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

Honda CR-V 2017-2022 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 2017-2022 Owner's Manual: Fuel Information

Fuel recommendation Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise that can lead to engine damage. Top tier detergent gasoline Because the level of detergency and additives in gasoline vary in the market, Honda endorses the use of “TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline” where available to help maintain the performance and reliability of your vehicle...

Honda CR-V 2017-2022 Owner's Manual: With Little Chance of a Collision

The CMBS™ may activate even when you are aware of a vehicle ahead of you, or when there is no vehicle ahead. Some examples of this are: When Passing Your vehicle approaches another vehicle ahead of you and you change lanes to pass. At an intersection Your vehicle approaches or passes another vehicle that is making a left or right turn...