Instruments and Controls -> Controls Near the Steering Wheel for your Honda CR-V 2001-2005
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Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signal and Headlights
3. OFF
Turn Signal and Headlights
Turn Signal - Push down on the
left lever to signal a left turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position or turn off the
ignition switch, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
4. Rotate the switch
counterclockwise to turn the
window wiper on and the window
washer to spray.
Headlights - Turning the switch to
the ‘‘
’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights. Turning the
The rear wiper will not work if the
hatch glass is not fully closed.
switch to the ‘‘
’’ position turns
If you open the hatch glass while the
rear wiper is operating, the wiper will
stop. To return the wiper to its
parked position, close the hatch
glass, and then rotate the switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position.
1. Turn signal
2. Off
on the headlights. If you leave the
lights on with the key removed from
the ignition switch, you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.
3. Parking and interior lights
4. Headlights
5. High beams
6. Flash high beams
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer.
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Headlights, Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
High Beams - To turn on high
beams, push the lever forward until
you hear a click. The blue high beam
indicator will come on (see page 59 ).
Pull the lever back to return to the
low beams.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Hazard Warning Button
To flash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL KNOB
Daytime Running Lights
Canadian models only
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
Turn the knob on the left side of the
instrument panel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Push the button below the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (four-way flashers). This
causes all four outside turn signals
and both turn indicators in the
instrument panel to flash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch off, even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn the switch
to the ‘‘
’’ position.
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Rear Window Defogger, Parking Brake
Rear Window Defogger
Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility before
starting to drive.
Parking Brake
The defogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
PARKING BRAKE
LEVER
The rear window defogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the defogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button comes on to show the
defogger is on. It also shuts off when
you turn off the ignition switch. You
have to turn the defogger on again
when you restart the vehicle.
To apply the parking brake, firmly
pull the parking brake lever toward
you.
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Parking Brake, Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Make any steering wheel adjustment
before you start driving.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles.
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
RELEASE BUTTON
To release the parking brake, push
and hold the release button on the
side of the parking brake lever, pull
the lever toward you slightly, then
push the lever forward.
1. Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
2. Move the steering wheel so it
points toward your chest, not
toward your face. Make sure you
can see the instrument panel
gauges and indicators.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
with the engine running (see page
56 ).
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Steering Wheel Adjustment, Keys and Locks
Keys and Locks
You should have received a key
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
KEY NUMBER
TAG
TRANSMITTER
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.
Protect the keys from direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
3. Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition, the door locks,
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking facility.
4. Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a soft cloth.
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Immobilizer System
The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. If an
improperly-coded key (or other
device) is used, the engine’s fuel
system is disabled.
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
your vehicle undriveable.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on for
a few seconds, then go out. If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position again.
If you have lost your key and cannot
start your engine, contact your
dealer.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Industry
Canada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object (i.e. key
fob) is near the ignition switch when
you insert the key.
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