Page 1: Table Of Contents
1999 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
NOTICE information is intended to help you One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to avoid damage to your Honda, other read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and property, or the environment.
Page 3: 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, is very important. And operating this including: vehicle safely is an important Safety Labels — on the vehicle. responsibility.
Page 4: Important Handling Information
Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle 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: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER WINDOW AUDIO SYSTEM MIRROR CONTROLS SWITCHES 106) (P.84) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.141) (P.98)
Page 6 Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.60) (P.158) (P.63) MIRROR CONTROLS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS (P.86) (P.62) HORN BUTTONS TILT ADJUSTMENT POWER WINDOW SWITCHES (P.84) (P.64)
Page 7: Driver And Passenger Safety
Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..information about how to protect Door Locks........General Guidelines for Using yourself and your passengers. It Pre-Drive Safety Checklist..Child Seats........ shows you how to use seat belts Protecting Adults......
Page 8: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendations throughout this While airbags can save lives, they Excessive speed is a major factor in section, and throughout this manual. can cause serious or fatal injuries to crash injuries and deaths.
Page 9: Your Vehicle's Safety Features
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment;...
Page 10: Seat Belts
Your Vehicle's Safety Features ０３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ Seat Belts In addition, most states and all moderate to severe frontal Canadian provinces require you to collision.) For your safety, and the safety of wear seat belts. your passengers, your vehicle is Help keep you from being thrown equipped with seat belts in all seating positions.
Page 11: Airbags
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags The most important things you need not wearing seat belts, are not to know about your airbags are: wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants Airbags do not replace seat belts.
Page 12: Seats & Seat-Backs
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seats & Seat-Backs What you should do: Move the front Door Locks seats as far back as possible, and Your vehicle's seats are designed to Keeping your doors locked reduces keep adjustable seat-backs in an keep you in a comfortable, upright the chance of being thrown out of upright position whenever the position so you can take full...
Page 13: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Your Vehicle's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly To make sure you and your adjusted (see page 14). passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicle's safety All doors and the tailgate are features, check the following each closed and locked (see page 12).
Page 14: Protecting Adults
Protecting Adults Introduction For safety, locking the doors reduces 2.Adjust the Front Seats the chance that a passenger, The following pages provide especially a child, will open a door instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult while the vehicle is moving and accidentally fall out.
Page 15: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far your seat belt properly, sit upright enough away from the steering with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. move the seat as far back as possible However, if you are concerned about from the steering wheel while still sitting too close, we recommend that...
Page 16: Adjust The Head Restraints
Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the 4.Adjust the Head Restraints shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against the occupant's chest Improperly positioning head reduces the protective capability of restraints reduces their the belt. It also increases the chance effectiveness and you can be ３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ ...
Page 17: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat If necessary, pull up on the belt again Belts to remove any slack from the Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt shoulder part, then check that the Insert the latch plate into the buckle, belt rests across the center of your ０３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０...
Page 18 Protecting Adults To adjust the height of a front seat Using the Lap Belt belt anchor, press the release button and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
Page 19 Anyone using a seat belt that is not working properly can be seriously injured or killed. Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips. This lets your...
Page 20: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Protecting Adults 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted Sitting improperly or out of their seats and put on seat belts, it is position can result in serious very important that they continue to injury or death in a crash.
Page 21: Advice For Pregnant Women
Protecting Adults Advice for Pregnant Women Pregnant women should also sit against other occupants, or out of upright and as far back as possible the vehicle. from the steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk Two people should never use the of injuries to both the mother and same seat belt.
Page 22 Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate.
Page 23: Protecting Children
Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because or improperly restrained can be they are either unrestrained or not seriously injured or killed in a properly restrained.
Page 24: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger's Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Serious Risks to Children Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle equipped According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help children of all ages and sizes are protect adults in a moderate to with a passenger's airbag can be...
Page 25 Protecting Children Canadian Models U.S. Models To remind you of the airbag hazards, To remind you of the passenger's airbag hazards, and that children your vehicle has warning labels on must be properly restrained in a the driver's and front passenger's back seat, your vehicle has warning visors.
Page 26: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Protecting Children If You Must Drive with Several If a Child Requires Close Additional Safety Precautions Children Attention Use childproof door locks to Your vehicle has three seating Many parents say they prefer to put prevent children from opening the positions in the back seat where an infant or small child in the front doors.
Page 27: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Protecting Children Do not leave children alone in your General Guidelines for Using vehicle. Leaving children without Child Seats adult supervision is illegal in most The following pages give general states and provinces, and can be guidelines for selecting and installing very hazardous.
Page 28 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommended seating positions in your vehicle.
Page 29 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda's recommendations on where to the passenger's airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your vehicle. Small children: Not recommended, due to the passenger's airbag hazard.
Page 30 Protecting Children To provide security during normal Installing a Child Seat 3. Secure the child in the child seat. After selecting a proper child seat, driving maneuvers as well as during Make sure the child is properly and a good position to install the seat, a collision, we recommend that strapped in the child seat there are three main steps in...
Page 31: Protecting Infants
Protecting Children Protecting Infants Rear-Facing Child Seat Placement In this vehicle, a rear-facing child Placing a rear-facing child seat seat can be placed in any seating in the front seat can result in position in the back, but not in the serious injury or death if the front seat.
Page 32 Protecting Children See page for how to secure a rear- Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat facing child seat in the center back with a Lap/Shoulder Belt The lap/shoulder belts in the outer seat with the lap belt. back seats have a locking mechanism that must be activated to For tips on installing a rear-facing secure a child seat.
Page 33 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 34 Protecting Children When properly installed, a rear- Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation facing child seat may prevent the with the Lap Belt Tips driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page 12).
Page 35: Protecting Small Children
Protecting Children Additional Precautions for Infants Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Never hold an infant on your lap, child stay in the child seat as long as If you are not wearing a seat belt possible, until the child reaches the in a crash, you could be thrown weight or height limit for the seat.
Page 36 Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer facing child seat in the front back and front passenger seating seat can result in serious injury positions have a locking mechanism or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 37 Protecting Children 2. To activate the lockable retractor, 4. After confirming that the belt is 5. Push and pull the child seat slowly pull the shoulder part of the locked, grab the shoulder part of forward and from side to side to belt all the way out until it stops, the belt near the buckle and pull verify that it is secure enough to...
Page 38 Protecting Children To deactivate the locking Installing a Child Seat with the Lap Additional Precautions for Small mechanism in order to remove a Belt Children child seat, unlatch the buckle, Never hold a small child on your unroute the seat belt, and let the belt lap.
Page 39: Protecting Larger Children
Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the To determine if a lap/shoulder belt recommended weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit properly fits a child, have the child for a forward-facing child seat, the improperly in the front seat can put on the seat belt.
Page 40 Protecting Children Do not let a child wear a seat belt Using a Booster Seat across the neck. This could result in serious neck injuries during a crash. Do not let a child put the shoulder part of a seat belt behind the back or under the arm.
Page 41 Protecting Children A child may continue using a booster When Can a Larger Child Sit in Front Physical Size seat until the tops of the ears are The National Highway Traffic Safety Physically, a child must be large even with the top of the seat-back. A Administration and Transport enough for the lap/shoulder belt to child of this height should be tall...
Page 42: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Your Honda has two attachment Check that the child's seat belt is points for securing a tether-style U.S. Models properly positioned and secured.
Page 43 16 lbf.ft (22 N.m, 2.2 kgf.m) If a torque wrench was not used, see your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper installation. To attach the tether to the child seat, follow the child seat maker's instructions.
Page 44: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Seat Belt System Components Lap/Shoulder Belt way and will not get closed in the Your seat belt system includes lap/ door. shoulder belts in the front seats and the outer back seats, and a lap belt in All lap/shoulder belts have an the center back seat.
Page 45: Lap Belt
Honda provides a lifetime warranty CENTER, then tug on the belt to on seat belts. Honda will repair or replace any seat belt component that make sure the buckle is latched. fails to function properly during normal use.
Page 46 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts If a seat belt is worn during a crash, you should have your dealer inspect Not checking or maintaining the belt, and replace it if necessary. seat belts can result in serious A belt that has been worn during a injury or death if the seat belts crash may not provide the same level do not work properly when...
Page 47: Additional Information About Your Srs
Additional Information About Your SRS How Your Airbags Work SRS Components An indicator light on the instrument panel that alerts you to Your Supplemental Restraint System a possible problem with the (SRS) includes: system (see page Two front airbags. The driver's airbag is stored in the center of Emergency backup power in case the steering wheel;...
Page 48 Additional Information About Your SRS During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what restrain your lower body and torso, looks like smoke. This is actually while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag's surface. locks the seat belt to help keep you Although the powder is not harmful, in place.
Page 49: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
Supplemental Restraint System. seat belt tensioners may not work when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible. When you turn the ignition ON (II), this indicator will light up briefly then go out. This tells you that the system is working properly.
Page 50: Srs Service
Tampering could cause the airbags to deploy, possibly airbags yourself. causing very serious injury. This must be done by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. See page for further information and precautions relating to your SRS.
Page 51: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Hazard Your vehicle's exhaust contains With the tailgate open, air flow can carbon monoxide gas. You should pull exhaust gas into your vehicle's have no problem with carbon interior and create a hazardous Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. condition.
Page 52: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential U.S. models only U.S. models hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda dealer for a replacement. HOOD Canadian models U.S. models SUN VISOR Canadian models U.S.
Page 53: Instruments And Controls
Instrument Panel Brightness..Rear Seat Armrest....... contribute to the daily operation of Turn Signals......... Reclining the Front and your Honda. All the essential Windshield Wipers...... Rear Seat-backs....... controls are within easy reach. Windshield Washers....Folding Rear Seat......
Page 54: Control Locations
Control Locations POWER WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM SWITCHES (P.86) (P. 106) (P.84) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.142) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HEATING/COOLING CONTROL (P.141) (P.98) Instruments and Controls...
Page 55: Indicator Lights
Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many HIGH BEAM INDICATOR TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR indicators to give you important information about your vehicle. CHARGING SYSTEM SEAT BELT INDICATOR REMINDER LIGHT * The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Differences for Canadian LOW OIL LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATOR...
Page 56 Indicator Lights U.S. Low Oil Pressure Canada Parking Brake and Supplemental Restraint 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 57 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 Indicators Only on models equipped with ABS (see information on the headlight page 165) The left or right turn signal light controls.
Page 58 Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE The odometer shows the total dis- tance your vehicle has been driven. It measures miles in U.S. models and kilometers in Canadian models. It is illegal under U.S. federal law and Canadian provincial regulations to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the intent to change the number of miles or kilometers...
Page 59 Gauges Temperature Gauge SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE TACHOMETER TRIP METER 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 60 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 61: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS column contain controls for driving (P.60) (P.63) features you use most often. The left SHIFT LEVER lever controls the turn signals, MIRROR CONTROLS (P.158) (P.86) headlights, and high beams.
Page 62 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 63 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 64 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 65 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 66 Controls Near the Steering Wheel Make sure the rear window is clear Steering Wheel Adjustment and you have good visibility before See page for important safety Adjusting the steering wheel starting to drive. information about how to properly position while driving may position the steering wheel.
Page 67 Controls Near the Steering Wheel 3. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in that position. 4. Make sure you have securely locked the steering wheel in place by trying to move it up and down. To adjust the steering wheel upward or downward: 1.
Page 68: 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 69 Steering Wheel Controls cruise control. To resume the set accel button repeatedly. Each time speed, press the RESUME/accel you do this, your vehicle will speed button. The CRUISE CONTROL up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). light on the instrument panel comes on.
Page 70 Steeling Wheel Controls Even with the cruise control turned the RESUME/accel button until the Cancelling the Cruise Control on, you can still use the accelerator CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. You can cancel the cruise control in pedal to speed up for passing. After any of these ways: The vehicle will accelerate to the completing the pass, take your foot...
Page 71: Keys And Locks
Keep the plate stored in a safe place. NUMBER PLATE When replacing keys, use only Honda-approved key blanks. The ignition switch is on the right Your vehicle comes with two master keys and a valet key. side of the steering column. It has...
Page 72 Keys and Locks LOCK (0) — You can insert or ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, Door Locks remove the key only in this position. you can operate the audio system To switch from ACCESSORY to and the accessory power socket. LOCK TAB LOCK, you must push the key in slightly as you turn it.
