Honda CR-V Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

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Locking the doors and tailgate

Touch the door lock sensor on the front door 
or press the lock button on the tailgate.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock; 
and the security system

*

 sets.

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Using the Keyless Access System

If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30 
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the keyless 
access system, the doors and tailgate will 
automatically relock.

You can lock or unlock doors using the keyless access 
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.

The keyless access system will not lock the vehicle 
when a door is open.

•

Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and tailgate while 
someone else with the keyless remote is within 
range.

•

The door may be unlocked if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the keyless remote is within range.

•

If you grip a front door handle or touch a door lock 
sensor wearing gloves, the door sensor may be 
slow to respond or may not respond by locking or 
unlocking the doors.

Door Lock 

Sensor

Lock Button

* Not available on all models

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Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Grab the driver’s door handle:

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The driver’s door unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Grab the front passenger’s door handle:

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All the doors and tailgate unlock.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

Press the tailgate outer handle:

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The tailgate unlocks.

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Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.

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Using the Keyless Access System

•

After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately after locking it, wait 
at least 2 seconds before gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.

•

The door might not open if you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.

•

Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may 
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and the 
tailgate with the keyless remote if it is above or 
below the outside handle.

•

The keyless remote may not operate if it is too close 
to the door, door glass and tailgate.

The light flashes, and beeper sounds and unlock 
settings can be customized using the driver 
information interface

*

 or audio/information screen

*

.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

You can also unlock and open with the power 
tailgate.

2

Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

 P. 174

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Models with power tailgate

Outer Handle

* Not available on all models

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk 
away auto lock

®

)

When you walk away from the vehicle with all 
doors and tailgate closed while carrying the 
keyless remote, the doors and tailgate will 
automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all 
doors and tailgate are closed, and the keyless 
remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the outside door handle or tailgate outer 
handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless remote and 
close door(s) and tailgate.

1.

While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of 
the vehicle.

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The beeper sounds; the auto lock 
function will be activated.

2.

Carry the keyless remote beyond about 5 
feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and remain 
outside this range for 2 or more seconds.

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Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all doors and tailgate will then 
lock.

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock

®

)

The auto lock function is set to 

OFF

 as the factory 

default setting. The auto lock function can be set to 

ON

 using the driver information interface

*

 or audio/

information screen

*

.

If you set the auto lock function to 

ON

 using the 

driver information interface

*

 or audio/information 

screen

*

, only the keyless remote that was used to 

unlock the driver’s door prior to the setting change 
can activate auto lock.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

After the auto lock function has been activated, when 
you stay within the locking/unlocking operation range, 
the indicator on the keyless remote will continue to flash 
until the doors and tailgate are locked.

When you stay beside the vehicle within the 
operation range, the doors and tailgate will 
automatically lock approximately 30 seconds after 
the auto lock function activating beeper sounds.

When you open a door or tailgate after the auto lock 
function activating beeper sounds, the auto lock 
function will be canceled.

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

The activation range of 

the auto lock function is 

about 5 feet (1.5 m)

* Not available on all models

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To temporarily deactivate the function:

1.

Set the power mode to OFF.

2.

Open the driver’s door.

3.

Using the master door lock switch, operate 
the lock as follows:
Lock  

Unlock  

Lock  

Unlock.

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The beeper sounds and the function is 
deactivated.

To restore the function:

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Set the power mode to ON.

•

Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock 
function.

•

With the keyless remote on you, move out 
of the auto lock function operation range.

•

Open any door.

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Locking the doors and tailgate (Walk away auto lock

®

)

Under the following circumstances, the auto lock 
function will not activate: 

•

The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

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The beeper will not sound.

•

The keyless remote is taken out of its operational 
range before all doors and tailgate are closed.

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The beeper will sound.

If equipped, the user must wait until the power 
tailgate fully closes before the auto lock function will 
be activated.

The auto lock function does not operate when any of 
the following conditions are met.

•

The keyless remote is inside the vehicle.

•

A door, tailgate or the hood is not closed.

•

The power mode is set to any mode other than OFF.

•

The keyless remote is not located within a radius of 
about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle when you get 
out of the vehicle and close the doors and tailgate.

Auto lock function operation stop beeper

After the auto lock function has been activated, the 
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for 
approximately two seconds in the following cases.

•

The keyless remote is put inside the vehicle through 
a window.

•

You are located too close to the vehicle.

•

The keyless remote is put inside the tailgate.

If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are 
carrying the keyless remote. Then, open/close a door 
and confirm the auto lock activation beeper sounds 
once.

Models with power tailgate

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Locking the doors and tailgate

Press the lock button.

Once:

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Some exterior lights flash, all the doors 
and tailgate lock, and the security 
system

*

 sets.

Twice (within five seconds after the first 
push):

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The beeper sounds and verifies the 
security system

*

 is set.

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Unlocking the doors and tailgate

Press the unlock button.

Once:

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Some exterior lights flash twice, and the 
driver’s door unlocks.

Twice:

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The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30 
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote 
transmitter, the doors and tailgate will automatically 
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter only when the power mode is in VEHICLE 
OFF.

