Honda CR-V Hybrid (2022 year). Manual in english - page 29

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Before Driving

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Driving Preparation

Driving

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

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

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Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.

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Fastening a Seat Belt

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

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

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Indicators

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Maximum Load Limit

The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire 
and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.

This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and 
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -

(1)

Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and 
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your 
vehicle’s placard.

(2)

Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers 
that will be riding in your vehicle.

(3)

Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers 
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.

(4)

The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and 
luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount 
equals 1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in 
your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load 
capacity is 650 lbs. (1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)

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Maximum Load Limit

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all 
occupants, all accessories and all cargo.

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Specifications

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Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle.

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Specifications

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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.

Label Example

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(5)

Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being 
loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the 
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.

(6)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will 
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to 
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage 
load capacity of your vehicle.

In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, 
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the 
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.

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Maximum Load Limit

Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your 
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.

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Towing a Trailer

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Load Limits Example

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs 

(68 kg x 2 = 136 kg)

Cargo Weight 

550 lbs 

(249 kg)

Example2

Max Load 

850 lbs 

(385 kg)

Passenger Weight 

150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs 

(68 kg x 5 = 340 kg)

Cargo Weight 

100 lbs 

(45 kg)

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Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your 
warranties.

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Towing Behind a Motorhome

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Towing Behind a Motorhome

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs 
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.

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Emergency Towing

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Off-Highway Driving 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-highway 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 cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.

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Maximum Load Limit

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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.

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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

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

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Important Handling Information

 P. 44

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Precautions While Driving

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WARNING

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

•

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

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

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Avoiding Trouble

Driving

Avoiding Trouble

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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 tires, and check the tire 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 recognize 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

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

drive across a slope that is too steep. Going straight up 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 tires 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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When Driving

Turning on the Power

1.

Make sure the parking brake is applied.

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The parking brake and brake system 
indicator (red) comes on for 15 seconds 
when you pull up the electric parking 
brake switch.

2.

Depress the brake pedal.

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Turning on the Power

Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when 
starting the power system.

The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in 
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400 
meters).

When turning on the power system in cold weather, 
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights, 
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to 
reduce 12V-battery drain.

If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can 
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle 
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with 
the engine or exhaust system.

The immobilizer system protects your vehicle from 
theft. If an improperly coded device is used, the 
power system does not activate.

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Immobilizer System

 P. 178

When you set the power mode to ON, you may feel 
as if the brake pedal is sinking down. This is normal.

Electric Parking Brake Switch

Brake Pedal

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Driving

3.

Without depressing the accelerator pedal, 
press the 

POWER

 button while depressing 

the brake pedal.

4.

Check the 

READY

 indicator.

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Keep depressing the brake pedal until 
the 

READY

 indicator comes on.

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The 

READY

 indicator comes on when 

the power system is on and you can start 
driving.

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If the outside temperature is extremely 
low, you cannot drive until conditions are 
improved. In this case, the 

READY

 

indicator does not come on and a 
warning message appears on the driver 
information interface.

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Driver Information Interface 
Warning and Information Messages

 

P. 109

You can turn the power system off when the vehicle is completely stopped.

1.

Put the transmission into 

(

P

.

2.

Press the 

POWER

 button.

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Stopping the Power System

1

Turning on the Power

Bring the keyless remote close to the 

POWER

 button 

if the battery in the keyless remote is weak.

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

 

P. 645

The power system may not activate if the keyless 
remote is subjected to strong radio waves.

Do not hold the 

POWER

 button to start the power 

system.
If the power system does not start, wait at least 30 
seconds before trying again.

The engine may not run when the vehicle is ready for 
driving.
You can start driving with the 

READY

 indicator on.

If you press the 

POWER

 button while depressing the 

brake pedal with the 

READY

 indicator on, the power 

mode is set to VEHICLE OFF and you cannot start 
driving.

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READY Indicator

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Driving

You can remotely turn the power system on using the keyless remote.

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To turn the power system on

The power system is on for up to 10 minutes without you starting the vehicle.
To extend the time for another 10 minutes during the first 10 minutes, press the 

 button, then press and hold the 

 button.

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Some exterior lights flash six times if a 10-minute extension request was 
transmitted successfully.

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Remote Engine Start

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Remote Engine Start

The remote engine start may violate local laws.
Before using the remote engine start, check your 
local laws.

If there are buildings and obstacles between your 
vehicle and the remote, the range will be reduced.
This distance may vary by external electrical 
interference.

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WARNING

Carbon monoxide gas is toxic and can 
rapidly accumulate in closed or even partly 
enclosed areas.

Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and 
even kill you.

Never use the remote engine starter with 
the vehicle parked in a garage or other 
areas with limited ventilation.

Press the 

 button, then press and hold 

the 

 button.

Some exterior lights flash once.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

LED: Blinks when any button is pressed.

Some exterior lights flash six 
times if the power system 
starts successfully.

Exterior lights will not flash 
if the power system does 
not start.

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To turn the power system off

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Remote Engine Start

The power system may not be turned on by the 
remote engine start if:

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You have disabled a remote engine start setting 
using the driver information interface

*

 or audio/

information screen

*

.

