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

When Driving

Shifting

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Driving

■

(

(parking) button

The shift position changes to

(

when you

press the

(

button while the vehicle is

parked with the power mode in ON.
The indicators on the sides of the

(

button

come on.

Shifting

The beeper sounds and the message appears on the
driver information interface when you depress the
accelerator pedal with the shift position in

(

Driver Information Interface Warning and
Information Messages

P. 109

Change the shift position to

(

with the brake

pedal depressed.

You may occasionally find that it takes longer than
usual for the vehicle to start moving when you select

(

, release the brake pedal, and/or depress the

accelerator pedal. This may occur when the High
Voltage battery level is extremely low, and does not
indicate a vehicle malfunction.

(

Button

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Shifting

Driving

■

Shift Operation

Shift Operation

NOTICE

When you change

(

and vice versa, come to

a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.
Operating the shift button before the vehicle has
come to a complete standstill can damage the
transmission.

Use the shift position indicator and the shift button
indicator to check the shift position before selecting a
shift button.

If the indicator of the currently selected shift position,
or all the shift position indicators are blinking
simultaneously, there is a problem with the
transmission.
Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission
checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

When shifting positions in extremely low
temperatures (-22°F/-30°C), there may be a short
delay before the shift position is displayed. Always
confirm you are in the correct shift position before
driving.

The beeper sounds once when you change to

(

Customized Features

P. 140, 369

Shift Position Indicator

(Transmission System Indicator)

Press the

(

button.

Press back the

(

button.

Press the

(

button.

Press the

(

button.

Shift Button

Indicator

Deceleration Paddle Selector

Indicator

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Shifting

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Driving

■

When opening the driver’s door

If you open the driver’s door under the following conditions, the shift position
automatically changes to

(

•

The vehicle is stationary with the power mode in ON, or moving at 1 mph (2 km/h)
or slower.

•

The transmission is in other than

(

•

You have unfastened the driver side seat belt.

If you manually change the shift position from

(

with the brake pedal

depressed, the shift position will automatically return to

(

once you release

the brake pedal.

■

When turning off the power mode

If you turn the power system off while the vehicle is stationary, and the transmission
is in other than

(

, the shift position automatically changes to

(

When opening the driver’s door

While the system is designed to automatically change
the shift position to

(

under the described

conditions, in the interest of safety you should always
select

(

before opening the driver’s door.

Make sure to park the vehicle in a safe place.

When Stopped

P. 559

If you want to drive the vehicle after the shift position
has automatically changed to

(

under the described

conditions, close the door, fasten the seat belt,
depress the brake pedal, then change the shift
position.

If you leave the vehicle, turn off the power system
and lock the doors.

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Shifting

Driving

■

If you want to keep the transmission in

(

position [car wash mode]

With the power system on:

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and release the

(

button.

(

(Neutral) hold mode will appear on the driver information interface.

Press the

(

button again and hold it for two seconds.

The vehicle will enter car wash mode, which must be used when your vehicle
is pulled through a conveyor type automatic car wash where you or an
attendant do not remain in the vehicle.
If you want to cancel car wash mode, select a position other than

(

If the

POWER

button is pressed after car wash

mode has been activated, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY and a message
will be displayed on the driver information
interface.

For 15 minutes the transmission remains
in

(

with the power mode will remain

in ACCESSORY. After that, the
transmission automatically changes to

(

Manually changing to

(

cancels

ACCESSORY mode. The

(

indicator

comes on and the power mode changes
to OFF. You must always put the
transmission into

(

when car wash

mode is no longer needed.

If you want to keep the transmission in

(

position [car wash

mode]

To keep the vehicle in

(

position, you can also

follow this procedure:
While the power system is on, select

(

, and then

within five seconds, press the

POWER

button.

Note that the transmission may not stay in

(

position while any of the following indicators is on:

•

Transmission system indicator.

•

Malfunction indicator lamp.

•

Charging system indicator.

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Shifting

Driving

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Restrictions on selecting a shift position

You cannot select a shift position under certain circumstances that may lead to a crash.

When the
transmission is in:

1. Under these
circumstances:

2. If you try to change to
the following:

3. The shift position
remains in/changes to:

How to change the
shift position

(

The brake pedal is not
depressed.

Other shift position

(

Release the accelerator
pedal and depress the
brake pedal.

The accelerator pedal is
depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at low
speed without the brake pedal
depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving at low
speed with the accelerator
pedal depressed.

(

The vehicle is moving forward.

(

Park your vehicle in a
safe place.

(

The vehicle is moving backward.

(

, or

(

The vehicle is moving.

(

The

READY

indicator is not on.

A shift position other than

(

Make sure that the

READY

indicator

comes on.

