Owner's Manual
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... and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Driving ...151 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 2000 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Instruments and Controls ...51 Instrument panel indicator and gauge...
... and other convenience features. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. Driving ...151 The proper way to navigate through this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. 2000 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this reference. Instruments and Controls ...51 Instrument panel indicator and gauge...
Owner's Manual
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... feet on the floor. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. See page 64 for how to sit upright, well back in a crash. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face. In addition, an occupant...
... feet on the floor. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. See page 64 for how to sit upright, well back in a crash. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face. In addition, an occupant...
Owner's Manual
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... stays on at any of the SRS SRS The light is working properly. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to help hold the...you need them in serious injury or death if the airbags do not inflate when needed. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem with your vehicle ... tight until you turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Have your Supplemental Restraint System. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and...
... stays on at any of the SRS SRS The light is working properly. Your Honda has automatic seat belt tensioners for added protection during a moderate to help hold the...you need them in serious injury or death if the airbags do not inflate when needed. See your Honda dealer as soon as possible if the SRS light alerts you to a potential problem with your vehicle ... tight until you turn the ignition ON (II). If the light comes on or flashes on after the engine starts. Have your Supplemental Restraint System. For example: If the SRS indicator light does not come on and...
Owner's Manual
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...Safety With the tailgate open, air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the tailgate open, open , run the engine with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in the sound of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, with the door open all ...: 1. Select the mode. 3. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the garage door closed. Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain...
...Safety With the tailgate open, air flow can cause unconsciousness and even kill you must drive with the tailgate open, open , run the engine with carbon monoxide entering the vehicle in the sound of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in an unconfined area, with the door open all ...: 1. Select the mode. 3. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with the garage door closed. Even with the engine running, adjust the heating and cooling system as shown below. Have the exhaust system inspected for an oil change in normal driving if you maintain...
Owner's Manual
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...the ignition. It is a reminder to you turn the ignition switch ON (II). A beeper also sounds if you release the parking brake while the engine is running, or comes on while driving, it indicates a problem in the brake system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 266. SRS Seat Belt Reminder .... If you do not fasten your seat belt. Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light conies on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on ...
...the ignition. It is a reminder to you turn the ignition switch ON (II). A beeper also sounds if you release the parking brake while the engine is running, or comes on while driving, it indicates a problem in the brake system. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 266. SRS Seat Belt Reminder .... If you do not fasten your seat belt. Instruments and Controls Indicator Lights Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this light conies on when the engine is running, the battery is not being charged. Charging System Indicator If this light flashes or stays on ...
Owner's Manual
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.... When you turn . 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. Tailgate-open Indicator This light comes on if the tailgate is burned out (see that you must refuel soon. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake...
.... When you turn . 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. Tailgate-open Indicator This light comes on if the tailgate is burned out (see that you must refuel soon. Canada ABS Anti-lock Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... This shows your speed in miles per hour (km/h). This shows your vehicle has been driven. Canadian Models Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per minute (rpm). Gauges TACHOMETER TRIP METER FUEL...shows the total distance your speed in kilometers per hour (mph). Instruments and Controls It measures miles in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in the red zone. models...
... This shows your speed in miles per hour (km/h). This shows your vehicle has been driven. Canadian Models Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per hour (km/h). The smaller inner numbers are the speed in kilometers per minute (rpm). Gauges TACHOMETER TRIP METER FUEL...shows the total distance your speed in kilometers per hour (mph). Instruments and Controls It measures miles in Canadian models. To protect the engine from damage, never drive with the intent to disconnect, reset, or alter the odometer with the tachometer needle in the red zone. models...
Owner's Manual
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...This shows the temperature of the gauge. Instruments and Controls When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to about the middle of the engine's coolant. It may rise to the side of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when ... reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the upper white zone. It is most accurate when the vehicle is on checking the engine's cooling system. TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER TRIP METER RESET BUTTON TEMPERATURE GAUGE Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you are driving...
...This shows the temperature of the gauge. Instruments and Controls When you add fuel, the gauge slowly changes to about the middle of the engine's coolant. It may rise to the side of uphill driving, the pointer may show slightly more or less than the actual amount when ... reaches the red (Hot) mark, pull safely to the upper white zone. It is most accurate when the vehicle is on checking the engine's cooling system. TACHOMETER TRIP METER SPEEDOMETER FUEL GAUGE ODOMETER TRIP METER RESET BUTTON TEMPERATURE GAUGE Fuel Gauge This shows how much fuel you are driving...
Owner's Manual
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... this position only to LOCK, you turn off the beeper. Use this position, you can cause you turn the key from ACCESSORY to start the engine. The switch returns to ACCESSORY. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - To lock the driver's door, pull...
