Introduction .........................................................................................................................................

A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................

Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................

Your Vehicle at a Glance.....................................................................................................................

Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................

Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.

Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................

Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.

Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. .

How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.

Before Driving..................................................................................................................................

What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.

Driving ..............................................................................................................................................

The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.

Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................

The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.

Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................

Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.

Taking Care of the Unexpected ......................................................................................................

This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.

Technical Information.....................................................................................................................

ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.

Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ................................................................

A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.

Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................

How to order manuals and other technical literature.

Index......................................................................................................................................................

Service Information Summary

A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

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Summary of Contents for Honda 2001 CR-V

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2001 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. Contents For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Owner's Identification Form Introduction ............................A Few Words About Safety.........................
Page 2: Owner's Identification Form
The information and specifications included ADDRESS in this publication were in affect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., STREET Ltd. reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications or...
Page 3: 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 4: A Few Words About Safety
Main Menu Main Menu A Few Words About Safety A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, Your safety, and the safety of others, You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, is very important.
Page 5: Important Handling Information
Main Menu 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.
Page 6: Your Vehicle At A Glance
Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance POWER WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS AUDIO SYSTEM SWITCHES (P.86) (P.106) (P.84) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P. 154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROL (P.153) (P.98)
Page 7 Main Menu Your Vehicle at a Glance HEADLIGHTS/TUR N SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS (P.60) (P.170) (P.63) MIRROR CONTROLS WINDSHIELD (P.86) WIPERS/WASHER S (P.62) HORN BUTTONS POWER WINDOW SWITCHES TILT ADJUSTMENT (P.84) (P.64)
Page 8 Main Menu...
Page 9: Driver And Passenger Safety
Main Menu Driver and Passenger Safety This section gives you important Head Restraints......Additional Safety Precautions..information about how to protect General Guidelines for Using Door Locks........yourself and your passengers. It Child Seats....... . Pre-Drive Safety Checklist..shows you how to use seat belts Protecting Infants.......
Page 10: Important Safety Precautions
Main Menu Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards Control Your Speed recommendation s 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 11 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 12: Your Vehicle' S Safety Features 7
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts wear seat belts. can only be helpful in a moderate to severe frontal collision. For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your vehicle is Help keep you from being thrown equipped with seat belts in all seating against the inside of the vehicle Not wearing a seat belt properly...
Page 13 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 14: Seats & Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features What you should do: Move the front Door Locks Seats & Seat-Backs seats as far back as possible, and Keeping your doors locked reduces Your vehicle' s seats are designed to the chance of being thrown out of keep you in a comfortable, upright keep adjustable seat-backs in an...
Page 15: Pre-Drive Safety Checklist
Main Menu Table of Contents Your Vehicle's Safety Features Pre-Drive Safety Checklist Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 14). To make sure you and your 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 16: Protecting Adults
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Introduction 2.Adjust the Front Seats For safety, locking the doors reduces The following pages provide the chance that a passenger, instructions on how to properly especiall y a child, will open a door while the vehicle is moving and protect the driver and other adult occupants.
Page 17: Adjust The Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults To reduce the chance of injury, wear Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about move the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still...
Page 18: Adjust The Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 19: Fasten And Position The Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults 5.Fasten and Position the Seat If necessary, pull up on the belt again Belts to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt belt rests across the center of your Insert the latch plate into the buckle, chest and over your shoulder.
Page 20 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 21 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 22: Adjust The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 23: Advice For Pregnant Women
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 24 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects the airbags inflate. 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 25: Protecting Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many children are injured Children who are unrestrained or killed in vehicle crashes because they are either unrestrained or not or improperly restrained can be properly restrained. In fact, vehicle seriously injured or killed in a accidents are the number one cause crash.
Page 26: Children Should Sit In The Back Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Children Should Sit in the Back The Passenger' s Airbag Poses Small Children Seat Placing a forward-facing child seat in Serious Risks to Children According to accident statistics, Airbags have been designed to help the front seat of a vehicle equipped children of all ages and sizes are protect adults in a moderate to...
Page 27 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children U.S. Models Canadian Models To remind you of the passenger' s To remind you of the airbag hazards, 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 28: If You Must Drive With Several Children
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 doors.
Page 29: General Guidelines For Using Child Seats
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Canadian provinces, guidelines for selecting and installing and can be very hazardous.
Page 30 However, Honda is confident that one or more child seat models can fit and be properly installed in all recommende d seating positions in Small Children: A child who is too your vehicle.
