Honda CR-V (2022 year). Manual in english

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Emergency Call (eCall)

Manual emergency call

Features

Owner’s rights

The data subject (the vehicle’s owner) has a right of
access to data and as appropriate to request the
rectification, erasure or blocking of data, concerning
him or her, the processing of which does not comply
with the provisions of Directive 95/46/EC (replaced by
2016/679/EC).

Any third parties to whom the data have been
disclosed have to be notified of such rectification,
erasure or blocking carried out in compliance with
this Directive, unless it proves impossible or involves a
disproportionate effort.

The data subject has a right to complain to the
competent data protection authority if he or she
considers that his or her rights have been infringed as
a result of the processing of his or her personal data.

Honda eCall Service Information:
If you have any questions about eCall, contact the
office relevant to the country in which you reside. See
the service booklet for list of offices.

* Not available on all models

496

Driving

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Check the following items before you start driving.

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Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.

Remove any frost, snow, or ice.

Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.

When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the wheel
or wheel components.

•

Make sure the bonnet is securely closed.

If the bonnet opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.

•

Make sure the tyres are in good condition.

Check air pressures, check for damage and excessive wear.

Checking and Maintaining Tyres

P. 705

•

Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.

There are blind spots from the inside.

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Exterior Checks

Exterior Checks

NOTICE

When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.

Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the bonnet, causing a
fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the bonnet for
leftover flammable materials after you or someone
else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.

Continued

497

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Store or secure all items on board properly.

Carrying too much luggage, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tyres, and make it unsafe.

Load Limit

P. 499

•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.

They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.

•

Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat

An object or unsecured floor mat can interfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.

•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.

They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.

•

Securely close all doors and the tailgate.

•

Adjust your seating position properly.

Adjust the head restraint, too.

Seats

P. 246

Adjusting the Front Head Restraints

P. 260

•

Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.

Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.

Mirrors

P. 242

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

P. 241

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Interior Checks

Interior Checks

The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the luggage area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

Your vehicle is equipped with the automatic
headlight adjusting system that automatically adjusts
the vertical angle of the low beam headlights.

* Not available on all models

498

Before Driving

Driving Preparation

Driving

•

Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.

They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, or the
operation of the seats.

•

Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

Fastening a Seat Belt

P. 49

•

Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.

Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.

Indicators

P. 98

499

Before Driving

Load Limit

Driving

Load Limit

When you load luggage, the total weight of the vehicle, all passengers, and luggage
must not exceed the maximum permissible weight.

Specifications

P. 768

The load for the front and rear axles also must not exceed the maximum permissible
axle weight.

Specifications

P. 768

Load Limit

WARNING

Overloading or improper loading can affect
handling and stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.

Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.

500

Driving

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper
equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving.

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Total trailer weight

Do not exceed the maximum towing weight
of the trailer and towbar (with/without
brakes), luggage and everything in or on it.

Towing loads in excess of the maximum
towing weight can seriously affect vehicle
handling and performance and can damage
the engine and drivetrain.

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Towing Load Limits

Towing Load Limits

Check if all loads are within limits at a public scale.
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your luggage load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on luggage
distribution.
Refer to the trailer owner’s manual for additional
information.

Break-in Period
Avoid towing a trailer during your vehicle’s first 1,000
km (625 miles).

If you tow a trailer in mountainous conditions,
remember to reduce 10% of the combined vehicle
and trailer weights from the maximum towing
weight for every 1,000 metres of elevation.

Never exceed the maximum towing weight and
specified load limit.

Specifications

P. 768

WARNING

Exceeding any load limit or improperly
loading your vehicle and trailer can cause a
crash in which you can be seriously hurt or
killed.

Check the loading of your vehicle and
trailer carefully before starting to drive.

Total Load

501

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Continued

Driving

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Trailer nose load

The trailer nose load should never exceed 100
kg (220 lbs). This is the amount of weight the
trailer puts on the towbar when it is fully-
loaded. As a rule of thumb for trailer weights
of less than 1,000 kg (2,205 lbs), the trailer
nose load should be 10 percent of the total
trailer package.

•

Excessive trailer nose load reduces front tyre traction and steering control. Too
little trailer nose load can make the trailer unstable and cause it to sway.

•

To achieve a proper trailer nose load, start by loading 60% of the load toward the
front of the trailer and 40% toward the rear. Readjust the load as needed.

Trailer Nose Load

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

502

Driving

Towing equipment varies by the size of your trailer, how much load you are towing,
and where you are towing.

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Towbars

The towbar must be of an approved type and properly bolted to the underbody.

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Safety chains

Always use safety chains when you tow a trailer. Leave enough slack to allow the
trailer to turn corners easily, but do not allow the chains to drag on the ground.

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Trailer brakes

If you are thinking of getting a trailer that has brakes, be sure they are electronically
actuated. Do not attempt to tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system. No matter how
successful it may seem, any attempt to attach trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic system will lower braking effectiveness and create a potential hazard.

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Additional towing equipment

There may be laws requiring special outside mirrors when towing a trailer. Even if
mirrors are not required in your locale, you should install special mirrors if visibility is
restricted in any way.

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Towing Equipment and Accessories

Towing Equipment and Accessories

Make sure that all equipment is properly installed and
maintained, and that it meets the regulations of the
country where you are driving.

Consult your trailer maker for proper installation and
setup of the equipment.
Improper installation and setup can affect the
handling, stability, and braking performance of your
vehicle.

Consult your trailer sales or rental agency if any other
items are recommended or required for your towing
situation.

503

Towing a Trailer

Towing Preparation

Driving

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Trailer light

Trailer lights and equipment must comply with the regulations of the country where
you are driving. Check with your local trailer sales or rental agency for the
requirements in the area where you plan to tow.

