Honda CR-V Owners Guide

If you push the unlock button once and then push and hold it down, there’s vent feature that rolls all four windows down and cracks the sunroof (if any).

It can happen accidentally if the key fob is in your pocket, you’re holding too many things in your hands or sit on your keys and the like. This feature cannot be turned off and it doesn’t just happen with Hondas.

A possible solution is to place your car key into a hard or zippered protective case or box which completely encloses the key fob and minimises the risk of any accidental pressure to the unlock button.

If your Check Engine light is on, it means that there’s a problem with one of the engine control sensors. You could visit your local mechanic or auto store and let them scan the computer for trouble codes.

Or you can get an intelligent GOFAR device which will closely monitor your car’s health and explain every fault in plain English. Also, GOFAR resource center can also help you figure out what’s hidden behind many car warning lights.

Whether you’ll be able to achieve the rated fuel economy of your Honda CR-V depends on the vehicle and driving condition, your driving habits and many other factors.

Your car’s fuel economy optimisation is possible if you maintain your vehicle and the recommended tyre pressure properly and regularly, use the recommended viscosity engine oil, avoid excessive cargo and keep your car clean to minimise wind resistance.

Spending less on fuel becomes much easier with the GOFAR fuel saving device.

Your owner’s manual will tell you how often your Honda CR-V actually needs an oil change.

Most older vehicles require the oil change every three months or every 3,000 miles, depending on which comes first.

However, it’s no longer relevant in new models, which have become smarter and more efficient. For a newer vehicle (2012 or later), the Maintenance Minder System will indicate when the car needs an oil change depending on your usage.

Watch a video explaining how Maintenance Minder works and check out more FAQs on the topic by following the links provided.

The Honda engineered 0W-20 synthetic oil is recommended engine oil for the new Honda CR-V vehicles (2010-…). For models between 2002 and 2009, 0W-20 is also acceptable, although you can use 5W-20, while models 1999-2001 require 5W-30 oil. Check out this Engine Oil Application Guide for more details.

Generally speaking, if you live in the USA and your Honda is not more than three years old, you should service it every 12,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. If it’s more than three years old, you should service it at least once a year, regardless of mileage.

Honda Australia recommends to have the vehicle serviced every 10,000km or every 6 months (whichever occurs first). If the vehicle is subject to severe driving conditions, as outlined on page 20 of your Owners Warranty and Service manual, it is recommended that certain items are inspected/replaced at 5,000km or 3 months.

Regular car maintenance should be performed according to the factory-recommended Maintenance Schedule so that you can keep your Honda running in optimal condition.

Visit the Honda Maintenance Schedule website to view the maintenance schedule for your specific vehicle and calculate service needs based on your car’s mileage.

You may take your Honda to any authorised Honda vehicle dealer for warranty repairs. All authorised Honda vehicle dealers should be able to provide competent and efficient service.

However, service at a dealer is not always required to keep your warranties unaffected. You may service your car with any qualified service facility or person. Just keep all receipts as proof of completion, and have the service technician fill out the Maintenance Record.

Still, keep in mind that e.g. Honda Australia will take no responsibility for work carried out by non-authorised dealers.

For more information, you can refer to your Warranty Booklet (visit the linked website to request a printed version of your Warranty Booklet, Navigation or Owner’s Manual).

Because you must press the brake pedal to start the engine.

Perhaps you pulled the handle too quickly and the system didn’t have time to confirm the door is unlocked. The system response may also be slow if you’re wearing gloves. Always wait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked.

The AUTO position on your headlight lever means that the vehicle’s exterior lights will automatically turn on or off depending on the ambient lighting.

Just turn on the vehicle and the audio system, and press and hold the power button. That’s how the system will reactivate and entering the code won’t be necessary in most cases.

Yes. Select Settings on the Home screen. Then, select System ⇨ Voice Recog
Tab ⇨ Voice Prompt ⇨ Off and it’s done.

Particular items are limited or inoperable while the vehicle is moving to avoid distracting drivers from the road. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.

Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.

It means that the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) needs attention. If your vehicle’s tire pressure becomes significantly low, the low tire pressure indicator comes on. If you recently inflated or changed a tire, you have to recalibrate the system.

Stop your vehicle in a safe place, check the tire pressure and adjust it to the specified level because driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause it to overheat.

Every Honda model since 2007 has been equipped with a TPMS (the exact system type your car is equipped with can be found in your Owner’s Manual). The TPMS monitors the tire pressure in your car in two ways:

1. directly by way of pressure sensors in each tire or
2. indirectly by monitoring the speed at which each wheel turns.

Its warning system alerts you when:

• One or more of your car tyres are underinflated,
• a tyre is flat,
• there’s a low ambient temperature,
• there’s a change in altitude,
• you’re driving with snow chains,
• Your tyres are mismatched.

The TPMS systems needs to be calibrated if the tire pressure is adjusted in any of the tires or the tires are rotated or replaced.

More information on the Tire Pressure Monitoring System can be found by following the link (video + pdf).

According to carsales.com.au, new Honda CR-V pricing (plus ORCs) in Australia is:

• VTi five-seat 2WD – AU$30,690
• VTi-S five-seat 2WD – AU$33,290
• VTi-S five-seat AWD – AU$35,490
• VTi-L seven-seat 2WD – AU$38,990
• VTi-LX five-seat AWD – AU$44,290

In the USA, the prices for new Honda CR-V models start at US$24,350 for an LX or US$32,750 according to the information from shop.honda.com website. Another source, usnews.com, states the average pricing ranges between US$24,250 and US$34,150 depending on the model.

You can compare the US prices and features of various Honda CR-V models for more specific information.

The Honda Tailored Service Program Price Guide gives you the certainty of knowing how much you can expect to pay for a particular scheduled service each time you book that service, no matter which Honda dealer you visit, for each scheduled service up to a period of 5 years or 100,000km, whichever is earlier.

By checking the price of the service on our website at the time you book your eligible service you can be assured that you will pay no more than that advertised price for that service.

Interested in more about how Honda Tailor Servicing works and its pricing? The answer is a click away from you. (Make sure you check the FAQs on the page, too.)