Honda 1997 CR-V Owner's Manual page 148

Cooling System
9. Put the cap on the radiator, and
tighten it only to the first stop.
Start the engine and let it run until
it warms up (the radiator cooling
fan comes on at least twice).
10.Turn off the engine. Check the
level in the radiator, add coolant if
needed. Install the radiator cap,
and tighten it fully.
Maintenance
RESERVE TANK
11.Fill the reserve tank to the MAX
mark. Install the reserve tank cap.