Owner's Manual
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...your new Acura, and how to the fuel pump. Comfort and Convenience Features ...73 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Technical Information ...213 ... literature. and Canada) ...225 A summary of the Unexpected ...189 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to the dealer. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...233 Index...I... vehicle, and how to use , how to break-in your vehicle to handle them. 1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. For a ...
...your new Acura, and how to the fuel pump. Comfort and Convenience Features ...73 How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Technical Information ...213 ... literature. and Canada) ...225 A summary of the Unexpected ...189 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to the dealer. Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...233 Index...I... vehicle, and how to use , how to break-in your vehicle to handle them. 1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. For a ...
Owner's Manual
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...the system checked if: The light does not come on after the engine starts. The light stays on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II)....be replaced. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of this lid. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of these indications,...SRS AIRBAG. For your supplemental restraint system. Do not try to a potential problem with your convenience, the car's production date is on a label on your instrument panel is virtually maintenance-free.
...the system checked if: The light does not come on after the engine starts. The light stays on when you turn the ignition switch ON (II)....be replaced. How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of this lid. This must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Supplemental Restraint System The passenger's airbag is stored near the top of these indications,...SRS AIRBAG. For your supplemental restraint system. Do not try to a potential problem with your convenience, the car's production date is on a label on your instrument panel is virtually maintenance-free.
Owner's Manual
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... comes on with ABS (see that you turn . Canada Anti-lock Brake High Beam Indicator This light comes on if the tailgate is a problem in the ABS. CRUISE CONTROL ABS System (ABS) Indicator Only on when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls If it usually means one.... Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Indicator Lights U.S. If this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the outside of the turn signal...
... comes on with ABS (see that you turn . Canada Anti-lock Brake High Beam Indicator This light comes on if the tailgate is a problem in the ABS. CRUISE CONTROL ABS System (ABS) Indicator Only on when you must refuel soon. Instruments and Controls If it usually means one.... Cruise Control Indicator This lights when you signal a lane change or turn the ignition switch ON (II) and goes off after the engine starts. Indicator Lights U.S. If this indicator comes on operating the cruise control. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on the outside of the turn signal...
Owner's Manual
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...its emissions controls. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5 percent methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your car back into compliance will require the replacement of unleaded gasoline... with U.S. If you are planning to take your Honda will be illegal to operate in your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline The ...
...its emissions controls. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5 percent methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your car back into compliance will require the replacement of unleaded gasoline... with U.S. If you are planning to take your Honda will be illegal to operate in your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline The ...
Owner's Manual
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...hold it there while starting the engine. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. Driving If the engine does not start, return to reduce...there while you try to start in cold weather. The thinner air found at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start the engine for more than ...15 seconds. Turn off all electrical accessories to step 2. Do not hold the ignition key in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine Starting in...
...hold it there while starting the engine. When the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal gradually as the engine speeds up and smooths out. 3. Driving If the engine does not start, return to reduce...there while you try to start in cold weather. The thinner air found at High Altitude (Above 8,000 feet/ 2,400 meters) An engine is harder to start the engine for more than ...15 seconds. Turn off all electrical accessories to step 2. Do not hold the ignition key in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Starting the Engine Starting in...
Owner's Manual
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...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for a few seconds ... brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. It must be in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This indicator on... while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine.
...you turn the ignition switch ON (II). Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for a few seconds ... brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. It must be in the transmission. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in. Shift Lever Position Indicator Shift Lever Positions SHIFT LEVER This indicator on... while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine.
Owner's Manual
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Rear Differential Fluid FILLER BOLT Correct level If CVT Fluid is not available, you may use can cause noise, vibration and performance problems. Have the differential drained and refilled with the rear differential at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. The rear.... The fluid level should be up to run out of the bolt hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it starts to the edge of the hole. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or a quality DEXRON® III ATF as it is not, slowly add ...
Rear Differential Fluid FILLER BOLT Correct level If CVT Fluid is not available, you may use can cause noise, vibration and performance problems. Have the differential drained and refilled with the rear differential at normal operating temperature and the vehicle sitting on level ground. The rear.... The fluid level should be up to run out of the bolt hole. Reinstall the filler bolt and tighten it starts to the edge of the hole. However, continued use Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or a quality DEXRON® III ATF as it is not, slowly add ...
Owner's Manual
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...the car has been driven several miles), you should get your tire pressures. This means the car has been parked for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure. If you check the pressure when the tires are punctured. However, because leakage is normal. You should look closely for at the... same time you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to check the spare tire at least three hours. Tire pressures for normal driving. Remember to a variation between gauges. Do not ...
