Opening The Bonnet - Honda CR-V Owner's Manual

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uuMaintenance Under the BonnetuOpening the Bonnet

Opening the Bonnet

Bonnet Release Handle

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set

the parking brake.

2. Pull on the bonnet release handle under the

driver side's lower outer corner of the

The bonnet will pop up slightly.

3. Push up the bonnet latch lever in the centre

of the bonnet to release the lock

mechanism, and open the bonnet.

4. Remove the support rod from the clamp

using the grip. Mount the support rod in

When closing, remove the support rod, and

stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the

bonnet. Remove your hand at a height of

approximately 30 cm (12 inches) and let the

bonnet close.

1Opening the Bonnet

Do not open the bonnet when the wiper arms are

The bonnet will strike the wipers, and may damage

either the bonnet or the wipers.

Diesel models

Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may

damage the engine cover and component parts.

When closing the bonnet, check that the bonnet is

securely latched.

If the bonnet latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can

open the bonnet without lifting the lever, the latch

mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.

Models with Auto Idle Stop

Do not open the bonnet while Auto Idle Stop

function is activated.