Honda CR-V (2024 year). Manual in english

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, this is caused by the brake wear
indicator rubbing on the brake rotor and indicates
that the brake pads need to be replaced. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer. If you hear only an
occasional squeak or squeal when you initially apply
the brake pedal, this may be normal and caused by
high frequency vibration of the brake pads against
the rotating brake disc.

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
speed position.

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

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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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.

The system is in the previously selected on or
off setting each time you fasten the driver’s
seat belt and start the engine.

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Activating the system

Depress the brake pedal to come to a
complete stop. The transmission 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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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.

Comes
On

Automatic Brake Hold Button

Brake Pedal

Comes
On

U.S.

Canada

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Brake System

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Canceling the system

Depress the accelerator pedal while the
transmission is in a position other than

(

. The system is canceled and the vehicle

starts to move.

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

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The system automatically cancels when:

•

You engage the parking brake.

•

You depress the brake pedal and put the transmission into

(

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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.

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

WARNING

When using the automatic brake hold,
keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
automatic brake hold indicator comes on.

If the vehicle unexpectedly moves, it may
cause a crash resulting in serious injury or
death.
Release your foot from the brake pedal
after the automatic brake hold indicator
comes on.

Accelerator Pedal

Goes
Off

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Braking

Brake System

Driving

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Turning off the automatic brake hold system

Only the automatic brake hold system
indicator comes on:

•

Press the automatic brake hold button.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator goes off.

When the automatic brake hold indicator
comes on at the same time:

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Press the automatic brake hold button with
the brake pedal depressed.

The automatic brake hold system
indicator and the automatic brake hold
indicator go off.

Turning off the automatic brake hold system

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

If you turn off the engine or unfasten the driver’s seat
belt while the automatic brake hold system is on, the
automatic brake hold system will automatically turn
off. In this case, when the driver’s seat belt is
fastened and the engine is restarted, the automatic
brake hold system will turn on without needing to
press the automatic brake hold button.

Automatic Brake Hold Button

Goes
Off

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Braking

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

Driving

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

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

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 6 mph (10 km/h), the ABS stops.

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ABS

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

NOTICE

The ABS may not function correctly if you use a tire of
the incorrect 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 tires are equipped with tire 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

Brake Assist System

Driving

Brake Assist System

Designed to assist the driver by generating greater braking force when you depress
the brake pedal hard during emergency braking.

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Brake assist system operation

Press the brake pedal firmly for more powerful braking.

When brake assist operates, the pedal may wiggle slightly and an operating noise
may be heard. This is normal. Keep holding the brake pedal firmly down.

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Driving

Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

Depress the brake pedal firmly.

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

Put the transmission into

(

Turn off the engine.

The parking brake and brake system indicator (red) goes off in about 30
seconds.

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

Parking Your Vehicle

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.

When Stopped

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.

•

Putting the transmission into

(

before the vehicle

stops completely.

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

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Parking Your Vehicle

When Stopped

Driving

When Stopped

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.

After shutting off the engine, you may hear certain
noises coming from the vehicle. Here’s the lowdown:

•

Noise from Under Vehicle: This noise is caused by
the vacuum pump inside the fuel evaporation
leakage check module (ELCM).
Depending on conditions, the pump will come on
for about 15 minutes about 5 to 10 hours after
engine shutoff. This noise is just normal vehicle
operation and don’t indicate a vehicle problem.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Sensor System

Driving

Parking Sensor System

The corner and center sensors monitor obstacles around your vehicle, and the
beeper, driver information interface and audio/information screen let you know the
approximate distance between your vehicle and the obstacle.

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The sensor location and range

Parking Sensor System

Even when the system is on, always confirm if there is
no obstacle near your vehicle before parking.

The system may not work properly when:

•

The sensors are covered with snow, ice, mud, or dirt.

•

The vehicle has been out in hot or cold weather.

•

There is something nearby that emits ultrasonic
waves or high frequency sounds.