Page 31 Placing a Child Seat Front Passenger's Seat This page briefly summarizes Infants: Never in the front seat, due Honda's recommendation s on where to the passenger' s airbag hazard. to place rear-facing and forward- facing child seats in your vehicle.
Page 32 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 33: Protecting Infants
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 34 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 35 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 36 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Rear-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Child Seat Installation When properly installed, a rear- with the Lap Belt Tips facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front-seat passenger from moving the seat as far back as recommended (see page 12).
Page 37: Protecting Small Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Small Children We also recommend that a small Additional Precautions for Infants child stay in the child seat as long as Never hold an infant on your lap. 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 38 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/ Shoulder Belt Improperly placing a forward- The lap/shoulder belts in the outer back and front passenger seating facing child seat in the front positions have a locking mechanism seat can result in serious injury that must be activated to secure a or death if the airbags inflate.
Page 39 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 40 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 41: Protecting Larger Children
Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Protecting Larger Children Checking Seat Belt Fit When a child reaches the To determine if a lap/shoulder belt recommende d weight or height limit Allowing a larger child to sit properly fits a child, have the child for a forward-facing child seat, the put on the seat belt.
Page 42 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Using a Booster Seat Do not let a child wear a seat belt 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 43 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Physically, a child must be large The National Highway Traffic Safety even with the top of the seat-back.
Page 44: Using Child Seats With Tethers
Have the child sit up straight, back against the seat, and feet on or near the floor. Your Honda has three attachment points for securing a tether-style Check that the child's seat belt is child seat to the vehicle.
Page 45 Main Menu Table of Contents Protecting Children Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap according to the child seat maker's instructions. Driver and Passenger Safety...
Page 46: Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 47: 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 48 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 49: Additional Information About Your Airbags
Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags SRS Components An indicator light on the How Your Airbags Work instrument panel that alerts you to Your Supplementa l Restraint System (SRS) includes: a possible problem with the system (see page Two front airbags.
Page 50 Main Menu Table of Contents Additional Information About Your Airbags During a crash, your seat belt helps After a crash, you may see what looks like smoke. This is actually restrain your lower body and torso, while the tensioner tightens and powder from the airbag's surface.
Page 51: How The Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work
Supplemental Restraint System. may not deploy when you need them. See your Honda dealer as soon as When you turn the ignition ON (II), possible. this indicator will light briefly then go out.
Page 52: 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 knowledgeabl e body shop. See page for further information and precautions relating to your SRS.
Page 53: Carbon Monoxide Hazard
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 54: Safety Labels
They warn you of potential U.S. models U.S. models only 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 55: 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 Rear Seat-backs...... . Windshiel d Wipers..... . controls are within easy reach. Windshield Washers....
Page 56: Control Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Control Locations AUDIO SYSTEM POWER WINDOW MIRROR CONTROLS SWITCHES (P.86) (P.106) (P.84) TAILGATE RELEASE (P.75) HOOD RELEASE HANDLE (P.154) FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HEATING/COOLIN G CONTROL (P.153) (P.98) Instruments and Controls...
Page 57: Indicator Lights
Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights TAILGATE-OPE N INDICATOR HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT LOW FUEL INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTA L RESTRAINT CRUISE CONTROL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SYSTEM INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR* PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP INDICATOR* Instrument s and Controls...
Page 58 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights The instrument panel has many Malfunction Indicator Supplemental Restraint indicators to give you important Lamp System Indicator information about your vehicle. See page 283. This indicator lights when you turn the ignition switch ON (II). If it The U.S.
Page 59 Main Menu Table of Contents Indicator Lights Anti-lock Brake High Beam Indicator Canada U.S. 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 The left or right turn signal light page 177)
Page 60: Gauges
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Odometer TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETE R 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...
Page 61: Fuel Gauge
Main Menu Table of Contents Gauges Temperature Gauge TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETE R FUEL GAUGE This shows the temperature of the engine' s coolant. During normal operation, the pointer should rise from the bottom white mark to about the middle of the gauge. In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or a long period of uphill driving, the pointer may rise to the...
Page 62: Maintenance Required Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 63: Controls Near The Steering Wheel
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel The two levers on the steering HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS HEADLIGHTS/TUR N 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.170) (P.86)
Page 64: Headlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Controls Near the Steering Wheel Headlights If you leave the lights on with the To flash the high beams, pull the ignition switch in ACCESSOR Y (I) turn signal lever back lightly, then or LOCK (0), you will hear a release it.
Page 65: Instrument Panel Brightness
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 66: Windshield Wipers
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 67: Rear Window Wiper And Washer
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 68: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 starting to drive. Adjusting the steering wheel information about how to properly position while driving may position the steering wheel.
Page 69 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 70: Steering Wheel Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 71 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering Wheel Controls accel button repeatedly. Each time cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RESUME/accel you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). button. The CRUISE CONTROL light on the instrument panel comes on.
Page 72 Main Menu Table of Contents Steering 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 You can cancel the cruise control in CRUISE CONTROL light comes on. pedal to speed up for passing.
Page 73: Keys And Locks
Keep the plate stored in a safe place. NUMBER PLATE When replacing keys, use only Honda-approvec l key blanks. Your vehicle comes with two master The ignition switch is on the right keys and a valet key. Remote Transmitter side of the steering column.
Page 74: Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks ACCESSORY (I) — In this position, LOCK (0) — You can insert or Door Locks remove the key only in this position. you can operate the audio system To switch from ACCESSOR Y to and the accessory power socket.
