Page 1: Table Of Contents
1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Introduction
This NOTICE One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to information is intended to help you read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and avoid damage to your Honda, other convenience items.
Page 3: A Few Words About Safety
A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important.
Page 4: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger car designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost.
Page 5: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Important Safety Reminders..5 Storing Cargo Safely....19 information about occupant protec- Seat Belt System Components..6 Driving with Pets......19 tion. It shows how to use seat belts Lap/Shoulder Belt......6 Child Safety........
Page 6: Your Occupant Protection System
Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is equipped with seat Two indicator lights are also part of To get the maximum protection from belts and other features that work your occupant protection system, your safety system. One reminds you together to protect you and your...
Page 7: The Seat Belt System And How It Works
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Why Wear Seat Belts change seats while the vehicle is Wearing seat belts, and wearing moving. If they are not wearing seat Not wearing a seat belt them properly, is fundamental to belts during a crash or emergency increases the chance of serious your safety and the safety of your...
Page 8: Seat Belt System Components
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belt retractor in Your Honda has seat belts in all five each passenger seating position has seating positions. The front seats UPPER SEAT SHOULDER...
Page 9: Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt Lap Belt Wearing Seat Belts Properly Before putting on the seat belt, move You can increase the effectiveness of ０３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ BELT END BUCKLE the driver's seat as far back as is your seat belts if you take a little practical while still allowing you to time to read the following pages and...
Page 10 The Seat Belt System and How It Works 1. Pull the latch plate across your 4. Pull up on the shoulder part of the 2. Check that the belt is not twisted. body and insert it into the buckle. belt to remove any slack. Make Tug on the belt to make sure the sure the belt goes over your 3.
Page 11: Wearing The Lap Belt
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Wearing the Lap Belt 5. If the belt crosses your neck, you To unlatch the seat belt, push the need to adjust the belt anchor red PRESS button on the buckle. 1. Pull the latch plate across your height or your seating position.
Page 12 The Seat Belt System and How It Works 2. Position the belt as low as possible To unlatch the belt, push the red Before folding the rear seat, or when across your hips and pelvic bones, PRESS button on the buckle. the lap belt is not in use, store the not across your stomach.
Page 13: Advice For Pregnant Women
The Seat Belt System and How It Works Advice for Pregnant Women If possible, use a lap/shoulder seat Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the belt, remembering to keep the lap condition of your seat belts regularly. portion as low as possible (see page Pull out each belt fully and look for Each time you have a check-up, ask frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
Page 14: Supplemental Restraint System
Supplemental Restraint System Your car is equipped with a Supple- A sophisticated electronic system mental Restraint System (SRS) to that continually monitors the Not wearing a seat belt help protect the head and chest of sensors, control unit, airbag increases the chance of serious the driver and front seat passenger activators, and all related wiring injury or death in a crash, even...
Page 15: Important Facts About Airbags
Supplemental Restraint System During a crash, your seat belts will Important Facts About Airbags during a crash sequence. help to restrain your lower body and Airbags inflate only when needed; in torso. The airbags will provide a a severe frontal collision. A severe Injuries, including fatal injuries, can cushion to absorb crash energy and collision would be similar to a crash...
Page 16: How The Driver's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System How the Driver's Airbag Works To do its job, the airbag inflates with considerable force. So, while it can reduce serious injuries and even save your life, the airbag might cause some facial abrasions or other injuries. To reduce the possibility of injury, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as practical while still maintaining full...
Page 17: How The Passenger's Airbag Works
Supplemental Restraint System The driver's airbag is stored in the How the Passenger's Airbag Front seat passengers should move center of the steering wheel. For Works the seat as far back as practical and your safety, do not attach any items sit well back in the seat.
Page 18: System Service
Do not try to remove or while you are driving. discard the airbags yourself. This must be done by a Honda dealer. If you see any of these indications, the airbag may not work when needed in an accident. Take the car to your dealer promptly for diagnosis and service.
Page 19: System Service Precautions
Scrapping an entire car that has you to a problem, have the Do not modify your steering wheel uninflated airbags can be dangerous. Get assistance from a Honda dealer supplemental restraint system or any other part of the supplemental if your car must be scrapped.
Page 20: Additional Safety Information
Additional Safety Information The seat belts and airbags are obvi- Seat-back Position Head Restraint Position ously important parts of your occu- The seat-backs should be in an pant protection system. upright position for you and your passengers to get the most protec- In addition, you should know that tion from the seat belts.
Page 21: Door Locks
Additional Safety Information Door Locks Be sure to keep compartment doors The recommended way to restrain a It is not safe to leave your car doors closed when the car is moving. If a medium-sized or larger dog is with a unlocked.
Page 22: Child Safety
Child Safety Where Should Children Sit? According to accident statistics, children of all sizes and ages are An infant or child who is not safer when they are properly properly restrained can be killed restrained in the rear seat rather or seriously injured in a crash.
Page 23: Reminders
Child Safety If a toddler seat is used in the front Important Safety Reminders If you are driving with small children passenger's seat, the vehicle seat in the car, you should use the Never hold a baby or child on your should be moved as far back as childproof door locks to prevent lap when riding in a car.
Page 24 Child Safety General Guidelines for To properly route a seat belt through Restraining an Infant Who Weighs Less Than 20 Ibs Restraining Children Under a child seat, follow the seat maker's (9kg) 40 Ibs (18 kg) instructions. If you use a lap/ Use an approved child seat.
Page 25: A Child Who Weighs Between 20 And 40 Ibs (9 And
Child Safety We recommend that, whenever Restraining a Child Who Weighs The preferred place to put a toddler possible, you put the infant seat in Between 20 and 40 Ibs seat is in the center position of the the center position of the rear seat (9 and 18 kg) rear seat.
Page 26: Securing A Child Seat With A Lap Shoulder Belt
Child Safety Restraining a Child Who Weighs Put the lap/shoulder belt on your Securing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Over 40 Ibs (18 kg) child and check its fit. The shoulder Shoulder Belt belt should fit over the collarbone The lap/shoulder belt retractors in and across the chest.
Page 27: Using Child Restraints With Tethers
To unlatch the seat belt, push the red PRESS button on the buckle. Your Honda has two attachment Guide the belt across to the door points for tether-style child seats. pillar. If the belt doesn't retract...