•

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

Any accessories have been put on or around the
sensors.

The system may not detect these obstacles:

•

Thin or low objects.

•

Sonic-absorptive materials, such as snow, cotton,
or sponge.

•

Objects directly under the bumper.

The system may falsely detect obstacles in the
following situations:

•

The vehicle is on uneven surface, such as grass,
bumps, or a hill.

•

When close to other vehicles with sonar sensors or
other objects that emit ultrasonic waves.

•

There is splashing water near the sensors due to
heavy rains, etc.

Do not put any accessories on or around the sensors.

If you put any accessories (such as a towing hitch

or bicycle rack) on or around the rear sensors, the
system may activate if it detects these accessories as
an obstacle. In this case, turn off the rear sensor.

Settings

P. 129

Customized Features

P. 359

Front Corner Sensors

Rear Corner Sensors

Rear Center Sensors

Front Center Sensors

Within about 24 in (60 cm) or less

Front: Within about 31 in (80 cm) or less
Rear: Within about 43 in (110 cm) or less

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Sensor System

Driving

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Parking sensor system on and off

You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

Switching the Display

P. 113

Safety Support

P. 124

The front corner, rear corner and rear center sensors start to detect an obstacle
when the transmission is in

(

, and the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

The front corner and front center sensors start to detect an obstacle when the
transmission is in any position other than

(

, and the vehicle speed is less

than 5 mph (8 km/h).

Parking Sensor System

When you set the power mode to ON, the system will
be in the previously selected condition.

You can turn the rear parking sensor system on and
off using the audio/information screen.

Customized Features

P. 359

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Sensor System

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When the distance between your vehicle and detected obstacles becomes shorter

*1:On the driver information interface
*2:On the audio/information screen
*3:At this stage, only the center sensors detect obstacles.

Interval

between

beeps

Distance between the Bumper and Obstacle

Indicator

Driver information

interface

Audio/Information Screen

Corner Sensors

Center Sensors

Moderate

—

Front: About 31-28 in

(80-70 cm)

Rear: About 43-28 in

(110-70 cm)

Comes on

/Blinks

in Yellow

Short

About 24-18 in

(60-45 cm)

About 28-24 in

(70-60 cm)

Comes on

Blinks

in Amber

Very short

About 18-14 in

(45-35 cm)

About 24-20 in

(60-50 cm)

Continuous

About 14 in

(35 cm) or less

About 20 in

(50 cm) or less

Comes on

Blinks

in Red

Indicators light up
where the sensor
detects an obstacle.

Indicators light up where the
sensor detects an obstacle.

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Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

Cross Traffic Monitor

Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected.

The system is convenient when you are backing out of a parking space.

Cross Traffic Monitor

The parking sensor system’s alerting buzzer overrides
the Cross Traffic Monitor buzzer when the sensors
are detecting obstacles at the closest range.

CAUTION

Cross Traffic Monitor cannot detect all
approaching vehicles and may not detect
an approaching vehicle at all.

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
back up the vehicle before doing so may
result in a collision.

Do not solely rely on the system when
reversing; always also use your mirrors, and
look behind and to the sides of your vehicle
before reversing.

Models with parking sensor system

* Not available on all models

Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

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Driving

The system activates when:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The Cross Traffic Monitor is turned on.

Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

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The transmission is in

(

•

Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or
lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.

The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves directly
behind your vehicle.

The system does not provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving away from your
vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.

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How the System Works

Cross Traffic Monitor

Cross Traffic Monitor may not detect or may delay
alerting an approaching vehicle, or may alert without
an approaching vehicle under the following
conditions:

•

An obstacle, such as another vehicle and a wall,
near your vehicle’s rear bumper, is blocking the
radar sensor’s scope.

•

Your vehicle is moving at the speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) or higher.

•

A vehicle is approaching at the speed other than
between about 6 mph (10 km/h) and 16 mph (25
km/h).