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Customized Features

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The power mode is not in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P

.

•

The hood is open, or any door or the tailgate is 
unlocked.

•

You have already used the remote twice to turn the 
power system on.

•

Another registered keyless remote is in the vehicle.

•

There is an antenna failure.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The security system alarm is not set.

Press and hold the 

 button for one 

second.

Go within the range, 
and try again.

The exterior lights flash once if the power system off successfully.

The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of 
the keyless access system range.
The power system will not be turned off.

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To turn the power system off

The power system may be turned off while it is on if:

•

You do not start the vehicle within 10 minutes of 
turning the power system on with the button on 
the keyless remote.

•

The power system is turned off by using the keyless 
remote.

•

The door is unlocked with the built-in key.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is in a position other than 

(

P

.

•

The engine coolant temperature is extremely high.

•

The engine oil pressure is low.

•

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp comes on if there 
is a problem with the emissions control systems.

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Turning on the Power

Driving

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Remote Engine Start

While the power system is on, the vehicle will 
automatically precondition inside the vehicle.
When it is warm outside:

•

The climate control system is activated in 
recirculation mode.

When it is cold outside:

•

The defroster is activated at a moderately warm 
temperature.

•

The rear defogger and door mirror heaters

*

 are 

activated.

•

The seat and heated steering wheel are activated

*

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Heated Steering Wheel

*

 P. 233

2

Seat Heaters

*

 P. 234

* Not available on all models

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Driving

1.

Depress and hold the brake pedal, then press the 

POWER

 button.

2.

Keeping your right foot on the brake pedal, check that the 

READY

 indicator is on, 

then put the transmission into 

(

D

. Select 

(

R

 when reversing.

3.

With the parking brake is applied, release the brake pedal and gently depress the 
accelerator pedal.

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Make sure the parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off.

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Parking Brake

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist keeps the brake engaged briefly to help prevent the vehicle from 
rolling on inclines as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
Put the transmission into 

(

D

 when facing uphill, or 

(

R

 when facing downhill, then 

release the brake pedal.

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Starting to Drive

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Starting to Drive

The power system is turned off when the 
transmission is taken out of 

(

P

 before the 

POWER

 

button is pressed. Follow step 1 when starting to 
drive.

You can also release the parking brake by pressing 
the electric parking brake switch while depressing the 
brake pedal. When facing downhill, you can start 
your vehicle more smoothly by manually releasing it 
with the electric parking brake switch than by 
releasing it with the accelerator pedal.

As a hybrid vehicle, the sounds and vibrations from 
the engine may be absent even though the vehicle is 
ready for driving. It also makes you fail to recognize 
that you can start.
Make sure to check if the 

READY

 indicator is on 

before you start to drive.

When the power system is turned on using the 

 

button on the keyless remote

When the power system is turned on using the 

 button on the keyless remote

When the power system is turned on in any case

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Hill start assist system

Hill start assist may not prevent the vehicle from 
rolling downhill on a very steep or slippery slope, and 
will not operate on small inclines.

Hill start assist is not a replacement for the parking 
brake.

Hill start assist will operate even when VSA

®

 is 

switched off.

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Precautions While Driving

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Precautions While Driving

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:

•

Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.

•

Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.

•

Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.

•

Do not carry heavy cargo on roof.

•

Roof load capacity is 165 lbs (75 kg), available roof racks/carriers may have lower 
capacities. Please check accessory's information (Honda accessory).

Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or 
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.

If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location. 
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.

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Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

■

In Rain

■

Other Precautions

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Precautions While Driving

NOTICE

Do not change the shift position while pressing the 
accelerator pedal. You could damage the 
transmission.

NOTICE

If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an 
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in 
the full left or right position for a while, the electric 
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system 
goes into a protective mode, and limits its 
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder 
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down, 
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can 
eventually damage the system.

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Transmission

Driving

Transmission

As with a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle with an automatic transmission, 
this vehicle will creep.
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the vehicle 
to react similar to an automatic transmission vehicle, unexpectedly increasing vehicle 
speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and 
curves.

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Creeping

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Kickdown

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Precautions While Driving

If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while 
driving, the engine will shut down and all steering 
and brake power assist functions will stop, making it 
difficult to control the vehicle.

Do not select 

(

N

 while driving as you will lose 

regenerative braking (and acceleration) performance.

During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation, 
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so 
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.

Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km) 
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the 
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

1

Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle

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

2

Important Handling Information

 P. 44

2

Precautions While Driving

 P. 475

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Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

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Shift button positions

1

Shifting

While the High Voltage battery level is full, or the 
High Voltage battery temperature is low, 
regenerative braking may become less effective.

To prevent malfunction and unintended 
engagement:

•

Do not spill any liquids on or around shift buttons.

•

Do not place or drop any objects on or around shift 
buttons.

•

Do not let passengers or children operate the shift 
buttons.

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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 

(

P

 is shown 

on the shift position indicator.

Park

Used when parking or turning the power 

on or off.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

●

Used for normal driving.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be 
used temporarily.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be 
used when SPORT mode is on.