Get Controls -> Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel Guide for Honda CR-V SUV 2023

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

POWER Button

1POWER Button

Changing the Power Mode

■

POWER Button Operating Range

You can start the power system when the keyless

remote is inside the vehicle.

Operating Range

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)

The button is off.

The power to all electrical components is turned off.

ACCESSORY

The button blinks (in red).

Operate the audio system and other accessories

in this position.

The power system may also start if the keyless remote

is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the

vehicle.

ON mode:

The POWER button is on (in red), if the power system

is on.

ON

The button blinks (in red).

All electrical components can be used.

Without

pressing the

brake pedal

If the battery of the keyless remote is getting low, the

power system may not start when you push the

POWER button. If the power system does not start,

refer to the following link.

Press the button.

2 If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 645

Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON

when you get out.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluPOWER Button

Automatic Power Off

■

If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to

VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the 12-volt battery.

Power Mode Reminder

■

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning

buzzer sounds.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluPOWER Button

1Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

■

When the keyless remote is within the system’s

operational range, and all the doors are closed, the

warning function cancels.

When the power mode is set to any mode

other than OFF and you remove the keyless

remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an

alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to

sound, place the keyless remote in another

location.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after

the power system has been started, you can no

longer change the POWER button mode or restart

the power system. Always make sure if the keyless

remote is in your vehicle when you operate the

POWER button.

■ When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle

through a window does not activate the warning

buzzer.

■ When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside the

vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator will

appear on the instrument panel.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in

the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go

off. Under some other conditions that can prevent

the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the

warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless

remote is within the system’s operational range.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals

Turn Signals

The turn signals can be used when the power

1Turn Signals

mode is in ON.

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will

blink when the external turn signal blinks.

2 Indicators P. 90

(A)

(B)

■ (A): Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the

direction you want to turn, and the turn signal

will blink.

(B)

(A)

■ (B): One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down

and release it, the turn signal will blink 3

times.

u If you lightly push the lever in the

opposite direction while it is blinking, the

blinking will stop.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

Light Switches

1Light Switches

Manual Operation

■

If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF while

the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s

door is opened.

Rotating the light switch turns the lights on

and off, regardless of the power mode

setting.

High Beams

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the

instrument panel will be on.

2 Indicators P. 90

■ High beams

Push the lever forward until you hear a click.

Do not leave the lights on when the power system is

off because it will cause the 12-volt battery to

discharge.

Flashing the high beams

Low Beams

■ Low beams

When in high beams, pull the lever back to

return to low beams.

Turns on parking, side marker,

tail, and rear license plate lights

If you sense that the level of the headlights is

abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Turns on headlights, parking,

side marker, tail, and rear

license plate lights

■ Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back, and release it.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

■

We recommend that you turn on the lights manually

when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas

such as long tunnels or parking facilities.

Automatic lighting control can be used when

the power mode is in ON.

The light sensor is in the location shown below.

Do not cover this light sensor with anything;

otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not

work properly.

When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the

headlights and other exterior lights will switch

on and off automatically depending on the

ambient brightness.

Models without automatic

intermittent wipers

The headlights come on when you unlock a

door in dark areas with the headlight switch in

AUTO.

Light Sensor

u Once you lock the door, the headlights

will go off.

Models with automatic

intermittent wipers

Light Sensor

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

Bright

Dark

Models with color audio system

2 Customized Features P. 140

Models with Display Audio

2 Customized Features P. 369

1Headlight Integration with Wipers

Headlight Integration with Wipers

■

This feature activates while the headlights are off in

AUTO.

The instrument panel brightness does not change

when the headlights come on.

The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within

a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting

control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of

the number of wiper sweeps.

You can turn the headlight integration with wipers

function on and off.

Models with color audio system

2 Customized Features P. 140

Models with Display Audio

2 Customized Features P. 369

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches

1Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

■

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15

seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the keyless remote with

you, and close the driver’s door.

Models with color audio system

2 Customized Features P. 140

Models with Display Audio

2 Customized Features P. 369

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not

open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the

AUTO position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock

the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the

driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights^*

Fog Lights^*

When the low beam headlights are on, turn

the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.

Fog Light Switch

Daytime Running Lights

The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have

been met:

• The power mode is in ON.

• The headlight switch is AUTO or OFF.

• The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to

VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

The daytime running lights are off once the headlight switch is turned on, or when

the headlight switch is in AUTO and it is getting darker outside.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

Auto High-Beam

The front sensor camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as the

lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving at

night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and high

beam depending on the situation.

1Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate

in every situation. This system is just for assisting the

driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch

the headlights between high beam and low beam

manually if necessary.