Page 28: Seat
Child Safety Storing a Child Seat When you are not using an infant seat or other child restraint, either remove it or make sure it is properly secured so it cannot be thrown TOOTHED WASHER around the car during a crash. The anchor plate and mounting hardware for a top tether are supplied with the car.
Page 29: Alcohol And Drugs
Alcohol and Drugs Driving a car requires your full at- The safest thing you can do is never If you have no choice but to drive, tention and alertness. Traffic condi- drink and drive. This can be done if stop drinking and give yourself lots tions change rapidly.
Page 30: Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your car's exhaust contains carbon With the tailgate open, air flow can monoxide gas. You should have no pull exhaust gas into your car's problem with carbon monoxide interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. entering the car in normal driving if condition.
Page 31: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don't remove them. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. BATTERY RADIATOR CAP Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 32: Instruments And Controls
Rear Seat-back Adjustment..Wheel........contribute to the daily operation of Headlights........Rear Seat Armrest....... your Honda. All the essential Daytime Running Lights..... Reclining the Front and controls are within easy reach. Instrument Panel Brightness..Rear Seat-backs.......
Page 33 Control Locations POWER WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM SWITCHES (P.63) (P.82) (P.62) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.52) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.99) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.74) (P.98) Instruments and Controls...
Page 34: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many HIGH BEAM INDICATOR TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR indicators to give you important information about your car. CHARGING SYSTEM SEAT BELT INDICATOR REMINDER LIGHT Lamp Check These indicator lights come on when LOW OIL LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATOR you turn the ignition switch ON (II),...
Page 35 Indicator Lights U.S. Canada Low Oil Pressure Parking Brake and Supplemental Restraint S R S Indicator Brake System System Indicator BRAKE The engine can be severely damaged Indicator This indicator lights when you turn if this light flashes or stays on when This light has two functions: the ignition switch ON (II).
Page 36 Indicator Lights U.S. Canada Anti-lock Brake High Beam Indicator System (ABS) Indicator This light comes on with the high Turn Signal and Hazard Warning beam headlights. See page Only on cars equipped with ABS (see Indicators information on the headlight page The left or right turn signal light This light normally comes on when...
Page 37 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE The odometer shows the total dis- tance your car has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under federal law (in the U.S.) and provincial regulations (in Canada) to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or...
Page 38 Gauges Temperature Gauge TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the engine's coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the upper white zone.
Page 39 Gauges Maintenance Required Indicator When the distance driven since the last scheduled maintenance nears 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn yellow. If you exceed 7,500 miles (12,000 km), the indicator will turn red. Your dealer will reset the indicator when he performs the scheduled maintenance.
Page 40: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS column contain controls for driving MIRROR CONTROLS features you use most often. The left SHIFT LEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS lever controls the turn signals, headlights, and high beams. The right lever controls the windshield washers and wipers.
Page 41 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it. The high beams will come reminder beeper when you open the on and go off.
Page 42 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Instrument Panel Brightness Turn Signals To signal a lane change, push lightly on the turn signal lever in the proper direction and hold it. The lever will return to the center position as soon as you release it. TURN SIGNAL LEVER The dial on the dashboard to the left Signal a turn or lane change with this...
Page 43 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Windshield Wipers Windshield Washers The right lever controls the wind- To operate the wipers in mist mode, To clean the windshield, pull back on shield wipers and washers. The push the control lever down. The the wiper control lever.
Page 44 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Rear Window Wiper and Washer Hazard Warning Rear Window Defogger The rear window wiper switch is Push the red button between the The rear window defogger will clear located next to the windshield wiper center air vents to turn on the hazard fog, frost, and thin ice from the switch.
Page 45 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before You can adjust the steering wheel starting to drive. height to suit your preference. Do Adjusting the steering wheel this before you begin driving.
Page 46 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Move the steering wheel up or down to the desired position. Position the wheel so you can see all the instrument panel gauges and warning lights. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position.
Page 47: Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control Using the Cruise Control NOTICE Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) The cruise control, as it operates. without keeping your foot on the moves the accelerator pedal. You can accelerator pedal.
Page 48 Steering Wheel Controls Changing the Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising You can increase the set cruising speed in either of two ways: speed in either of two ways: Press and hold the SET/decel Press and hold the RESUME/ button.
Page 49 Steering Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned (40 km/h) and press the RESUME/ Cancelling the Cruise control on, you can still use the accelerator You can cancel the cruise control in accel button until the CRUISE CON- pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: TROL light comes on.
Page 50: Keys And Locks
Keep the plate stored in a safe place. KEY NUMBER When replacing keys, use only PLATE Honda-approved key blanks. Your vehicle comes with two kinds The ignition switch is on the right of keys: a master key and a valet key.
Page 51 Keys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or START ( I I I ) — Use this position Power Door Locks remove the key only in this position. only to start the engine. The switch LOCK TAB When you turn the key from LOCK returns to ON (II) when you let go of to ACCESSORY, you may have to the key.
Page 52 Keys and Locks All doors lock when you push down Master door lock switch the lock tab on the driver's door, or lock the driver's door from the outside with the key. Only the driver's door unlocks when you use the key or lock tab.
Page 53 Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Tailgate LEVER LOCK TAILGATE UNLOCK BUTTON The childproof door locks are 1. You can open the tailgate in two Push the tailgate unlock button designed to prevent children seated ways: on the dashboard under the left in the rear from accidentally opening air vent.
Page 54 Keys and Locks HATCH GLASS HANDLE DOOR STOP 2. The hatch glass will pop up 4. Pull the handle on the door and To keep the tailgate door open on an pull the door open. incline, use the stop in the tool kit. slightly.
Page 55 Keys and Locks, Seats Glove Box Front Seat Adjustments An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Open the glove box by pulling the Adjust the seat before you start bottom of the handle.
Page 56 Seats Driver's Seat Height Adjustment Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash. You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.
Page 57 Push the release button Your Honda has adjustable head and pull the restraint out of the seat- restraints in all the outside seating back.
Page 58 Seats Rear Seat-back Adjustment Rear Seat Armrest Reclining the seat-back can decrease the protection you get from your seat belt in a crash. You can slide under the seat belt and be seriously injured. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat.
Page 59 Seats Reclining the Front and Rear Seat-backs You can recline the seat-backs on the 2. Lift the lever and slide the front 3. Pull up on the knob on top of the front and rear seats to make a large seat forward as far as it will go.
Page 60 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the Folding Rear Seat seats to their upright positions. Make sure you install the head restraints, and that the seats are locked securely in place before driving. STRAP The left and right halves of the rear 2.
Page 61 Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to the upright position. Make sure that the seat is locked securely before driving. 3. Remove the head restraint and Put the head restraint behind the pull up on the knob on the top of seat bottom as shown.
Page 62 Seats Make sure any items stored in the cargo area are tied down. Loose items can fly forward and cause injury if you have to brake hard. Instruments and Controls...
Page 63: Power Windows
Power Windows Your car's windows are electrically- DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH powered. Turn the ignition switch to Closing a power window on a ON (II) to raise or lower any window. child's hands or fingers can cause serious injury. Each door has a switch that controls its window.
Page 64 Power Windows, Mirrors The AUTO function only works to Mirrors Adjusting the Power Mirrors lower the driver's window. To raise the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until the window reaches the desired position. The MAIN switch controls power to the passengers' windows.
Page 65 Mirrors, Parking Brake, Center Table Parking Brake Center Table ADJUSTMENT SWITCH PARKING BRAKE LEVER 3. Push the appropriate edge of the To apply the parking brake, pull the To use the center table, pull up the adjustment switch to move the lever up fully.
Page 66 Center Table, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Sitting on or getting under the table, To use the beverage holder, pull on The center table also has a beverage or putting heavy objects on the table the front. Push the holder all the way holder.
Page 67 Beverage Holder, Built-in Table Built-in Table HANDLE Use the beverage holder only when The cargo area floor can be taken To remove the table, pull up the the car is parked. If you place cups in out and used as a table. carpet.
Page 68 Built-in Table Unfold the legs. Lock them in place To fold the legs, pull on the middle Put the projections on the table into by pushing on the middle of the of each locking arm. the holes in the cargo area floor. locking arms.
Page 69 Center Pocket, Storage Box, Cargo Floor Pockets Center Pocket Storage Box Cargo Floor Pockets Open the center pocket by pulling A storage box is located under the You can store small items in the the handle. Close it with a firm push. front passenger's seat.
Page 70 Accessory Power Socket, Tailgate Pocket Accessory Power Socket Tailgate Pocket There are two accessory power To use the accessory power socket, To use the tailgate pocket, turn the sockets: one in the dashboard by the pull down the cover. The ignition knobs and remove the lid.
Page 71 Cargo Hooks, Ashtrays Cargo Hooks Ashtrays ASHTRAY HOOKS The hooks on the floor of the cargo The hook on the tailgate door pivots, Open the front ashtray by pulling on area enable you to tie down items allowing items to be stored in the bottom edge.
Page 72 Ashtrays, Interior Lights Ceiling Light NOTICE Use the ashtrays only for cigarettes, cigars and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your car, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtrays. DOOR ACTIVATED ASHTRAY The rear ashtrays are in the front The ceiling light has a three-position...
Page 73: Interior Lights
Interior Lights Spotlights Cargo Area Light Ignition Switch Light IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT DOOR ACTIVATED Turn on the spotlight by pushing the The cargo area light has a three- The ignition switch light comes on button next to each light. Push the when you open the driver's door, and position switch.
Page 74: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features Heating and Cooling......The heating and air conditioning What Each Control Does.... systems in your Honda provide a How to Use the System....comfortable driving environment in To Turn Everything Off ..... all weather conditions. Audio System........
Page 75 Heating and Cooling Proper use of the Heating and MODE CONTROL DIAL Cooling system can make the interior dry and comfortable, and keep the windows clear for best RECIRCULATION visibility. BUTTON What Each Control Does CONDITIONING SWITCH Fan Control Dial Turning this dial clockwise increases the fan's speed, which increases air flow.
Page 76: Heating And Cooling
Heating and Cooling Mode Control Dial Use the MODE control dial to select the vents the air flows from. Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard. Air flow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Page 77 Heating and Cooling Vent Controls How to Use the System This section covers how to set up the CENTER VENT SIDE VENT system controls for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The engine must be running for the Open heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air.
Page 78 Heating and Cooling AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH It is best to leave the system in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. MODE CONTROL Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when you are driving through smoky or dusty conditions, then switch back to...
Page 79 Heating and Cooling MODE CONTROL DIAL To Cool with A/C 1. Turn on the A / C by pressing the button. The light in the button RECIRCULATION should come on. B U T T O N 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way CONDITIONING counterclockwise.
Page 80 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: To remove fog from the inside of the Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in 2.
Page 81 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the car has been sitting out in cold weather: MODE CONTROL DIAL 1. Start the engine. 2. Select When you select system automatically switches to RECIRCULATION Fresh Air mode and turns on the BUTTON...
Page 82 Heating and Cooling These settings direct all the air flow To Turn Everything Off to the defroster vents at the base of To shut off the system temporarily, the windshield and the side window turn the fan speed and temperature defroster vents.
Page 83: Audio System
A M / F M Stereo Audio System Operating the Radio left side ( ) to tune to a lower Your Honda's audio system provides The ignition switch must be in frequency. The frequency numbers will start to change rapidly. Release...
Page 84 Audio System To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or AM/FM BUTTON FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store PWR/VOL KNOB STEREO INDICATOR two frequencies with each Preset button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 85 Audio System MODE BUTTON Adjusting the Sound Bass, Treble, Balance, and Fader are each adjustable. You select which of these you want to adjust by pressing the MODE button. The mode changes from BAS to TRE to FAD to BAL, and then back to VOL each time you press the button.
Page 86 Audio System Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio receives stations is dependent on complete AM and FM bands. many factors, such as the distance Those bands cover these frequen- from the station's transmitter,...
Page 87 Audio System Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheric conditions such as such as buildings and hills. Your thunderstorms, high humidity, and radio then receives both the direct even sunspots.
Page 88 Audio System Digital Clock The audio system also displays the time. The ignition switch must be in TIME DISPLAYED ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). To set the time, press the CLOCK button. The hour numbers will begin blinking. Press the Preset 5 button to get the numbers to count down, or the Preset 6 button to get the hours to count up.
