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2020 Honda CR-V Owners Manual - Gauges and Displays



Gauges and Displays

Gauges include the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and related indicators. They are displayed when the ignition switch is in ON w*1.

Displays your driving speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada).

Shows the number of engine revolutions per minute.

Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.

    Temperature Gauge

Displays the temperature of the engine coolant.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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The driver information interface shows the odometer, trip meter, outside temperature indicator, and other gauges.

It also displays important messages such as warnings and other helpful information.

    Switching the Display
    Main displays

Press the (display/information) button and press or to change the display. Press ENTER to see detailed information.

    Not available on all models

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    Trip computer
    Odometer

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) that your vehicle has accumulated.

    Trip Meter

Shows the total number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since the last reset. Meters A and B can be used to measure two separate trips.

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    Resetting a trip meter

To reset a trip meter, display it, then press and hold the knob. The trip meter is reset to 0.0.

    Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel

economy is also reset.

    Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
    Elapsed Time

Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.

    Average Speed Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km/h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
    Engine Oil Life

Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance MinderTM.

2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 563

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    Driver Attention Monitor The Driver Attention Monitor analyzes steering inputs to determine if the vehicle is being driven in a manner consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving. If it

determines that the vehicle is being driven in such a manner, it will display the

degree of the driver's attention in the Driver Information Interface.

When the (display/information) button

is pressed, bars in the Driver Information Interface light up in white to indicate the degree of the driver's attention.

2 Switching the Display P. 113

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If two bars light up, the Driver Attention Level Low message will appear.

If one bar lights up, the Driver Attention Level Low. Time For A Break message will appear, a beep will sound, and the steering wheel will vibrate.

If this message appears, stop in a safe location and rest for as long as needed.

The message will disappear when the ENTER button is pressed or when the system has determined that the driver is driving normally. If the driver does not take a break and the monitor continues to detect that the driver is very tired, the message will appear again after approximately 15 minutes, accompanied by a beep and steering wheel vibrations.

The message does not appear when the traveling time is 30 minutes or less.

    the engine is turned off.
    the driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the door while the vehicle is stopped.

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    For the Driver Attention Monitor to function
    the vehicle must be traveling above 25 mph (40 km/h).
    the electric power steering (EPS) system indicator must be off.
    Depending on driving conditions or other factors, the Driver Attention Monitor may not function in the following circumstances.
    the steering assist function of the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active.

2 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) P. 505

    the condition of the road is poor, e.g. the surface is unpaved or bumpy.
    it is windy.
    the driver is frequently operating the vehicle in an assertive manner such as changing lanes or accelerating.
    Customizing

You can change the Driver Attention Monitor settings. Select Tactile And Audible Alert, Tactile Alert, or OFF.

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    Outside Temperature

Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.) or Celsius (Canada).

    Adjusting the outside temperature display

Adjust the temperature reading up to ±5°F or ±3°C if the temperature reading seems incorrect.

Use the customized features in the driver information interface or audio/information screen to correct the temperature.

2 Customized Features P. 121, 360

    Instant Fuel Economy

Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar graph in mpg or l/100 km.

The indicators on the display show the amount of torque being transferred to the right front, left front, right rear, and left rear wheels.

2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control SystemTM* P. 521

    Not available on all models

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Shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination linked with the navigation system.

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

    Audio

Show the current audio information.

2 Audio System Basic Operation P. 261

    Phone

Show the current phone information.

2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 390

    Not available on all models

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Models with color audio system

    Customized Features

Use the driver information interface to customize certain features.

    How to customize

Select the Clock & Vehicle Settings screen by pressing the button while the ignition switch is in ON w, and the vehicle is at a complete stop, and the shift lever is in . Select Clock & Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER button.

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    Customization flow

Press the button.

Clock & Vehicle Settings

TPMS Calibration

Adjust Clock

Clock Display

Forward Collision Warning Distance

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Driver Attention Monitor

Language Selection

Adjust Alarm Volume

Fuel Efficiency Backlight

Auto Engine Idle Stop Guidance Screens

Speed/Distance Units

Tachometer

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Interior Light Dimming Time

Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Auto Light Sensitivity

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Auto Door Lock

Auto Door Unlock Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Security Relock Timer

Maintenance Reset

Default All

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    List of customizable options

Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Adjust Clock Adjusts clock.

2 Clock P. 132

Clock Display Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H. 24h/12h*1/OFF

Driver Assist System Setup

Forward Collision Warning Distance

Changes the distance at which CMBSTM alerts.

Long/Normal*1/Short

ACC Forward Vehicle Detect Beep

Causes the system to beep when the system detects a vehicle, or when the vehicle goes out of ACC range.

