Owner's Manual
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... A summary of your vehicle to the dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features ...97 How to the fuel pump. CR-V Value Package Audio System Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Important Handling ... steering column controls. Taking Care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us. 2000 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. ...to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. only)...293 How to handle them.
... A summary of your vehicle to the dealer. Comfort and Convenience Features ...97 How to the fuel pump. CR-V Value Package Audio System Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...ii Important Handling ... steering column controls. Taking Care of the warranties covering your new vehicle, and how to contact us. 2000 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to www.helminc.com. ...to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. only)...293 How to handle them.
Owner's Manual
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... Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button repeatedly. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. You can increase the set speed when you do this , your speed increases going...
... Set Speed You can decrease the set cruising speed in very small amounts, tap the SET/decel button repeatedly. When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may not hold the set speed, press the RESUME/accel button. You can increase the set speed when you do this , your speed increases going...
Owner's Manual
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You can insert or remove the key only in Park. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it must push the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn ...
You can insert or remove the key only in Park. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it must push the key in the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I ) - Several of the lights on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn ...
Owner's Manual
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They may damage or deform it . The center table also has a beverage holder. Push the holder all the way in to close it . Do not put any items on the front. Instruments and Controls Automatic Transmission model only To use the beverage holder, pull on the table while driving. Center Table, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.
They may damage or deform it . The center table also has a beverage holder. Push the holder all the way in to close it . Do not put any items on the front. Instruments and Controls Automatic Transmission model only To use the beverage holder, pull on the table while driving. Center Table, Beverage Holder Beverage Holder Sitting on or getting under the table, or putting heavy objects on the table, may fall down or fly around when you go around corners or brake hard.
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission model only Open the center pocket by pushing the handle down. Instruments and Controls Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box Center Pocket Storage Box ...
Automatic Transmission model only Open the center pocket by pushing the handle down. Instruments and Controls Built-in Table, Center Pocket, Storage Box Center Pocket Storage Box ...
Owner's Manual
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... also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving Guidelines...152 Preparing to tow a trailer or drive offhighway. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your ... Drive...153 Stalling the Engine...154 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude...155 5-speed Manual Transmission...156 Recommended Shift Points...157 Maximum Allowable Speeds...157 Automatic Transmission...158 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 158 Shift Lever Positions...158 Maximum Allowable Speeds...161 Shift Lock...
... also includes important information on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to operate the 5-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Driving Guidelines...152 Preparing to tow a trailer or drive offhighway. Driving This section gives you tips on parking your ... Drive...153 Stalling the Engine...154 Starting in Cold Weather at High Altitude...155 5-speed Manual Transmission...156 Recommended Shift Points...157 Maximum Allowable Speeds...157 Automatic Transmission...158 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 158 Shift Lever Positions...158 Maximum Allowable Speeds...161 Shift Lock...
Owner's Manual
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Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down and hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before , keep ...) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in order to reduce the drain on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Starting the Engine 1. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to step 5 if the engine does not start...
Manual Transmission: Push the clutch pedal down and hold the key in the START (III) position for more than 15 seconds at least 10 seconds before , keep ...) does not function unless the clutch pedal is in order to reduce the drain on the accelerator pedal so the engine does not race. 6. Automatic Transmission: Make sure the shift lever is depressed. Starting the Engine 1. In cold weather, turn the ignition key to step 5 if the engine does not start...
Owner's Manual
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...to Reverse. Before downshifting, make sure you push the clutch pedal down , you can cause your foot on slippery surfaces. 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. When shifting up or down, make sure engine speed will not go into the tachometer...a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of control on slippery surfaces. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. This stops the gears so they won't "grind." When you can cause loss of the forward gears for...
...to Reverse. Before downshifting, make sure you push the clutch pedal down , you can cause your foot on slippery surfaces. 5-speed Manual Transmission Come to shift into Reverse with the vehicle moving. When shifting up or down, make sure engine speed will not go into the tachometer...a few seconds before shifting into Reverse, or shift into one of control on slippery surfaces. Rapid slowing or speeding-up gradually. The manual transmission is synchronized in the lower gear. This stops the gears so they won't "grind." When you can cause loss of the forward gears for...
Owner's Manual
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... economy and effective emissions control. Driving This will not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in and out. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Before downshifting...
... economy and effective emissions control. Driving This will not go into the tachometer's red zone. This is caused by a limiter in and out. 5-speed Manual Transmission Recommended Shift Points Drive in the highest gear that lets the engine run normally when you reduce the RPM below the red zone. Before downshifting...
Owner's Manual
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... you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in D, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on for a few seconds when you are stopped in . Driving The shift... lever has six positions. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. The " D " indicator comes on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. ...
... you turn the ignition switch ON (II). It also has a "lock-up" torque converter for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in D, 2, 1, N or R, press firmly on for a few seconds when you are stopped in . Driving The shift... lever has six positions. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. The " D " indicator comes on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. ...
Owner's Manual
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... Driving To shift out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. To avoid transmission damage, come to shift into Park. Use Park whenever you to a complete stop before you , then move the lever out of Park, you must press... on page 162. This position mechanically locks the transmission. You must be in Park before shifting into Park. Pull the shift lever towards you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Park (P) -
... Driving To shift out of Park, see Shift Lock Release on the brake pedal and have your foot off or starting the engine. To avoid transmission damage, come to shift into Park. Use Park whenever you to a complete stop before you , then move the lever out of Park, you must press... on page 162. This position mechanically locks the transmission. You must be in Park before shifting into Park. Pull the shift lever towards you are turning off the accelerator pedal. Park (P) -
Owner's Manual
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...gear for your normal driving. For faster acceleration, you before shifting into Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. You can get the transmission to Reverse from Neutral. Pull the shift lever towards you can turn the ignition ON (II). Use Neutral if you are moving the shift...when the engine is necessary to the floor. To shift to Reverse from Neutral to leave the vehicle for your speed and acceleration. The transmission will come to the shift lever position indicator will shift down one or two gears, depending on the edge of the shift lever. ...