We recommend that you have a dealer install a Honda wiring harness and converter.
They are designed for your vehicle.

Towing Equipment and Accessories

The lighting and wiring of trailers can vary by type
and brand. If a connector is required, it should only
be installed by a qualified technician.

Back-Up Lights
(Light Green)

+B Trailer (White)

Illumination
(Grey)

Rear Fog Light
(Yellow)

504

Towing a Trailer

Trailer Stability Assist

Driving

Trailer Stability Assist

Helps to stabilise the vehicle and trailer when the trailer severely sways.

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How trailer stability assist works

When the vehicle and trailer become unstable while driving, trailer stability assist
determines the cause. If the trailer oscillation is detected as the cause, and the
swaying increases, the system applies the brakes or controls engine output to reduce
vehicle speed.
Both the vehicle and trailer brake lights come on automatically if you brake to
reduce vehicle speed.

Trailer Stability Assist

Trailer stability assist is not a function that prevents
the vehicle and trailer from swaying. Avoid high
speeds, abrupt steering, improper trailer load, and
sudden braking to keep the trailer from swaying.
When swayed too severely, the system becomes
ineffective, and you may loose control of your
vehicle, causing the trailer to roll over or get
damaged.

Driving Safely with a Trailer

P. 505

Trailer towing sway is caused by:

•

Crosswinds

•

Improper towbar down load

•

Excessive Speed

The VSA system indicator blinks during the trailer
stability assist operation.

VSA Operation

P. 543

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Towing a Trailer

Driving Safely with a Trailer

Continued

Driving

Driving Safely with a Trailer

•

Have the trailer properly serviced and keep it in good condition.

•

Make sure that all the weights and load in the vehicle and trailer are within limits.

Towing Load Limits

P. 500

•

Securely attach the tow bar, safety chains, and other necessary parts to the trailer.

•

Securely store all the items in and on the trailer so that they do not shift while
driving.

•

Check if the lights and brakes on the trailer are working properly.

•

Check the pressures of the trailer tyres, including the spare.

•

Check regulations concerning the maximum speed or driving restrictions for
vehicles towing trailers. If you are driving across several countries, check each
country’s requirements before leaving home, because regulations may vary.

•

Turn off the Auto Idle Stop system using Auto Idle Stop

OFF

button. The trailer

weight can affect your vehicle’s brake effectiveness if Auto Idle Stop is activated
on a hill while towing a trailer.

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Things You Need To Know Before Towing a Trailer

Driving Safely with a Trailer

Operating speed when towing a trailer must not
exceed 100 km/h (62 mph).

Parking
In addition to the normal precautions, place wheel
chocks at each of the trailer’s tyres.

We recommend you drive uphill of less than 12%
slope. Follow the trailer association’s
recommendations for suitable roads.

Winds caused by passing large vehicles can sway your
trailer, keep a constant speed and steer straight
ahead.

Always drive slowly and have someone guide you
when reversing.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

Towing a Trailer

Driving Safely with a Trailer

506

Driving

•

Drive slower than normal.

•

Obey posted speed limits for vehicles with trailers.

•

Use the

(

position when towing a trailer on level roads.

Either shift up or shift down indicator will come on at the best time to shift to a
higher or lower gear for the better fuel economy.

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Towing Speeds and Gears

Towing Speeds and Gears

The shift down indicator will not prompt to
downshift to 1st gear. It is up to you to downshift to
1st gear to increase engine braking. Avoid sudden
engine braking.

Road and traffic conditions may require you to shift
at times other than those indicated.

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

507

Towing a Trailer

Driving Safely with a Trailer

Driving

•

Turn more slowly and with a wider turning arc than normal.

•

Allow more time and distance for braking.

•

Do not brake or turn suddenly.

•

Monitor your temperature gauge. If it nears the white (Hot) mark, turn off the
climate control system and reduce speed. Pull to the side of the road safely to cool
down the engine if necessary.

•

Shift to the

(

position if the transmission shifts frequently.

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Turning and Braking

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Driving in Hilly Terrain

Continuously variable transmission models

508

Driving

Off-road Guidelines

General Information

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-road activities.

If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat
different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it
does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get
acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.

Important Safety Precautions

To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations:

•

Be sure to store luggage properly and do not exceed your luggage load limits.

Load Limit

P. 499

•

Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.

•

Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.

•

It’s up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.

Off-road Guidelines

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.

Important Handling Information

P. 40

Precautions While Driving

P. 516

WARNING

Improperly operating this vehicle on or off
pavement can cause an accident or rollover
in which you and your passengers could be
seriously injured or killed.

•

Follow all instructions and guidelines in
this owner’s manual.

•

Keep your speed low, and don’t drive
faster than conditions permit.

509

Off-road Guidelines

Avoiding Trouble

Driving

Avoiding Trouble

•

Check Out Your Vehicle

before you leave the pavement and make sure that all

scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tyres, and check the tyre pressures.

•

Remember

the route you choose presents limits (too steep or bumpy), you have

limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognise these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.

•

Accelerating and Braking

should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start

or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.

•

Avoiding Obstacles and Debris

in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover

or damage to your suspension or other components.

•

Driving on Slopes

increasing your risk of a rollover, particularly if you attempt to

drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight or down a slope is usually the
safest. If you can’t clearly see all conditions or obstacles on a slope, walk it before
you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it. Find
another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around. Back
down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.

•

Crossing a Stream

- Avoid driving through deep water. If you encounter water

in your route (a small stream or large puddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.

•

If You Get Stuck

, carefully go in the direction that you think will get you

unstuck. Do not spin the tyres as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed. Front and rear tow hooks are provided for this purpose.

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