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

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Honda Sensing

Front Sensor Camera

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Driving

Front Sensor Camera

The camera, used in systems such as Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road
Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
(LSF)

, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

, Traffic Sign Recognition System, and

Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS), is designed to detect an object that
triggers any of the systems to operate its functions.

This camera is located behind the rearview
mirror.

To help reduce the likelihood that high interior
temperatures will cause the camera’s sensing
system to shut off, when parking, find a shady
area or face the front of the vehicle away from
the sun. If you use a reflective sun shade, do
not allow it to cover the camera housing.
Covering the camera can concentrate heat on
it.

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Camera Location and Handling Tips

Front Sensor Camera

Never apply a film or attach any objects to the
windscreen, bonnet, or front grille that could
obstruct the camera’s field of vision and cause the
system to operate abnormally.
Scratches, nicks, and other damage to the
windscreen within the camera’s field of vision can
cause the system to operate abnormally. If this
occurs, we recommend that you replace the
windscreen with a genuine Honda replacement
windscreen. Making even minor repairs within the
camera’s field of vision or installing an aftermarket
replacement windscreen may also cause the system
to operate abnormally.
After replacing the windscreen, have a dealer
recalibrate the camera. Proper calibration of the
camera is necessary for the system to operate
properly.

Do not place an object on the top of the instrument
panel. It may reflect onto the windscreen and prevent
the system from detecting lane lines properly.

Front Sensor
Camera

* Not available on all models

Honda Sensing

Front Sensor Camera

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Driving

Front Sensor Camera

If the

message appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use demister mode
with the air flow directed towards the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windscreen
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windscreen. If the message does not disappear
after you have cleaned the windscreen and driven
for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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Honda Sensing

Radar Sensor

Driving

Radar Sensor

The radar sensor is in the front grille.

Radar Sensor

Avoid strong impacts to the radar sensor cover.

For the CMBS to work properly:

•

Always keep the radar sensor cover clean.

•

Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder
for cleaning the sensor cover. Clean it with water
or a mild detergent.

•

Do not put a sticker on the radar sensor cover or
replace the radar sensor cover.

If you need the radar sensor to be repaired, or
removed, or the radar sensor cover is strongly
impacted, turn off the system by using the CMBS OFF
button and take your vehicle to a dealer.

CMBS On and Off

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If the vehicle is involved in any of the following
situations, the radar sensor may not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer:

•

Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.

•

Your vehicle drives through deep water or is
submerged in deep water.

•

Your vehicle strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock,
or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.

Radar Sensor

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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 and brake system
indicator (red) comes on.

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To release

The ignition switch must be ON

(

in order

to release the electric parking brake.

Depress the brake pedal.

Press the electric parking brake switch.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) 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 keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

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Parking Brake

Brake System

When you depress the brake pedal, you may hear a
whirling sound from the engine compartment. This is
because the brake system is in operation, and it is
normal.

Parking Brake

You may hear the electric parking brake system
motor 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.

If the Battery Is Dead

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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 comes to a stop. The electric parking
brake then applies, and the switch should be
released.

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 and brake
system indicator is on.

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

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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.

Depressing the accelerator pedal while releasing the clutch pedal releases the
parking brake.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

Continuously variable transmission models

Parking Brake

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 brake hold 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 the brake hold is applied.

•

When there is a problem with the electric parking
brake switch, after you turn the ignition switch to
LOCK

(

•

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.

Manual transmission models

Models with ACC with LSF

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

Braking

Brake System

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Driving

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
When on a hill, it may require more
accelerator input to release.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) goes off.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal and
release the clutch pedal.

The parking brake and brake system
indicator (red) 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

(

•

The transmission is not in

(

Accelerator Pedal

Continuously variable transmission models

Clutch Pedal

Accelerator Pedal

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

Parking Brake

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

When the vehicle is travelling 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 system 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

The parking brake is applied while the vehicle is
moving with the electric parking brake switch being
pulled.

The clutch pedal is fully depressed before gently
depress the accelerator pedal and release the clutch
pedal.