Page 73 Keys and Locks Power Door Locks All doors lock when you push down 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 74 Keys and Locks Remote Transmitter The ceiling light (if the ceiling light Horn Operation switch is in the center position) will The horn will sound when you push LOCK come on when you press the the LOCK button twice within five BUTTON UNLOCK button.
Page 75 Keys and Locks Replacing the Battery Panic Mode Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter's activate your vehicle's security battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to system to attract attention. When lock or unlock the doors, and the activated, the horn will sound for LED will get dim.
Page 76 Honda dealer. Any other transmitters you have will also Reinstall the cushion ring. Align the need to be reprogrammed. mark on the cover with the...
Page 77 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 the rear doors.
Page 78 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 slightly. pull the door open. incline, use the stop in the tool kit. The tool kit is in the right cargo floor 3.
Page 79 Keys and Locks, Seats Glove Box Front Seat Adjustments See pages — for important safety An open glove box can cause information and warnings about how to serious injury to your passenger properly position seats and seat-backs, in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat Make all seat adjustments before belt.
Page 80 Seats Driver's Seat Height Adjustment To adjust the seat forward and To change the angle of the seat-back, backward, pull up on the lever under pull up on the lever on the outside of The height of your driver's seat is the seat cushion's front edge.
Page 81 Seats Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for See page for important safety cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as information and a warning about how to it will go. Push the release button properly position the head restraints. and pull the restraint out of the seat- The head restraints help protect you back.
Page 82 Seats Rear Seat-back Adjustment Rear Seat Armrest See pages — for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position seats and seat-backs. The angle of the rear seat-backs can The rear seat armrest is located at be adjusted separately. To change the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the center of the rear seat.
Page 83 Seats Reclining the Front and Rear EX model Seat-backs 3. Pull up the lever on the side of the 2. Lift the lever and slide the front rear seat. Lift the rear edge of the You can recline the seat-backs on the seat bottom until the seat latches.
Page 84 Seats Folding Rear Seat 4. Pull up on the knob on top of the Reverse this procedure to return the The left and right halves of the rear seat-back and pivot the rear seat- seats to their upright positions. seat can be folded up separately to back backward.
Page 85 Seats STRAP 2. Pull the strap to release the seat 3. Remove the head restraint and Put the head restraint behind the seat bottom as shown. bottom. Pivot the seat bottom pull up on the knob on the top of Pass the fastening strap in through forward.
Page 86 Seats, Power Windows Make sure any items stored in the Power Windows DRIVER'S WINDOW SWITCH cargo area are secured. Loose items Your vehicle's windows are electri- can fly forward and cause injury if cally-powered. Turn the ignition you have to brake hard. switch to ON (II) to raise or lower any window.
Page 87 Power Windows, Mirrors The AUTO function only works to Mirrors lower the driver's window. To raise Closing a power window on a the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until child's hands or fingers can the window reaches the desired cause serious injury.
Page 88 Mirrors, Parking Brake Parking Brake Adjusting the Power Mirrors PARKING BRAKE LEVER SELECTOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT SWITCH To apply the parking brake, pull the Adjust the outside mirrors with the lever up fully. To release it, pull up 3. Push the appropriate edge of the adjustment switch on the left side of slightly, push the button, and lower adjustment switch to move the...
Page 89 Digital Clock, Center Table Digital Clock 3. Press and hold the M button until Center Table the numbers advance to the R (RESET) desired minutes. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour. If the displayed time is before the half hour, pressing RESET button sets the clock back to the previous hour.
Page 90 Center Table, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Sitting on or getting under the table, Automatic Transmission model only The center table also has a beverage or putting heavy objects on the table, To use the beverage holder, pull on holder. may damage or deform it. the front.
Page 91 Beverage Holder, Built-in Table Built-in Table There is another beverage holder on Be careful when you are using the The cargo area floor can be taken beverage holder. A spilled liquid that each rear door for the rear seat out and used as a table. is very hot can scald you or your passengers.
Page 92 Built-in Table HANDLE To remove the table, pull up the Unfold the legs. Lock them in place To fold the legs, pull on the middle carpet. Lift and pull on the handle to by pushing on the middle of the of each locking arm.
Page 93 Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box Center Pocket Storage Box Put the projections on the table into Automatic Transmission model only A storage box is located under the the holes in the cargo area floor. Open the center pocket by pushing front passenger's seat.
Page 94 Cargo Floor Pockets, Accessory Power Socket Cargo Floor Pockets Accessory Power Socket You can store small items in the There are two accessory power To use the accessory power socket, pockets located on both sides of the sockets: one in the dashboard by the pull down the cover.
Page 95 Tailgate Pocket, Cargo Hooks Tailgate Pocket Cargo Hooks HOOKS To use the tailgate pocket, turn the The hooks on the floor of the cargo The hook on the tailgate door pivots, knobs and remove the lid. Items area enable you to tie down items allowing items to be stored in stored in this pocket can be secured stored in the back.
Page 96 Ashtray, Interior Lights Ashtray Ceiling Light NOTICE ASHTRAY Use the ashtray only for cigarettes, cigars, and other smoking materials. To prevent a possible fire and damage to your vehicle, don't put paper or other things that can burn in the ashtray.
Page 97: 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 position switch.
Page 98: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling......Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does.... comfortable driving environment in How to Use the System..... (EX Model)......To Turn Everything Off...
Page 99 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 100: 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 101 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 102 Heating and Cooling It is best to leave the system in Fresh AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH Air mode under almost all conditions. MODE CONTROL Keeping the system in Recirculation DIAL 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 103 Heating and Cooling To Cool with A/C MODE CONTROL DIAL 1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The light in the button should come on when a fan speed RECIRCULATION BUTTON is selected. 2. Make sure the temperature control dial is all the way to the left.
Page 104 Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To warm the interior: Conditioning To remove fog from the inside of the Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: 1. Start the engine. moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it 2.
Page 105 Heating and Cooling To remove exterior frost or ice from the windshield and side windows after the vehicle 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 106 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 107: Audio System
Audio System Your vehicle should have one of the LX Model audio systems described in this section. Read the appropriate pages in this section for operation of the audio systems installed in your vehicle. pages for LX Model pages for EX Model Also, read page for how to take care of your cassette player.
