Honda CRV 2012 Manuals

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Honda CRV 2012 Owner's Manual (384 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Automobile | Size: 60.69 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Interior Overview
  6
- Instrument Panel
  11
- Power Windows
  13
- Tire Pressure Monitoring
  19
- Exterior Overview
  20
- Handling the Unexpected
  21
- What to Do if
  22
- Troubleshooting
  22
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  24
- A few Words about Safety
  25
Safe Driving

27
- For Safe Driving
  
  28
  - Important Safety Precautions
    28
    
    Important Handling Information
    30
    
    Your Vehicle's Safety Features
    31
    
    Safety Checklist
    32
- Seat Belts
  
  33
  - About Your Seat Belts
    33
    
    Seat Belt Reminder
    34
    
    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
    35
    
    Fastening a Seat Belt
    36
    
    Advice for Pregnant Women
    39
    
    Seat Belt Inspection
    40
- Airbags
  
  41
  - Airbag System Components
    41
  - Types of Airbags
    44
  - Front Airbags (SRS)
    44
  - Advanced Airbags
    47
    
    Side Airbags
    48
  - Side Airbag Cutoff System
    50
    
    Side Curtain Airbags
    51
    
    Airbag System Indicators
    52
  - Passenger Airbag off Indicator
    53
    
    Airbag Care
    55
- Child Safety
  
  56
  - Protecting Child Passengers
    56
  - Safety of Infants and Small Children
    58
  - Selecting a Child Seat
    60
  - Safety of Larger Children
    67
  - Booster Seats
    68
- Exhaust Gas Hazard
  
  69
  - Carbon Monoxide Gas
    69
- Safety Labels
  
  70
  - Label Locations
    70
Instrument Panel

71
- Indicators
  
  72
- Gauges and Displays Gauges
  
  81
  - Fuel Gauge
    81
  - Temperature Gauge
    81
  - Information Display
    82
  - Trip Meter
    83
  - Average Fuel Economy
    83
    
    Outside Temperature
    84
    
    Multi-Information Display
    85
    
    Elapsed Time
    86
  - Average Speed
    86
  - Customized Features
    88
Controls

99
- Setting the Clock
  
  100
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors
  
  102
  - Key Types and Functions
    102
    
    Key Number Tag
    103
    
    Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
    104
    
    Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
    106
    
    Childproof Door Locks
    107
    
    Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
    108
    
    Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
    109
- Opening and Closing the Tailgate
  
  112
  - Using the Tailgate Release Button
    113
- Security System
  
  114
  - Immobilizer System
    114
  - Security System Alarm
    114
  - Panic Mode
    115
- Opening and Closing the Windows
  
  116
- Opening and Closing the Moonroof
  
  118
- Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Ignition Switch
  
  119
  - Turn Signals
    120
  - Light Switches
    120
  - Fog Lights
    122
  - Daytime Running Lights
    122
  - Wipers and Washers
    123
  - Brightness Control
    125
  - Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button
    126
  - ECON Button
    127
  - Adjusting the Steering Wheel
    127
- Adjusting the Mirrors
  
  128
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
    128
  - Power Door Mirrors
    129
- Adjusting the Seats
  
  130
  - Adjusting the Seat Positions
    130
    
    Adjusting the Head Restraints
    133
    
    Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
    136
  - Rear Seats
    137
  - Folding down the Rear Seats
    137
- Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
  
  140
  - Interior Lights
    140
  - Interior Convenience Items
    141
  - Beverage Holders
    142
  - Accessory Power Sockets
    143
    
    Coat Hook
    144
    
    Sunglasses Holder
    146
    
    Seat Heaters
    147
    
    Tonneau Cover
    148
- Heating and Cooling System
  
  150
  - Using Vents, Heating and A/C
    150
  - Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
    152
- Climate Control System
  
