Honda CR-V: Jump Starting / What to Do After the Engine Starts

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Jump Starting / What to Do After the Engine Starts

Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following order:

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery terminal.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery terminal.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™ ), low tire pressure/TPMS, and Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) may come on along with a message in the Driver Information Interface when you turn the ignition switch to ON Honda CR-V. What to Do After the Engine Starts *1 after reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/ h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s battery positive terminal...

Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the position. Releasing the Lock Set the parking brake. Models without smart entry systemRemove the key from the ignition switch...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Changing the Power Mode

*1:Except U.S. models ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range You can start the engine when the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle. The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is close to the door or window, even if it is outside the vehicle...

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Towing Load Limits

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. Check the load limits before driving. Total trailer weight Maximum allowable weight of the trailer, cargo, and everything in or on it must not exceed 1,500 lbs (680 kg)...