Before Driving

Honda CR-V / Honda CR-V 2012-2026 Owner's Manual / Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

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Overview of Contents
Contents A convenient reference to the sections in this manual. Your Vehicle at a Glance A quick reference to the main controls in your vehicle. Driver and Passenger Safety Important information ...

Ignition Switch*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in . If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK or ACCESSORY , a warning buzzer will sound to remind you to take the key ou ...

Using the Tailgate Release Button
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the tailgate release button and lift open the tailgate. Models with smart entry system Even if the tailgate is locked, you can op ...