Honda CR-V: Indicator, Coming On/Blinking / If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Indicator, Coming On/Blinking / If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical systems. Immediately contact a dealer for repairs.

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge the battery.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

Reasons for the indicator to come on Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low. What to do as soon as the indicator comes on Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place...

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control system. Blinks when engine misfiring is detected...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Emissions Testing

Testing of Readiness Codes Your vehicle has readiness code as part of the onboard self diagnostic system. Some States use these codes for testing to verify whether your vehicle's emissions components are working properly. The codes may not be read properly if testing is performed just after the battery has gone dead or been disconnected...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Resetting the Display

Reset the Maintenance Minder display if you have performed the maintenance service. Turn the ignition switch to ON *1 . Press the (display/information) button repeatedly until the appears. Press the ENTER button. Press and hold the ENTER button for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode...