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2023 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual ➜ Interior Convenience Items

Interior Convenience Items  
Interior Lights  
Interior Light Switches  
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In the door activated position, the interior lights fade  
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are  
closed.  
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the  
following situations:  
• When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open  
it.  
• When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF but  
do not open a door.  
■ ON  
Front  
The interior lights come on regardless of  
whether the doors are open or closed.  
■ Door activated  
Door Activated  
Position  
The interior lights come on in the following  
situations:  
• When any doors are opened.  
• You unlock the driver’s door.  
• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE  
OFF.  
OFF  
ON  
You can change the interior lights dimming time.  
2 Settings* P. 135  
2 Customized Features P. 376  
Rear  
Door Activated  
Position  
■ OFF  
The interior lights remain off regardless of  
whether the doors are open or closed.  
The interior lights go off immediately in the following  
situations:  
• When you lock the driver’s door.  
• When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY  
mode.  
OFF  
ON  
• When you set the power mode to ON.  
To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the  
interior light on for an extended length of time when  
the power system is off.  
If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF  
mode, the interior lights go off after about 15  
minutes.  
* Not available on all models  
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Map Light Switches  
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When the front interior light switch is in the door  
activated position and any door is open, the map  
light will not go off when you press the switches.  
The map lights can be turned on and off by  
pressing the switches.  
Cargo Area Lights  
The cargo area lights come on when you open  
the tailgate.  
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uuInterior Convenience ItemsuStorage Items  
Storage Items  
Glove Box  
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Pull the handle to open the glove box.  
3WARNING  
Handle  
An open glove box can cause serious injury  
to your passenger in a crash, even if the  
passenger is wearing the seat belt.  
You can lock the glove box with the built-in  
key.  
To Lock  
Always keep the glove box closed while  
driving.  
Glove Box  
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Console Compartment  
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Pull the handle to open the console  
compartment.  
■ Removable tray*  
The tray can be removed and stored on the  
bottom surface of the armrest.  
* Not available on all models  
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Beverage Holders  
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NOTICE  
■ Front seat beverage holders  
Located in the console between the front  
seats.  
Spilled liquids damage the upholstery, carpeting, and  
electrical components in the interior.  
Be careful when you are using the beverage holders.  
Hot liquid can scald you.  
■ Rear seat beverage holders  
Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat  
beverage holders.  
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■ Door beverage holders  
Located on both of front and rear door side  
pockets.  
Front seat  
Rear seat  
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Coat Hook  
■
The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy  
items.  
There is a coat hook on the rear left grab  
handle.  
Tie-down Anchors  
■
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area  
while driving. Loose items can cause injury if you have  
to brake hard.  
The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor  
can be used to install a net for securing items.  
Anchor  
Anchor  
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Cargo Hooks  
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■
Do not hang a large object or an object that weighs  
more than 6 lbs (3 kg) on the side cargo hooks.  
Hanging heavy or large objects may damage the  
hooks.  
The cargo hooks on the both of the cargo area  
can be used to hang a light items.  
Hook  
Sunglasses Holder  
Keep the holder closed while driving except when  
accessing stored items.  
To open the sunglasses holder, push and  
release the indent. To close, push it again until  
it latches.  
You can store eyeglasses and other small  
items in this holder.  
Push  
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Other Interior Convenience Items  
Accessory Power Socket  
■
NOTICE  
The accessory power sockets can be used when the power mode is in ACCESSORY  
or ON.  
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter  
element. This can overheat the accessory power  
socket.  
■ Console panel  
Open the cover to use it.  
The accessory power socket is designed to supply  
power for 12-volt DC accessories that are rated 180  
watts (15 amps) or less.  
To prevent battery drain, use the accessory power  
socket only when the power system on.  
When the accessory power socket is not in use, close  
the cover to prevent any small foreign objects from  
getting into the accessory power socket.  
■ Cargo area  
Open the cover to use it.  
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Wireless Charger*  
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RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation  
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment.  
To use the wireless charger, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.  
Charge any devices compatible with Qi wireless charging on the area indicated by  
the mark as follows:  
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or  
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
1. To turn the system on and off, press and  
hold the (power) button.  
u When the system is activated, the green  
indicator light comes on.  
Amber Indicator  
Green Indicator  
In order to use safely:  
2. Place the device you want to charge on the  
charging area.  
u The system will automatically start  
charging the device, and the amber  
indicator light will come on.  
• Remove any metal objects from the charge pad  
before charging a device.  
• Do not open the charger case.  
• Do not use the charger if it malfunctions. Contact  
your dealer.  
u Make sure that the device is compatible  
with the system and placed with the  
chargeable side in the center of the  
charging area.  
If the charger interferes with radio communications,  
attempt to correct the interference:  
• Press and hold the switch on the charger for a few  
seconds to turn off the charger.  
Charging Area  
(Power) Button  
3. When charging is completed, the green  
indicator light will come on.  
u Depending on the device, the amber  
indicator light will stay on.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Wireless Charger*  
■ When charging does not start  
Perform one of the solutions in the following table.  