Page 108 Audio System AM/FM/Cassette Stereo Audio System On LX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The cassette system features Dolby B* noise reduction, automatic...
Page 109 Audio System Operating the Radio You can use any of four methods to SEEK — The SEEK function The ignition switch must be in find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) to a strong signal.
Page 110 Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong AM/FM SCAN BUTTON SCN INDICATOR BUTTON signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal.
Page 111 Audio System Preset — You can store the fre- AM/FM BUTTON quencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 112 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANCE CONTROL CONTROL controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop out.
Page 113 Audio System AM/FM/CD Audio System On EX model Your Honda's audio system provides clear reception on both AM and FM bands, while the preset buttons allow you to easily select your favorite stations. The anti-theft feature will disable the system if it is disconnected from the vehicle's battery.
Page 114 Audio System Operating the Radio TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune SEEK — The SEEK function the radio to a desired frequency. The ignition switch must be in searches the band for a station with ACCESSORY (I) or ON (ID to Press the side of the bar to tune a strong signal.
Page 115 Audio System SCAN — The SCAN function samples all the stations with strong AM/FM BUTTON STEREO INDICATOR signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, TUNE BAR PWR/VOL KNOB then release it. The system will scan up the band for a station with a strong signal.
Page 116 Audio System To store a frequency: 1. Select the desired band, AM or AM/FM BUTTON SEEK BAR FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each Preset TUNE BAR button. 2. Use the TUNE or SEEK function to tune the radio to a desired station.
Page 117 Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no TUNE BAR SEEK BAR longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area. To activate Auto Select, press the A.
Page 118 Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two controls adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. The Balance control adjusts the side- to-side strength, while the Fader control adjusts the front-to-back strength. To adjust the fader, push on the BASS/FADER control knob to get it to pop put.
Page 119 "FM101." are on, even if the radio is turned off. Radio Frequencies Radio Reception Your Honda's radio can receive the How well your Honda's radio complete AM and FM bands. receives stations is dependent on Those bands cover these frequen-...
Page 120 Audio System As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Page 121 Audio System Operating the CD Player AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT You operate the CD player with the TUNE BAR same controls used for the radio. EJECT BUTTON With the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert the disc into the CD slot. Push the disc in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way and begin to play.
Page 122 Audio System You can switch to the radio while a You can use the TUNE and SEEK/ REPEAT — To activate the Repeat CD is playing by pressing the A M / SKIP bars while a disc is playing to feature, press and release the RPT FM button.
Page 123 Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, (Optional) appropriate preset button (1—6). If the system selects the same unit (in- you select an empty slot in the A Compact Disc changer is available dash or changer) that was playing magazine, the changer will, after...
Page 124 Audio System Protecting Compact Discs Handle a CD by its edges; never To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. A new CD may be rough on the touch either surface. Contamination Wipe across the disc from the center inner and outer edges.
Page 125 If you see an error indication in the display while operating the CD player, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error indication, take the vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 126 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 vehicle to your Honda dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 127 Audio System Operating the Cassette Player AM/FM (Optional) BUTTON PWR/VOL The cassette system features Dolby SEEK/SKIP BAR KNOB B* noise reduction, automatic BUTTON TUNE BAR sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR play. Make sure the tape opening on the cassette is facing to the right, then insert the cassette most of the way into the slot.
Page 128 Audio System The tape direction indicator will light If you turn the system off while a Tape Search Functions to show you which side of the tape is playing, either with the PWR/ With a cassette playing, you can use cassette is playing.
Page 129 Audio System SKIP — The skip function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuously replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage. To activate SKIP, press song or passage.
Page 130 Never try to insert a warped or ejects, take the vehicle to your available. damaged cassette in the player. Honda dealer. If you do not clean the cassette When they are not in use, store cassettes in their cases to protect...
Page 131 Owner's Manual. If you should happen to lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your Honda dealer. To do this, you will need the system's serial number. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 132: 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 Service Station Procedures..important fluids. You also need to Filling the Fuel Tank....know how to properly store luggage Opening the Hood.....
Page 133 Gasoline In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called Help assure your vehicle's future Your Honda is designed to operate MMT. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump your emission control system extra attention to how you drive octane number of 86 or higher.
Page 134 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 135 Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE LATCH hood latch handle moves stiffly or does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 213).
Page 136 Service Station Procedures Oil Check DIPSTICK SUPPORT ROD 3. Pull the support rod out of its clip Check the engine oil level every time 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean and insert the end into the hole on you fill the vehicle with fuel. Wait a cloth or paper towel.
Page 137 Engine Coolant on page information on adding the proper If it is near or below the lower mark, coolant. see Adding Oil on page 197. Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 138: Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy The condition of your vehicle and Driving Habits A cold engine uses more fuel than a your 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 139: Accessories And Modifications
Accessories or killed. with proper vehicle operation or Your dealer has Genuine Honda performance. accessories that allow you to Follow all instructions in this owner's manual regarding Be sure electronic accessories do personalize your vehicle.
Page 140 Accessories and Modifications Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution decrease ground clearance increase Do not remove any original Do not attach or place objects on the the chance of undercarriage parts equipment or modify your vehicle in airbag covers.
Page 141: Before Driving
Carrying Cargo Your vehicle has several convenient CARGO FLOOR POCKET SEAT UNDER-BOX storage areas so you can stow cargo safely. TAILGATE DOOR POCKET POCKET The glove box, and the pockets in the front doors and seat-backs, are designed for small, lightweight items. The cargo area is intended for larger, heavier items.
Page 142: Carrying Cargo
Carrying Cargo Carrying Items in the Passenger Load Limit Compartment The maximum load for your vehicle Overloading or improper Store or secure all items that could is 850 lbs (395 kg). loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt stability and cause a crash in someone during a crash.
Page 143 If you can carry any items on a roof rack, be sure the total weight of the rack and the items does not exceed the maximum allowable weight. Please contact your Honda dealer for further information. Before Driving...
Page 144: Driving
Driving This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines......Off-Highway Guidelines....Preparing to Drive......General Information....starting the engine under various Starting the Engine......conditions, and how to operate the Important Safety 5-speed manual and automatic Starting in Cold Weather Precautions......
