Honda CR-V: Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel / Ignition Switch*

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Controls / Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel / Ignition Switch*

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Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*

Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*  LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position.

 Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*  ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position.

 Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*  ON: This is the position when driving.

 Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*  START: This position is for starting the engine. The switch returns to ON Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* when you let go of the key.

You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is in Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*.

If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* or ACCESSORY Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*, a warning buzzer will sound to remind you to take the key out.

When this happens, the following messages appear on the driver information interface:

  • In LOCK Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* : Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* or the symbol with a Remove Key From Ignition
  • In ACCESSORY Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* : Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*or the symbol with a Return Ignition Switch To Lock (Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*) Position

The buzzer will stop when you take the key out.

If the key won't turn from LOCK Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch* to ACCESSORY Honda CR-V. Ignition Switch*, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the key to turn.

    Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

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