Page 89 Audio System Operating the Optional Cassette the other side, press the PROG press the A M / F M or CD/TAPE Player button. button. To change back to the The cassette system features Dolby cassette player, press the CD/TAPE B* noise reduction, automatic Dolby B noise reduction turns on button.
Page 90 Audio System TUNE/SEEK TAPE DIRECTION TMS — The Tape Music Search PROG BUTTON BUTTON INDICATOR function allows you to find the beginning of a song or passage. To activate TMS, press FF or REW until AM/FM BUTTON you hear a beep. You will see TMS displayed.
Page 91 Your dealer has a cleaning kit Never try to insert a warped or ejects, take the car to your Honda available. damaged cassette in the player. dealer.
Page 92 Audio System PWR/VOL KNOB AM/FM BUTTON Operating the Optional CD REPEAT INDICATOR Player/Changer A Compact Disc changer is available through your dealer. It holds up to six discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio.
Page 93 Audio System Press the EJECT button to remove To select a different disc, press the REPEAT — When you activate the the disc from the player. appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If Repeat feature by pressing the RPT you select an empty slot in the button, the system continuously magazine, the changer will, after replays the current track.You will...
Page 94 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never When a CD is not being played, store A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination it in its case to protect it from dust inner and outer edges.
Page 95 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD changer, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the car to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 96: Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your Honda, Break-in Period........ you should know what gasoline to Gasoline..........use, and how to check the levels of Oxygenated Fuels......important fluids. You also need to Driving in Foreign Countries..know how to properly store luggage Service Station Procedures ....
Page 97 Break-in Period, Gasoline Break-in Period Gasoline Oxygenated Fuels Help assure your car's future Your Honda is designed to operate Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump ether compound.
Page 98 If you are planning to take your service station or switch to another Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) brand of gasoline. contact the tourist bureaus in the...
Page 99 Service Station Procedures Filling the Fuel Tank 3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. You may hear a hissing sound as Gasoline is highly flammable pressure inside the tank escapes. and explosive. You can be Pull burned or seriously injured 4.
Page 100 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood HOOD RELEASE HANDLE SUPPORT ROD LATCH 1. Shift to Park or Neutral and set 2. Standing in front of the car, put 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip the parking brake. Pull the hood your fingers under the front edge and insert the end into the hole on release handle located under the...
Page 101 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean 3. Insert it all the way back in its tube. you fill the car with fuel. Wait a few cloth or paper towel. minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil.
Page 102 Engine Coolant Check Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information RESERVE TANK on checking other items in your Honda. UPPER MARK LOWER MARK M I N 4. Remove the dipstick again and Look at the coolant level in the check the level.
Page 103: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your car and your Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by warm engine. It is not necessary to important things that affect the fuel driving moderately.
Page 104 Loading Your Honda has been designed to Loading Guidelines carry the driver, several passengers, Where you store cargo and how well and cargo. As long as you keep your Overloading or improper you secure it are important to your vehicle well-maintained, you can loading can affect handling and safety.
Page 105 Accessories We recommend that you use only Modifications Modifying your vehicle or using non- genuine Honda accessories that have Your vehicle has been designed to Honda accessories can make your been designed and tested for your provide the best combination of ３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ ...
Page 106: Driving
Driving Driving Guidelines......This section gives you tips on starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive......conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine......automatic transmission. It also Starting in Cold Weather includes important information on at High Altitude..... parking your car and the braking Automatic Transmission....
Page 107: Driving
Driving Guidelines Your CR-V is equipped with a unique Your CR-V has higher ground Avoid sharp turns and abrupt four-wheel drive (4WD) system. clearance than a passenger car maneuvers whenever possible. Normally, power is delivered only to designed only for use on pavement. the front wheels.
Page 108: Preparing To Drive
Preparing to Drive You should do the following checks 5. Check the adjustment of the seat 10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and adjustments every day before (see page Check the indicator lights in the you drive your car. instrument panel. 6.
Page 109: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 1. Apply the parking brake. 4. Without touching the accelerator 6. If the engine still does not start, pedal, turn the ignition key to the press the accelerator pedal all the 2. In cold weather, turn off all START (III) position.
Page 110 Starting the Engine Starting in Cold Weather at High 3. If the engine fails to start in step 2, Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ push the accelerator pedal to the 2,400 meters) floor and hold it there while you An engine is harder to start in cold try to start the engine for no more weather.
Page 111: Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Positions Shift Lever Position Indicator Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is electronically controlled for smoother shifting. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for better fuel economy. You may feel what seems like another shift when the converter locks.
Page 112 Automatic Transmission If you have done all of the above and still cannot move the lever out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on page 114. You must also pull the shift lever towards you to shift into Park. To avoid transmission damage, come to a complete stop before shifting into Park.
Page 113 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D ) — Use this position for For faster acceleration when in D from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- , you can get the transmission to Park.
Page 114 Automatic Transmission Second (2) — To shift to Second, First (1) — To shift from Second to Maximum Speeds pull the shift lever towards you, then First, pull the shift lever towards you, The speeds in this table are the shift to the lower gear.
Page 115 Release, it means your car is developing a problem. Have the car 1. Set the Parking brake. checked by your Honda dealer. 2. Remove the key from the ignition switch. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 3. Insert the key in the Shift Lock Release slot on the steering column.
Page 116 Parking Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn Parking Tips you park your vehicle. The indicator the front wheels away from the curb. Make sure the windows are closed. on the instrument panel shows that the parking brake is not fully If the vehicle is facing downhill, turn Turn off the lights.
Page 117: The Braking System
The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with front Brake Wear Indicators Constant application of the brakes disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all cars wheels are drum. The braking up heat and reduces their effective- have audible brake wear indicators.
Page 118 The Braking System Brake System Design If this happens, you will immediately Anti-lock Brakes The hydraulic system that operates notice that the brake pedal goes (Optional) down much farther and you need to the brakes has two separate circuits. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) helps press on it much harder.
Page 119 The Braking System You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a brake pedal, this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or longer distance to stop on loose or purpose of the ABS. Let the ABS distance it takes to stop the car, it uneven surfaces, such as gravel or work for you by always keeping firm,...
Page 120 The Braking System If anything goes wrong, the ABS ABS Indicator indicator on the instrument panel ABS INDICATOR* comes on (see page ). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down. The brakes still work like a conventional system without anti-lock, providing normal stopping ability.
Page 121: Driving In Bad Weather
Driving in Bad Weather Driving Technique — Always drive Visibility — Being able to see slower than you would in dry clearly in all directions and being weather. It takes your car longer to visible to other drivers are important react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 122 Driving in Bad Weather Traction — Check your tires frequently for wear and proper pressure. Both are important in preventing "hydroplaning" (loss of traction on a wet surface). In the winter, mount snow tires on all four wheels for the best handling. Watch road conditions carefully, they can change from moment to moment.
Page 123: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to The total weight of the trailer and The combined weight of the car, carry passengers and their cargo. everything loaded in it must not all passengers and their luggage, You can use it to tow a trailer if you exceed 1,000 Ibs (450 kg).
Page 124 Towing a Trailer The best way to confirm that your Trailer Hitches total towing package is within these Your Honda dealer, or the Honda Improperly loading your car and specifications is to get it weighed. Customer Relations Zone Office, can...
Page 125 Towing a Trailer Mirrors Always use a safety chain when Connecting the Trailer Many states and provinces have laws towing a trailer. Connect the safety Most trailers that have a gross requiring special outside mirrors weight of 1,000 Ibs (450 kg) do not chain securely at both ends.
Page 126 Towing a Trailer Before Starting Out GROUND BACK-UP LIGHT LEFT TURN SIGNAL As you are preparing to tow your (GREEN/BLACK) (BLACK) (GREEN/RED) trailer, do the following: Measure the trailer's tongue load. You can do this with a bathroom scale. Verify that the hitch and safety chain are securely fastened.
Page 127 Towing a Trailer Towing Safety The car/trailer combination is more This extra load is magnified when Your car will not stop as quickly with affected by crosswinds and buffeting. you are driving in hilly terrain. a trailer in tow. Leave extra distance When being passed by a large Watch the temperature gauge vehicle, keep a constant speed and...
Page 128 Towing a Trailer, Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome When parking your vehicle and on the ground. Leave the ignition switch in trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to Accessory (I) so the steering follow all the normal precautions. When purchasing a tow bar, make wheel does not lock.
Page 129: Maintenance
If you have the skills and tools to per- Adding Engine Coolant..... form more complex maintenance Replacing Engine Coolant..Wheels and Tires....... tasks on your Honda, you may want Windshield Washers..... Winter Driving......to purchase the Service Manual. See Automatic Transmission Fluid..
Page 130: Maintenance Safety
It will also reward you should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you with more economical, trouble-free technician or other qualified should perform a given task.
Page 131 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. make sure your car is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or is off.
Page 132: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your car intervals shown in the maintenance Service your car according to the serviced and what things need schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of the Maintenance Schedules on the attention.
Page 133 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your car best and can provide Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform competent, efficient service. maintenance on the items marked have maintenance done.
Page 134 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on the next page do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 135 Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) Follow the Severe Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following condi- tions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip. Driving in hot [over 90°F (32°...
Page 136: Required Maintenance Record
Required Maintenance Record Have your servicing dealer record all Required Maintenance below. Keep receipts for all work done on your car. Maintenance...
Page 137 Non-Scheduled Maintenance Record Record additional maintenance for severe driving conditions or non-scheduled maintenance on this page (see page Maintenance...
Page 138: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks Engine oil level — Check every You should check the following Tires — Check the tire pressure time you fill the fuel tank. See items at the specified intervals. If monthly. Examine the tread for page 100. wear and foreign objects.
Page 139: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL (Gray cap) * FILL CAP ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) Maintenance...
Page 140: Engine Oil
An oil that is only classified SF is not recommended. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving " or To add oil, unscrew and remove the "Energy Conserving I I .
Page 141 It only increases the cost and year-round protection in your of operating your car. Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20 F (— 7°C).
Page 142 (available from your equipment, you should have this Honda dealer) is required to maintenance done by a skilled remove the filter. 2. Open the hood and remove the mechanic.
Page 143 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE Start the engine. The oil pressure then reinstall the drain bolt. indicator light should go out within Tighten it to: Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 Ibf .
Page 144: Cooling System
Removing the radiator cap However, continued use of any non- while the engine is hot can Honda coolant can result in cause the coolant to spray out, corrosion, causing the cooling seriously scalding you. system to malfunction or fail. Have...
Page 145 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your car's cooling RESERVE TANK RADIATOR CAP system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or engine compo- nents. 2. Turn the radiator cap counter- 4. The coolant level should be up to clockwise, without pressing down the base of the filler neck.
Page 146 Only use Genuine Honda antifreeze/coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the car. Unless you have the tools and knowledge,...
Page 147 Cooling System 6. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK CAP FILLER NECK tighten the drain plug in the bottom of the radiator. Apply non-hardening sealant to the drain bolt threads, put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in the engine block.
Page 148 Cooling System 9. Put the cap on the radiator, and RESERVE TANK tighten it only to the first stop. Start the engine and let it run until it warms up (the radiator cooling fan comes on at least twice). 10.Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, add coolant if needed.
Page 149: Windshield Washers
Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshield NOTICE LEVEL GAUGE washer reservoir at least monthly during normal usage. In bad weather, Do not use engine antifreeze or a when you use the washers often, vinegar/water solution in the check the level every time you stop windshield washer reservoir.
Page 150: Automatic Transmission Fluid
However, LOWER MARK continued use can affect shift quality. Have the transmission drained and refilled with Honda DIPSTICK ATF as soon as it is convenient. 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into Check the fluid level with the engine the transmission.
Page 151: Rear Differential Fluid
Correct problems. Have the differential level drained and refilled with Honda CVT Fluid as soon as it is convenient. The rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid Check the fluid level with the rear...
Page 152: Brake Fluid
The brake fluid in the brake system temporary replacement. However, should be replaced according to the the use of any non-Honda brake fluid time and distance recommendations can cause corrosion and decrease in the maintenance schedule.
Page 153 Have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. A low power steering fluid level can indicate a leak in the system. Check the fluid level frequently and have...
Page 154: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element Replacement AIR CLEANER ELEMENT CLIPS The air cleaner element is inside the 2. Remove the old air cleaner air cleaner housing on the right side element. of the engine compartment. Clean the inside of the air cleaner housing with a damp rag.
Page 155: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs The spark plugs in your car need to Replacement be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 SPARK PLUG CAP miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first. 1. Clean up any dirt and oil around 4. Put the new spark plug into the the spark plug caps.
Page 156 Spark Plugs Specifications: NOTICE NGK: ZFR5F-11 Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A KJ16CR-L11 spark plug that is too loose can DENSO: overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to Spark Plug Gap: the threads in the cylinder head. 0.04 in (1.1 m m 6.
Page 157 Battery Check the condition of your car's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the and for corrosion on the terminals. terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.
Page 158 Battery ０３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ If you need to connect the battery to NOTICE a charger, disconnect both cables to prevent damage to the car's electri- Charging the battery with the cables cal system. connected can seriously damage your car's electronic controls. Detach the battery cables before connecting the battery to a charger.
Page 159: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Check the condition of the wind- WIPER ARMS shield wiper blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking LOCK TAB in the rubber, or areas that are getting hard. Replace the blades if you find these signs, or they leave streaks and unwiped areas when used.
Page 160 Windshield Wipers 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 161: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Your car's air conditioning is a sealed If the air conditioning does not get as system. Any major maintenance, cold as before, have your dealer such as recharging, should be done check the system. Recharge the by a qualified technician. You can do system with Refrigerant HFC-134a a couple of things to make sure the (R-134a).
Page 162 Examine the edges of than usual. Have the air conditioning each belt for cracks or fraying. filter replaced by your Honda dealer. Check the tension of each belt by pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys.
Page 163 Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires Inflation The timing belt should normally be To safely operate your car, your tires Keeping the tires properly inflated replaced at the intervals shown in must be the proper type and size, in provides the best combination of the maintenance schedule.
Page 164 Tires Use a gauge to measure the air If you check the pressure when the Recommended Tire Pressures for pressure at least once a month. Even tires are hot (the car has been driven Normal Driving several miles), you will see readings tires that are in good condition may The following chart shows the 4 to 6 psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4...
Page 165 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, LOCATION should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to MARKS damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
Page 166 Tires Make sure the installer balances the Tire Rotation When shopping for replacement wheels when you have new tires tires, you may find that some tires Front are "directional." This means they installed. This increases riding Front are designed to rotate only in one comfort and tire life.
Page 167 Replacement its braking ability, traction, and wheels are available at your Honda steering accuracy. It is best to replace all four tires at dealer.
Page 168 Winter Driving Snow Tires Tires that are marked "M + S" or If you mount snow tires on your Honda, make sure they are radial Wheels: "All Season" on the sidewall have an tires of the same size and load range 15 x 6JJ all-weather tread design.
Page 169 Stop chains, you should consult with your driving if they are hitting any part of Honda dealer about the designs and the vehicle. brands that will work on your CR-V. Also, make sure you purchase the correct size for your tires.
Page 170 Lights If you find any bulbs are burned out, Check the operation of your car's Headlight Aiming replace them as soon as possible. exterior lights at least once a month. The headlights were properly aimed Refer to the chart on page A burned out bulb can create an when your car was new.
Page 171 Lights HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE VERTICAL ANGLE GAUGE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT 6. Check the vertical angle gauge. 3. Open the hood. 7. If either indicator is not aligned The bubble should be centered with its "0" mark as described, an 4. Pull the inner fender off (see page underneath the longest scribe adjustment can be made using a mark on the gauge.
Page 172 8. If you cannot get an indicator to 1. Open the hood. when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch align, have your Honda dealer on the glass can cause the bulb to inspect the car for body damage or overheat and shatter.
Page 173 Lights 4. Unclip the end of the hold-down Replacing the Front Side Marker/ FASTENER wire from its slot. Pivot it out of Turn Signal and Parking Light the way and remove the bulb. Bulb 1. If you are changing the bulb on 5.
Page 174 Lights 6. Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing Rear Bulbs 7. Insert the socket back into the headlight assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 8. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working. 9.
Page 175 Lights 7. Test the lights to make sure the Replacing a Rear License Bulb new bulb is working. 8. Reinstall the rear light assembly into the rear pillar. Reinstall the three screws and tighten them securely. 3. Remove the socket by turning it 1.
Page 176 Lights 3. Pull the bulb straight out of its Replacing a Rear Side Marker socket. Push the new bulb in until Light Bulb it bottoms in the socket. 4. Turn on the parking lights and check that the new bulb is working.
Page 177 Lights Replacing a High-mount Brake 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Light Bulb 6. Insert the socket back into the rear side marker light assembly. Turn it clockwise to lock it in place. 7. Test the lights to make sure the new bulb is working.
Page 178 Lights Replacing Ceiling/Cargo Area CEILING/CARGO AREA LIGHT SPOTLIGHT Lights and Spotlight Bulbs The ceiling light, cargo area light and spotlight come apart the same way. They do not all use the same bulb. 1. Remove the lens by carefully 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it prying on the edge of the lens with straight out of its metal tabs.
Page 179: Storing Your Car
If you store your car for 12 months Change the engine oil and filter Support the front and rear wiper or longer, have your Honda dealer (see page 142). blade arms with a folded towel or perform the inspections called for in...
Page 180: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Regular cleaning and polishing of Exterior Care........your Honda helps to keep it "new" Washing........looking. This section gives you hints Waxing........on how to clean your car and Aluminum Wheels..... preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up......
Page 181: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with Washing When you have washed and rinsed cool water to remove loose dirt. Frequent washing helps preserve the whole exterior, dry it with a your vehicle's beauty. Dirt and grit chamois or soft towel. Letting it Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 182 It should the top layer of the finish. You form into beads or droplets after should use a polish on your Honda if waxing. the finish does not have its original The wheels have a protective clear- shine after using a wax.
Page 183 Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Inspect your car frequently for chips Your dealer has touch-up paint to or scratches in the paint. Repair match your car's color. The color them right away to prevent corrosion code is printed on a sticker on the of the metal underneath.
Page 184: Interior Care
Interior Care Carpeting Fabric Vinyl Vacuum the carpeting frequently to Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum remove dirt. Ground-in dirt will make material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft the carpet wear out faster.
Page 185 Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat NOTICE belt anchors can cause the belts to LOOP retract slowly. Wipe the insides of The rear window defogger wires are the loops with a clean cloth bonded to the inside of the glass. dampened in mild soap and warm Wiping vigorously up-and-down can water or isopropyl alcohol.