Page 145: Driving Guidelines
Driving Guidelines Your CR-V has higher ground Avoid sharp turns and abrupt Four-wheel Drive Models clearance than a passenger vehicle Your CR-V is equipped with a unique maneuvers whenever possible. designed only for use on pavement. four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Higher ground clearance has many Normally, power is delivered only to Do not modify your vehicle in any...
Page 146: 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 vehicle. instrument panel. 6.
Page 147: 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 148 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 try to start the engine for no more An engine is harder to start in cold than 15 seconds.
Page 149: Speed Manual Transmission
5-speed Manual Transmission Come to a full stop before you shift into Reverse. You can damage the transmission by trying to shift into Rapid slowing or speeding-up Reverse with the vehicle moving. can cause loss of control on Push down the clutch pedal, and slippery surfaces.
Page 150 5-speed Manual Transmission Maximum Allowable Speeds Before downshifting, make sure the Recommended Shift Points vehicle will not exceed the maximum Drive in the highest gear that lets The speeds in this table are the the engine run and accelerate maximum allowable speeds in each allowable speed in the chart in the smoothly.
Page 151 Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions 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 152 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 162. 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 153 Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D) — Use this position for Over-Drive (O/D) Mode your normal driving. The transmis- from Park, see the explanation under sion automatically selects a suitable Park. To shift to Reverse from gear for your speed and acceleration.
Page 154 Automatic Transmission Second (2) — To shift to Second, Maximum Allowable Speeds pull the shift lever towards you, then The speeds in this table are the shift to the lower gear. This position maximum allowable speeds in each locks the transmission in second position.
Page 155 Park to Neutral. If you need to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your vehicle is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by your Honda dealer. Driving...
Page 156 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 If you have a manual transmission, the parking brake is not fully put it in first gear.
Page 157: The Braking System
The Braking System Your Honda is equipped with front Constant application of the brakes Brake Wear Indicators disc brakes. The brakes on the rear when going down a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all vehicles up heat and reduces their effective- wheels are drum.
Page 158 The Braking System Brake System Design Anti-lock Brakes When the front tires skid, you lose The hydraulic system that operates steering control; the vehicle U.S. EX, and Canadian LX and EX the brakes has two separate circuits. continues straight ahead even models Each circuit works diagonally across though you turn the steering wheel.
Page 159 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 uneven surfaces, such as gravel or work for you by always keeping firm,...
Page 160 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 161: 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 vehicle longer visible to other drivers are important to react, even in conditions that may in all weather conditions.
Page 162 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 163: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Your Honda is designed primarily to The total weight of the trailer and The combined weight of the carry passengers and their cargo. everything loaded in it must not vehicle, all passengers and their You can use it to tow a trailer if you exceed 1,000 Ibs (450 kg).
Page 164 Towing a Trailer The best way to confirm that your Trailer Hitches total towing package is within these The trailer hitch must be the proper specifications is to get it weighed. Improperly loading your vehicle size and construction for your and trailer can seriously affect Load the vehicle and trailer as you vehicle and the trailer you intend to...
Page 165 Towing a Trailer Mirrors Connecting the Trailer Always use a safety chain when Many states and provinces have laws Most trailers that have a gross towing a trailer. Connect the safety requiring special outside mirrors weight of 1,000 Ibs (450 kg) do not chain securely at both ends.
Page 166 The connector and pins that mate rear of the vehicle is not sagging. correctly. with this connector are available at If so, redistribute the load in the your Honda dealer. vehicle. Check that all lights on the vehicle and trailer are working properly. Driving...
Page 167 Towing a Trailer Towing Safety The vehicle/trailer combination is This extra load is magnified when Your vehicle will not stop as quickly more affected by crosswinds and you are driving in hilly terrain. buffeting. When being passed by a Watch the temperature gauge with a trailer in tow.
Page 168 Towing a Trailer When parking your vehicle and trailer, especially on a hill, be sure to follow all the normal precautions. Turn your front wheels into the curb, set the parking brake firmly, and put the transmission in 1st or Reverse (manual transmission) or Park (auto- matic transmission).
Page 169 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Leave the key in the ignition Leave the ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I) so the steering Motorhome switch and the ignition switch in wheel does not lock. Make sure ACCESSORY (I) so the steering Your CR-V can be towed behind a wheel does not lock.
Page 170 Off-Highway Guidelines General Information Your CR-V has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its higher ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads, to campgrounds, picnic sites, and similar locations. It is not designed for trailblazing, mountain climbing, or other challenging off- road activities.
Page 171 Off-Highway Guidelines Important Safety Precautions The route presents limits (some Remember that your CR-V has roads are too steep and bumpy for Improperly operating this example). You have limits (in driving higher ground clearance and a vehicle on or off-pavement can skills and comfort).
Page 172 Off-Highway Guidelines Driving Tips Controlling Speed Accelerating and Braking The following pages contain practical Off-highway, the general rule is to For better traction on all surfaces, tips on basic off-highway operation. keep your speed low. Of course, accelerate slowly and gradually build you'll need enough speed to keep up speed.
Page 173 Off-Highway Guidelines Driving on Slopes Avoiding Obstacles Turning Off-highway, the basic turning Before driving up or down a hill, stop Bumps, holes, rocks, and other technique is to drive at low speed and assess the situation. If you can't obstacles can be hazardous. Debris and gradually adjust the amount of clearly see all road conditions (good in the road can damage your...
Page 174 Off-Highway Guidelines or other conditions, choose a safe and appropriate course of action. You should never use a jack to try getting unstuck. A jack only works on firm, level ground. Also, your vehicle could easily slip off the jack and hurt you or someone else.
Page 175: Maintenance
Maintenance....... If you have the skills and tools to per- form more complex maintenance Automatic Transmission... Tire Rotation......tasks on your Honda, you may want 5-speed Manual Replacing Tires and Wheels..to purchase the Service Manual. See Transmission......Wheels and Tires.......
Page 176: Maintenance Safety
／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ safety of your passengers. It will also should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you reward you with more economical, technician or other qualified can decide whether or not you trouble-free driving and help reduce mechanic.
Page 177 Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the Before you begin any maintenance, tools and skills required. make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground and that the parking brake is set. Also, be sure the engine To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working is off.
Page 178: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies The services and time or distance Which Schedule to Follow: how often you should have your intervals shown in the maintenance Service your vehicle according to the vehicle serviced and what things schedule assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of need attention.
