Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 105) ❙ Door Mirror Controls (P 127) ❙ Rearview Mirror (P 126) ❙ Driver's Front Airbag (P 42) ❙ Interior Fuse Box (P 358) ❙ Passenger's Front Airbag (P 42) Quick Reference Guide ❙ Shift Lever Automatic Transmission (P 262) ❙ Glove Box (P 139) ❙ Accessory Power Socket (P 141) ❙ Parking Brake (P 273) ❙ Hood Release Handle (P 298) ❙ Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P 280) ❙ Driver's Pocket 4 ❙ Seat Heater Switches...
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❙ Cargo Area Light (P 138) ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 62) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 63) ❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P 36) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 49) ❙ Rear Entertainment System * (P 193) ❙ Ceiling Light (P 138) ❙ Seat Belts (P 31) ❙ Moonroof Switch * (P 116) ❙ Map Lights (P 138) ❙ Sunglasses Holder (P 144) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ Accessory Power Socket * (P 141) ❙ USB Adapter Cable (P 157) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack * (P 157) ❙ ...
❙ Cargo Area Light (P 138) ❙ Seat Belt (Installing a Child Seat) (P 62) ❙ Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat (P 63) ❙ Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor (P 36) ❙ Side Curtain Airbags (P 49) ❙ Rear Entertainment System * (P 193) ❙ Ceiling Light (P 138) ❙ Seat Belts (P 31) ❙ Moonroof Switch * (P 116) ❙ Map Lights (P 138) ❙ Sunglasses Holder (P 144) ❙ Sun Visors ❙ Vanity Mirrors ❙ Accessory Power Socket * (P 141) ❙ USB Adapter Cable (P 157) ❙ Auxiliary Input Jack * (P 157) ❙ ...
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Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 297) ❙ Audio Antenna (P 158) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P 121, 316) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 127) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 102) ❙ Headlights (P 118, 309) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 118, 312) ❙ Side Marker Lights (P 118, 311) ❙ Tires (P 320, 341) ❙ Fog Lights * (P 120, 310) ❙ How to Refuel (P 280) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 315) ❙ Rear Wiper (P 122, 318) ❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 110) Quick Reference Guide ❙ Tailgate Release ...
Visual Index ❙ Maintenance Under the Hood (P 297) ❙ Audio Antenna (P 158) ❙ Windshield Wipers (P 121, 316) ❙ Power Door Mirrors (P 127) ❙ Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 102) ❙ Headlights (P 118, 309) ❙ Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 118, 312) ❙ Side Marker Lights (P 118, 311) ❙ Tires (P 320, 341) ❙ Fog Lights * (P 120, 310) ❙ How to Refuel (P 280) ❙ High-Mount Brake Light (P 315) ❙ Rear Wiper (P 122, 318) ❙ Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 110) Quick Reference Guide ❙ Tailgate Release ...
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Green: Fuel efficient driving Yellow: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration White: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration ● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with your driving style. Eco Assist System Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. (P 125) Quick Reference Guide ECON Button (P 125) Helps maximize fuel economy. ECON Mode Indicator (P 77) Comes on when the ECON button is pressed. * Not available on all models 7
Green: Fuel efficient driving Yellow: Moderate acceleration/ deceleration White: Aggressive acceleration/ deceleration ● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with your driving style. Eco Assist System Ambient Meter ● Changes color to reflect your brake or accelerator pedal operation. (P 125) Quick Reference Guide ECON Button (P 125) Helps maximize fuel economy. ECON Mode Indicator (P 77) Comes on when the ECON button is pressed. * Not available on all models 7
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Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Seat Belts (P 31) ● Fasten your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Before Driving Checklist (P 30) ● Before driving, check that your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat. ● Check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 67) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Child Safety (P 54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller ...
Do not run the engine in a rear-facing child seat. Seat Belts (P 31) ● Fasten your passengers are wearing their seat belts correctly. Before Driving Checklist (P 30) ● Before driving, check that your seat belt and sit upright well back in the seat. ● Check that the front seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted. Exhaust Gas Hazard (P 67) ● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain carbon monoxide. Child Safety (P 54) ● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat. ● Smaller ...
