Controls -> Locking and Unlocking the Doors for your Honda CR-V 2011-2015
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
Keys
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Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You
can also lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote
transmitter.
2 Immobilizer System P. 147
Ignition Keys with Remote
Transmitter*
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
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Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
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Smart Entry Remote*
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions
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Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
Built-in Key
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and the power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the smart
entry remote until it clicks.
Release Knob
1Valet Key*
Valet Key*
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When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Can be used to start and stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.
Gray
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
1Key Number Tag
Key Number Tag
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Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to start the engine.
1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Using the Remote Transmitter
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If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will
automatically relock.
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Locking the doors
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
Press the lock button.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
Once:
LED
u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
Models with smart entry remote
LED
2 Interior Lights P. 185
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Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Lock
Button
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
Unlock
Button
The remote will not lock the vehicle when a door is
open.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 475
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
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Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
When you carry the smart entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and open the
tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door
handle. You can open the tailgate within
about 32 inches (80 cm) radius from the
tailgate release button.
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Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else
with the remote is within range.
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The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
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Locking the doors and tailgate
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You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of unlocking it.
The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart
entry remote if it is above or below the outside
handle.
The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
Door Lock
Button
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
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Door Lock
Button
* Not available on all models
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Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle:
u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors and tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the tailgate release button:
u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
2 Using the Tailgate Release Button
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Release Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
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When you lock the driver's door with a key, all the
other doors and tailgate lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
remaining doors and the tailgate.
Fully insert the key and turn it.
Lock
Unlock
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
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When you lock the driver's door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
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Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
master door lock switch in the lock direction
a or push the
b
, and close the door.
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Locking the passenger's doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
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Lockout prevention system
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch.
Models with smart entry remote
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the smart entry remote is inside the
vehicle.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
1Using the Lock Tab
Using the Lock Tab
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When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at
the same time.
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Locking a door
To Lock
Lock Tab
Push the lock tab forward.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver's door, only the driver's door will unlock.
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Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
To Unlock
1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
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The front door inner handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However, this feature requires that front seat
the vehicle is in motion.
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Inner
Handle
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 138
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
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When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To Lock
The front passenger’s door also has the master door
lock switch.
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
1Childproof Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
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Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
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When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
Unlock
Lock
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
1Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks the driver’s door automatically when a
certain condition is met.
You can turn off or change to another auto door
locking/unlocking setting using the i-MID.
2 Customized Features P. 114
Auto Door Locking
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Drive lock mode
All doors and tailgate lock when the vehicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 km/h).
Auto Door Unlocking
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Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
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