Page 75: Power Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 76: Remote Transmitter
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 come on when you press the the LOCK button twice within five LOCK BUTTON seconds after first push.
Page 77 Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Panic Mode Replacing the Battery Panic mode allows you to remotely When the remote transmitter' s activate your vehicle' s security battery begins to get weak, it may system to attract attention. When take several pushes on the button to activated, the horn will sound for lock or unlock the doors, and the...
Page 78 Canada Standard RSS-210. transmitter. system by your Honda dealer. Any Operation is subject to the following two other transmitters you have will also conditions: (1) this device may not cause Reinstall the cushion ring.
Page 79: Childproof Door Locks
Main Menu Table of Contents Keys and Locks Childproof Door Locks Tailgate LEVER LOCK TAILGATE UNLOCK BUTTON Push the tailgate unlock button The childproof door locks are 1. You can open the tailgate in two designed to prevent children seated on the dashboard under the left ways: in the rear from accidentall y opening...
Page 80 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 81: Glove Box
Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 82: Driver's Seat Height Adjustment
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 83: Head Restraints
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Head Restraints To remove a head restraint for cleaning or repair, pull it up as far as See page for important safety it will go. Push the release button information and a warning about how to and pull the restraint out of the seat- properly position the head restraints.
Page 84: Instruments And Controls
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Rear Seat Armrest Rear Seat-back Adjustment 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 be adjusted separately. To change The rear seat armrests are located at the angle of the seat-back, pull up on the center of the rear seat.
Page 85: Reclining The Front And Rear Seat-Backs
Main Menu Table of Contents Seats Reclining the Front and Rear EX and SE models Seat-backs 3. Pull up the lever on the side of the You can recline the seal-backs on the 2. Lift the slide lever and slide the rear seat.
Page 86: Folding Rear Seat
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 separatel y to back backward.
Page 87 Main Menu Table of Contents Seats STRAP 2. Pull the strap to release the seat Put the head restraint behind the 3. Remove the head restraint and bottom. Pivot the seat bottom pull up on the knob on the top of seat bottom as shown.
Page 88: Power Windows
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 89: Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents Power Windows, Mirrors Mirrors The AUTO function only works to lower the driver's window. To raise Closing a power window on the window, you must push the window switch up and hold it until someone' s hands or fingers can the window reaches the desired cause serious injury.
Page 90: Adjusting The Power Mirrors
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 91: Digital Clock
Main Menu Table of Contents Digital Clock, Center Table Digital Clock Center Table 3. Press and hold the M button until the numbers advance to the R(RESET) desired time. You can use the RESET button to quickly set the time to the nearest hour.
Page 92: Beverage Holder
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 93: Built-In Table
Main Menu Table of Contents Beverage Holder, Built-in Table Built-in Table There is another beverage holder on The cargo area floor can be taken Be careful when you are using the each rear door for the rear seat beverage holder. A spilled liquid that out and used as a table.
Page 94 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 95: Center Pocket
Main Menu Table of Contents Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box Storage Box Center Pocket Automatic Transmission model only A storage box is located under the Put the projections on the table into the holes in the cargo area floor. Open the center pocket by pushing front passenger' s seat.
Page 96: Cargo Floor Pockets
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 pull down on the cover.
Page 97: Tailgate Pocket
Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 98: Ashtrays
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 99: Spotlights
Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Lights Spotlights Ignition Switch Light Cargo Area 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.
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Page 101: Comfort And Convenience Features
Comfort and Convenience Features The heating and air conditioning Heating and Cooling......Operating the CD Changer..systems in your Honda provide a What Each Control Does... . Protecting Compact Discs..comfortabl e driving environment in How to Use the System.... .
Page 102: Heating And Cooling
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 RECIRCULATIO N visibility. BUTTON What Each Control Does CONDITIONING SWITCH Fan Control Dial...
Page 103 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 104 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 105 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 106 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 comes on when a fan speed is RECIRCULATIO N BUTTON selected. 2.
Page 107 Main Menu Table of Contents Heating and Cooling To Heat To Heat and Dehumidify with Air To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the To warm the interior: Conditioning Air conditioning, as it cools, removes windows: moisture from the air.
Page 108 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 automaticall y switches to RECIRCULATIO N Fresh Air mode and turns on the...
Page 109 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 110: Audio System
Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 111 Table of Contents 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...
Page 112 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio SEEK — The SEEK function You can use any of four methods to find radio stations on the selected searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the a strong signal.
Page 113 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCN shows in the display.
Page 114 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Preset — You can store the AM/FM BUTTON frequencies of your favorite radio stations in the six preset buttons. Each button will store one frequency on the AM band, and two frequencies on the FM band. To store a frequency: 1.
Page 115 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two TREBLE/BALANC E BASS/FADER 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.
Page 116 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Audio System Lighting Dolby B noise reduction turns on If the system reaches the end of the You can use the instrument panel when you insert a cassette. If the tape while in fast forward or rewind, brightness control knob to adjust the tape was not recorded with Dolby B it automaticall y stops that function,...
Page 117 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System REPEAT — The Repeat function continuousl y replays the current TAPE DIRECTION EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT INDICATOR song or passage. Press the RPT button to activate it; you will see RPT RPT BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON displayed as a reminder.
Page 118 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System The SKIP and REPEAT functions use silent periods on the tape to find EJECT BUTTON CASSETTE SLOT TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to your RPT BUTTON REW BUTTON FF BUTTON...
Page 119 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Optional CD Player/Changer AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR A Compact Disc changer is available from your dealer. It holds up to six TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR discs, providing several hours of continuous entertainment. You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and cassette player.
Page 120 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System To operate the CD changer or player, You can use the SKIP switch to REPEAT — When you activate the the ignition must be in ACCESSORY select tracks within a disc. If you Repeat feature by pressing the RPT (I) or ON (II) and the audio system push and release the SKIP switch,...