Page 186: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your car: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your car. This is help keep your car from corroding especially important in areas that 1.
Page 187: Body Repairs
If your car insurance company, tell them you needs repairs after a collision, pay want Genuine Honda parts used in close attention to the parts used in the repair. Although most insurers the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 188: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more- Changing a Flat Tire..... common problems that motorists If Your Engine Won't Start... experience with their cars. It gives Nothing Happens or the Starter you information about how to safely Motor Operates Very evaluate the problem and what to do Slowly........
Page 189 Changing a Flat Tire If you have a flat tire while driving, HOOK stop in a safe place to change it. Stopping in traffic or on the shoulder TOOL KIT ３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ of a busy road is dangerous. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.
Page 190 Changing a Flat Tire CUPS STOP 5. The jack is under the cargo 6. Turn the jack's end bracket 7. Zip the cover open. storage bin. Remove each of the counterclockwise to loosen it, then four clips holding the bin by remove the jack by lifting it pulling straight up on the ring.
Page 191: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS 8. Pull out the cover's two lower flaps. 13.Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 11.Peel off the spare tire cover from Don't pull the top of the cover, or the back of the spare tire and turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 192 Changing a Flat Tire EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 14.Locate the jacking point nearest 15.Use the extension and wheel 16.Remove the wheel nuts and flat the tire you need to change. It is wrench as shown to raise the tire. Temporarily place the flat tire pointed to by an arrow molded into vehicle until the flat tire is off the on the ground with the outside...
Page 193 Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 17.Before mounting the spare tire, 18.Put on the spare tire. Put the 19.Lower the vehicle to the ground wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, and remove the jack. surface of the wheel and hub with then tighten them in a crisscross a clean cloth.
Page 194 Changing a Flat Tire TOP SLIT 20.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 21. Put the flat tire on the spare tire 23.Hold the cover at the 10 o'clock the same crisscross pattern. Have holder. Put the wheel nuts on and 2 o'clock positions, then place the wheel nut torque checked at finger-tight, then tighten them the top of it over the spare tire,...
Page 195 Changing a Flat Tire OUTSIDE SEAM UPPER FLAP SLIT SPARE TIRE BRACKET 24.Step back to check the alignment 26.Pull the bottom of the cover over 25.Starting at the top of the tire, of the logo. If needed, move the the tire, and make sure the two position the outside seam of the cover left or right until the logo is cover slightly over the outside...
Page 196 Changing a Flat Tire Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving. 28.Zip the cover closed. 29.Replace the cargo storage bin. Secure it with the four clips. Push each clip down securely, and pivot the ring down flat.
Page 197 If Your Engine Won't Start Diagnosing why your engine won't Nothing Happens or the Starter Turn the ignition switch to ON (II). start falls into two areas, depending Motor Operates Very Slowly Turn on the headlights and check on what you hear when you turn the When you turn the ignition switch to their brightness.
Page 198 If Your Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or There may be an electrical The Starter Operates Normally go out when you try to start the problem, such as no power to the In this case, the starter motor's engine, either the battery is dis- fuel pump.
Page 199: Jump Starting
NOTICE You cannot start a Honda by pushing or pulling it. If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can freeze. Attempting to jump start with a frozen battery can cause it to rupture.
Page 200 ( + ) terminal other end to the ground wire on make sure they have good metal- on your Honda's battery. the right side of the engine as to-metal contact. shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the 7.
Page 201: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's 3. If you do not see steam or spray, leave the engine running and temperature gauge should stay in Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge. If the midrange under most conditions. overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading It may go higher if you are driving up...
Page 202 If Your Engine Overheats 6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 10. Start the engine and set the such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to Everything is still extremely hot, Removing the radiator cap maximum. Add coolant to the so use caution.
Page 203: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator 3. If necessary, add oil to bring the NOTICE LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR level back to the full mark on the dipstick (see page Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical 4. Start the engine and watch the oil damage almost immediately.
Page 204: Charging System Indicator
Charging System Indicator Immediately turn off all electrical By eliminating as much of the CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR accessories: radio, heater, A/C, rear electrical load as possible, you can defogger, cruise control, etc. Try not drive several miles (kilometers) to use other electrically-operated before the battery is too discharged controls such as the power windows.
Page 205: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp If you have recently refueled your NOTICE vehicle, the cause of this indicator coming on could be a loose or If you keep driving with the missing fuel fill cap. Check the cap malfunction indicator lamp on, you can and tighten it until it clicks.
Page 206: Fuses
Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR ABS FUSE BOX All the electrical circuits in your car The interior fuse box is underneath Cars equipped with ABS have a third have fuses to protect them from a the dashboard on the driver's side. fuse box for the ABS. It is in the short circuit or overload.
Page 207 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your car stops working, the first thing you FUSE PULLER should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 211, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 208 Fuses If you cannot drive the car without NOTICE fixing the problem, and you do not BLOWN have a spare fuse, take a fuse of the Replacing a fuse with one that has a same rating or a lower rating from higher rating greatly increases the one of the other circuits.
Page 209 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * : Canadian model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 210 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX (For some types) Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 211: Emergency Towing
Emergency Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, Sling-type Equipment — Never tow call a professional towing service or, your vehicle with sling-type if you belong to one, an organization equipment. It will damage the body, that provides roadside assistance. suspension, or drive system.
Page 212: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Emission Controls......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... The Clean Air Act...... your Honda, and the locations of the Tire Information......Crankcase Emission Control identification numbers. The expla- System........Tire Size Designation....
Page 213: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your car for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your car. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 214 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on lop of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 215 Specifications 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the page engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4 ,0.09 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 216: Specifications
Specifications page page Technical Information...
Page 217: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation Load Index, a numerical code Tire Speed Ratings A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire associated with the maximum load The chart below shows many of the size designation. You will need this the tire can carry. different speed ratings currently information when selecting replace- being used for passenger car tires.
Page 218 Tire Information DOT Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Traction (U.S. Cars) The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to The tires on your car meet all U.S. tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are A, B, and C, and they Federal Safety Requirements.