Page 179 Your authorized Honda dealer We recommend the use of Genuine According to state and federal knows your vehicle best and can Honda parts and fluids whenever you regulations, failure to perform provide competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are...
Page 180 Maintenance Schedule (Normal Conditions) U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 181 Maintenence Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time) Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C as required for each distance/time interval Follow this schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply. Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
Page 182: Canadian Owners
Maintenance Schedule (Severe Conditions) U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule if you drive your vehicle MAINLY under one or more of the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 183 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) Use this schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time. Severe Conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Page 184 Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time) # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 187. 1: See Timing Belt on page to determine need for replacement. 2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special conditions.
Page 185 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page 188) or severe conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 186 Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenance...
Page 187: Owner Maintenance Checks
Owner Maintenance Checks You should check the following Engine oil level — Check every Tires — Check the tire pressure items at the specified intervals. If time you fill the fuel tank. See monthly. Examine the tread for you are unsure of how to perform wear and foreign objects.
Page 188: Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL FILL CAP (Gray cap) CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual AUTOMATIC Transmission only) TRANSMISSION (Gray cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenance...
Page 189: Engine Oil
API Service label on the oil container. A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving." This oil is To add oil, unscrew and remove the...
Page 190 An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is cost of operating your vehicle. preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in your Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20°F(—7°C). Maintenance...
Page 191 (available from your this maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. 2. Open the hood and remove the remove the filter. engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the 4.
Page 192 Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Install the engine oil fill cap. Start NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be five seconds.
Page 193: 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 194 Cooling System Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle's RESERVE TANK cooling system. They may not be RADIATOR CAP compatible with the coolant or engine components. 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 195 Only use Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
Page 196 Cooling System 6. When the coolant stops draining, RESERVE TANK CAP FILLER NECK tighten the drain plug at 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 197 Cooling System 9. Start the engine and let it run for 14.Remove the radiator cap. RESERVE TANK about 30 seconds. Then turn off the engine. 15.Pour coolant into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck and into the reserve tank up to the 10.Check the level in the radiator, MAX mark.
Page 198: 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 199: Transmission Fluid
UPPER MARK quality. Have the transmission LOWER MARK drained and refilled with Honda ATF as soon as it is convenient. 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back Check the fluid level with the engine 3.
Page 200 Transmission Fluid 5-speed Manual Transmission If Honda M T F is not available, you may use an API service SG, SH or SJ Correct level FILLER BOLT grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.
Page 201: Rear Differential Fluid
ATF as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can cause noise, vibration and performance problems. Have the differential Correct drained and refilled with Honda CVT level Fluid as soon as it is convenient. The rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid...
Page 202: Brake And Clutch Fluid
They are: temporary replacement. However, the use of any non-Honda brake fluid Brake fluid reservoir (all models) can cause corrosion and decrease Clutch fluid reservoir the life of the system. Have the...
Page 203 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 204: Air Cleaner Element
Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendations in the AIR CLEANER ELEMENT maintenance schedule. CLIPS The air cleaner element is inside the 2. Remove the old air cleaner air cleaner housing on the right side element.
Page 205 Maintenance Schedule. If you are 3. Remove the spark plug with not sure how to clean and grease the a five-eighths inch (16 mm) spark latch, contact your Honda dealer. plug socket. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 206: Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs NOTICE Tighten the spark plugs carefully. A sparkplug that is too loose can overheat and damage the engine. Overtightening can cause damage to the threads in the cylinder head. 6. Install the spark plug cap. 7. Repeat this procedure for the other three spark plugs.
Page 207 Battery Check the condition of your vehicle's Check the battery terminals for TEST INDICATOR WINDOW battery monthly. You should check corrosion (a white or yellowish powder). To remove it, cover the the color of the test indicator window, terminals with a solution of baking and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 208 Battery ０３／０７／１０１６：１１：０９３１Ｓ５Ａ９３０００２１ If you need to connect the battery to On EX model a charger, disconnect both cables to If your vehicle's battery is prevent damage to the vehicle's disconnected or goes dead, the audio electrical system. system will disable itself. The next time you turn on the radio you will see "...
Page 209: Wiper Blades
Wiper Blades Check the condition of the wiper WIPER ARMS blades at least every six months. Look for signs of cracking in the LOCK TAB 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 210 Wiper Blades 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 211: Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning System Your vehicle's air conditioning is a If the air conditioning does not get as sealed system. Any major mainte- cold as before, have your dealer nance, such as recharging, should be check the system. Recharge the system with Refrigerant HFC-134a done by a qualified mechanic.
Page 212 Examine the edges of less than usual. Have the air each belt for cracks or fraying. conditioning filter replaced by your Check the tension of each belt by Honda dealer. pushing on it with your thumb midway between the pulleys. Maintenance...
Page 213 Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Tires Inflation To safely operate your vehicle, your Keeping the tires properly inflated The timing belt should normally be tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of replaced at the intervals shown in size, in good condition with adequate handling, tread Me and riding the maintenance schedule.
Page 214 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 vehicle has been Normal Driving tires that are in good condition may driven several miles), you will see The following chart shows the lose one to two psi (10 to 20 kPa, 0.1...
Page 215 Tires Inspection Maintenance INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS Every time you check inflation, you In addition to proper inflation, should also examine the tires for correct wheel alignment helps to damage, foreign objects, and wear. decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer You should look for: check the wheel alignment.
Page 216 Improper wheel weights can damage To help increase tire life and your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use distribute wear more evenly, you only Genuine Honda wheel weights for should have the tires rotated every balancing. 7,500 miles (12,000 km). Move the tires to the positions shown in the chart each time they are rotated.
Page 217 Re- tires on your vehicle can reduce its placement wheels are available at braking ability, traction, and steering your Honda dealer. It is best to replace all four tires at accuracy. the same time. If that is not possible...
Page 218 Tires that are marked " M + S " or If you mount snow tires on your Wheels: "All Season" on the sidewall have an Honda, make sure they are radial 15 x 6JJ all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range should be suitable for most winter as the original tires.
Page 219 Honda dealer about the designs and brake lines or suspension. Remove brands that will work on your CR-V. the chains as soon as you begin Also, make sure you purchase the driving on cleared roads.