Page 121 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If the system is in Repeat mode, you must turn it off by pressing RPT AM/FM BUTTON RANDOM INDICATOR before you can select Random Play. Then press the button again until TAPE/CD BUTTON REPEAT INDICATOR you see RDM displayed.
Page 122 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 123 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 124 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SEEK — The SEEK function Operating the Radio TUNE — Use the TUNE bar to tune the radio to a desired frequency. searches the band for a station with The ignition switch must be in a strong signal.
Page 125 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. When the system is in the SCAN mode, SCAN shows in the display.
Page 126 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 127 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 128 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 129 "FM101." 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 130 Main Menu Table of Contents 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, especiall y on the FM Radio reception can be affected by band, are deflected by large objects atmospheri c conditions such as...
Page 131 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the AM/FM BUTTON CD SLOT 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.
Page 132 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 / feature, press and release the RPT SKIP bars while a disc is playing to FM button.
Page 133 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Changer To select a different disc, press the When you switch back to CD mode, (Optional) the system selects the same unit (in- appropriate preset button (1 — 6). If A Compact Disc changer is available you select an empty slot in the dash or changer) that was playing...
Page 134 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 inner and outer edges. The small Wipe across the disc from the center from fingerprints, liquids, felt-tip plastic pieces causing this roughness...
Page 135 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 136 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 137 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player (Optional) AM/FM BUTTON The cassette system features Dolby PWR/VOL SEEK/SKIP BAR KNOB B* noise reduction, automatic BUTTON TUNE BAR sensing of chromium-dioxid e (Cr O tape, and autoreverse for continuous TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR play.
Page 138 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 139 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SKIP — The Skip function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuousl y replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 140 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 player regularly, it may eventually...
Page 141 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 142 Table of Contents Audio System AM/FM/Cassette/C D Stereo Audio System On SE 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. Comfort and Convenience Features...
Page 143 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Radio The ignition switch must be in TUNE KNOB PWR/VOL KNOB PRESET BUTTONS ACCESSOR Y (I) or ON (II) to operate the audio system. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/ VOL knob.
Page 144 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System You can use any of four methods to SCAN — The SCAN function To store a frequency: find radio stations on the selected samples all the stations with strong band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN or the signals on the selected band.
Page 145 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System AUTO SELECT — If you are traveling far from home and can no A. SEL INDICATOR longer receive the stations you preset, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Page 146 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store TUNE KNOB other frequencies in the preset buttons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find the desired frequencies, then store them in the selected preset buttons as described previously.
Page 147 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Adjusting the Sound Balance/Fader — These two BASS/FADER TREBLE/BALANC E 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.
Page 148 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the CD Player You operate the CD player with the CD SLOT SKIP BUTTONS same controls used for the radio. With the system on, 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 149 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System If you turn the system off while a CD You can use the SKIP buttons while REPEAT — To activate the Repeat is playing, either with the PWR/VOL a disc is playing to select passages feature, press and release the Repeat knob or by turning off the ignition, and change tracks.
Page 150 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 151 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 152 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System Operating the Cassette Player The cassette system features Dolby FF BUTTON B* noise reduction, automatic PLAY DOLBY BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON sensing of chromium-dioxid e (CrO tape, and autoreverse for continuous 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 153 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 154 Main Menu Table of Contents Audio System SKIP — The SKIP function allows REPEAT — The Repeat function The SKIP and REPEAT functions you to find the beginning of a song continuousl y replays the current use silent periods on the tape to find or passage.
Page 155: Before Driving
Main Menu Before Driving Break-in Period......Before you begin driving your Honda, 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....
Page 156 In Canada, some gasolines contain Gasoline Help assure your vehicle' s future an octane-enhancin g additive called Your Honda is designed to operate M M T. If you use such gasolines, reliability and performance by paying on unleaded gasoline with a pump...
Page 157 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 158 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Opening the Hood If you can open the hood without lifting the hood latch handle, or the HOOD RELEASE HANDLE hood latch handle moves stiffly or LATCH does not spring back as before, the mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated (see page 227).
Page 159 Main Menu Table of Contents Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK 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.
Page 160 Engine Coolant on page information on adding the proper If it is near or below the lower mark, coolant. see Adding Oil on page 211. Refer to Owner Maintenance Checks on page for information on checking other items in your Honda. Before Driving...
Page 161: Fuel Economy
Main Menu Table of Contents Fuel Economy Driving Habits The condition of your vehicle and A cold engine uses more fuel than a warm engine. It is not necessary to your driving habits are the two most You can improve fuel economy by driving moderately.
Page 162: 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 personalize your vehicle. These...
Page 163 Main Menu Table of Contents Accessories and Modifications In addition, any modifications that Additional Safety Precaution Modifications decrease ground clearance increase Do not attach or place objects on the Do not remove any original the chance of undercarriage parts airbag covers. Any object attached to equipment or modify your vehicle in striking a curb, speed bump, or other or placed on the covers marked "SRS...
Page 164: Carrying Cargo
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 165 Main Menu Table of Contents Carrying Cargo Load Limit Carrying Items in the Passenger Compartment The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 Ibs (395 kg). Store or secure all items that could Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and be thrown around and hurt This figure includes the total weight stability and cause a crash in...
Page 166 49. 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 167: Driving
Main Menu Driving Off-Highway Guidelines....This section gives you tips on Driving Guidelines......starting the engine under various Preparing to Drive......General Information....conditions, and how to operate the Starting the Engine......Important Safety 5-speed manual and automatic Starting in Cold Weather Precautions......