Front Sensor

Camera

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient

for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can

recognize varies depending on conditions

surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to

the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

2 Front Sensor Camera P. 548

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

■

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator

comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

• Do not place an object that reflects light on the

dashboard.

• Keep the windshield around the camera clean.

• When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to

apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

• Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area

around the camera.

• The power mode is in ON.

• The light switch is in AUTO.

• The lever is in the low beam position.

• The headlights have been automatically

Auto High-Beam

Indicator

Light Switch

activated.

• It is dark outside the vehicle.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of

the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have

been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.

• Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

■ Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

1How to Use the Auto High-Beam

When auto-high beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low

beam based on the following conditions.

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system

may not switch the headlights properly or the

switching timing may be changed. In case of the

automatic switching operation does not fit for your

driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

Switching to high beam:

Switching to low beam:

All of the following conditions must

be met before the high beams turn

on.

One of the following conditions

must be met before the low beams

turn on.

• The brightness of the lights from the preceding or

oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

• Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,

fog, windshield frost, etc.).

• Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,

electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating

the road ahead.

• The brightness level of the road ahead constantly

changes.

●

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph (40

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph (24

km/h) or more.

There are no preceding or

km/h) or less.

There is a preceding or oncoming

●

oncoming vehicle with headlights

or taillights turned on.

There are few street lights on the

vehicle with headlights or

taillights turned on.

There are many street lights on

●

road ahead.

the road ahead.

• The road is bumpy or has many curves.

• A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a

vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or

oncoming direction.

• Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

• A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object

ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

• The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under

roadside trees or behind median barriers.

• The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,

bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

■ Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,

follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-

beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about

one second while driving.

u To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the

high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will

come on.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low

beam when:

• Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

• The camera has detected dense fog.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

.

u To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAuto High-Beam

1How to Use the Auto High-Beam

How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

■

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Camera Temperature Too High message

appears:

• Use the climate control system to cool down the

interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode

with the airflow directed toward the camera.

• Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield

temperature, which cools down the area around

the camera.

You can turn the auto high-beam system off. If you want to turn the system off or

on, set the power mode to ON, then carry out the following procedures while the

vehicle is stationary.

To turn the system off:

With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever

AUTO Position

toward you and hold it for at least 40 seconds.

After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks

twice, release the lever.

If the Some Driver Assist Systems Cannot

Operate: Clean Front Windshield message

appears:

• Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the

windshield. If the message does not disappear after

you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a

while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

To turn the system on:

With the light switch is in AUTO, pull the lever

toward you and hold it for at least 30 seconds.

After the auto high-beam indicator light blinks

once, release the lever.

1How to Turn Off the Auto High-Beam

If you turn the auto high-beam system off, the system

does not operate until you turn the system on.

Park in a safe place before turning the system off or

on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

Wipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

Windshield Wiper/Washer

■

NOTICE

The windshield wipers and washers can be

used when the power mode is in ON.

■ MIST

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.

The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber

blades will get damaged.

The wipers run at high speed until you release

the lever.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT^*1, AUTO^*2, LO,

HI)

NOTICE

Pull to

use

washer.

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the

windshield.

Operating the wipers in this condition may damage

the wipers. Use the defogger to warm the

windshield, then turn the wipers on.

Move the lever up or down to change the

wiper settings.

■ Adjusting wiper operation^*

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper

operation.

Intermittent Time

Adjustment Ring^*

NOTICE

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.

The pump may get damaged.

MIST

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

OFF

INT^*1/AUTO^*2

LO: Low speed wipe

HI: High speed wipe

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are

operating intermittently, the length of the wipe

interval shortens.

When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s

shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become

the same.

Higher speed, more sweeps

■ Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.

When you release the lever for more than one

second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two

or three more times to clear the windshield,

then stop.

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such

as the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe

place. Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and set the

power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then

remove the obstacle.

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation

*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

1Wipers and Washers

Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

■

The wiper motor may stop motor operation

When you push the lever down to AUTO, the

windshield wipers sweep once, and go into

the automatic mode.

temporarily to prevent an overload. Wiper operation

will return to normal within a few minutes, once the

circuit has returned to normal.

1Automatic Intermittent Wipers^*

The wipers operate intermittently, at low

speed, or at high speed and stop in

accordance with the amount of rainfall the

rainfall sensor detects.

The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.

Adjustment Ring

Rainfall Sensor

■ AUTO sensitivity adjustment

When the wiper function is set to AUTO, you

can adjust the sensitivity of the rainfall sensor

(using the adjustment ring) so that wipers will

operate in accordance with your preference.