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

With the ignition switch in ON

(

, carry out the following steps to either activate

or deactivate the automatic parking brake feature.

Change the shift position to

(

Without depressing the brake pedal, pull up the electric parking brake switch.

Check that the parking brake and brake system indicator has come on.

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.

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 and
brake system 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.

Depress the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

and then within 2 seconds push down the

electric 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 and
brake system indicator is on.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an

ENGINE START/STOP

button instead of an

ignition switch.

Continuously variable transmission models

Activating and deactivating the automatic parking brake feature

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.

Braking

Brake System

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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.

Brake Assist System

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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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, the brake pads need to be
replaced. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is
pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at
traffic lights and in heavy traffic.

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Automatic Brake Hold

Automatic Brake Hold

WARNING

Activating the automatic brake hold system
on steep hills or slippery roads may still
allow the vehicle to move if you remove
your foot from the brake pedal.

If a vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.

Never activate the automatic brake hold
system or rely on it to keep a vehicle from
moving when stopped on a steep hill or
slippery roads.

WARNING

Using the automatic brake hold system to
park the vehicle may result in the vehicle
unexpectedly moving.

If a vehicle moves unexpectedly, it may
cause a crash, resulting in serious injury or
death.

Never leave the vehicle when braking is
temporarily kept by automatic brake hold
and always park the vehicle by putting the
transmission in

(

and applying the parking

brake.

Continuously variable transmission models

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.

●

The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system is
turned on.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop. The shift lever must
not be in

(

●

The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.

●

Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.

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Cancelling the system

Depress the accelerator
pedal while the shift
lever is in a position
other than

(

. The

system is cancelled and
the vehicle starts to
move.

●

The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.

Accelerator Pedal

Brake Pedal

Automatic Brake
Hold Button

Goes
Off

Comes
On

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until you change a gear to a
position other than

(

and:

•

Release the clutch pedal on a level road or when facing downhill.

•

Release the clutch pedal and depress the accelerator pedal when facing uphill.

You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights
and in heavy traffic.

Manual transmission models

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Turning on the system

Fasten your seat belt
properly, then start the
engine. Press the
automatic brake hold
button.

●

The automatic brake
hold system indicator
comes on. The system
is turned on.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal
to come to a complete
stop.

●

The automatic brake
hold indicator comes
on. Braking is kept for
up to 10 minutes.

●

Release the brake
pedal after the
automatic brake hold
indicator comes on.

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Cancelling the system

Shift into one of the
gears other than

(

and:

●

Release the clutch
pedal on a level road
or when facing
downhill.

●

Release the clutch
pedal and depress the
accelerator pedal
when facing uphill.

The system is cancelled
and the vehicle starts to
move.

●

The automatic brake
hold indicator goes
off. The system
continues to be on.

Accelerator Pedal

Brake Pedal

Automatic Brake
Hold Button

Goes
Off

Clutch Pedal

Comes
On

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

■

The system automatically cancels when:

•

You engage the parking brake.

•

You depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever to

(

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The system automatically cancels and the parking brake is applied when:

•

Braking is kept for more than 10 minutes.

•

The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.

•

The engine is turned off.

•

There is a problem with automatic brake hold system.

•

The engine stalls.

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

While the system is on, press the automatic
brake hold button again.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.

If you want to turn off automatic brake hold
while the system is in operation, press the
automatic brake hold button with the brake
pedal depressed.

Automatic Brake Hold

While the system is activated, you can turn off the
engine or park the vehicle through the same
procedure as you normally do.

When Stopped

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Whether the system is on, or the system is activated,
the automatic brake hold turns off once the engine is
off.

The system turns off if the engine stalls while
automatic brake hold is active or the system is on.

Make sure to turn off the automatic brake hold
system before using an automated car wash.

You may hear an operating noise if the vehicle moves
while the automatic brake hold system is in
operation.

Manual transmission models

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

Automatic Brake Hold
Button

Goes
Off

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Braking

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Helps to prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you to retain steering
control by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.