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SPORT Mode

Driving

SPORT Mode

To turn the SPORT mode on and off, press the

SPORT

button.

The SPORT mode increases engine performance and handling.
This mode is not recommended for fuel economy enhancement, but suitable for
driving on hills or through curves on mountain roads.

The SPORT mode is turned off every time you turn on the power system, even if you
turned it on the last time you drove the vehicle.

SPORT

Button

SPORT

Mode Indicator

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

Deceleration Paddle Selector

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration
without removing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration
paddle selector situated on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through
four stages of deceleration.
When descending a hill, you can use the deceleration paddle selector to help
maintain the rate of deceleration, thereby allowing you to keep a safe distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.

The default deceleration stage is

. Each

paddle selector operation makes a single
stage deceleration change.

The deceleration stage may not change if
you keep the paddle selector pulled
back.

To select the different stages of deceleration:

•

Pull back the

(

selector (right side) to decrease the deceleration stage.

•

Pull back the

(

selector (left side) to increase the deceleration stage.

Pull the

(

selector for a few seconds when you want to cancel the deceleration

paddle selector.

Deceleration Paddle Selector

If you are descending a hill when you select stage

the vehicle may enter stage

If you pull back right and left paddle selector at the
same time, the deceleration stage may not change.

CAUTION

Rapidly increasing the deceleration rate by
quickly shifting the deceleration paddle
selector can cause the tires to skid, resulting
in a crash that could injure or kill someone.

Always maintain a reasonable rate of
deceleration.

Increase

Deceleration

Stage

Decrease

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

Deceleration Paddle Selector

In the following situations, the stage may not change
and the stage icon will blink even if you pull back the
selector. The deceleration stage may decrease or
cancel automatically:

•

The High Voltage battery is fully charged or its
temperature is too cold or too hot.

•

The speed of the vehicle is beyond the deceleration
range with SPORT mode off.

•

Hybrid system protection is needed.

•

The paddle selector is operated while your vehicle
is stopped automatically by ACC with Low Speed
Follow.

If either paddle selector is operated, ACC with Low
Speed Follow will cancel automatically.

Increase the deceleration stage

when pulling the

(

paddle

selector (left side)

Paddle Selector

Decrease the deceleration stage

when pulling the

(

paddle

selector (right side)

When to use

Shift position is in

(

Deceleration Stage

When SPORT mode is

OFF, the deceleration

stage appears.

When SPORT mode is

ON, the deceleration

stage and

appear.

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

Driving

■

When SPORT mode is OFF

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily,
and the stage will appear in the driver information interface.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, pull the

(

selector

(right side) for a few seconds.
The deceleration paddle selector will cancel automatically and deceleration stage in
the driver information interface disappear when you drive with constant speed,
situations of acceleration and decelerate just before stopping your vehicle.

■

When SPORT mode is ON

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the
stage along with

will appear in the driver information interface. The deceleration

stage will not cancel automatically while SPORT mode is ON.
When you want to cancel the deceleration paddle selector, turn the SPORT mode
OFF, or pull the

(

selector (right side) for a few seconds. When canceled,

deceleration stage in the driver information interface disappears.

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA

helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less

than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA

activates, you may notice that the

engine and motor do not respond to the
accelerator. You may also notice some noise
from the hydraulic brake system. You will also
see the indicator blink.

■

VSA

Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

The VSA

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.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays on

while driving, there may be a problem with the system.
While this may not interfere with normal driving, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

VSA

cannot enhance stability in all driving situations

and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA

system is generally

known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
with Low Speed Follow, 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
12V-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.

VSA

System

Indicator

When Driving

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Driving

This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partially disable VSA

functionality/

features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA

functionality/features, press

the

(VSA

OFF) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA

is turned on every time you turn the

power system on, even if you turned it off the
last time you drove the vehicle.

■

VSA

On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

), aka Electronic Stability Control

(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA

temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA

off if

you are not able to free it when the VSA

is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA

on again. We do not recommend driving

your vehicle with the VSA

system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after turning the power
system on or while driving. This is normal.

VSA

OFF

Indicator

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Agile Handling Assist

Driving

Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the
steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during
cornering.

Agile Handling Assist

The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in
all driving situations. You still need to drive and
corner at speeds appropriate for the conditions and
always leave a sufficient margin of safety.

When the VSA

system indicator comes on and stays

on while driving, the agile handling assist does not
activate.

You may hear a sound coming from the engine
compartment while the agile handling assist is
activated. This is normal.

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Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

Driving

Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System

Your vehicle is equipped with the AWD 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.

Tire and Wheel Replacement

P. 612

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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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.

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 overinflated in warmer
weather.

The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will not come
on as a result of overinflation.

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

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 606

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.

•

Tire chains are used.

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

•

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

•

Tire chains are used.

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator

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