Safety Information; Important Safety Information - Honda CR-V 2017 Owner's Manual

SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards
associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must use your
own good judgment.

Important Safety Information

This guide explains many of your vehicle's safety features and how to use them. Please
read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help to keep
you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
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1. Always wear your seat belt.
2. Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
3. Be aware of airbag hazards.
4. Don't drink and drive.
5. Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
6. Control your speed.
7. Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
Safety Messages
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When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow
DANGER
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow
WARNING
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
NOTICE
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Important Handling Information
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Your vehicle 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. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible to
tripping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
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The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels of
carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
1. The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
2. The exhaust system may have been damaged.
3. The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airflow can pull exhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness
and even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon
monoxide.
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up with carbon monoxide gas. Do
not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is open,
drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
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