
T E C H N O L O G Y
R E F E R E N C E
G U I D E
2013 H on da CR -V L X, EX , EX -L, a nd E X-L wi th RES
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2013 CR-V LX, EX, EX-L,
and EX-L with
Rear Entertainment
System

TE C HNO LOG Y R EFE REN CE GUI DE
The Technology Reference Guide is designed to help you get
INSTRUMENT
PANEL p.4
AUDIO p.18
acquainted with your new Honda and provide basic
instructions on some of its technology and convenience
features. This guide covers the CR-V LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L
with Rear Entertainment System (RES).
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s
Manual. For more detailed information on vehicle controls
and operation, please refer to the respective sections in the
Owner’s Manual.
EX-L with RES shown throughout guide
ECO
ASSISTTMp.6
MULTI-INFORMATION
DISPLAY p.8
Auto Door Locks .....................................................................................................2
Instrument Panel Indicators ...................................................................................4
Eco Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...........................................................7
Multi-Information Display (MID)...........................................................................8
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................................................................................10
Bluetooth
SMS Text Messaging................................................................................................16
TM
................................................................................................................6
®
HandsFreeLink®(HFL) .......................................................................11
iPod®or USB Flash Drive .....................................................................................18
®
Bluetooth
Pandora
Rear Entertainment System (RES)* ....................................................................21
Owner Link..............................................................................................................22
Safety Reminder......................................................................................................22
Fuel Recommendation...........................................................................................23
Audio......................................................................................................19
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...................................................................................................................20
*if equipped

AUTO DOOR LOCKS
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 LOCKS
Program how and when the vehicle doors automatically lock and unlock.
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
Note: The driver’s and front passenger’s door can be opened by pulling the
inner front door handle, regardless of the setting. Changing the setting to “All
Doors” is useful for rear passengers.
AUTO DOOR LOCK
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK
Auto Lock
Turn off
Auto Lock
When you
reach 10 mph
Operate manually
When you shift
out of Park
Auto Unlock
(all doors)
Auto Unlock
(only driver’s
door)
Turn off
Auto Unlock
When you turn
the ignition OFF
When you turn
the ignition OFF
Operate manually
When you shift
into Park
When you shift
into Park
2 3

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. See your Owner’s Manual for
more 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
Pull over and idle
*
(blinks):
Low fuel:
Refill
Maintenance MinderTM:
Make service appointment
Immobilizer (blinks):
Use correct key
On/Off Indicators
SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Tr a ns m i s s io n (blinking)
D
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring
system)
E-DPS* (all-wheel drive)
DRL (daytime running lights)
PASS ENGER A IRB AG OFF
(next to multi-information display)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
VSA OFF
CRUISE MAIN on
1st detent: parking lights on
2nd detent: headlights on
Tu r n s i g n a l s / h a z a r d s on
Fog lights* on
High beams on
Condition Indicators
Action is needed by driver
Parking brake on:
Release
4 5
Seat belt reminder:
Fasten seat belt(s)
CRUISE CONTROL on
ECON Mode on
*ifequipped