Honda CR-V: Cross Traffic Monitor* / How the System Works
The system activates when:
- The power mode is in ON.
- The Cross Traffic Monitor system is turned on.
- The transmission is in
.
- Your vehicle is moving at 3 mph (5 km/h) or lower.

When a vehicle is detected approaching from a rear corner, Cross Traffic
Monitor
alerts you with a buzzer and a displayed warning.
The system will not detect a vehicle that approaches from directly behind
your
vehicle, nor will it provide alerts about a detected vehicle when it moves
directly
behind your vehicle.
The system does not detect or provide alerts for a vehicle that is moving
away from
your vehicle, and it may alert for pedestrians, bicycles, or stationary objects.
* Not available on all models
Monitors the rear corner areas using the radar sensors when reversing, and
alerts
you if a vehicle approaching from a rear corner is detected...
An arrow icon appears on the side a vehicle is approaching on the
audio/information
screen.
If the on the lower right
changes to when the
transmission is in , mud snow or
ice may have
accumulated in the vicinity of the sensor...
Other information:
When all the doors are unlocked or press the
tailgate unlock button on the remote
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the outer handle and lift open the
tailgate.
Do not leave the key, remote transmitter * , or smart
entry remote * in the cargo area before closing the
tailgate...
Opening the Hood
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Push the hood latch lever (located under
the front edge of the hood to the center) to
the side and raise the hood...