Honda CR-V: When Driving / Shifting

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving / When Driving / Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs.

You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK Honda CR-V. Shifting *1 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in .

The vehicle may move forward very slightly even in Honda CR-V. Shifting while the engine is cold.

Depress the brake pedal firmly and, when necessary, apply the parking brake.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Shift lever positions

Honda CR-V. Shifting

Shift Lever Operation

Honda CR-V. Shifting

NOTICE

When you change the shift lever from to and vice versa, come to a complete stop and keep the brake pedal depressed.

Operating the shift lever before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill can damage the transmission.

Use the shift lever position indicator to check the lever position before pulling away.

If the indicator of the currently selected gear position, or the transmission system indicators are blinking simultaneously, there is a problem with the transmission.

Avoid sudden acceleration and have the transmission checked by a dealer as soon as possible.

The fuel supply may be cut off if you drive at engine speeds in or over the tachometer's red zone (engine speed limit). If this happens, you may experience a slight jolt.

It may not be possible to operate the shift lever if the brake pedal is applied while the shift lever release button is held down. Depress the brake pedal first.

Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped. Kickdown Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed...

Auto Idle Stop

To help maximize fuel economy, the engine automatically stops when the vehicle comes to a stop, depending on environmental and vehicle operating conditions...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Audio System Theft Protection

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Automatic Brake Hold

Keeps the brake applied after releasing the brake pedal until the accelerator pedal is pressed. You can use this system while the vehicle is temporarily stopped, like at traffic lights and in heavy traffic. WARNING Activating the automatic brake hold system on steep hills or slippery roads may still allow the vehicle to move if you remove your foot from the brake pedal...