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Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator Door Open Indicator (P 69) Quick Reference Guide Gauges (P 79)/Information Display (P 80)/ Multi-Information Display * (P 83)/System Indicators (P 70) System Indicators AWD System Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator Temperature Gauge Ambient Meter Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Seat Belt ...
Instrument Panel System Indicators Malfunction Indicator Lamp Low Oil Pressure Indicator Charging System Indicator Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) System Indicator VSA® OFF Indicator Door Open Indicator (P 69) Quick Reference Guide Gauges (P 79)/Information Display (P 80)/ Multi-Information Display * (P 83)/System Indicators (P 70) System Indicators AWD System Indicator * Shift Lever Position Indicator Temperature Gauge Ambient Meter Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Indicators Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator Low Fuel Indicator Seat Belt ...
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MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe 10 Controls Quick Reference Guide Right (P 97) Turn Signals (P 118) Turn Signal Control Lever Lights (P 118) Light Control Switches Wipers and Washers (P 121) High Beam Low Beam Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring : Long Delay : Short Delay Flashing Left Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
MIST OFF INT: Low speed with intermittent LO: Low speed wipe HI: High speed wipe 10 Controls Quick Reference Guide Right (P 97) Turn Signals (P 118) Turn Signal Control Lever Lights (P 118) Light Control Switches Wipers and Washers (P 121) High Beam Low Beam Wiper/Washer Control Lever Adjustment Ring : Long Delay : Short Delay Flashing Left Pull toward you to spray washer fluid.
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Quick Reference Guide ● With all the doors unlocked, push the tailgate release button on ), each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch. ● If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is disabled. Power Window Lock Button Indicator Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside (P 104) ● Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open and close the power windows. ● If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger's window switch is on the tailgate to adjust the mirror. Power Door Mirrors (P...
Quick Reference Guide ● With all the doors unlocked, push the tailgate release button on ), each passenger's window can be opened and closed with its own switch. ● If the power window lock button is in the on position (indicator is disabled. Power Window Lock Button Indicator Unlocking the Front Doors from the Inside (P 104) ● Pull either front door inner handle to unlock and open and close the power windows. ● If the power window lock button is in the off position, each passenger's window switch is on the tailgate to adjust the mirror. Power Door Mirrors (P...
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Air flows from floor vents. Press the button to adjust the temperature. Rotate the temperature control dial to defrost the windshield. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents. Heating and Cooling System * (P 148) Rotate the fan control dial to turn the system off. Button Button Button Button (Windshield Defroster) Button (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button Quick Reference Guide Fan Control Dial Temperature Control Dial Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (Recirculation) Button Air flows from floor and windshield ...
Air flows from floor vents. Press the button to adjust the temperature. Rotate the temperature control dial to defrost the windshield. Air flows from floor and dashboard vents. Air flows from dashboard vents. Heating and Cooling System * (P 148) Rotate the fan control dial to turn the system off. Button Button Button Button (Windshield Defroster) Button (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button Quick Reference Guide Fan Control Dial Temperature Control Dial Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button (Recirculation) Button Air flows from floor and windshield ...
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Press Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute) to the nearest hour. SYNC (Synchronized) Button (Windshield Defroster) Button Driver's Side Temperature Control Dial (On/Off) Button Passenger's Side Temperature Control Dial AUTO Button (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button (Recirculation) Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button MODE Control Button Air flows from floor vents. Press Preset (6 (Reset) to set the time to set the time. To set the time to the nearest hour: Press and hold the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing. Depending on all models 13 Quick ...
Press Preset (4 (Hour) or (5 (Minute) to the nearest hour. SYNC (Synchronized) Button (Windshield Defroster) Button Driver's Side Temperature Control Dial (On/Off) Button Passenger's Side Temperature Control Dial AUTO Button (Rear Window Defogger/ Heated Mirror *) Button (Recirculation) Button A/C (Air Conditioning) Button MODE Control Button Air flows from floor vents. Press Preset (6 (Reset) to set the time to set the time. To set the time to the nearest hour: Press and hold the CLOCK button until the displayed time begins flashing. Depending on all models 13 Quick ...