ON/OFF*1

Road Departure Mitigation Setting

Changes the setting for the road departure mitigation system.

Narrow/Normal*1/Wide/ Warning Only

Lane Keeping Assist Suspend Beep

Causes the system to beep when the LKAS is suspended.

ON/OFF*1

Driver Attention Monitor

Changes the setting for the driver attention monitor.

Tactile And Audible Alert*1/ Tactile Alert/OFF

*1:Default Setting

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Setup Group

Customizable Features

Description

Selectable Settings

Language Selection

Changes the displayed language.

English*1/Français/Español

Adjusts the temperature reading by a few degrees. -5°F ~ ±0°F*1 ~ +5°F

“Trip A” Reset Timing

“Trip B” Reset Timing

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter A, average fuel economy A, average speed A, and elapsed time A.

Changes the setting of how to reset trip meter B, average fuel economy B, average speed B, and elapsed time B.

Changes the alarm volume, such as buzzers,

When Fully Refueled/IGN OFF/Manually Reset*1

Adjust Alarm Volume

warnings, turn signal sound, and so on. High/Mid*1/Low

Fuel Efficiency Backlight Turns the ambient meter feature on and off. ON*1/OFF

Turns the engine idle-stop guidance displayed in the meter display on and off during the auto engine idle stop system is in operation.

ON/OFF*1

Speed/Distance Units Selects the trip computer units. mph∙miles*1/km/h∙km

*1:Default Setting

Tachometer Selects whether the tachometer is displayed on the driver information interface.

ON*1/OFF

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Lighting Setup

Interior Light Dimming Time

Changes the length of time the interior lights stay on after you close the doors.

60sec/30sec*1/15sec

Headlight Auto OFF Timer

Changes the length of time the exterior lights stay on after you close the driver’s door.

60sec/30sec/15sec*1/0sec

Auto Light Sensitivity

Changes the timing for the headlights to come on.

Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity

Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the instrument panel when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

Max/High/Mid*1/Low/Min

Auto Headlight ON With Wiper ON

Changes the settings for the wiper operation when the headlights automatically come on while the headlight switch is in the AUTO position.

ON*1/OFF

*1: Default Setting

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Setup Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings

Auto Door Lock Changes the setting for when the doors

automatically lock.

Auto Door Unlock Changes the setting for when the doors

automatically unlock.

When Driver’s Door Opens*1/ When Shifting Into Park/ When Ignition Switched OFF/OFF

Door Setup

Key And Remote Unlock Mode

Keyless Lock Answer Back

Security Relock Timer

Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock on the first operation of the remote or ignition key.

LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash. LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds.

Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock and the security system to set after you unlock the vehicle without opening any door.

Driver Door*1/ All Doors ON*1/OFF

90sec/60sec/30sec*1

Default All — Cancels/Resets all the customized settings as

default.

*1: Default Setting

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The steps for changing the “Trip A” Reset Timing setting to When Refueled are shown below. The default setting for “Trip A” Reset Timing is Manually Reset.

    Press the button to select Clock & Vehicle Settings, then press the ENTER button.
    Press the / button until Meter Setup

appears on the display.

    Press the ENTER button.

u Language Selection appears first in the display.

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    Press the / button until “Trip A”

Reset Timing appears on the display, then press the ENTER button.

u The display switches to the customization setup screen, where you can select When Fully Refueled, IGN OFF, Manually Reset, or Exit.

    Press the / button and select When

Refueled, then press the ENTER button.

u The When Fully Refueled Setup screen appears, then the display returns to the customization menu screen.

    Press the / button until Exit appears

on the display, then press the ENTER

button.

    Repeat Step 6 until you return to the normal screen.

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Controls

This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.

Clock 132

Locking and Unlocking the Doors

Key Types and Functions 135

Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength* 137

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside 138

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside 146

Childproof Door Locks 147

Auto Door Locking/Unlocking 148

Opening and Closing the Tailgate 149

Security System

Immobilizer System 160

Security System Alarm* 160

Opening and Closing the Windows 163

Moonroof* 166

Panoramic Roof*1 167

Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

Ignition Switch* 170

ENGINE START/STOP Button* 171

Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison 174

Turn Signals 175

Light Switches 176

Fog Lights* 180

Auto High-Beam 181

Daytime Running Lights 185

Wipers and Washers 186

Brightness Control 189

Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* 191

Driving Position Memory System* 193

Adjusting the Steering Wheel 195

Adjusting the Mirrors 196

Adjusting the Seats 198

Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items 208

Climate Control System

Using Automatic Climate Control 228

Synchronization Mode* 231

Automatic Climate Control Sensors 232

(*1: Canadian models only, if equipped)

* Not available on all models

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