Page 219 Tire Information Warning: The temperature grade for Temperature The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 220: Emission Controls
NOx and HC react to 134. the engine and burned. form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contribute to * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emission Control smog creation, but it is a poisonous with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System gas.
Page 221 HC, CO, and determine how much air is going Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The into the engine. It then controls how their equivalent for repairs. Using...
Page 222: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 223 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Cars)......... Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 224 Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership's us this information: . be able to answer all your questions.
Page 225 Includes: NYC Metro area and San Juan, PR 00919-0816 Fairfield County, CT area (787) 250-4318 The above addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 226: Canada Zone Office Map
Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENT Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B 2KB Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 Fax Toll-free 1-877-939-0909 Toronto (416) 299-3400 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 227: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Replacement Battery Limited Your new Honda is covered by these belt that fails to function properly is Warranty - provides prorated warranties: covered for the useful life of the car.
Page 228 NHTSA, U.S. Department of order a recall and remedy campaign. Administration (NHTSA) in addition Transportation, Washington, However, NHTSA cannot become to notifying American Honda Motor D.C. 20590. You can also obtain involved in individual problems Co., Inc. other information about motor between you, your dealer, or vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Page 229: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals contact thier authorized Honda dealer. (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, by calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 230: Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals Service Manual: This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to under- stand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your car.
Page 231: Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines General Information...... Important Safety Precautions ..Off-Highway Guidelines....Check Out Your Vehicle... Controlling Speed...... Accelerating and Braking..Turning........Driving on Slopes....... Avoiding Obstacles....If You Encounter Water ... If You Get Stuck......
Page 232: General Information
General Information Your CR-V has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its unique 4-wheel drive system allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. It is not designed for trailblazing, mountrain climbing, or other challenging off-road activities.
Page 233: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Remember that your CR-V has The route presents limits (some higher ground clearance and a roads are too steep and bumpy for higher center of gravity than example). You have limits (in driving Improperly operating this passenger cars designed for use only skills and comfort).
Page 234 Off-Highway Guidelines The following pages contain practical conditions and make good decisions. Test your brakes from time to time tips on basic off-highway operation. There's also a greater chance of to make sure they are operating sliding if you brake or turn too properly.
Page 235 Off-Highway Guidelines Driving on Slopes Avoiding Obstacles Before driving up or down a hill, stop Bumps, holes, rocks, and other and assess the situation. If you can't obstacles can be hazardous. Debris clearly see all road conditions (good in the road can damage your traction, no bumps, holes or other suspension or other components.
Page 236 Off-Highway Guidelines If You Get Stuck Avoid driving on soft sand, deep mud, or other surfaces where you could get stuck. If you do happen to get stuck because of inclement weather or other conditions, choose a safe and appropriate course of action. You should never use a jack to try getting unstuck.
Page 237: Index
Index Mirrors.......... Checking Fluid Level....Seats..........Shifting........Accessories Steering Wheel......Shift Lever Position Indicator.. Airbag (SRS)........Shift Lever Positions....Installation........Air Cleaner Element...... Shift Lock Release..... ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Air Conditioning....... Position)........Maintenance....... Accessory Power Socket....Usage..........Adding Air Conditioning Filter....Battery Automatic Transmission Air Outlets (Vents)......
Page 238 Index Rear Side Marker Lights..Change Oil Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS).... Specifications......How to......... Break-in, New Linings....Spotlight........When to........Fluid..........Turn Signal Lights..... Changing a Flat Tire ..... Bulbs, Halogen....... Changing Engine Coolant..... Light, Burned-out...... Charging System Indicator..34, Parking..........
Page 239 Index In Foreign Countries....Cleaning Dashboard........Exterior........Daytime Running Lights....Driving Guidelines......Interior........Dead Battery, What to Do.... Seat Belts........Defects, Reporting Safety..... Defog and Defrost......Vinyl..........Defogger, Rear Window....Economy, Fuel....... Windows........Defrosting the Windows....Emergencies on the Road..... Clock, Setting the ......
Page 240 Index Ethanol in Gasoline ......FM Stereo Radio Gauges Evaporative Emission Controls..Engine Coolant Temperature ..Reception........Exhaust Fumes........ Fuel..........Folding Rear Seat......Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Foreign Countries, Driving in..Gearshift Lever Positions..... Belts by......... Glass Cleaning....... Four-way Flashers......Exterior, Cleaning the....
Page 241 Index Horn..........Fuel Fill Door....... Hot Coolant, Warning about..Glove Box........Hydroplaning........Jacking up the Car......Power Door........Jack, Tire........Tailgate......... Jump Starting......... Low Coolant Level......Low Fuel Indicator ......Identification Number, Vehicle..Low Oil Pressure Indicator..34, If Your Car Has to be Towed..Lubricant Specifications Chart..
Page 242 Index Outside Mirrors....... Rear Differential Fluid....Overheating, Engine..... Rear End Towing......Neutral Gear Position....Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... New Vehicle Break-in ..... Rear Seat, Folding......NOTICE, Explanation of....i Rear View Mirror......Rear Window Defogger....Numbers, Identification....Paint Touch-up....... Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. Panel Brightness Control....
Page 243 Index Setting the Clock......Storage Box........Rotation, Tire......... Storing Your Car......Shifting Supplemental Restraint System..The Automatic Transmission .. Shift Lever Position Indicator..Important Facts......Safety Belts......... Shift Lock Release......Service Precautions..... Safety Defects, Reporting* ..Side Marker Lights, Bulb Servicing........
Page 244 Index Timing Belt........Behind a Motorhome....Vehicle Identification Number..Tire Chains........Emergency Wrecker....Vehicle Storage......Tire, How to Change a Flat..Transmission Ventilation......... Tires..........Checking Fluid Level, VIN..........Air Pressure....... Automatic....... Vinyl Cleaning........ Checking Wear......Fluid Selection......Viscosity, Oil........DOT Tire Quality Grading..Identification Number....
Page 245 Index Windows * : U.S. and Canada only Cleaning........Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........Defroster........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency Towing..
Page 246: Gas Station Information
Gas Station Information Gasoline: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Automatic Transmission Fluid: UNLEADED gasoline Front: Honda Premium Formula Auto- Pump octane number of 86 or 26 psi (180 kPa, 1.8kgf/cm matic Transmission Fluid (ATF) higher Rear: 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.3 US gal (58 l, 12.8 Imp gal)

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