Honda CR-V Owner's Manual page 399

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uuWhen DrivinguStarting the Engine

Clutch Pedal

Manual transmission models

2. Check that the shift lever is in

depress the brake pedal with your right

foot, and the clutch pedal with your left

The clutch pedal must be fully depressed

to start the engine.

3. Turn the ignition switch to START

without depressing the accelerator pedal.

1Starting the Engine

Do not hold the key in START

If the engine does not start right away, wait for at

least 30 seconds before trying again.

If the engine starts, but then immediately stops,

wait at least 30 seconds before repeating step 3

while gently depressing the accelerator pedal.

Release the accelerator pedal once the engine

Diesel models

For proper lubrication, the engine must not be run

above fast idle speed until the low oil pressure

indicator goes off.

Avoid harsh acceleration or labouring the engine

before the normal operating temperature has been

Diesel models

When the engine malfunctions or stalls due to

insufficient fuel, move the vehicle to a safe place

immediately and refuel 10 Litres or more.

When fuel runs out, air enters the fuel system. This

may cause slow starting of the engine.

If the engine does not start on the first try, try again

a few times. If the engine still does not start, ask a

for more than 10