How do you use cruise control on a Honda CR-V 2019?
On a 2019 Honda CR-V, you can activate cruise control from the steering wheel, and if your model includes Honda Sensing, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) helps maintain a safe distance from traffic ahead. The exact controls can vary by trim, but the basic steps are straightforward for both standard cruise control and ACC.
Understanding the cruise control options in the 2019 CR-V
The CR-V offers traditional cruise control on many trims and adds Adaptive Cruise Control with Honda Sensing on higher trims. ACC uses radar to adjust your speed to keep a safe following distance from the vehicle in front of you, while standard cruise control maintains a constant speed without adjusting for traffic.
Standard Cruise Control (no Adaptive Cruise Control)
Use these steps if your CR-V is equipped with traditional cruise control without Honda Sensing.
- Accelerate to your desired cruising speed manually.
- Press the MAIN button on the left side of the steering wheel to turn on the cruise control system. The Cruise indicator should illuminate on the instrument cluster.
- Press SET/− to set your current speed as the cruising speed.
- To adjust speed while cruising, press and hold RES/＋ to increase or SET/− to decrease. Release when you reach the desired speed.
- To cancel temporarily, press the CANCEL button or lightly tap the brake pedal. To turn off the system completely, press MAIN again or switch off the ignition.
Note: The exact button labeling can vary by trim, but most models use MAIN to activate, SET/− to lock in speed, and RES/＋ to resume or accelerate.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Honda Sensing
For vehicles equipped with Honda Sensing, ACC maintains distance from the vehicle ahead and can adjust speed automatically. You can also set the following distance level to suit traffic conditions.
- Accelerate to your desired speed.
- Press the MAIN button on the steering wheel to turn on the cruise control system that includes ACC. The ACC indicator should appear on the instrument cluster.
- Press SET/− to set your current speed as the ACC active speed.
- Use the Distance control to adjust following distance. The switch or button labeled Distance lets you choose from near, medium, or far following distances (the dash shows bars or icons representing the setting).
- To change speed while ACC is active, tap RES/＋ to resume or speed up, or press and hold SET/− to slow down.
- To cancel ACC, press CANCEL or lightly brake; you can also switch off with MAIN to turn the system off completely.
Note: The availability of Stop & Go or full-stop capability varies by model year and market. In most U.S. trims, ACC can pause and resume with traffic flow under certain conditions; always drive with attention and be ready to take manual control.
Safety tips and best practices
Use cruise control only on clear roads with light traffic, good visibility, and favorable weather. Do not use it on winding roads, in construction zones, in heavy rain, snow, ice, or with reduced visibility. Keep hands on the wheel and remain attentive to surrounding traffic.
Summary
The 2019 Honda CR-V supports both standard cruise control and Adaptive Cruise Control (on Honda Sensing-equipped trims). Activation is done via the steering wheel MAIN button, setting speed with SET/−, and resuming with RES/+. ACC adds a Distance setting to maintain a safe following gap. Always drive actively and disengage cruise control in unsafe conditions.