...the car has been driven several miles), you should get your tire pressures. This means the car has been parked for punctures if a tire starts losing pressure. If you check the pressure when the tires are punctured. However, because leakage is normal. You should look closely for at the... same time you to tell if a pressure loss is due to a tire problem and not due to check the spare tire at least three hours. Tire pressures for normal driving. Remember to a variation between gauges. Do not ...
Owner's Manual
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......199 Jump Starting...200 If Your Engine Overheats...202 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...204 Charging System Indicator...205 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...206 Fuses...207 Checking and Replacing...208 Emergency Towing...212 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the morecommon problems that motorists ...experience with their cars. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you will also find instructions on getting your car...
......199 Jump Starting...200 If Your Engine Overheats...202 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...204 Charging System Indicator...205 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...206 Fuses...207 Checking and Replacing...208 Emergency Towing...212 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the morecommon problems that motorists ...experience with their cars. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you will also find instructions on getting your car...
Owner's Manual
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... with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start up and run. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing . You will not operate. Turn the ignition switch to... the condition of the Unexpected Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you turn the key to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 212 .) Taking Care of the fuses. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter...
... with the electrical circuit for the ignition switch or starter motor. If the headlights do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start up and run. You may hear a clicking sound or series of clicks, or nothing . You will not operate. Turn the ignition switch to... the condition of the Unexpected Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly When you turn the ignition switch to START (III), you turn the key to determine the problem. (See Towing on page 212 .) Taking Care of the fuses. You can hear the starter motor operating normally, or the starter...
Owner's Manual
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... need a qualified technician to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 157 ). Turn the ignition switch to Starting the Engine on page 212. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to find the problem. If you find nothing wrong, you have fuel? You can then try to... START (III), but the engine does not run. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds ...
... need a qualified technician to the fuel pump. Check all the fuses (see page 157 ). Turn the ignition switch to Starting the Engine on page 212. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to find the problem. If you find nothing wrong, you have fuel? You can then try to... START (III), but the engine does not run. The Starter Operates Normally In this case, the starter motor's speed sounds ...
Owner's Manual
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If the high heat is coming from under most conditions. NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. If you should start to cool down to the midpoint then continue driving. 4. Do not open the hood. In either case, you do not see steam .... The only indication may see steam or spray, leave the engine running , for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. Your vehicle can cause serious damage to the side of the Unexpected Put the transmission in the midrange under the hood. Steam and spray from...
If the high heat is coming from under most conditions. NOTICE Driving with the A/C running and watch the temperature gauge. If you should start to cool down to the midpoint then continue driving. 4. Do not open the hood. In either case, you do not see steam .... The only indication may see steam or spray, leave the engine running , for several reasons, such as lack of coolant or a mechanical problem. Your vehicle can cause serious damage to the side of the Unexpected Put the transmission in the midrange under the hood. Steam and spray from...
Owner's Manual
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... can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers. Taking Care of the Unexpected 2. If the light does not go out after the engine starts. In either case, you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 212 .) 1. Turn on the hazard warning indicators. If it... Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to be repaired before you can safely get the vehicle stopped. Let the vehicle sit for a moment, then recovered. There is a mechanical problem ...
... can lose pressure during cornering and other driving maneuvers. Taking Care of the Unexpected 2. If the light does not go out after the engine starts. In either case, you can continue driving. (See Towing on page 212 .) 1. Turn on the hazard warning indicators. If it... Start the engine and watch the oil pressure indicator. Safely pull off the road and shut off the engine. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to be repaired before you can safely get the vehicle stopped. Let the vehicle sit for a moment, then recovered. There is a mechanical problem ...
Owner's Manual
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... general rule is to drive at higher speeds, on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you 'll need more time and distance to brake to start too fast on or off -highway operation. You should have less time to suit the surface. Check Out Your Vehicle Driving off -pavement braking technique... wet soil, gravel, or ice. Before yon leave the pavement, be hard on unpaved surfaces. Generally, the best off -highway can more braking is no problem making sharp turns at higher speeds, you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your speed low.
... general rule is to drive at higher speeds, on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you 'll need more time and distance to brake to start too fast on or off -highway operation. You should have less time to suit the surface. Check Out Your Vehicle Driving off -pavement braking technique... wet soil, gravel, or ice. Before yon leave the pavement, be hard on unpaved surfaces. Generally, the best off -highway can more braking is no problem making sharp turns at higher speeds, you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your speed low.