  153
  - Using Automatic Climate Control
    153
  - Synchronized Mode
    155
    
    Automatic Climate Control Sensors
    156
Features

157
- Audio System
  
  158
  - About Your Audio System
    158
    
    Auxiliary Input Jack
    159
    
    USB Adapter Cable
    159
    
    Audio Antenna
    160
    
    Audio System Theft Protection
    160
- Audio System Basic Operation
  
  161
  - Models Without Multi-Information Display
    161
    
    Adjusting the Sound
    162
    
    Playing the AM/FM Radio
    163
    
    Playing a CD
    165
    
    Playing an Ipod
    169
  - Playing a USB Flash Drive
    172
  - Models with Multi-Information Display
    175
- Audio System Basic Operation
  
  175
  - Adjusting the Sound
    176
  - Playing the AM/FM Radio
    177
  - Playing the XM® Radio
    180
  - Playing a CD
    182
  - Playing an Ipod
    185
  - Playing Pandora
    188
  - Playing a USB Flash Drive
    190
  - Playing Bluetooth® Audio
    193
- Rear Entertainment System
  
  195
- Audio Error Messages
  
  207
- Audio Remote Controls
  
  211
- General Information on the Audio System
  
  212
  - Recommended Cds
    213
  - Usb Flash Drives
    215
- Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
  
  216
  - Using HFL
    216
    
    Hfl Buttons
    216
    
    Hfl Status Display
    217
    
    Limitations for Manual Operation
    217
  - HFL Menus
    218
    
    Phone Setup
    223
    
    To Create a Security Pin
    229
    
    To Clear the System
    231
    
    Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History
    232
    
    Making a Call
    235
    
    Receiving a Call
    238
    
    Options During a Call
    239
    
    Receiving a Text Message
    240
    
    Displaying Messages
    241
- Compass
  
  245
  - Compass Calibration
    245
Driving

247
- Before Driving
  
  248
  - Driving Preparation
    248
    
    Maximum Load Limit
    251
- Towing a Trailer
  
  253
  - Towing Preparation
    253
    
    Driving Safely with a Trailer
    256
    
    Towing Your Vehicle
    257
- Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
  
  259
  - General Information
    259
  - Important Safety Precautions
    259
  - Avoiding Trouble
    260
- When Driving
  
  261
  - Starting the Engine
    261
  - Starting to Drive
    262
  - Precautions While Driving
    263
  - Automatic Transmission
    264
  - Shifting
    265
  - Cruise Control
    267
  - VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), Aka ESC (Electronic Stability Control), System
    270
  - Vsa/Esc System
    270
  - REAL TIME AWD with Intelligent Control System
    272
  - TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
    272
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
    273
- Braking
  
  275
  - Brake System
    275
  - Foot Brake
    276
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
    277
    
    Brake Assist System
    278
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  279
  - When Stopped
    279
  - Parking
    279
- Parking Your Vehicle P. 277 Multi-View Rear Camera
  
  280
- Refueling
  
  281
  - Fuel Information
    281
  - How to Refuel
    282
- Fuel Economy
  
  284
  - Improving Fuel Economy
    284
- Accessories and Modifications
  
  285
  - Accessories
    285
  - Modifications
    285
Maintenance

287
- Before Performing Maintenance
  
  288
  - Inspection and Maintenance
    288
    
    Safety When Performing Maintenance
    289
    
    Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
    290
- Maintenance Minder
  
  291
  - Resetting the Display
    294
- Maintenance under the Hood
  
  299
  - Maintenance Items under the Hood
    299
  - Opening the Hood
    300
  - Recommended Engine Oil
    301
  - Oil Check
    302
  - Adding Engine Oil
    303
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
    304
  - Engine Coolant
    306
  - Transmission Fluid
    308
  - Brake Fluid
    309
  - Refilling Window Washer Fluid
    310
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  
  311
  - Side Marker Light Bulb
    313
- Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
  
  318
  - Changing the Front Wiper Blade Rubber
    318
- Checking and Maintaining Tires
  
  322
  - Checking Tires
    322
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    323
  - Tire Labeling
    323
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    324
  - DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
    325
  - Wear Indicators
    327
  - Tire Service Life
    327
  - Tire and Wheel Replacement
    328
  - Tire Rotation
    329
  - Winter Tires
    330
- Battery
  