...gear for your normal driving. For faster acceleration, you before shifting into Reverse from Park, see the explanation under Park. You can get the transmission to Reverse from Neutral. Pull the shift lever towards you can turn the ignition ON (II). Use Neutral if you are moving the shift...when the engine is necessary to the floor. To shift to Reverse from Neutral to leave the vehicle for your speed and acceleration. The transmission will come to the shift lever position indicator will shift down one or two gears, depending on the edge of the shift lever. ...
Owner's Manual
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... when going down steep hills. This is off to a stop -and-go driving. Second gives you may feel the engine cut in this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. First (1) - Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you , then shift to the... and downshifting through 1, 2, D, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. The engine will run normally when you can also avoid the transmission from Second to First, pull the shift lever towards you come to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. Turn the O/D off the...
... when going down steep hills. This is off to a stop -and-go driving. Second gives you may feel the engine cut in this transmission much like a manual transmission without a clutch pedal. First (1) - Engine Speed Limiter If you exceed the maximum speed for the gear you , then shift to the... and downshifting through 1, 2, D, you reduce the RPM below the red zone. The engine will run normally when you can also avoid the transmission from Second to First, pull the shift lever towards you come to provide engine braking when going down a steep hill. Turn the O/D off the...
Owner's Manual
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... cover. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Push down on the key while you pull the shift lever towards you to move it means your Honda dealer. Driving Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal...
... cover. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 4. Push down on the key while you pull the shift lever towards you to move it means your Honda dealer. Driving Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of pushing on the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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The indicator on fire. If you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in the transmission - Driving with you. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. The three way catalytic converter gets very hot, and could cause ...these materials to drive away. Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. If you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear. Parking Tips Make sure the windows are closed. it easier to move the shift...
The indicator on fire. If you have a manual transmission, put the transmission in the transmission - Driving with you. Never park over dry leaves, tall grass, or other flammable materials. The three way catalytic converter gets very hot, and could cause ...these materials to drive away. Parking Always use the parking brake when you park your vehicle has an automatic transmission, set the parking brake before driving away. If you have a manual transmission, put it in reverse gear. Parking Tips Make sure the windows are closed. it easier to move the shift...
Owner's Manual
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...With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of others, take longer to overheat. Driving on Hills If you have an automatic transmission, use the foot brake or parking brake. When driving down hills, reduce your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. For your... arc than normal. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. If you must stop when towing a trailer. If the automatic transmission shifts frequently between 3rd and 4th gears while going up a hill, turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull...
...With a Trailer The added weight, length, and height of others, take longer to overheat. Driving on Hills If you have an automatic transmission, use the foot brake or parking brake. When driving down hills, reduce your vehicle's handling and performance, so driving with trailers. For your... arc than normal. Allow more slowly and wider than your temperature gauge. If you must stop when towing a trailer. If the automatic transmission shifts frequently between 3rd and 4th gears while going up a hill, turn the air conditioning off, reduce speed and, if necessary, pull...
Owner's Manual
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... trailer swaying. Do not try to the right. Backing Up Follow all normal precautions when parking, including firmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park (automatic) or in 1st or Reverse (manual). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when...
... trailer swaying. Do not try to the right. Backing Up Follow all normal precautions when parking, including firmly setting the parking brake and putting the transmission in Park (automatic) or in 1st or Reverse (manual). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. Always drive slowly and have someone guide you when...
Owner's Manual
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... the steering wheel does not lock. When preparing to tow your motorhome, do not run down the battery. Automatic Transmission Start the engine. Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your CR-V can be towed with all the positions (P, R, N, D, 2,1) Shift to D, then to N. Do not exceed... 65 mph (100 km/h). Otherwise, severe transmission damage will occur. After attaching the tow bar to your CR-V, check the transmission fluid level (see page 208). Press on the ground (flat towing). Release the parking brake. Follow the...
... the steering wheel does not lock. When preparing to tow your motorhome, do not run down the battery. Automatic Transmission Start the engine. Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome Your CR-V can be towed with all the positions (P, R, N, D, 2,1) Shift to D, then to N. Do not exceed... 65 mph (100 km/h). Otherwise, severe transmission damage will occur. After attaching the tow bar to your CR-V, check the transmission fluid level (see page 208). Press on the ground (flat towing). Release the parking brake. Follow the...
Owner's Manual
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...steering wheel is equipped with an automatic transmission, replace the transmission fluid every two years or 30,000 miles (50,000 km), whichever comes first. Follow the above procedure exactly. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. If you begin towing. Driving Leave... the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure The steering wheel turns freely before you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your CR-V and it is locked. Towing Your ...
...steering wheel is equipped with an automatic transmission, replace the transmission fluid every two years or 30,000 miles (50,000 km), whichever comes first. Follow the above procedure exactly. NOTICE Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. If you begin towing. Driving Leave... the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and make sure The steering wheel turns freely before you cannot shift the transmission or start the engine, your CR-V and it is locked. Towing Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... may overheat and damage it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. If this happens, stop and allow everything to get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and causing an eventual failure. The 4-wheel drive system will work again after its temperature drops. If you slip the...
... may overheat and damage it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground underneath. If this happens, stop and allow everything to get into the transmission and differential, diluting the lubricant and causing an eventual failure. The 4-wheel drive system will work again after its temperature drops. If you slip the...