Sensor sensitivity

NOTICE

Low sensitivity

AUTO should always be turned OFF before the

following situations in order to prevent severe

damage to the wiper system:

• Cleaning the windshield

• Driving through a car wash

• No rain present

High sensitivity

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluWipers and Washers

Rear Wiper/Washer

■

The rear wiper and washer can be used when

the power mode is in ON.

■ Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to

the amount of rain.

■ Washer (

)

Sprays while you rotate the switch to this

position.

Hold it to activate the wiper and to spray the

washer. Once released, the washer spray will

stop and the rear wiper will return to its

selected switch setting after a few sweeps.

INT: Intermittent

ON: Continuous wipe

OFF

Washer

■ Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission into (R with the windshield wipers activated, the

rear wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT^*1(Intermittent)

Intermittent

AUTO^*2(Intermittent)

LO (Low speed wipe)

HI (High speed wipe)

Continuous

*1: Models with manual intermittent operation

*2: Models with automatic intermittent operation

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluRear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

1Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror^*Button

■

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off

when the window has been defogged. Also, do not

use the system for a long time while the power

system is stopped. This may weaken the 12-volt

battery, making it difficult to turn the power system

on.

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror^*button to defog the rear window

and mirrors^*when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirror^*

Models without heated door mirror

automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes

depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32°F

(0°C) or below, it does not automatically

switch off.

Models with heated door mirror

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside

temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door

mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

Models with heated door mirror

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluBrightness Control

Brightness Control

When the brightness of the meter will be

reduced, you can use the brightness control

knob to adjust instrument panel brightness.

Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.

Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

1Brightness Control

Control Knob

The brightness of the instrument panel will be

reduced when the following conditions have been

met:

• The power mode is in ON.

• The parking lights are turned on.

• The ambient lighting is low.

You will hear a beeper when the brightness

reaches minimum or maximum. Several

seconds after adjusting the brightness, you

will be returned to the previous screen.

The brightness can be set differently for when the

exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

■ Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the driver

information interface while you are adjusting

it.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System^*

Driving Position Memory System^*

1Driving Position Memory System^*

You can store two driver’s seat positions (except for power lumbar) with the driving

position memory system.

When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote transmitter or the

keyless access system, the seat adjusts automatically to one of the two preset

positions.

Using the audio/information screen, you can disable

the automatic seat adjustment function.

2 Customized Features P. 369

System Operation

The system will not operate if:

• The transmission is out of the (P position.

• Either memory button is pressed while the seat is in

motion.

When you enter the vehicle, the driver information interface briefly shows you which

remote transmitter you used to unlock the vehicle.

• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.

• The seat position is adjusted while in operation.

• Either of the memorized positions set fully to the

rear.

• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.

DRIVER 1

DRIVER 2

The system may not recognise a key if:

• The key is in close proximity to a mobile phone or

other wireless device.

• Both keys are in the vehicle at the same time.

• The Driving Position Memory System is disabled in

customized features.

• Opening driver’s door without fully grabbing door

handle.

* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluDriving Position Memory System^*

1Storing a Position in Memory

Storing a Position in Memory

■

After you press the SET button, the storing operation

will be canceled when:

• You do not press the memory button within five

seconds.

• You readjust the seat position before the double-

beep.

• You set the power mode to any position except

ON.

1. Set the power mode to ON. Adjust the

driver’s seat to the desired position.

2. Press the SET button.

Memory

Button 1

u You will hear a beep, and the memory

button indicator light will blink.

3. Press and hold memory button (1 or (2

within five seconds of pressing the SET

button.

u Once the seat position has been

memorized, the indicator light on the

button you pressed stays on.

Memory

Button 2

SET Button

1Recalling the Stored Position

Recalling the Stored Position

■

The seat will stop moving if you:

• Press the SET button, or a memory button ((1 or

(2).

1. Put the transmission into (P.

2. Apply the parking brake.

Memory

Button 1

3. Press a memory button ((1 or (2).

u You will hear a beep, and the indicator

light will blink.

• Adjust the seat position.

• Put the transmission into a position other than (P.

Memory

Button 2

The seat will automatically move to the

memorized position. When it has finished

moving, you will hear a beep, and the

indicator light stays on.

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluAdjusting the Steering Wheel

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you

can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

1Adjusting the Steering Wheel

3

WARNING

1. While the vehicle is stopped, pull the

steering wheel adjustment lever up.

To adjust

Adjusting the steering wheel position while

driving may cause you to lose control of the

vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

u The steering wheel adjustment lever is

under the steering column.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and

in or out.

u Make sure you can see the instrument

panel gauges and indicators.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the

vehicle is stopped.

To lock

Lever

3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever

down to lock the steering wheel in position.

u After adjusting the position, make sure

you have securely locked the steering

wheel in place by trying to move it up,

down, in, and out.

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