  331
  - Checking the Battery
    331
  - Charging the Battery
    331
- Remote Transmitter Care
  
  332
  - Replacing the Button Battery
    332
- Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
  
  333
  - Replacing the Battery
    333
- Heating and Cooling System
  
  335
- Climate Maintenance
  
  335
  - Dust and Pollen Filter
    335
    
    Interior Care
    336
    
    Floor Mats
    337
    
    Exterior Care
    338
Handling the Unexpected

341
- Tools
  342
  - Types of Tools
    342
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  
  343
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    343
- Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine
  
  349
- Jump Starting
  
  350
- Shift Lever Does Not Move
  
  352
  - Overheating
    353
    
    How to Handle Overheating
    353
- Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
  
  355
- Emergency Towing
  
  362
- When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
  
  363
  - Information
    365
  - Specifications
    366
    
    Engine Oil
    367
    
    Engine Number and Transmission Number
    368
    
    Identification Numbers
    368
    
    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    368
    
    Devices that Emit Radio Waves
    369
    
    Reporting Safety Defects
    370
  - Emissions Testing
    371
    
    Testing of Readiness Codes
    371
    
    Warranty Coverages
    373
    
    Authorized Manuals
    375
    
    Customer Service Information
    376

Honda CRV 2012 Owner's Manual (365 pages)

Brand: Honda | Category: Automobile | Size: 19.29 MB

Safe Driving

24
- Instrument Panel
  10
- Handling the Unexpected
  19
- What to Do if
  20
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  22
- A few Words about Safety
  23
- Table of Contents
  24
- For Safe Driving
  
  25
- Seat Belts
  
  30
  - About Your Seat Belts
    30
    
    Seat Belt Reminder
    31
    
    Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
    32
  - Fastening a Seat Belt
    33
  - Advice for Pregnant Women
    36
  - Seat Belt Inspection
    37
- Airbags
  
  38
  - Airbag System Components
    38
  - Types of Airbags
    41
  - Front Airbags (SRS)
    41
  - Advanced Airbags
    44
  - Side Airbags
    45
  - Side Curtain Airbags
    48
  - Airbag System Indicators
    49
  - Airbag Care
    52
- Child Safety
  
  53
  - Protecting Child Passengers
    53
    
    Safety Labels P
    54
    
    Protecting Infants
    55
  - Safety of Infants and Small Children
    55
    
    Selecting a Child Seat
    57
    
    Installing a Latch-Compatible Child Seat
    58
    
    Protecting Larger Children
    64
  - Safety of Larger Children
    64
  - Booster Seats
    65
- Exhaust Gas Hazard
  
  66
  - Carbon Monoxide Gas
    66
- Safety Labels
  
  67
  - Label Locations
    67
Instrument Panel

68
- Indicators
  
  69
  - Controls P
    77
- Gauges and Displays Gauges
  
  78
  - Fuel Gauge
    78
  - Temperature Gauge
    78
  - Information Display
    79
    
    Trip Meter
    80
    
    Features P
    81
  - Intelligent Multi-Information Display (I-MID)
    82
    
    Average Fuel Economy
    83
    
    Elapsed Time
    83
    
    Customized Features
    85
Controls

96
- Clock
  
  97
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors
  
  98
  - Key Types and Functions
    98
  - Key Number Tag
    99
  - Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
    100
  - Using the Remote Transmitter
    100
  - Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
    102
  - Childproof Door Locks
    103
  - Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
    104
- Opening and Closing the Tailgate
  
  105
  - Using the Tailgate Release Button
    106
- Security System
  
  107
  - Immobilizer System
    107
  - Security System Alarm
    107
  - Panic Mode
    108
- Opening and Closing the Windows
  
  109
  - Opening and Closing the Moonroof *
    111
  - Ignition Switch
    112
  - Light Switches
    113
    
    Manual Operation
    113
    
    Automatic Lighting Control
    114
    
    Automatic Lighting off Feature
    114
  - Turn Signals
    113
  - Daytime Running Lights
    115
  - Fog Lights
    115
  - Wipers and Washers
    116
  - Brightness Control
    118
  - Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror * Button
    119
  - Adjusting the Steering Wheel
    120
- Adjusting the Mirrors
  
