Honda CR-V: Cross Traffic Monitor* / How the System Works

Honda CR-V 2017-2023 Owner's Manual / Driving / Parking Your Vehicle / 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.

Honda CR-V. How the System Works

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.

Cross Traffic Monitor*

* 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...

When the System Detects a Vehicle

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:

Honda CR-V 2017-2023 Owner's Manual: Using the Outer Handle

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...

Honda CR-V 2017-2023 Owner's Manual: Maintenance Items Under the Hood

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...