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:
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON *1 .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an
ignition switch.
Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain...
*1: Models with navigation system
Climate Control On
Climate Control Off
Fan Speed <1-7>
Temperature max heat
Temperature max cool
Temperature <57-87> degrees (U.S.)
Temperature <18-32> degrees (Canada)
Defrost On
Defrost Off
Air conditioner On
Air conditioner Off
More
Vent
Dash and floor
Floor vents
Floor and Defrost
Climate Control Automatic
Fan Speed up/down
Temperature up
Temperature down
NOTE:
These commands toggle the function on
and off, so the command may not match
your intended action...