Page 168: Driving Guidelines
Main Menu Table of Contents Driving Guidelines Your CR-V has higher ground Avoid sharp turns and abrupt Four-wheel Drive Models clearance than a passenger vehicle maneuvers whenever possible. Your CR-V is equipped with a unique designed only for use on pavement. four-wheel drive (4WD) system.
Page 169: Preparing To Drive
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 77). Check the indicator lights in the you drive your vehicle.
Page 170: Starting The Engine
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 START (III) position. If the engine way down and hold it there while 2.
Page 171 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 172: Speed Manual Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 173 Main Menu Table of Contents 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Engine Speed Limiter Drive in the highest gear that lets If you exceed the maximum speed the engine run and accelerate for the gear you are in, the engine smoothly.
Page 174: Automatic Transmission
Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions forward speeds, and is electronicall y 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 175 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission If you have clone 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 176 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Reverse (R) — To shift to Reverse Drive (D) — Use this position for Over-Drive (O/D) Mode from Park, see the explanation under your normal driving. The transmis- Park. To shift to Reverse from sion automaticall y selects a suitable Neutral, come to a complete stop and gear for your speed and acceleration.
Page 177 Main Menu Table of Contents Automatic Transmission Second (2) — To shift to Second, Engine Speed Limiter pull the shift lever towards you, then If you exceed the maximum speed shift to the lower gear. This position for the gear you are in, the engine locks the transmission in second speed will enter into the tachometer' s gear.
Page 178 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 179 Main Menu Table of Contents Parking Parking Tips Always use the parking brake when If the vehicle is facing uphill, turn 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...
Page 180: The Braking System
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 clown a long hill builds The front disc brakes on all vehicles wheels are drum.
Page 181 Main Menu Table of Contents 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, Canadian LX and EX models, the brakes has two separate circuits. continues straight ahead even and SE models Each circuit works diagonally across...
Page 182 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System You should never pump the Important Safety Reminders A vehicle with ABS may require a longer distance to stop on loose or brake pedal, this defeats the ABS does not reduce the time or purpose of the ABS.
Page 183 Main Menu Table of Contents The Braking System ABS Indicator ABS INDICATOR* *U.S. indicator shown The ABS is self-checking. If anything goes wrong, the ABS indicator on the instrument panel comes on (see page 55). This means the anti-lock function of the braking system has shut down.
Page 184: Driving In Bad Weather
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 185 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 186: Towing A Trailer
Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Your Honda has been designed Load Limits primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. You can use it to tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the proper equipment, and follow the guidelines in this section.
Page 187 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, Gross Axle Weight Rating start by loading 60 percent of the (GAWR): load toward the front of the trailer The total weight of the vehicle, all and 40 percent toward the rear, then occupants, all cargo, and the re-adjust the load as needed.
Page 188 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Checking Loads Towing Equipment and Hitches Any hitch used on your vehicle must The best way to confirm that vehicle Accessories and trailer weights are within limits be properly bolted to the underbody. Towing can require a variety of is to have them checked at a public equipment, depending on the size of...
Page 189 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Trailer Brakes Trailer Lights Honda recommends that any trailer GROUND BACK-UP LIGHT LEFT TURN SIGNAL having a total weight of 1,000 Ibs (GREEN/BLACK ) (GREEN/RED) (BLACK) (450 kg) or more be equipped with its own electric or surge-type brakes.
Page 190 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Pre-Tow Checklist Your vehicle tires and spare are Additional Trailer Equipment properly inflated (see page 235), Many states and Canadian provinces When preparing to tow, and before require special outside mirrors when and the trailer tires and spare are driving away, be sure to check the inflated as recommended by the...
Page 191 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Driving Safely With a Trailer information.) If you must stop when facing uphill, use the foot brake or parking brake. The added weight, length, and Do not try to hold the vehicle in height of a trailer will affect your Making Turns and Braking place by pressing on the accelerator,...
Page 192 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing a Trailer Handling Crosswinds and Buffeting Parking Follow all normal precautions when Crosswinds and air turbulence caused by passing trucks can disrupt parking, including firmly setting the your steering and cause trailer parking brake and putting the swaying.
Page 193 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your CR-V can be towed behind a 5-speed Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission motorhome at legal highway speeds When preparing to tow your CR-V, When preparing to tow your CR-V, up to 65 mph (100 km/h).
Page 194 Main Menu Table of Contents Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Start the engine. Extended Towing NOTICE If you tow more than 8 hours in one day, repeat the above procedure at Press on the brake pedal. Shift the Severe automatic transmission damage least every 8 hours, (when you stop lever through all the positions (P, will occur if the vehicle is shifted from...
Page 195 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines General Information Your CR-V has been designed primarily for use on pavement. But its higher ground clearance allows you to occasionall y 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 196 Main Menu Table of Contents Off-Highway Guidelines Important Safety Precautions The route presents limits (some Remember that your CR-V has roads are too steep and bumpy for higher ground clearance and a Improperly operating this example). You have limits (in driving higher center of gravity than vehicle on or off-pavement can skills and comfort).
Page 197 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 198 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 199 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 200 Main Menu...
Page 201: Maintenance
Transmission Fluid......Maintenance....... 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 202: Maintenance Safety
It will also should be performed by a Honda performing maintenance. Only you reward you with more economical , technician or other qualified...
Page 203 Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Important Safety Precautions Read the instructions before you Before you begin any maintenance, begin, and make sure you have the make sure your vehicle is parked on tools and skills required. level ground and that the parking brake is set.
Page 204: Maintenance Schedule
Main Menu Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule The Maintenance Schedule specifies Which Schedule to Follow: The services and time or distance how often you should have your intervals shown in the maintenance Service your vehicle according to the vehicle serviced and what things schedul e assume you will use your time and mileage periods on one of need attention.
Page 205 We recommend the use of genuine According to state and federal knows your vehicle best and can regulations, failure to perform Honda parts and fluids whenever you provide competent, efficient service. have maintenance done. These are maintenance on the items marked...