3CAUTION  
Metal objects between the charge pad  
and the device to be charged will get  
hot and can burn you.  
• Always remove foreign objects from  
the charge pad before charging the  
device.  
• Be sure the surface is clear of dust and  
other debris before charging.  
• Do not spill liquids (i. e. water, drinks,  
etc.) on the charger and the device.  
• Do not use oil, grease, alcohol,  
benzine or thinner for cleaning the  
charge pad.  
• Do not cover the system with towels,  
clothing, or other objects while  
charging etc.  
• Avoid spraying aerosols which may  
come in contact with the charge pad  
surface.  
Indicator  
Cause  
Solution  
Remove the  
There is an obstacle(s) between  
the charging area and the  
device.  
obstacle(s).  
Pick up and reset the  
device to the center of  
the charging area  
The device is not within the  
Green  
Blinking charging area.  
&
simulta-  
neously  
where  
is located.  
Amber  
Temporarily suspend  
charging the device.  
Wait for the  
temperature to drop  
and attempt to charge  
the device again.  
The temperature of the wireless  
charger pad increases.  
Contact a dealer for  
repairs.  
Amber Blinking The wireless charger is faulty.  
This system consumes a lot of power. Do not use the  
system for a long time when the power system is off.  
This may weaken the 12-volt battery, making it  
difficult to turn the power system on.  
When using the wireless charger, check the user’s manual  
that came with the compatible device you want to charge.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Wireless Charger*  
The wireless charger can support up to 15 W, but the  
charging rate varies based on the device and other  
conditions.  
NOTICE  
Do not place any magnetic recording media or  
precision machines within the charging area while  
charging.  
The data on your cards such as credit cards can be  
lost because of the magnetic effect. Also, precision  
machines such as watches can be affected.  
“Qi” and  
marks are the registered trademarks  
owned by Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).  
In the following cases, charging may stop or not start:  
• The device is already fully charged.  
• The temperature of the device is extremely high  
while charging.  
• You are at a place that emits strong  
electromagnetic waves or noises, such as a TV  
station, electric power plant, or gas station.  
• The device has a cover, case, or accessories which  
are not compatible with wireless charging.  
A device may not charge if the size or shape of its  
chargeable side is not appropriate for use with the  
charging area.  
Not all devices are compatible with the system.  
* Not available on all models  
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1Wireless Charger*  
During the charging phase, it is normal for the  
charging area and device to heat up.  
Charging may be briefly interrupted when:  
• All the doors and the tailgate are closed  
- to avoid interference with the proper functioning  
of the keyless access system.  
• The position of the device is altered.  
Do not charge more than one device at a time on a  
charging area.  
If the device becomes too hot and its battery  
protection function activates, it may charge  
extremely slowly or no longer charge.  
The temperature at which the battery protection  
function activates depends on the device.  
* Not available on all models  
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Heated Steering Wheel*  
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Do not use the heated steering wheel continuously  
The power mode must be in ON to use the  
heated steering wheel.  
when the power system is off. Under such conditions,  
the 12-volt battery may be weakened, making the  
power system difficult to start.  
Press the button on the lower side of the  
steering wheel.  
When a comfortable temperature is reached,  
press the button again to turn it off.  
The heated steering wheel is turned off every  
time you activate the power system, even if  
you turned it on the last time you drove the  
vehicle.  
* Not available on all models  
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Front Seat Heaters  
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The seat heaters can be used when the power  
mode is in ON.  
3WARNING  
Heat induced burns are possible when  
using seat heaters.  
Persons with a diminished ability to sense  
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,  
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or  
with sensitive skin should not use seat  
heaters.  
Press the seat heater button:  
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)  
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)  
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)  
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)  
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the  
power system is off. Under such conditions, the 12-  
volt battery may be weakened, making the power  
system difficult to start.  
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for  
the front seat heaters will automatically be reduced  
by one level at a time until the front seat heaters  
shuts off. The elapsed time varies according to the  
interior environment.  
When the power mode is turned on after it is  
turned off, the previous setting is maintained.  
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Canadian models  
Rear Seat Heaters*  
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3WARNING  
Heat induced burns are possible when  
using seat heaters.  
The seat heaters can be used when the power  
mode is in ON.  
There is no heater in the rear center seating  
position.  
Persons with a diminished ability to sense  
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,  
lowerlimb nerve damage, or paralysis) or  
with sensitive skin should not use seat  
heaters.  
Press the seat heater button:  
Once - The HI setting (three indicators on)  
Twice - The MID setting (two indicators on)  
Three times - The LO setting (one indicator on)  
Four times - The OFF setting (no indicators on)  
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the  
power system is off. Under such conditions, the 12-  
volt battery may be weakened, making the power  
system difficult to start.  
Sun Visor  
■
The sun visor can be extended horizontally.  
After a certain period of time, the strength setting for  
the rear seat heaters will automatically be reduced by  
one level at a time until the rear seat heaters shuts  
off. The elapsed time varies according to the interior  
environment.  
* Not available on all models  
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