Honda CR-V (2018 year). Instruction

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When Driving

Blind spot information (BSI) System

Driving

Blind spot information (BSI) System

Is designed to detect vehicles in specified alert zones adjacent to your vehicle,
particularly in harder to see areas commonly known as “blind spots.”

When the system detects vehicles approaching from behind in adjacent lanes, the
appropriate indicator comes on for a few seconds, providing assistance when you
change lanes.

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How the system works

Blind spot information (BSI) System

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, BSI has limitations. Over
reliance on BSI may result in a collision.

The system is for your convenience only. Even if an
object is within the alert zone, the following
situations may occur.

•

The BSI alert indicator may not come on due to
obstruction (splashes, etc.) even without the Blind
Spot Info Not Available MID appearing.

•

The BSI alert indicator may come on even with the
message appearing.

The BSI alert indicator may not come on under the
following conditions:

•

A vehicle does not stay in the alert zone for more
than two seconds.

•

A vehicle is parked in a side lane.

•

The speed difference between your vehicle and the
vehicle you are passing is greater than 6 mph (10
km/h).

•

An object not detected by the radar sensors
approaches or passes your vehicle.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on the blind spot
information system when changing lanes.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Alert zone range
A: Approx. 1.6 ft. (0.5 m)
B: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)
C: Approx. 10 ft. (3 m)

Radar Sensors:
underneath the
rear bumper
corners

Alert Zone

●

The transmission is in

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●

Your vehicle speed is
between 20 mph (32 km/h)
and 100 mph (160 km/h)

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Blind spot information (BSI) System

Driving

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When the system detects a vehicle

Blind spot information (BSI) System

You can change the setting for BSI.

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Turn the system off when towing a trailer.
The system may not work properly for the following
reasons:

•

The added mass tilts the vehicle and changes the
radar coverage.

•

The trailer itself can be detected by the radar
sensors, causing the BSI alert indicators to come on.

BSI may be adversely affected when:

•

Objects (guard rails, poles, trees, etc,.) are
detected.

•

An object that does not reflect radio waves well,
such as a motorcycle, is in the alert zone.

•

Driving on a curved road.

•

A vehicle is moving from a far lane to the adjacent
lane.

•

The system picks up external electrical interference.

•

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.

•

The orientation of the sensors has been changed.

•

In bad weather (Heavy rain, snow, and fog).

•

Making a turn at an intersection.

•

Driving on a bumpy road.

•

Making a short turn that slightly tilts the vehicle.

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Comes on when

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A vehicle enters the alert zone from behind
to overtake you with a speed difference of
no more than 31 mph (50 km/h) from your
vehicle.

●

You pass a vehicle with a speed difference
of no more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

BSI Alert Indicator: Located on the outside
rearview mirror on both sides.

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Blinks and the beeper sounds when

You move the turn signal lever in the direction
of the detected vehicle. The beeper sounds
three times.

Comes On

Blinks

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Blind spot information (BSI) System

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Driving

Blind spot information (BSI) System

For proper BSI use:

•

Always keep the rear bumper corner area clean.

•

Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with
labels or stickers of any kind.

•

Take your vehicle to a dealer if you need the rear
bumper corner area or the radar sensors to be repaired,
or the rear bumper corner area is strongly impacted.

The system does not operate when in

(

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

LaneWatch

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Driving

LaneWatch

LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicle, in addition to your visual check and use of
the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving.

LaneWatch

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:

•

Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.

•

Your tires are over or under inflated.

•

Your tires or wheels are of varied size or construction.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

Camera

Audio/Information Screen

Move the turn signal
lever to the passenger
side.

Press the LaneWatch
button.

Pull the turn signal
lever back.

Press the LaneWatch
button again.

The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information screen.

The system activates when you:

The system deactivates when you:

* Not available on all models

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LaneWatch

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining Lane Watch

display time after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch

monitor.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an
object near line 3 farther away.

LaneWatch

The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique
lens makes objects on the screen look slightly
different from what they are.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift
lever is in

(

For proper LaneWatch operation:

•

The camera is located in the passenger side door
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of debris.

•

Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers
of any kind.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close to
your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually confirm
the safety of a lane change before changing lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

•

The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is
severely impacted, resulting in changing the
camera angle.

•

The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

Driving

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

When the system senses a loss of front wheel traction, it automatically transfers
some power to the rear wheels. This allows you to utilize all available traction and
may increase mobility.

You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking
that you would in a two wheel drive vehicle.

If you excessively spin all four wheels and overheat the AWD system, only the front
wheels receive power. Stop until the system cools down.

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

NOTICE

Do not continuously spin the front tires of your
vehicle. Continuously spinning the front tires can
cause transmission or rear differential damage.

The AWD system may not function properly if tire
type and size are mixed. Make sure to use the same
size and type of tire, and the air pressures as
specified.

2 Tire and Wheel Replacement P. 603

* Not available on all models

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Instead of directly measuring the pressure in each tire, the TPMS on this vehicle
monitors and compares the rolling radius and rotational characteristics of each
wheel and tire while you are driving to determine if one or more tires are
significantly under-inflated. This will cause the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to
come on and a message to appear on the driver information interface

You must start TPMS calibration every time you:
• Adjust the pressure in one or more tires.
• Rotate the tires.
• Replace one or more tires.

Before calibrating the TPMS:
• Set the cold tire pressure in all four tires.

2 Checking Tires P. 597

Make sure:
• The vehicle is at a complete stop.
• The shift lever is in

(

• The ignition switch is in ON

(

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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TPMS Calibration

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

The system does not monitor the tires when driving
at low speed.

Conditions such as low ambient temperature and
altitude change directly affect tire pressure and can
trigger the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator to come on.

Tire pressure checked and inflated in:

•

Warm weather can become under-inflated in
colder weather.

•

Cold weather can become over-inflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure indicator will not come on as a
result of over inflation.

The TPMS may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire.

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The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
with a delay or may not come on at all when:

•

You rapidly accelerate, decelerate, or turn the
steering wheel.

•

You drive on snowy or slippery roads.

•

Snow chains are used.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator may come on
under the following conditions:

•

A compact spare tire is used.

•

There is a heavier and uneven load on the tires,
such as when towing a trailer, than the condition at
calibration.

•

Snow chains are used.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

Press and hold the TPMS button until the low
tire pressure/TPMS indicator blinks twice,
indicating the calibration process has begun.
• If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator does

not blink, confirm the above conditions
then press and hold the TPMS button again.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

TPMS Calibration

•

TPMS cannot be calibrated if a compact spare tire is
installed.

•

The calibration process requires approximately 30
minutes of cumulative driving at speeds between
30-65 mph (48-105 km/h).

•

During calibration, if the ignition is turned off then
on again, and the vehicle is not moved within 45
seconds, the low tire pressure indicator may come
on briefly. This is normal and indicates that the
calibration process is not yet complete.

If the snow chains are installed, remove them before
calibrating the TPMS.

If the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator comes on even
when the properly inflated specified regular tires are
installed, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

We recommend that the tires be replaced with the
same brand, model, and size as the originals. Ask a
dealer for details.

TPMS
Button

Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator

Models with information display

When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

520

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the customized
features on the driver information interface.
1. Press the

then

button to select

(Vehicle Settings), then press the

ENTER button.

TPMS Calibration appears on the display.

2. Press the ENTER button.

The display switches to the
customization setup screen, where you
can select Cancel or Calibrate.

3. Press the

button and select

Calibrate, then press the ENTER button.

Calibration Started screen appears,
then the display returns to the
customization menu screen.

• If the Calibration Failed to Start message

appears, repeat steps 2-3.

• The calibration process finishes automatically.

TPMS Calibration

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

, Road Departure

Mitigation (RDM)

, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®)

system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF, low tire
pressure/TPMS, Collision Mitigation Braking System

(CMBS

)

, and Parking Brake and Brake System

(Amber) may come on along with a message in the
Driver Information Interface after reconnecting the
battery. Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph
(20 km/h). The indicator should go off. If it does not,
have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with color audio system
Models with driver information interface

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving

You can calibrate the system from the
customized feature on the audio/information
screen.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON

(

2. Select .
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Vehicle.
5. Select TPMS Calibration.
6. Select Cancel or Calibrate.

When the calibration is complete, the
display returns to the customization
menu screen.

• If the Unable to initialize TPMS. message

appears, repeat steps 4-5.

• The calibration process finishes

automatically.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Models with Display Audio

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When Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required
Federal Explanation

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label.

(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with
a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low
tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.

Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability.

U.S. models

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation

Driving

Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction
indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

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Driving

Braking

Brake System

Use the parking brake to keep the vehicle stationary when parked. When the
parking brake is applied, you can manually or automatically release it.

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To apply

The electric parking brake can be applied any
time the vehicle has battery, no matter which
position the ignition switch

is in.

Pull the electric parking brake switch up gently
and securely.

The parking brake indicator comes on.

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To release

The vehicle must be ON

(

in order to

release the electric parking brake.
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the electric parking brake switch.

The parking brake indicator goes off.