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Features Quick Reference Guide (P 155) Audio System (P 156) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual Models without multi-information display (P 159) (Power) Button CD Slot SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6) Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Selector Knob SETUP Button Button 14
Features Quick Reference Guide (P 155) Audio System (P 156) For navigation system operation () See Navigation System Manual Models without multi-information display (P 159) (Power) Button CD Slot SCAN Button Preset Buttons (1-6) Button FM Button AM Button SKIP/SEEK Button (CD Eject) Button AUX Button CD Button SKIP/SEEK Button (Sound) Button Selector Knob SETUP Button Button 14
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CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to select the next or previous strong station. Press and hold to change a folder. * Not available on all models 15 Button / Multi-Information Display Button Quick Reference Guide SOURCE Button (Power) Button CD Slot Button AM Button SCAN Button FM Button Button * FM/AM Button * Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button CD Button AUX Button SKIP/SEEK Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Button PHONE Button Selector Knob ● (+ / (- Models with multi-information display (P 173) ● ...
CD/USB device: Press and release to skip to the beginning of the next song or return to select the next or previous strong station. Press and hold to change a folder. * Not available on all models 15 Button / Multi-Information Display Button Quick Reference Guide SOURCE Button (Power) Button CD Slot Button AM Button SCAN Button FM Button Button * FM/AM Button * Preset Buttons (1-6) (CD Eject) Button CD Button AUX Button SKIP/SEEK Button SKIP/SEEK Button SETUP Button Button PHONE Button Selector Knob ● (+ / (- Models with multi-information display (P 173) ● ...
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Reverse Neutral Transmission is in 2nd gear) First Used to move the shift lever. Drive (D3) Press the (d button while the shift lever is not locked. Used when: •Going up or down hills •Towing a trailer in 1st gear) Release Button Shift Lever (d Button Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked. Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in (D . Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when...
Reverse Neutral Transmission is in 2nd gear) First Used to move the shift lever. Drive (D3) Press the (d button while the shift lever is not locked. Used when: •Going up or down hills •Towing a trailer in 1st gear) Release Button Shift Lever (d Button Depress the brake pedal and press the release button to further increase engine braking (the transmission is locked. Second Used to increase engine braking (the transmission is locked in (D . Move the shift lever without pressing the release button. Press the release button to (P and depress the brake pedal when...
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VSA® OFF Button (P 269) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. Cruise Control (P 265) ● Cruise control allows you to remove the cap. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 270) ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on the accelerator pedal. ● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press -/SET once you hear a beep...
VSA® OFF Button (P 269) ● The vehicle stability assist (VSA®) system helps stabilize the vehicle during cornering, and helps maintain traction while accelerating on loose or slippery road surfaces. ● VSA® comes on automatically every time you start the engine. Cruise Control (P 265) ● Cruise control allows you to remove the cap. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (P 270) ● TPMS monitors tire pressure. ● TPMS is turned on the accelerator pedal. ● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE button, then press -/SET once you hear a beep...
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Add when necessary. ● Check brake fluid. ● Check the battery condition monthly. Tires (P 320) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter driving. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. c 18 When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. Lights (P 309) ● Inspect all lights regularly. Wiper Blades (P 316) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner...
Add when necessary. ● Check brake fluid. ● Check the battery condition monthly. Tires (P 320) ● Inspect tires and wheels regularly. ● Check tire pressures regularly. ● Install snow tires for winter driving. b Locate the hood latch lever, pull the lever up, and lift up the hood. c 18 When finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly locked in place. Lights (P 309) ● Inspect all lights regularly. Wiper Blades (P 316) ● Replace blades if they leave streaks across the windshield. a Pull the hood release handle under the corner...