Page 220 Lights Check the operation of your vehicle's exterior lights at least once a month. FRONT PARKING LIGHT A burned out bulb can create an unsafe condition by reducing your vehicle's visibility and the ability to signal your intentions to other drivers.
Page 221 Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHTS Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Tafflights Brake lights High-mount brake light Turn signals Back-up lights Hazard light function License plate light Side marker lights Daytime running lights (Canadian models) If you find any bulbs are burned out, replace them as soon as possible.
Page 222 Lights Headlight Aiming To check these settings: HORIZONTAL ANGLE GAUGE The headlights were properly aimed when your vehicle was new. You 1. Make sure the fuel tank is full. should check their aim if you Park the vehicle on level ground. regularly carry heavy items in the trunk.
Page 223 8. If you cannot get an indicator to The bubble should be centered with its "0" mark as described, an align, have your Honda dealer inspect the vehicle for body underneath the longest scribe adjustment can be made using a damage or suspension problems.
Page 224 Lights Replacing a Headlight Bulb NOTICE Your vehicle has halogen headlight bulbs, one on each side. When Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot replacing a bulb, handle it by its steel when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch base and protect the glass from on the glass can cause the bulb to contact with your skin or hard overheat and shatter.
Page 225 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 226 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 227 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 228 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 229 Lights 5. Install the new bulb in the socket. Replacing a High-mount Brake 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 230 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 231: Storing Your Vehicle
Change the engine oil and filter Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 12 (see page 199). months or longer, have your Honda Support the front and rear wiper dealer perform the inspections called blade arms with a folded towel or...
Page 232: 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 vehicle and Aluminum Wheels..... preserve its appearance: the paint, Paint Touch-up......
Page 233: Exterior Care
Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve cool water to remove loose dirt. chamois or soft towel. Letting it your vehicle's beauty. Dirt and grit air-dry will cause dulling and water can scratch the paint, while tree sap Fill a bucket with cool water.
Page 234 You surface in large patches. It should solution, and rinse them thoroughly. should use a polish on your Honda if form into beads or droplets after the finish does not have its original waxing.
Page 235 Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Inspect your vehicle frequently for chips or scratches in the paint. Your dealer has touch-up paint to Repair them right away to prevent match your vehicle's color. The color code is printed on a sticker on the corrosion of the metal underneath.
Page 236: 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 237 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 238: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Many corrosion-preventive measures Use a high-pressure spray to clean causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your vehicle. This help keep your vehicle from is especially important in areas corroding by performing some 1.
Page 239: Body Repairs
If your insurance company, tell them you vehicle needs repairs after a collision, want Genuine Honda parts used in pay close attention to the parts used the repair. Although most insurers in the repair and the quality of the recognize the quality of original work.
Page 240: 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 vehicles. It Nothing Happens or the Starter gives you information about how to Motor Operates Very safely evaluate the problem and what Slowly........
Page 241: Changing A Flat Tire
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 242 Changing a Flat Tire CLIPS 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 243 Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS CENTER SPACER 8. Pull out the cover's two lower flaps. 11.Peel off the spare tire cover from 13.Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 Don't pull the top of the cover, or the back of the spare tire and turn with the wheel wrench.
Page 244 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 245 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 246 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. CENTER SPACER 20.Tighten the wheel nuts securely in 21.Put the flat tire on the spare tire the same crisscross pattern.
Page 247 Changing a Flat Tire OUTSIDE SEAM TOP SLIT 23.Hold the cover at the 10 o'clock 24.Step back to check the alignment 25.Starting at the top of the tire, and 2 o'clock positions, then place of the logo. If needed, move the position the outside seam of the the top of it over the spare tire, cover left or right until the logo is...
Page 248 Changing a Flat Tire UPPER FLAP SLIT SPARE TIRE BRACKET 26.Pull the bottom of the cover over 28.Zip the cover closed. 29.Replace the cargo storage bin. the tire, and make sure the two Secure it with the four clips. Push slits on the lower flaps of the cover each clip down securely, and pivot are horizontal and the two upper...
Page 249 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 their brightness.
Page 250 If Your Engine Won't Start If the headlights dim noticeably or The Starter Operates Normally There may be an electrical 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 251: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
NOTICE You cannot start a Honda with an automatic transmission by pushing If a battery sits in extreme cold, the or pulling it. electrolyte inside can freeze.
Page 252: Jump Starting
( + ) 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 253: If Your Engine Overheats
If Your Engine Overheats The pointer of your vehicle's 3. If you do not see steam or spray, temperature gauge should stay in leave the engine running and Steam and spray from an the midrange under most conditions. watch the temperature gauge. If It may go higher if you are driving up overheated engine can the high heat is due to overloading...
Page 254 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 Removing the radiator cap maximum. Add coolant to the Everything is still extremely hot, while the engine is hot can radiator up to the base of the filler so use caution.
Page 255: 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 197). Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical 4.
Page 256: 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 257: 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 at least damage your vehicle's emissions three times.
Page 258: Brake System Indicator
Brake System Indicator Slow down by shifting to a lower If it comes on at any other time, it BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* gear, and pull to the side of the road indicates a problem with the vehicle's when it is safe. Because of the brake system.
Page 259 Fuses UNDER-HOOD INTERIOR ABS FUSE BOX All the electrical circuits in your The interior fuse box is underneath Vehicles equipped with ABS have a vehicle have fuses to protect them the dashboard on the driver's side. third fuse box for the ABS. It is in from a short circuit or overload.
Page 260 Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing FUSE PULLER you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages and 272, or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 261 Fuses If you cannot drive the vehicle NOTICE without fixing the problem, and you BLOWN do not have a spare fuse, take a fuse Replacing a fuse with one that has a of the same rating or a lower rating higher rating greatly increases the from one of the other circuits.
Page 262 Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX : Canadian model CONTINUED Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 263 Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX (For some types) Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 264 Towing If your vehicle needs to be towed, NOTICE NOTICE call a professional towing service or, if you belong to one, an organization Towing a 4WD CR-V with only two Improper towing preparation will that provides roadside assistance. tires on the ground will damage parts damage the transmission.
Page 265: Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give Identification Numbers....Oxygenated Fuels......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications......... Driving in Foreign Countries..your Honda, and the locations of the Tire Information......Emissions Controls......identification numbers. The expla- Tire Size Designation....The Clean Air Act......