  121
  - Interior Rearview Mirror
    121
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    121
  - Power Door Mirrors
    122
- Adjusting the Seats
  
  123
  - Adjusting the Seat Positions
    123
    
    Adjusting the Seat-Backs
    125
    
    Adjusting the Head Restraints
    126
    
    Maintain a Proper Sitting Position
    129
    
    Rear Seats
    130
    
    Folding down the Rear Seats
    130
- Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items
  
  133
  - Interior Lights
    133
    
    Map Lights
    133
    
    Glove Box
    134
    
    Console Compartment
    134
  - Interior Convenience Items
    134
    
    Beverage Holders
    135
    
    Accessory Power Sockets
    136
    
    Coat Hook
    137
    
    Sunglasses Holder
    139
    
    Seat Heaters
    140
    
    Tonneau Cover
    141
- Heating and Cooling System
  
  143
  - Using Vents, Heating and A/C
    143
    
    Defrosting the Windshield and Windows
    145
    
    Buttons (P
    146
    
    Not Available on All Models
    146
- Climate Control System
  
  146
  - Using Automatic Climate Control
    146
  - Synchronized Mode
    148
  - Automatic Climate Control Sensors
    149
Features

150
- Audio System
  
  151
  - About Your Audio System
    151
  - USB Adapter Cable
    152
  - Auxiliary Input Jack
    152
  - Audio Antenna
    153
  - Audio System Theft Protection
    153
- Audio System Basic Operation
  
  154
  - Audio Remote Controls
    155
  - Adjusting the Sound
    156
  - Playing AM/FM Radio
    157
  - Playing XM® Radio
    160
  - Playing a CD
    162
  - Playing an Ipod
    165
  - Playing Internet Radio
    168
  - Playing a USB Flash Drive
    170
  - Playing Bluetooth® Audio
    173
- Rear Entertainment System
  
  175
  - Wireless Headphones
    175
- Audio Error Messages
  
  187
- General Information on the Audio System
  
  191
- Bluetooth® Handsfreelink
  
  195
  - Using HFL
    195
    
    Hfl Status Display
    196
    
    Limitations for Manual Operation
    196
  - HFL Menus
    197
    
    Phone Setup
    202
    
    To Create a Security Pin
    208
    
    To Clear the System
    210
    
    Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook and Call History
    211
    
    Making a Call
    214
    
    Receiving a Call
    217
    
    Options During a Call
    218
    
    Displaying Messages
    220
    
    Making a Call to a Sender
    223
- Compass
  
  224
  - Compass Calibration
    224
Driving

226
- Before Driving
  
  227
  - Driving Preparation
    227
  - Maximum Load Limit
    230
- Towing a Trailer
  
  232
  - Towing Preparation
    232
  - Driving Safely with a Trailer
    235
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    236
- Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
  
  238
  - General Information
    238
  - Important Safety Precautions
    238
  - Avoiding Trouble
    239
- When Driving
  
  240
  - Starting the Engine
    240
    
    Starting to Drive
    241
    
    Other Precautions
    242
  - Precautions While Driving
    242
  - Automatic Transmission
    243
  - Shifting
    244
  - ECON Button
    246
  - Cruise Control
    247
  - Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®), Aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System
    250
  - Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
    252
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    253
  - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation
    255
- Braking
  
  257
  - Brake System
    257
    
    Parking Brake
    257
    
    Foot Brake
    258
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    259
    
    Brake Assist System
    260
- Parking Your Vehicle
  
  261
  - When Stopped
    261
- Multi-View Rear Camera
  
  262
- Refueling
  
  263
  - Fuel Information
    263
  - How to Refuel
    264
- Fuel Economy
  
  266
  - Improving Fuel Economy
    266
- Accessories and Modifications
  
  267
  - Accessories
    267
  - Modifications
    267
Maintenance

268
- Before Performing Maintenance
  
  269
  - Inspection and Maintenance
    269
  - Vehicle Safety
    270
  - Safety When Performing Maintenance
    270
  - Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service
    271
- Maintenance Minder TM
  