•

The system picks up external interference such as
other radar sensors from another vehicle or strong
radio wave transmitted from a facility nearby.

•

Either corner of the rear bumper is covered with
snow, ice, mud or dirt.

•

When there is bad weather.

•

Your vehicle is on an incline.

•

Your vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the rear.

•

Your vehicle is reversing towards a wall, a pole, a
vehicle, and so on.

The rear bumper or the sensors have been improperly
repaired or the rear bumper has been deformed.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

For proper operation, always keep the rear bumper
corner area clean.
Do not cover the rear bumper corner area with labels
or stickers of any kind.

Radar sensors:
Underneath the rear bumper
corners

* Not available on all models

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Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

Driving

An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the audio/information
screen.

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When the System Detects a Vehicle

When the System Detects a Vehicle

If the

on the lower right changes to

in amber

when the transmission is in

(

, mud, snow or ice,

etc. may have accumulated in the vicinity of the
sensor. The system is temporarily canceled. Check the
bumper corners for any obstructions, and thoroughly
clean the area if necessary.

If the

comes on when the transmission is in

(

there may be a problem with the Cross Traffic
Monitor system. Do not use the system and have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.

If the display remains the same with the transmission
in

(

, there may be a problem with the rear camera

system and the Cross Traffic Monitor system.
Do not use the system and have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.

Wide View

Normal View

Arrow Icon

Top Down View

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Parking Your Vehicle

Cross Traffic Monitor

Driving

The system can be turned on and off on the
audio/information screen by pressing the
Cross Traffic Monitor icon.

You can also switch the system on and off
from the customized feature on the audio/
information screen.

Customized Features

P. 354, 359

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Cross Traffic Monitor On and Off

Cross Traffic Monitor
icon

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Driving

Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The audio/information screen can display your vehicle’s rear view.
The display automatically changes to the rear view when the transmission is put into

(

You can view three different camera modes on the rearview display.

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Multi-View Rear Camera Display Area

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see
the corner ends of the bumper or what is underneath
the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects
appear closer or farther than they actually are.

Visually confirm that it is safe to drive before backing
up. Certain conditions (such as weather, lighting, and
high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do
not rely on the rearview display which does not give
you all information about conditions at the back of
your vehicle.

The rear camera view is displayed prior to the audio/
information screen.

If the camera lens is covered with dirt or moisture,
use a soft, moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free
of debris.

You can change the

Fixed Guideline

and

Dynamic

Guideline

settings.

Customized Features

P. 354, 359

Fixed Guideline
ON:

Guidelines appear when you put the

transmission into

(

OFF:

Guidelines do not appear.

Dynamic Guideline
ON:

Guidelines move according to the steering

wheel direction.

OFF:

Guidelines do not move.

Camera

Approx. 39 inches (1 m)

Tailgate open range

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Multi-View Rear Camera

About Your Multi-View Rear Camera

Driving

•

If you were last using Wide view mode or Normal view mode, the same view
mode will be activated the next time you put the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode before you turned off the engine, Wide
view mode will be activated the next time you set the power mode to ON and put
the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode and 10 seconds elapsed after you took
the transmission out of

(

, Wide view mode will be activated the next time you

put the transmission into

(

•

If you were using Top down view mode and put the transmission back into

(

within 10 seconds after you took it out of

(

, Top down view mode will be

activated.

Bumper

Wide view mode

Normal view mode

Top down view mode

Bumper

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Driving

Refueling

Fuel Information

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Fuel recommendation

Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise
that can lead to engine damage.

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Top tier detergent gasoline

Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda
endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help
maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle. TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline meets a new gasoline standard jointly established by leading automotive
manufacturers to meet the needs of today’s advanced engines.

Qualifying gasoline retailers will, in most cases, identify their gasoline as having met
“TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” standards at the retail location. This fuel is
guaranteed to contain the proper level of detergent additives and be free of metallic
additives. The proper level of detergent additives, and absence of harmful metallic
additives in gasoline, help avoid buildup of deposits in your engine and emission
control system.