Page 266: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER numbers located in various places. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is the 17-digit number your Honda dealer uses to register your vehicle for warranty purposes. It is also necessary for licensing and insuring your vehicle. The easiest place to find the VIN is on a plate fastened to the top of the dashboard.
Page 267 Identification Numbers The Engine Number is stamped into TRANSMISSION NUMBER the engine block. The Transmission Number is on a label on top of the transmission. ENGINE NUMBER Technical Information...
Page 268: Specifications
Specifications page 214. 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal) 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 269 Specifications page page Technical Information...
Page 270: Tire Information
Tire Information Tire Size Designation 95 — 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.
Page 271 Tire Information DOT Tire Quality Grading Treadwear Traction (U.S. Vehicles) The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those The tires on your car meet all U.S. Federal Safety Requirements.
Page 272 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- lire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 273: Oxygenated Fuels
Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and parts of your fuel system. being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: If you notice any undesirable are collectively referred to as operating symptoms, try another oxygenated fuels.
Page 274: Driving In Foreign Countries
Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating.
Page 275: Emissions Controls
188. drawn into the engine and burned. react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply Evaporative Emissions Control bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System poisonous gas.
Page 276 HC, CO, and (PCM) uses various sensors to Genuine Honda replacement parts or NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The determine how much air is going their equivalent for repairs. Using exhaust emissions control systems into the engine.
Page 277 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 278 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information......... U.S. Zone Office Map....Canada Zone Office Map....Warranty Coverages..... Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)......Authorized Manuals...... Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 279 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. management, contact your Honda If you encounter a problem that your Customer Relations Zone Office.
Page 280 The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. (609) 235-5533 P.O. Box 190816 Includes: NYC Metro area and...
Page 281: Canada Zone Office Map
Canada Zone Office Map Western Zone Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court 1750 rue Eiffel Richmond, B.C. Boucherville, Quebec V6V 2B8 J4B 7W1 (604) 278-7121 (450) 655-6161 Central Zone Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. Honda Canada Inc.
Page 282: 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: coverage for a replacement battery covered for the useful life of the purchased from a Honda dealer.
Page 283 NHTSA, U.S. Department of Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems D.C. 20590. You can also obtain Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Page 284: Authorized Manuals (U.s. Only)
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should (U.S. only) contact their authorized Honda dealer. 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, calling the toll-free phone number on the form.
Page 285: 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 vehicle.
Page 286: Index
Index Additional Information About Antifreeze........Your SRS........Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..... 55, 167 Accessories and Modifications..Additional Safety Precautions..How the Automatic Seat Belt Operation........Accessories......... Tensioners Work..... Anti-theft Steering Column Additional Safety Precautions.. Modifications......How the SRS Indicator Light Lock..........
Page 287 Index Brights, Headlights......Cargo Hooks........Built-in Table........Carrying Cargo......Battery Bulb Replacement Cassette Player Charging System Back-up Lights......Care..........Indicator......54, 265 Operation......112, 133 Brake Lights....... Jump Starting......Cargo Area Light....... CAUTION, Explanation of....Maintenance....... Ceiling Light....... CD Changer......115, 129 Specifications......
Page 288 Index Checking........Engine Oil........Engine Oil........Proper Solution......Fuses........... Directional Signals......Manual Transmission Fluid..Replacing........Disabled, Towing Your Car If..Temperature Gauge....Power Steering Fluid....Disc Brake Wear Indicators..Rear Differential Fluid....Corrosion Protection..... Disposal of Used Oil...... Doors Checklist, Before Driving..... Crankcase Emission Control Childproof Door Locks....
Page 289 Index Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Rear Differential......Belts by......... Windshield Washer....Exterior, Cleaning the....FM Stereo Radio Economy, Fuel....... Reception........Emergencies on the Road..... Battery, Jump Starting....Folding Rear Seat......Foreign Countries, Driving in..Brake System Indicator.... Fabric, Cleaning......Four-way Flashers......
Page 290 Index Tank, Filling the......Heating and Cooling......Inside Mirror........Gas Station Procedures....High Altitude, Starting at....Inspection, Tire......Gauges High-Low Beam Switch....Instrument Panel......Engine Coolant Temperature..High-mount Brake Light....Instrument Panel Brightness..Fuel..........Hood Latch........Interior Cleaning......Gearshift Lever Positions Hood, Opening the......
Page 291 Index Lights Manual Transmission....Pressure Indicator....54, 264 Bulb Replacement..... Manual Transmission Fluid..Selecting Proper Viscosity Indicator........Maximum Allowable Shift Chart........Parking.......... Speeds........ 157, 161 ON (Ignition Key Position).... Turn Signal........Meters, Gauges........ Opening the Hood......LOCK (Ignition Key Position)..Methanol in Gasoline....
Page 292 Index Windows........Reminder Lights......Safety Features........Pre-Drive Safety Checklist..... Remote Transmitter......Airbags..........Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts..Replacement Information Door Locks........Protecting Adults......Air Cleaner Element....Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..Air Conditioning Filter....Seat Belts........Advice for Pregnant Women..Coolant........Seats &...
Page 293 Index SRS, Additional Information... System Components....Seat Belts Use During Pregnancy....Additional Safety Precautions..Tensioners, Seat Belts....Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..How the Automatic Seat Belt Synthetic Oil........Wearing the Lap Belt....Tensioners Work..... Seats, Adjusting the......How the SRS Indicator Light Works........
Page 294 Index Tires..........Transmission Vehicle Dimensions....... Checking Fluid Level, Air Pressure....... Vehicle Identification Number..Checking Wear......Automatic....... Vehicle Storage......Checking Fluid Level, Ventilation........DOT Tire Quality Grading..Inflation........Manual........VIN..........Inspection........Fluid Selection....207, 208 Vinyl Cleaning........ Maintenance....... Identification Number....Viscosity, Oil........Replacing........
Page 295 Index Wheels *: U.S. and Canada only Adjusting the Steering....Alignment and Balance..... Wrench........Windows Cleaning........Operating the Power....Rear, Defogger......Windshield Cleaning........Defroster........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency Towing..
Page 296: Service Information Summary
5-speed Manual Transmission Gasoline: Brake Fluid: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid number of 86 or higher. Honda Manual Transmission preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 Fluid preferred, or an API service brake fluid as a temporary...

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