How to start a Honda CRV?
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Press the brake and push the one-button start. Make sure the gear is in P position. First press the lock button, then hold the HOLD key. When the turn signal flashes 6 times consecutively, it indicates that the engine remote start is successful, and the air conditioning will automatically turn on with internal circulation, adjusting the cabin temperature based on the external temperature. This operation can be performed within a 30-meter distance. The method to use the Honda CRV's automatic parking is as follows: the button is located to the left of the gear lever. The usage is very simple—after starting the engine, press the AUTOHOLD (called BRAKEHOLD on the CRV) button to activate it. For remote engine start, first press the lock button, then hold the HOLD key. When the turn signal flashes 6 times consecutively, it indicates that the engine remote start is successful, and the air conditioning will automatically turn on with internal circulation, adjusting the cabin temperature based on the external temperature. This operation can be performed within a 30-meter distance. This type of start is also known as one-button start. The one-button start device is part of a smart car, serving as a button device that simplifies the starting process. This device can be retrofitted in place of the original key lock. Its starting method is software-based one-button start. There are three main points to note when installing a car one-button start system (the wiring of the plug under the ignition switch, the position of the button, and the handling of the steering lock).
Starting the Honda CRV is actually quite simple. Here's my usual routine: First, make sure the key is with me. After getting into the driver's seat, I adjust the seat and rearview mirror positions. Then, I press and hold the brake pedal without releasing it - at this point, the instrument panel will light up. Now, just press the round start button on the center console directly; no need to turn any key. After the engine starts, I wait about 10 seconds for the RPM to drop from around 1000 rpm to about 800 rpm before driving off, especially important during cold starts in winter. If the AC was on before shutting down, it will automatically resume the previous settings upon startup. Before shifting gears, always check if it's in P position, otherwise you might find it hard to shift. New drivers might worry about pressing the wrong button - if nothing happens when pressing, it's probably because the brake isn't pressed, which is actually a pretty safe design feature.
Starting my Honda CRV for work only takes three steps: I can open the door by simply keeping the smart key in my bag, fasten the seatbelt, press the brake pedal, and then directly push the ignition button. After starting, the tachometer needle will slightly fluctuate before stabilizing in the middle zone. If I forget to press the brake pedal when starting, pushing the button only turns on the audio and central control screen. Also, it's important to check the gear position before starting; once I was in a hurry and pressed the ignition button while in D gear, but nothing happened. After starting, the dashboard displays information like temperature and time, and the tire pressure monitoring system automatically activates. If you use the remote start function by pressing the arrow button on the key, the engine can pre-warm the air conditioning.
The key to starting this car is to press the brake pedal all the way down and hold the start button for about 2 seconds. If the key fob is out of battery, don't panic - just place it against the start button to use inductive starting. During cold winter starts, I usually power on first to let the fuel pump work for a few seconds before starting. After starting, you don't need to warm up the engine for too long; you can drive off once you see the temperature gauge begin to move. Remember to turn off high-power devices like phone chargers before starting.
