2019 Honda CR-V Owner’s Manual — Battery

Checking the Battery

The condition of the battery is monitored by a sensor located on the negative terminal of the battery. If there is a problem with this sensor, the driver information interface will display a warning message. If this happens, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

Check the battery terminals for corrosion monthly.

If your vehicle's battery is disconnected or goes dead:

The audio system is disabled.

2 Audio System Theft Protection P. 232

The clock resets*.

2 Clock P. 130

Canadian models only: The immobilizer system needs to be reset.

2 Immobilizer System Indicator P. 90

* Not available on all models

uuBatteryuCharging the Battery

Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle's electrical system. Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.

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

* Not available on all models