T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
o w n e r s . h o n d a . c o m
2012 Honda C R - V L X , EX, EX-L, a n d E X - L with RES
31 T 0 AB 0 0 Technology Reference G u i d e
00 X 3 1- T 0A -B 0 00 ©2011 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. — All Rights Reserved Pr i n te d i n U . S .A .
2012 CR-V LX, EX, EX-L,
and EX-L with RES
TE C H N O L O G Y R E F ERENCE GUIDE
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p. 4
AUDIO p.18
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the CR-V EX, EX-L, and EX-L
with Rear Entertainment System (RES).
This guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For complete information on vehicle controls and
operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
EX-L with RES shown throughout guide
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
TM
Eco Assist System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7
Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................8
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................................................................10
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Bluetooth
SMS Text Messaging................................................................................................16
HandsFreeLink®(HFL)........................................................................11
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ECON
BUTTON p.6
iPod®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................18
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Bluetooth
Pandora
Rear Entertainment System (RES) ......................................................................21
Owner Link..............................................................................................................22
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................23
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................23
Audio......................................................................................................19
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MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY p.8
AU TO DOOR LOCKS
Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
Default Lock/Unlock Setting
Default Lock Setting
All doors and the tailgate are
preset to lock when your vehicle
reaches about 10 mph.
Default Unlock Setting
Only the driver’s door is preset to
unlock when you shift into Park (P).
Programmable Auto Door Lock/Unlock Settings
Below are the options you can choose.See Auto Door Locking/Unlocking in your Owner’s
Manual for instructions on programming these settings.
Programming the Auto Door Unlock Setting
Press the (+/-) buttons on the steering wheel to scroll through the menu options.
Press SOURCE to select an option. See page 9 for more information on the multi-
information display and its controls.
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Customize Settings.
3. Select Door Setup.
4. Select Auto Door Unlock.
5. Select All Doors with Shift to P.
6. Press MENU to exit.
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
(all doors)
the ignition OFF
door)
the ignition OFF
Turn off
When you turn
When you turn
Operate manually
When you shift
into Park
When you shift
into Park
Auto Lock
(all doors)
Turn off
Auto Lock
AUTO DOOR LOCK
When you
reach 10 mph
Operate manually
When you shift
out of Park
Auto Unlock
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s
Auto Unlock
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INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS
Briefly appear with each engine start. Red and amber indicators are most critical.
Blue and green indicators are used for general information.
If an indicator remains on, there may be a problem; see your dealer
Malfunction Indicators
Charging system
Low brake fluid, Brake system
Low oil pressure
EPS (electric power steering)
Malfunction indicator lamp
(check engine light)
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VSA
(vehicle stability assist)
Door/Tailgate open:
Close door(s) / tailgate
Low tire pressure:
Add air
All-Wheel Drive* (blinks):
Pull over and idle
Low fuel:
Refill
Maintenance MinderTM:
Make service appointment
On/Off Indicators
SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Transmission (blinking)
D
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
Condition Indicators
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
Release
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TPMS (tire pressure monitoring
system)
E-DPS* (all-wheel drive)
DRL (Daytime running lights)
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
(next to multi-information display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA®OFF
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECON Mode on
Immobilizer
Flashes: improperly coded key;
use correct key
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Turn signals/hazards on
Fog lights on
High beams on
* if equipped
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