Page 206 Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedul e if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedul e do not apply. NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under a "severe" condition, you should follow the Normal Conditions Maintenance Schedule.
Page 207 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 208: Canadian Owners
Main Menu Table of Contents U.S. Owners Follow the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedul e 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 tri j Driving in extremely hot...
Page 209 Main Menu Table of Contents fsethis schedule if your vehicle is MAINLY driven in any of the following Severe Conditions; otherwise use the Normal Schedule. Service at the idicated 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 210 Main Menu Table of Contents # : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page 201. * 1 : See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. * 2 : See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Page 211 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 ) or severe conditions (page 204). Keep the receipts for all work done on your vehicle. CONTINUED Maintenance...
Page 212 Main Menu Table of Contents Required Maintenance Record (for Normal and Severe Schedules) Maintenanc e...
Page 213: Owner Maintenance Checks
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 page 155.
Page 214: Fluid Locations
Main Menu Table of Contents Fluid Locations BRAKE FLUID ENGINE OIL (Gray cap) FILL CAP CLUTCH FLUID (5-speed Manual AUTOMATIC Transmissio n only) TRANSMISSIO N (Gray cap) FLUID DIPSTICK (Yellow loop) WASHER FLUID (Blue cap) COOLANT RESERVOIR POWER STEERING FLUID (Red cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK (Orange loop) Maintenanc e...
Page 215: Engine Oil
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you own it. API CERTIFICATIO N MARK To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Page 216 Ambient Temperature An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is 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 217 (availabl e from your this maintenance done by a skilled Honda dealer) is required to mechanic. remove the filter. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil drain bolt and washer from the 4.
Page 218 Main Menu Table of Contents Engine Oil 5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, 7. Replace the engine oil fill cap. NOTICE then reinstall the drain bolt. Start the engine. The oil pressure Tighten it to: indicator light should go out within Improper disposal of engine oil can be 33 lbf.ft (44 N.m, 4.5 kgf.m) five seconds.
Page 219: Cooling System
Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System Adding Engine Coolant If the reserve tank is completely Always use Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolan t Type 2. This empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK coolant level in the radiator. coolant is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water.
Page 220 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 221 Only use Honda All Season Antifreeze/ Coolant Type 2. Draining the coolant requires access to the underside of the vehicle. Unless you have the tools and...
Page 222 Main Menu Table of Contents 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-hardenin g sealant to the drain bolt threads, put a new washer on the drain bolt, and reinstall the bolt in the engine block.
Page 223 Main Menu Table of Contents Cooling System 9. Start the engine and let it run for 14. Remov e 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.
Page 224: Windshield Washers
Main Menu Table of Contents Windshield Washers Check the level in the windshiel d 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 225: Transmission Fluid
Have UPPER MARK the transmission flushed and LOWER MARK refilled with Honda ATF-Z1 as soon as it is convenient. Check the fluid level with the engine 3. Insert the dipstick all the way into To thoroughly flush the transmission, at normal operating temperature.
Page 226 Main Menu Table of Contents Transmission Fluid 6. Insert the dipstick all the way back If Honda MTF is not available, you 5-speed Manual Transmission into the transmission securely as may use an API service SG, SH or SJ shown in the illustration.
Page 227: Rear Differential Fluid
Correct Have the differential drained and level refilled with Honda Dual Pump Fluid as soon as it is convenient. The rear differential should be drained and refilled with new fluid Check the fluid level with the rear...
Page 228: Brake And Clutch Fluid
DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed container, as a temporary replacement. However, the use of Brake fluid reservoir (all models) any non-Honda brake fluid can cause Clutch fluid reservoir corrosion and decrease the life of the (manual transmission only) system.
Page 229 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 230: Air Cleaner Element
Main Menu Table of Contents Air Cleaner Element The air cleaner element should be Replacement replaced according to the time and distance recommendation s 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 231 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 232: Spark Plugs
Main Menu Table of Contents Spark Plugs NOTICE Tighten The spark plugs carefully. A spark plug 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.
Page 233 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 the color of the test indicator window, powder). To remove it, cover the terminals with a solution of baking and for corrosion on the terminals.
Page 234 Main Menu Table of Contents Battery If you need to connect the battery to On EX and SE models a charger, disconnect both cables to If your vehicle' s battery is prevent damage to the vehicle's disconnecte d or goes dead, the audio electrical system.
Page 235: Wiper Blades
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 236 Main Menu Table of Contents Wiper Blades 5. Slide the new wiper blade into the BLADE BLADE holder until the tabs lock. 6. Slide the wiper blade assembl y onto the wiper arm. Make sure it locks in place. 7. Lower the wiper arm down against the windshield.
Page 237: Air Conditioning System
Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 238 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 239 Main Menu Table of Contents Timing Belt, Tires Timing Belt Inflation Tires The timing belt should normally be Keeping the tires properly inflated To safely operate your vehicle, your replaced at the intervals shown in tires must be the proper type and provides the best combination of handling, tread life and riding the maintenance schedule.
Page 240 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 241 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 check the wheel alignment.
Page 242: Tire Rotation
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 243 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 244: Winter Driving
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 6J J all-weather tread design. They tires of the same size and load range should be suitable for most winter as the original tires.
Page 245 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 246 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 247 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights Check the following: HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT STOP/TAILLIGHT S Headlights (low and high beam) Parking lights Taillights 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)
Page 248 2. The driver or someone who Adjustment of the headlights should weighs the same should be sitting be performed by a Honda technician in the driver's seat for all checks or other qualified mechanic. and adjustments.
Page 249 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- underneath the longest scribe adjustment can be made using a inspect the vehicle for body mark on the gauge.
Page 250 Main Menu Table of Contents 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...
Page 251 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 Bulb the way and remove the bulb. 1. If you are changing the bulb on 5.
Page 252 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 6. Install the new bulb into the Replacing Rear Bulbs socket. 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.