The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so 
the operating range may vary depending on the 
surroundings.

The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is 
open.

If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead.

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Replacing the Remote Battery

 P. 617

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

LED

Unlock 

Button

Lock 

Button

* Not available on all models

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If the lock or unlock button of the remote transmitter does not work, use the key 
instead. 

Fully insert the key and turn it.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the 
other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When 
unlocking, the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the 
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the 
remaining doors and the tailgate.

You can customize the door unlock mode setting.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

Lock

Unlock

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using 
the key, you can lock the door without it.

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Locking the driver’s door

Push the lock tab forward 

a

 or push the 

master door lock switch in the lock direction 

b

, and close the door.

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Locking the passenger’s doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the keyless remote is inside the 
vehicle.

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors 
and tailgate lock at the same time.

Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not 
inside the vehicle.

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

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Using the Lock Tab

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Using the Lock Tab

When you lock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, all of the other doors and tailgate lock 
at the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.

To unlock

Lock Tab

To lock

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Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.

Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other 
doors.

To avoid all the doors unlocking use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock, then 
lock again before opening the door.

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This setting works for one time only. If you do not want all the doors to unlock 
all the time, customize the 

Auto Door Unlock

 setting to 

OFF

*1

/

Off

*2

 using the 

driver information interface

*

 or audio/information screen

*

.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

*1: Models with color audio
*2: Models with Display Audio

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However, this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.

2

Childproof Door Locks

 P. 165

Inner Handle

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.

Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock either front door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the 
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.

To unlock

Master Door Lock Switch

To lock

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Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.

Lock

Unlock

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

Your vehicle locks or unlocks all doors automatically when a certain condition is met.

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Drive lock mode

All doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).

■

Driver’s door open mode

All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.

■

Auto Door Locking

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Auto Door Unlocking

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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking

You can turn off or change to another auto door 
locking/unlocking setting using the driver 
information interface

*

 or audio/information screen

*

.

2

Customized Features

 P. 140

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

Models with color audio system

Models with Display Audio

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or 
closing it.

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Open the tailgate all the way.

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If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.

•

Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.

Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:

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Avoid possible damage.

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Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

 P. 86

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to 
put your hands between the tailgate and the cargo 
area when closing the tailgate.

When you are storing or picking up cargo from the 
cargo area, or by using a forward and back kicking 
motion under the center of the rear bumper for 
hands free access

*

, while the engine is idling, do not 

stand in front of the exhaust pipe. You may get 
burned.

Do not allow any passenger in the cargo space. They 
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden 
acceleration, or a crash.

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WARNING

Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate 
that is being opened or closed can be 
seriously injured.

Make sure that all people are clear of the 
tailgate before opening or closing it.

Models without power tailgate

All models

* Not available on all models

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

When all the doors are unlocked or you press 
the tailgate unlock button on the remote 
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the outer handle and lift open the 
tailgate.

If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do 
not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.

To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, 
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed 
from outside.

If you close the tailgate when all the doors are 
locked, the tailgate locks automatically.

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Some exterior lights flash.

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Make sure cargo or other items do not touch the 
tailgate support struts.

Tailgate Support Struts

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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Do not leave the keyless remote, in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you 
can lock/unlock the tailgate while someone else 
with the keyless remote is within range.

•

Do not leave the keys inside the cargo area and 
close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the 
tailgate cannot be closed.

Outer Handle

Inner Handle

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Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the 
tailgate.

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Using the Remote Transmitter

If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using 
the remote transmitter, when closing, the tailgate 
locks automatically.

Tailgate 

Unlock 

Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the 
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the driver’s side control 
panel, pressing the button on the tailgate, or by raising and lowering your foot 
under the center of the rear bumper for hands free access

*

.

The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in 

(

P

.

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

*

NOTICE

Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is 
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while 
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.

When operating the power tailgate, make sure there is 
enough space around your vehicle. People near the tailgate 
may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or closes on their 
heads. Be especially cautious if children are around.

The power tailgate may not open or close under the 
following conditions:

•

You activate the power system while the tailgate is 
automatically opening or closing.

•

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

•

The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

•

The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

If you close the power tailgate when all the doors are 
locked, the power tailgate locks automatically.

3

WARNING

Opening or closing a power tailgate while 
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s 
operating path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers or objects are 
clear of the tailgate operating range 
before opening or closing the tailgate.

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Use a forward and back kicking motion for 
about 1 second under the center of the rear 
bumper to open or close the power tailgate 
while carrying the keyless remote.

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Some exterior lights flash and a beeper 
sound, then the tailgate begins to move.

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Using the Hands Free Access

*

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Using the Hands Free Access

*

During rain or in other instances when the vehicle 
becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect 
your foot motion.

When performing work on or around the rear section 
of the vehicle, you may inadvertently open or close 
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized 
Features on the audio/information screen and then 
select 

OFF

 for the feature.

2

Customized Features

 P. 369

If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long 
or sweep your foot from side to side, the power 
tailgate does not open or close.

This function will not operate if you don’t have the 
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have 
the keyless remote on you.

1 sec.

* Not available on all models