Honda CR-V: Auto Idle Stop / Auto Idle Stop Activates When:

The vehicle stops with the shift lever in and the brake pedal depressed. When you shift into quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle Stop continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.

• If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically restarts.

Auto Idle Stop does not activate when:

• The Auto Idle Stop OFF button is pressed.
• The driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• The engine coolant temperature is low or high.
• The transmission fluid temperature is low or high.
• The vehicle comes to a stop again before the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h) after the engine starts.
• Stopped on a steep incline.
• The transmission is in a position other than .
• The engine is started with the hood open.
  • Turn off the engine. Close the hood before you restart the engine to activate Auto Idle Stop.
• The battery charge is low.
• The internal temperature of the battery is 41°F (5°C) or less.
• The climate control system is in use, and the outside temperature is below −4°F (−20°C) or over 104°F (40°C).
• The climate control system is in use, and the temperature is set to Hi or Lo.
• is ON (indicator on).

Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated. If the hood is opened, the engine will not restart automatically.

In this case, restart the engine with the ignition switch * or the ENGINE START/STOP button * .

Models with smart entry system

Pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button causes the engine to no longer restart automatically. Follow the standard procedure to start the engine.

When ACC with Low Speed Follow is in operation, the vehicle stops without depressing the brake pedal and Auto Idle Stop may activate.  

* Not available on all models

Auto Idle Stop may not activate when:

• The vehicle is stopped by braking suddenly.
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The fan speed is high.
• Altitude is high.
• The vehicle is repeatedly accelerated and decelerated at a low speed.
• The climate control system is in use, and there is a significant difference between the set temperature and the actual interior temperature.
• The climate control system is in use, and humidity in the interior is high.