Page 253 Main Menu Table of Contents Lights 7. Test the lights to make sure the Replacing a Rear License Plate new bulb is working. Bulb 8. Reinstall the rear light assembly into the rear pillar. Reinstall the three screws and tighten them securely.
Page 254 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 255 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 256 Main Menu Table of Contents 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. 2. Remove the bulb by pulling it 1.
Page 257: Storing Your Vehicle
Change the engine oil and filter Disconnect the battery. If you store your vehicle for 12 months or longer, have your Honda (see page dealer perform the inspections called Support the front and rear wiper for in the 24 months/30,000 miles...
Page 258 Main Menu...
Page 259: Appearance Care
Main Menu 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 260: Exterior Care
Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Washing Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with When you have washed and rinsed cool water to remove loose dirt. the whole exterior, dry it with a Frequent washing helps preserve chamois or soft towel. Letting it your vehicle' s beauty.
Page 261 You surface in large patches. It should solution, and rinse them thoroughly. form into beads or droplets after should use a polish on your Honda if the finish does not have its original waxing. The wheels have a protective clear- shine after using a wax.
Page 262 Main Menu Table of Contents Exterior Care Paint Touch-up Inspect your vehicle frequently for Your dealer has touch-up paint to chips or scratches in the paint. 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 263: Interior Care
Periodicall y shampoo the carpet to keep it looking new. Use one of the If you use a non-Honda floor mat in foam-type carpet cleaners on the the driver's footwell, make sure it market. Follow the instructions that...
Page 264 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Fabric Vinyl Vacuum dirt and dust out of the Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum material frequently. For general cleaner. Wipe the vinyl with a soft cleaning, use a solution of mild soap cloth dampened in a solution of mild and lukewarm water, letting it air dry.
Page 265 Main Menu Table of Contents Interior Care Seat Belts Dirt build-up in the loops of the seat NOTICE belt anchors can cause the belts to retract slowly. Wipe the insides of LOOP The rear window defogger wires ore the loops with a clean cloth bonded to the inside of the glass.
Page 266: Corrosion Protection
Two factors normally contribute to Use a high-pressure spray to clean Many corrosion-preventiv e measures causing corrosion in your vehicle: are built into your Honda. You can the underside of your vehicle. This is especiall y important in areas help keep your vehicle from 1.
Page 267: 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 268 Main Menu...
Page 269: Taking Care Of The Unexpected
Main Menu Taking Care of the Unexpected Changing a Flat Tire ..... This section covers the more- 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 270: Changing A Flat Tire
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 TOOLKIT 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 271 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Soft type spare tire cover CLIPS LX and EX models STOP 5. The jack is under the cargo 6. Turn the jack's end bracket storage bin. Remove each of the counterclockwis e to loosen it, then four clips holding the bin by remove the jack by lifting it 7.
Page 272 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Hard type spare tire cover On SE model CENTER SPACER CENTER SPACER 8. Pull out the cover's two lower flaps. 11. Unfasten the magic tape on the 14. Peel off the spare tire cover from Don't pull the top of the cover, or left side.
Page 273 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire WHEEL NUTS EXTENSION JACKING POINT WHEEL WRENCH 16. Loosen the five wheel nuts 1/2 17. Locate the jacking point nearest 18. Use the extension and wheel turn with the wheel wrench. the tire you need to change.
Page 274 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire BRAKE HUB 19. Remove the wheel nuts and flat 21. Put on the spare tire. Put the 20. Before mounting the spare tire, tire. Temporarily place the flat tire wipe any dirt off the mounting wheel nuts back on finger-tight, on the ground with the outside then tighten them in a crisscross...
Page 275 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire CENTER SPACER 22. Lower the vehicle to the ground 24. Put the flat tire on the spare tire 23. Tighten the wheel nuts securely in and remove the jack. the same crisscross pattern. Have holder.
Page 276 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Soft type spare tire cover LX and EX models Loose items can fly around the interior in a crash and could TOP SLIT seriously injure the occupants. Store the wheel, jack and tools securely before driving.
Page 277 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire OUTSIDE SEAM UPPER FLAP SLIT SPARE TIRE BRACKET 28. Unhook the cargo area floor and 29. Pull the bottom of the cover over 31. Zip the cover closed. lower it. Replace the cargo area the tire, and make sure the two carpet.
Page 278 Main Menu Table of Contents Changing a Flat Tire Hard type spare tire cover On SE model TOP SLIT 32. Hold the cover, then place the 33. Make sure the cover is horizontal. 35. Replace the cargo storage bin. bottom of it over the spare tire. If needed, move the cover left or Secure it with the four clips.
Page 279: If Your Engine Won't Start
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 280 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 281: Jump Starting
2. Turn off all the electrical acces- You cannot start a Honda with an sories: heater, A/C, stereo system, automatic transmission by pushing lights, etc. or pulling it.
Page 282 Main Menu Table of Contents Jump Starting Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the car until all are disconnected. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short. BOOSTER BATTERY 4. Connect the second jumper cable 6.
Page 283: If Your Engine Overheats
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 the midrange under most conditions. Steam and spray from an watch the temperature gauge.
Page 284 Main Menu Table of Contents If Your Engine Overheats 6. Look for any obvious coolant leaks, 10. Start the engine and set the such as a split radiator hose. temperature control dial to Everything is still extremely hot, Removing the radiator cap maximum.
Page 285: Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 211). Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause serious mechanical 4.
Page 286: Charging System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Charging System Indicator Immediatel y 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-operate d before the battery is too discharged...
Page 287: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Main Menu Table of Contents 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 several damage your vehicle's emissions...
Page 288: Brake System Indicator
Main Menu Table of Contents Brake System Indicator If it comes on at any other time, it Slow down by shifting to a lower BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR* indicates a problem with the vehicle' s gear, and pull to the side of the road brake system.
Page 289 Main Menu Table of Contents 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.
Page 290 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses Checking and Replacing Fuses If something electrical in your vehicle stops working, the first thing FUSEPULLER you should check for is a blown fuse. Determine from the chart on pages , or the diagram on the fuse box lid, which fuse or fuses control that component.
Page 291 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 292 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses INTERIOR FUSE BOX * : Canadian model Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 293 Main Menu Table of Contents Fuses UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX ABS FUSE BOX (For some types) Taking Care of the Unexpected...
Page 294: Emergency Towing
Main Menu Table of Contents Emergency Towing Refer to Towing Your Vehicle If your vehicle needs to be towed, NOTICE call a professional towing service or, Behind a Motorhome on page for non-emergenc y towing if you belong to one, an organization Towing a 4WD CR-V with only two that provides roadside assistance.