The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.

You should never pump the brake pedal. Let the ABS work for you by always
keeping firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. This is sometimes referred to as
“stomp and steer.”

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ABS operation

The brake pedal may pulsate slightly when the ABS is working. Depress the brake
pedal and keep holding the pedal firmly down. On dry pavement, you will need to
press on the brake pedal very hard before the ABS activates. However, you may feel
the ABS activate immediately if you are trying to stop on snow or ice.

ABS may activate when you depress the brake pedal when driving on:

•

Wet or snow covered roads.

•

Roads paved with stone.

•

Roads with uneven surfaces, such as potholes, cracks, manholes, etc.

When the vehicle speed goes under 10 km/h (6 mph), the ABS stops.

■

ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tyre
of the wrong size or type.

If the

ABS

indicator comes on while driving, there

may be a problem with the system.
While normal braking will not be affected, there is a
possibility that the ABS will not be operating. Have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

The ABS is not designed for the purpose of reducing
the time or distance it takes for a vehicle to stop: It is
designed to limit brake lockup which can lead to
skidding and loss of steering control.

In the following cases, your vehicle may need more
distance to stop than a vehicle without the ABS:

•

You are driving on rough or uneven road surfaces,
such as gravel or snow.

•

The tyres are equipped with tyre chains.

The following may be observed with the ABS system:

•

Motor sounds coming from the engine
compartment when the brakes are applied, or
when system checks are being performed after the
engine has been started and while the vehicle
accelerates.

•

Brake pedal and/or the vehicle body vibration when
ABS activates.

These vibrations and sounds are normal to ABS
systems and are no cause for concern.

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Braking

Emergency Stop Signal

Driving

Emergency Stop Signal

Activates when you brake hard while driving at 60 km/h (37 mph) or above to alert
drivers behind you about sudden braking by rapidly flashing hazard warning lights.
This may help to alert drivers behind you to take appropriate means to avoid a
possible collision with your vehicle.

■

When the system activates:

The hazard warning lights stop flashing when:

•

You release the brake pedal.

•

The ABS is deactivated.

•

Your vehicle’s decelerating speed becomes moderate.

•

You press the hazard warning button.

Emergency Stop Signal

The emergency stop signal is not a system that can
prevent a possible rear-end collision caused by your
hard braking. It flashes the hazard warning lights at
the time you are braking hard. It is always
recommended to avoid hard braking unless it is
absolutely necessary.

The emergency stop signal does not activate with the
hazard warning button pressed in.

If the ABS stops working for a certain period during
braking, the emergency stop signal may not activate
at all.

Hard Braking

Brake Lights Come On

Hazard Warning Lights Flash

Hazard Warning Indicators Blink

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Driving

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

With the brake pedal depressed, slowly pull the electric parking brake switch
slowly, but fully.

Change the shift position to

(

Move the shift lever to

(

Turn off the engine.

The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 15
seconds.

Always confirm that the electric parking brake is set, in particular if you are parked
on an incline.

When Stopped

Do not park your vehicle near flammable objects,
such as dry grass, oil, or timber.
Heat from the exhaust can cause a fire.

NOTICE

The following can damage the transmission:

•

Depressing the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously.

•

Holding the vehicle in place when facing uphill by
depressing the accelerator pedal.

•

Moving the shift lever into

(

before the vehicle

stops completely.

In extremely cold temperatures, the parking brake may freeze
up if applied. If such temperatures are expected, do not apply
the parking brake but, if parking on a slope, either turn the
front wheels so they will contact the curb if the vehicle rolls
down the slope or block the wheels to keep the vehicle from
moving. If you do not take either precaution, the vehicle may
roll unexpectedly, leading to a crash.

WARNING

The vehicle can roll away if left unattended
without confirming that Park is engaged.

A vehicle that rolls away could cause a crash
resulting in serious injury or death.

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal
until you have confirmed that

(

is shown

on the shift position indicator.

Continuously variable transmission models

Manual transmission models

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