For further important fuel-related information for your vehicle, or on information on
gasoline that does not contain MMT, visit

www.hondacars.com.

In Canada, visit

www.honda.ca

for additional information on gasoline. For more information on top

tier gasoline, visit

www.toptiergas.com

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Fuel tank capacity: 14 US gal (53 L)

Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher

Fuel Information

NOTICE

We recommend quality gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent fuel system and
engine deposits. In addition, in order to maintain
good performance, fuel economy, and emissions
control, we strongly recommend the use of gasoline
that does NOT contain harmful manganese-based
fuel additives such as MMT, if such gasoline is
available.

Use of gasoline with these additives may adversely
affect performance, and cause the malfunction
indicator lamp on your instrument panel to come on.
If this happens, contact a dealer for service.
Some gasoline today is blended with oxygenates such
as ethanol. Your vehicle is designed to operate on
oxygenated gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol
by volume. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try
another service station or switch to another brand of
gasoline.

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Refueling

How to Refuel

Driving

How to Refuel

Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle
directly into the filler neck. The tank seals itself again when you pull out the filler
nozzle.

Stop your vehicle with the service station
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the
rear.

Turn off the engine.

Unlock the driver’s door.

The fuel fill door on the outer side of the
vehicle will unlock.

Press and release the area indicated by the
arrow to release the fuel fill door. You will
hear a click and the lid will open slightly.

Manually pull the fuel fill door to a fully
open position.

How to Refuel

The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of
smaller diameter tubes (e.g., those used to siphon
fuel for other uses) or other non-service station
devices can damage the area in and around the filler
opening.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.

•

Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flames away.

•

Handle fuel only outdoors.

•

Wipe up spills immediately.

Press

Fuel Fill Door

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How to Refuel

Driving

Place the end of the filler nozzle on the
lower part of filler opening, then insert it
slowly and fully.

Make sure that the end of the filler
nozzle goes down along with the filler
pipe.

Keep the filler nozzle level.

When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will
click off automatically.

If you do not fill up the tank to full,
always add a minimum of 1.3 US gal (5 L)
of fuel.

After filling, wait about five seconds
before removing the filler nozzle.

Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

Use the lock tab or the master door lock switch to
unlock the fuel fill door.
The vehicle doors and fuel fill door automatically
relock if the remote unlock function is used. This can
be deactivated by briefly opening then closing the
driver’s door.

If the filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is
not full, there may be a problem with the pump’s fuel
vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If
this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer.

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in
the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result
of changes in air temperature.

Do not continue to add fuel after the filler nozzle has
automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed
the full tank capacity.

If you repeatedly fill the tank with less than the
specified minimum amount of fuel, the malfunction
indicator lamp may come on. If this happens, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If you have to refuel your vehicle from a portable
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

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Fuel Economy and CO

Emissions

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO

emissions is dependent on several

factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and
vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the
rated fuel economy of this vehicle.

You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the
driver information interface.

•

Use engine oil with the viscosity recommended.

Recommended Engine Oil

P. 589

•

Maintain the specified tire pressure.

•

Do not load the vehicle with excess cargo.

•

Keep your vehicle clean. A buildup of snow or mud on your vehicle's underside
adds weight and increases wind resistance.

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Maintenance and Fuel Economy

Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO

Emissions

Direct calculation is the recommended method to
determine actual fuel consumed while driving.

In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are
established following a simulated test. For more
information on how this test is performed, please visit

https://www.nrcan.gc.ca

and search for “fuel

consumption testing” in the search field at the top of
the page.

Miles driven

Gallons of

fuel

Miles per

Gallon

100

Liters of

fuel

Kilometers

driven

L per 100 km

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Turbo Engine Vehicle

Handling Precautions

The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine driven by
the engine’s exhaust gas pressure.