Page 295: Technical Information
Identification Numbers....Emissions Controls......you the dimensions and capacities of Specifications........ . The Clean Air Act..... . your Honda, and the locations of the DOT Tire Quality Grading... Crankcase Emissions Control identification numbers. It also Uniform Tire Quality System........
Page 296: Identification Numbers
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATIO N 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 297 Main Menu Table of Contents 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 298 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s page * 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 l,0.13 Imp gal) * 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Technical Information...
Page 299 Main Menu Table of Contents Specification s page page Technical Information...
Page 300 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) The tires on your vehicle meet all Treadwear Traction — AA, A, B, C U.S. Federal Safety Requirements. The treadwear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to All tires are also graded for tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 301 Main Menu Table of Contents DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) Temperature — A, B, C Warning: The temperature grade for The temperature grades are A (the this tire is established for a tire that highest), B, and C, representing the is properly inflated and not over- tire's resistance to the generation of loaded.
Page 302: Oxygenated Fuels
Main Menu Table of Contents Oxygenated Fuels Some conventional gasolines are The following are the U.S. EPA and If you notice any undesirabl e being blended with alcohol or an Canadian CGSB approved operating symptoms, try another ether compound. These gasolines percentages of oxygenates: service station or switch to another are collectively referred to as...
Page 303: Driving In Foreign Countries
Table of Contents 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 304: Emissions Controls
"smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- Evaporative Emissions Control * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply bute to smog creation, but it is a with the Canadian Motor Vehicle System poisonous gas.
Page 305 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 306: Three Way Catalytic Converter
The catalytic converter is referred to running properly. as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER...
Page 307: State Emissions Testing
Main Menu Table of Contents State Emissions Testing Testing of Readiness Codes If the testing facility determines that Without touching the accelerator pedal, start the engine and let it If you take your vehicle for a state the readiness codes are not set, you emissions test shortly after the will be requested to return at a later idle for 20 seconds.
Page 308 If the testing facility determines the pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary readiness codes are still not set, see slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot your Honda dealer. do this for a continuous 90 seconds because of traffic conditions, drive for at least 30 seconds, then repeat it two more times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Page 309: Warranty And Customer Relations (U.s. And Canada)
Main Menu 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 310 Main Menu Table of Contents Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are If you are dissatisfied with the When you call or write, please give trained professionals. They should decision made by the dealership' s us this information: be able to answer all your questions.
Page 311 The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot Includes: NYC Metro area and Bella International reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Fairfield County, CT area P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816...
Page 312: Canada Zone Office Map
Main Menu Table of Contents Canada Zone Office Map CUSTOMER RELATIONS RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTELE Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Toronto, ON M1B2K8 Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA- 9 Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-090 9 Toronto (416)287-4776 Honda Canada Inc. National Office Warranty and Customer Relations...
Page 313: Warranty Coverages
Warranty Coverages Replacement Battery Limited U.S. Owners Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat Your new Honda is covered by these Warranty — provides prorated belt that fails to function properly is warranties: covered for the useful life of the coverage for a replacement battery vehicle.
Page 314 Administration (NHTSA) in addition However, NHTSA cannot become Transportation, Washington, D.C, 20590. You can also obtain to notifying American Honda Motor involved in individual problems Co., Inc. between you, your dealer, or other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
Page 315: 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 316 Main Menu Table of Contents 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-incline d owners to under- stand.
Page 317 Main Menu Index Appearance Care......Break-in, New Linings ....Fluid..........Ashtrays..........Bulb Replacement..... Accessories and Modifications..Audio System........ . Parking......... . Accessories........ . Automatic Speed Control....Automatic Transmission....System Indicator....54, Additional Safety Precautions.. Modifications......
Page 318 Main Menu Index Checking........Bulb Replacement Changing a Flat Tire ..... Spotlight........Proper Solution......Changing Engine Coolant.... . Turn Signal Lights..... Charging System Indicator ..54, Replacing........Bulbs, Halogen....... Checklist, Before Driving.... . Temperature Gauge....
Page 319 Main Menu Index Emergency Brake......Filling the Fuel Tank..... Disposal of Used Oil..... . Doors Emergency Flashers...... . Filters Air..........Locking and Unlocking....Emergency Towing...... . Air Conditioning......Power Door Locks...... . Emission Controls......Oil..........
Page 320 Main Menu Index 5-speed Manual Fuel..........Fill Door and Cap...... . Transmission......Identification Number, Vehicle..Gauge..........Glass Cleaning....... Glove Box......... Ignition Octane Requirement....Keys..........Oxygenated....... . Switch..........Reserve Indicator......Tank, Filling the......Timing Control System....
Page 321 Main Menu Index Low Fuel Indicator ......Jack, Tire........Low Oil Pressure Indicator..54, Jump Starting........ . Lubricant Specifications Chart..Octane Requirement , Gasoline..Odometer......... . Odometer, Trip....... . Off-Highway Guidelines....Keys........... Maintenance........Owner Maintenance Checks..Change, How to ......
Page 322 Main Menu Index Park Gear Position......Rear View Mirror......Parking..........Rear Window Defogger....Parking Brake........Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. Safety Belts......... Parking Lights........Reclining the Seat Backs....Safety Defects, Reporting* ..Parking Over Things that Burn...
Page 323 Main Menu Index System Components....SRS, Additional Information... System Components....Use During Pregnancy....Additional Safety Precautions..Tensioners, Seat Belts....Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt..How the Automati c Seat Belt Synthetic Oil........Wearing the Lap Belt....Tensioners Work....
Page 324 Main Menu Index Vehicle Dimensions...... . Tire, How to Change a Flat..Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Vehicle Identification Number..Tires..........Air Pressure....... Automatic....... Vehicle Storage......Checking Wear......Checking Fluid Level, Ventilation........DOT Tire Quality Grading..Manual........
Page 325 Main Menu Index * : U.S. and Canada only Windshield Cleaning........Defroster........Washers........Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades......Operation........Worn Tires........Wrecker, Emergency Towing..
Page 326: Service Information Summary
Main Menu Service Information Summary Gasoline: 5-speed Manual Transmission Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid Unleaded gasoline, pump octane Fluid: number of 86 or higher. DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or Honda Manual Transmission DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary Fluid preferred, or an API service replacement (see page 224).

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