When Driving; Models Without Smart Entry System; Starting The Engine - Honda CR-V 2017 Owner's Manual

When Driving

Models without smart entry system

Starting the Engine

Brake Pedal
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1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up the electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in ( N with the parking brake applied, it is
safer to start it in P .
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3. Turn the ignition switch to START
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to start in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear defogger in order to reduce
( P , then
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Consult a dealer for details.
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.
( e
Do not hold the key in START
seconds.
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If the engine does not start right away, wait for at
least 30 seconds before trying again.
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If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,
wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3
while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.
Release the accelerator pedal once the engine
starts.
( e for more than 10