•

When the engine is cold just after starting, avoid revving the engine or sudden
acceleration.

•

Always replace the engine oil and engine oil filter according to the Maintenance
Minder

. The turbine rotates at very high speeds over 100,000 rpm and its

temperature reaches over 1,292°F (700°C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine
oil. If you fail to replace the engine oil and filter at the scheduled distance or
interval, deteriorated engine oil may cause failure such as sticking and abnormal
noise of the turbine bearing.

Turbo Engine Vehicle

The scheduled maintenance intervals for replacing
the filter is indicated on the driver information
interface. Follow the information on replacement
timing.

Maintenance Minder

P. 579

The

Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive.

Allow engine to cool.

Engine temperature

near limit. Avoid heavy acceleration and high
speed.

message may appear on the driver

information interface when you restart the engine
after driving under high load conditions such as at
high speed or in hilly terrain.
This is normal. The message goes off after you idle or
drive the vehicle for about one minute.

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Main

tenan

Before Performing Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)

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Routine inspections

Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.

Maintenance

P. 31

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Periodic inspections

•

Check the brake fluid level monthly.

Checking the Brake Fluid

P. 597

•

Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.

Checking and Maintaining Tires

P. 607

•

Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.

Replacing Light Bulbs

P. 599

•

Check the condition of the wiper blades at least every six months.

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

P. 603

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Types of Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection and Maintenance

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.

According to state and federal regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all maintenance services should
be performed in accordance with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.

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If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills and tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at

www.techinfo.honda.com

Authorized Manuals

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If you want to perform maintenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.

U.S. models

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

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Safety When Performing Maintenance

Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.

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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.

Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.

•

To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.

•

Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery or
compressed air.

•

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill you.

Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.

•

The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.

Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set, and
the engine is off.

•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.

Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.

•

Be aware that moving parts can injure you.

Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs away
from moving parts.

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.

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Maintenance Safety

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Vehicle Safety

Safety When Performing Maintenance

WARNING

Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner's manual.

WARNING

Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.

Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.

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Maintenance Minder

To Use Maintenance Minder

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To Use Maintenance Minder

Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, appear on the driver information interface.
You can view them on the engine oil life screen at any time.

Set the power mode to ON.

Press the

(home) button.

Roll the left selector wheel until

is displayed.

Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen. The engine
oil life appears on the driver information interface along with maintenance items
due soon.

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Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Displaying the Maintenance Minder Information

Based on the engine operating conditions, the
remaining engine oil life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.

There is a list of maintenance main and sub items you
can view on the driver information interface.

Maintenance Service Items

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Displayed Engine Oil

Life (%)

Calculated Engine Oil

Life (%)

100

100 to 91

90 to 81

80 to 71

70 to 61

60 to 51

50 to 41

40 to 31

30 to 21

20 to 16

15 to 11

10 to 6

5 to 1

(Home) Button

Engine Oil Life

Main Item

Sub Item

Left Selector Wheel

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Maintenance Minder Messages on the Driver Information

Interface

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

When you select the Maintenance Minder
screen, it displays codes for maintenance
items due at the next engine oil change,
along with the percentage of engine oil life
remaining.

Maintenance Due Soon

15 %

The remaining engine oil life is 15 to 6
percent.

Press the

(home) button to switch to

another display.

The engine oil is approaching
the end of its service life, and
the maintenance items should
be inspected and serviced
soon.

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The system message indicator (

) comes on along with the Maintenance Minder

message.

Maintenance Message

Oil Life Display

Explanation

Information

Maintenance Due Now

5 %

The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent.

Press the

(home) button to switch to

another display.

The engine oil has almost
reached the end of its service
life, and the maintenance items
should be inspected and
serviced as soon as possible.

Maintenance Past Due

Negative Distance

The engine oil life has passed its service life,
and a negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). The negative distance
on the display blinks.

Press the

(home) button to switch to

another display.

The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must
be inspected and serviced
immediately.

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