Honda CR-V: Handling the Unexpected / Shift Lever Does Not Move
Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the
position.
Releasing the Lock
- Set the parking brake.
- Models without smart entry system
Remove the key from the
ignition switch.
Models with smart entry system
Remove the built-in key from the smart
entry remote.
- All models
Wrap a cloth around the tip of a small flat-
tip screwdriver. Put it into the shift lock
release slot (as shown in image) and remove
the cover.
- Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.
- While pushing the key down, press the shift
lever release button, and place the shift
lever into
.
- The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.


Once your vehicle's engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the
following
order:
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's ground.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery
terminal...
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
The temperature gauge needle is at the
mark
or the engine suddenly loses
power...
Other information:
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the shift lever in
and
the power
mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid the battery drain.
Canadian models
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock...
To open the sunglasses holder, press and
release the indent. To close, press it again until
it latches.
You can store eyeglasses and other small
items in this holder.
Keep the holder closed while driving except when
accessing stored items.
Conversation mirror
The sunglasses holder comes with a mirror...