Honda CR-V: Jump Starting / What to Do After the Engine Starts

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Handling the Unexpected / Jump Starting / What to Do After the Engine Starts

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.
Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle's battery terminal.
Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

The indicators for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM), Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) system, Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) OFF, Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™ ), low tire pressure/TPMS, and Parking Brake and Brake System (Amber) may come on along with a message in the Driver Information Interface when you turn the ignition switch to ON Honda CR-V. What to Do After the Engine Starts *1 after reconnecting the battery.

Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/ h). The indicator should go off. If it does not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

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

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as the audio and lights. Turn off the engine, then open the hood. Open the terminal cover on your vehicle’s battery positive terminal...

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 systemRemove the key from the ignition switch...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2026 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 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Agile Handling Assist

Lightly brakes each of the front and rear wheels, as needed, when you turn the steering wheel, and helps support the vehicle’s stability and performance during cornering. The agile handling assist cannot enhance stability in all driving situations...