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:
Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.
You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK
*1
and remove the key unless the shift lever is in
.
The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in
while the engine is cold.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary,
apply the parking brake...
Adjusting the Clock
Models without navigation system
You can adjust the time in the clock display with the ignition switch in ON
*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP
button instead of an
ignition switch.
The clock is automatically updated through the navigation system, so the time
does not need to be adjusted...