Honda CR-V: Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside / Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Controls / Locking and Unlocking the Doors / Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside / Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Locking the driver's door

Push the lock tab forward Honda CR-V. Locking a Door Without Using a Key or push the master door lock switch in the lock direction , and close the door.

Honda CR-V. Locking a Door Without Using a Key

Locking the passenger's doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

Lockout prevention system

Ignition keys with remote transmitter

The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch.

Models with smart entry remote

The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.

When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.

Make sure you have the key in your hand when you lock the driver's door, any of the other doors or the tailgate, otherwise you may end up locking the key inside the vehicle.

Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key

If the smart entry remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead of the smart entry remote. Fully insert the key and turn it. When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the other doors and tailgate lock at the same time...

Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Important Safety Precautions

Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Ignition Switch*

* Not available on all models LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this position. ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and other accessories in this position. ON: This is the position when driving. START: This position is for starting the engine...