Manually releasing the parking brake using
the switch helps your vehicle start slowly and
smoothly when facing down hill on steep hills.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

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Parking Brake

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system
operating from the rear wheel area when you apply
or release the parking brake. This is normal.

The brake pedal may slightly move due to the electric
parking brake system operation when you apply or
release the parking brake. This is normal.

You cannot apply or release the parking brake if the
battery goes dead.

2 Jump Starting P. 629

If you pull up and hold the electric parking brake switch
while driving, the brakes on all four wheels are applied
by the VSA® system until the vehicle come to a stop. The
electric parking brake then applies, and the switch
should be released.

In the following situations, the parking brake
automatically operates.

•

When the vehicle stops with the automatic brake
hold system activated for more than 10 minutes.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped and the brake hold system is applied.

•

When the engine is turned off while the brake hold
system is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the brake hold
system while brake hold is applied.

•

When the vehicle is stops more than 10 minutes
while ACC with LSF is activated.

•

When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened while your
vehicle is stopped automatically by ACC with LSF.

•

When the engine is turned off while ACC with LSF
is activated.

Models with ACC with LSF

Electric Parking
Brake Switch

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Automatic parking brake feature operation

If the automatic parking brake feature has been activated:
• The parking brake is applied automatically when you turn the ignition switch to

LOCK

(

• To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake indicator

is on.

2 Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature P. 526

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To release automatically

Use the accelerator pedal to release the parking brake when you are starting the
vehicle facing uphill, or in a traffic jam.
Depressing the accelerator pedal releases the parking brake.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

The parking brake indicator goes off.

The parking brake automatically releases as you depress the accelerator pedal when:
• You are wearing the driver’s seat belt.
• The engine is running.
• The transmission is not in

(

P or

(

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Parking Brake

If the parking brake cannot be released
automatically, release it manually.

When the vehicle is traveling uphill, the accelerator
pedal may need to be pressed farther to
automatically release the electric parking brake.

The parking brake cannot be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Malfunction indicator lamp

•

Transmission indicator

The parking brake may not be released automatically
while the following indicators are on:

•

Brake system indicator

•

VSA® system indicator

•

ABS indicator

•

Supplemental restraint system indicator

Accelerator Pedal

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the ignition switch is in ON

(

, carry out the following steps to either activate

or deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.
1. Shift the select lever to

(

2. Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up and release the parking brake switch.

Check that the parking brake indicator has come on.

3. Pull up and hold the parking brake switch. When you hear a beeping sound,

release the switch and within 3 seconds pull up and hold the switch again.

4. When you hear a sound indicating that the procedure is completed, release the

switch.

Two beeps indicates that the feature has been activated.

One beep indicates that the feature has been deactivated.

When you have completed activating the feature, the parking brake will
remain applied after you turn off the engine.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator is on.

If you need to temporarily deactivate the feature for when putting your vehicle
through a conveyor type car wash or when having your vehicle towed. You can
follow the procedure explained below.
1. Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

and then within 2 seconds push down the

parking brake switch.

Activation and deactivation settings for the feature will not be affected.

Before temporarily deactivating the feature, make sure to first turn off both
ACC with LSF and the automatic brake hold system.

To confirm that the parking brake is applied, check if the parking brake
indicator is on.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.

Parking brake system

In cold climates, the parking brake may freeze in
place if applied.

When parking the vehicle, chock the wheels and
make sure the automatic parking brake feature is
deactivated.

Also, when putting your vehicle through a conveyor-
type car wash or when having your vehicle towed,
deactivate the automatic parking brake feature and
leave the parking brake released.

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

Your vehicle is equipped with disc brakes at all four wheels. The brake assist system
increases the stopping force when you depress the brake pedal hard in an
emergency situation. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps you retain steering
control when braking very hard.

2 Brake Assist System P. 531
2 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) P. 530

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Foot Brake

Foot Brake

Check the brakes after driving through deep water,
or if there is a buildup of road surface water. If
necessary, dry the brakes by lightly depressing the
pedal several times.

If you hear a continuous metallic friction sound when
applying the brakes, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.

Constantly using the brake pedal while going down a
long hill builds up heat, which reduces the brake
effectiveness. Apply engine braking by taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal and downshifting to a
lower gear/speed position. With manual transmission
use a lower gear for greater engine braking.

Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, as it will lightly apply the brakes and cause
them to lose effectiveness over time and reduce pad
life. It will also confuse drivers behind you.

Whenever the brakes are activated by CMBS

TM*

another system that automatically controls braking,
the brake pedal is depressed and released in
accordance with braking function.

* Not available on all models

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