2016-2021 Honda CR-V SUV Handling the Unexpected -> Power System Wont Start User Manual

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Handling the Unexpected -> Power System Wont Start for Your Honda CR-V SUV Fifth Generation (2016-2021)

Power System Won’t Start  
Checking the Procedure  
When the READY indicator does not come on and the Ready To Drive message  
does not appear on the driver information interface, check the following items and  
take appropriate action.  
1Checking the Procedure  
If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an  
assisting vehicle or booster battery to jump start it.  
2 Jump Starting P. 643  
Checklist  
Condition  
The Temperature Is Too Cold For Vehicle To Operate  
message appears.  
The To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message  
appears.  
What to Do  
2 Driver Information Interface Warning and  
Information Messages P. 107  
Check if the related  
indicator or driver  
information interface  
messages come on.  
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 641  
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.  
2 POWER Button Operating Range P. 183  
The POWER SYSTEM indicator comes on.  
The transmission system indicator blinks and Transmission  
Problem. Apply Parking Brake When Parked message  
appears.  
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.  
2 If the Transmission System Indicator Blinks  
along with the Warning Message P. 654  
Check the brightness The interior lights are dim or do not come on at all.  
Have the 12-volt battery checked by a dealer.  
of the interior lights.  
The interior lights come on normally.  
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by  
a dealer.  
2 Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 658  
Check the shift  
position.  
The transmission is not in (P  
.
Put the transmission into (P.  
Check the  
immobilizer system  
indicator.  
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the power  
system cannot be turned on.  
2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 99  
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uuPower System Won’t StartuIf the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
If the beeper sounds, the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message  
appears on the driver information interface, the POWER button flashes, and the  
READY indicator does not come on, turn on the power system as follows:  
1. Touch the center of the POWER button  
with the H logo on the smart entry remote  
while the POWER button is flashing. The  
buttons on the smart entry remote should  
be facing you.  
u The POWER button flashes for about 30  
seconds.  
2. Depress the brake pedal and press the  
POWER button within 10 seconds after the  
beeper sounds and the POWER button  
changes from flashing to on.  
u The READY indicator comes on.  
u If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode  
will change to ACCESSORY.  
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uuPower System Won’t StartuEmergency Power System Off  
Emergency Power System Off  
The POWER button may be used to turn the power system off due to an emergency  
situation even while driving. If you must turn the power system off, do either of the  
following operations:  
• Press and hold the POWER button for about two seconds.  
• Firmly press the POWER button three times.  
1Emergency Power System Off  
Do not press the POWER button while driving unless  
it is absolutely necessary for the power system to be  
turned off.  
If you press the POWER button while driving, the  
beeper sounds.  
The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the power system  
disables the power assist the power system provides to the steering and braking  
systems, it will require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow  
the vehicle. Use both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop  
immediately in a safe place.  
The transmission automatically changes to (P after the vehicle comes to a complete  
stop. Then, the power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.  
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Jump Starting  
1Jump Starting  
Jump Starting Procedure  
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Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the power  
system, then open the hood.  
3
WARNING  
A 12-volt battery can explode if you do not  
follow the correct procedure, seriously  
injuring anyone nearby.  
1. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s  
12-volt battery positive + terminal.  
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking  
materials away from the 12-volt battery.  
Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they  
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Also be  
careful not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the  
cable ends to touch each other while attaching or  
detaching the jumper cables.  
+ Terminal  
2. Connect the first jumper cable to your  
vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.  
3. Connect the other end of the first jumper  
cable to the booster battery + terminal.  
u Use a 12-volt booster battery only.  
12-volt battery performance degrades in cold  
conditions and may prevent the engine from starting.  
u
When using an automotive battery charger  
to boost your 12-volt battery, select a  
lower charging voltage than 15-volt. Check  
the charger manual for the proper setting.  
Booster Battery  
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the  
booster battery - terminal.  
Continued  
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uuJump Startingu  
5. Connect the other end of the second  
jumper cable to the engine mounting bolt  
as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable  
to any other part.  
6. If your vehicle is connected to another  
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle's engine  
and increase its rpm slightly.  
7. Attempt to start your vehicle's engine. If it  
turns over slowly, check that the jumper  
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.  
1Jump Starting Procedure  
The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  
with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation,  
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) system, Vehicle  
Stability AssistTM (VSA®) OFF, Collision Mitigation  
Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM), low tire pressure/TPMS,  
and Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) may  
come on along with a message in the Driver  
Information Interface when you set the power mode  
to ON after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.  
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/  
h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have  
your vehicle checked by a dealer.  
What to Do After the Engine Starts  
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Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following  
order.  
1. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.  
2. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery -  
terminal.  
3. Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's 12-volt battery + terminal.  
4. Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery +  
terminal.  
Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.  
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