  272
  - Resetting the Display
    276
- Maintenance under the Hood
  
  278
  - Maintenance Items under the Hood
    278
  - Opening the Hood
    279
  - Recommended Engine Oil
    280
  - Oil Check
    281
  - Adding Engine Oil
    282
  - Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
    283
  - Engine Coolant
    285
  - Transmission Fluid
    287
  - Brake Fluid
    288
  - Refilling Window Washer Fluid
    289
- Replacing Light Bulbs
  
  290
  - Side Marker Light Bulb
    292
- Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades
  
  297
  - Checking Tires
    301
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    302
  - Tire Labeling
    302
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    303
  - DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
    304
  - Wear Indicators
    306
  - Tire Service Life
    306
  - Tire and Wheel Replacement
    307
  - Tire Rotation
    308
  - Winter Tires
    309
- Battery
  
  310
  - Checking the Battery
    310
  - Charging the Battery
    310
- Remote Transmitter Care
  
  311
  - Replacing the Button Battery
    311
- Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care
  
  312
- Maintenance
  
  314
  - Dust and Pollen Filter
    314
  - Interior Care
    315
  - Floor Mats
    316
  - Exterior Care
    317
  - Washing the Vehicle
    317
- Heating and Cooling System
  
  314
- Cleaning
  
  315
Handling the Unexpected

320
- Tools
  
  321
  - Types of Tools
    321
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  
  322
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    322
- Engine Does Not Start
  
  328
  - Checking the Engine
    328
- Jump Starting
  
  329
- Shift Lever Does Not Move
  
  331
- Overheating
  
  332
  - How to Handle Overheating
    332
- Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
  
  334
- Fuses
  
  338
  - Fuse Locations
    338
  - Interior Fuse Box
    339
  - Inspecting and Changing Fuses
    340
- Emergency Towing
  
  341
- When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
  
  342
  - Information
    344
  - Specifications
    345
    
    Vehicle Specifications
    345
    
    Engine Specifications
    345
    
    Light Bulbs
    345
    
    Washer Fluid
    345
    
    Engine Oil
    346
    
    Rear Differential Fluid
    346
  - Identification Numbers
    347
    
    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    347
    
    Engine Number and Transmission Number
    347
  - Devices that Emit Radio Waves
    348
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    349
  - Emissions Testing
    350
  - Testing of Readiness Codes
    350
  - Warranty Coverages
    352
  - Authorized Manuals
    354
  - Customer Service Information
    355

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

Seat Belts

Airbags

Child Safety

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Safety Labels

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Gauges and Displays Gauges

Controls

Setting the Clock

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Opening and Closing the Tailgate

Security System

Opening and Closing the Windows

Opening and Closing the Moonroof

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Ignition Switch

Adjusting the Mirrors

Adjusting the Seats

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Heating and Cooling System

Climate Control System

Features

Audio System

Audio System Basic Operation

Audio System Basic Operation

Rear Entertainment System

Audio Error Messages

Audio Remote Controls

General Information on the Audio System

Bluetooth® Handsfreelink

Compass

Driving

Before Driving

Towing a Trailer

Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

When Driving

Braking

Parking Your Vehicle

Parking Your Vehicle P. 277 Multi-View Rear Camera

Refueling

Fuel Economy

Accessories and Modifications

Maintenance

Before Performing Maintenance

Maintenance Minder

Maintenance under the Hood

Replacing Light Bulbs

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades

Checking and Maintaining Tires

Battery

Remote Transmitter Care

Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care

Heating and Cooling System

Climate Maintenance

Handling the Unexpected

If a Tire Goes Flat

Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine

Jump Starting

Shift Lever Does Not Move

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

Emergency Towing

When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

Honda CRV 2012 Owner's Manual (365 pages)

Table of Contents

Safe Driving

For Safe Driving

Seat Belts

Airbags

Child Safety

Exhaust Gas Hazard

Safety Labels

Instrument Panel

Indicators

Gauges and Displays Gauges