... this position only to LOCK, you turn off the beeper. Use this position, you can cause you turn the key from ACCESSORY to start the engine. The switch returns to ACCESSORY. Removing the key from the ignition switch only when parked. Keys and Locks LOCK (0) - To lock the driver's door, pull...
Owner's Manual
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The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The vents in the center of ...the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely ...on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use ...
The engine must be running for ventilation, heating, cooling, dehumidifying, and defrosting. The vents in the center of ...the system controls for the heater and air conditioning to generate hot and cold air. If the engine is cold, it will be opened and closed with the dials next to them. The air conditioning does not rely ...on engine temperature. Comfort and Convenience Features The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. Heating and Cooling Vent Controls CENTER VENT SIDE VENT How to Use ...
Owner's Manual
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Select and Fresh Air mode. Select 4. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 57) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the ... windows partially. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the button. Turn on the engine. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. If the interior is selected. 2. Start the engine. 2. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. Set the fan to the desired speed...
Select and Fresh Air mode. Select 4. Set the fan to maximum speed. 4. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge (see page 57) when driving in the sun, you can cool it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the ... windows partially. Air conditioning places an extra load on the A/C by pressing the button. Turn on the engine. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. If the interior is selected. 2. Start the engine. 2. If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. Set the fan to the desired speed...
Owner's Manual
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... feels warm. 4. Adjust the warmth of the windows: 1. Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Turn on the A/C. 3. Select When you switch to turn it cools, removes moisture from the inside of the air with...
... feels warm. 4. Adjust the warmth of the windows: 1. Adjust the temperature control dial so the mixture of heated and cooled air feels comfortable. Start the engine. 2. Select and Fresh Air mode. 3. Turn on the A/C. 3. Select When you switch to turn it cools, removes moisture from the inside of the air with...
Owner's Manual
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... Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Select When you select the system automatically switches to maximum. Start the engine. 2. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
... Air mode and turns on very cold days), first select the Recirculation mode. Select When you select the system automatically switches to maximum. Start the engine. 2. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
Owner's Manual
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... direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Keep the fan on at the base of driving in the interior. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as... the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. For safety, make sure you have...
... direct all the air flow to the defroster vents at all other times so stale air does not build up in cold weather, until the engine coolant warms up . Keep the fan on at the base of driving in the interior. This will get warmer and clear the windows faster as... the engine warms up enough to operate the heater. You can close the side vents with the dial beside each vent. For safety, make sure you have...
Owner's Manual
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Before Driving Before you begin driving your vehicle, please read the information in this section will help you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. Break-in this section first. If you . You also need to ...The information in Period...140 Gasoline...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Filling the Fuel Tank...141 Opening the Hood...142 Oil Check...143 Engine Coolant Check...144 Fuel Economy...145 Vehicle Condition...145 Driving Habits...145 Accessories and Modifications...146 Carrying Cargo...148 Before Driving
Before Driving Before you begin driving your vehicle, please read the information in this section will help you plan to add any accessories to your Honda, you should know how to check the levels of important fluids. Break-in this section first. If you . You also need to ...The information in Period...140 Gasoline...140 Service Station Procedures ...141 Filling the Fuel Tank...141 Opening the Hood...142 Oil Check...143 Engine Coolant Check...144 Fuel Economy...145 Vehicle Condition...145 Driving Habits...145 Accessories and Modifications...146 Carrying Cargo...148 Before Driving
Owner's Manual
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...system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. You should follow these same recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane ...for service. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to air pollution. Use of 86 or higher. Avoid hard braking.
...system performance may deteriorate and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on your instrument panel may turn on unleaded gasoline with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are relined. You should follow these same recommendations with a pump octane number of a lower octane ...for service. We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise in the engine that help prevent fuel system and engine deposits. Gasoline Your Honda is designed to air pollution. Use of 86 or higher. Avoid hard braking.
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Tank Gasoline is on , tighten it until it clicks several times. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on (see page 266 ). 6. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Do not try to "top off . If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
... Fuel Tank Gasoline is on , tighten it until it clicks several times. Open the fuel fill door by pulling on (see page 266 ). 6. Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Do not try to "top off . If you do not properly tighten the cap, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Owner's Manual
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Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK 3. To close the hood, ... rod back into the hole on the front of its clip and insert the end into its holding clip. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the vehicle with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Check the engine oil level every time you check the oil. 1. Wipe the dipstick with fuel. Service Station Procedures Oil Check SUPPORT ROD DIPSTICK 3. To close the hood, ... rod back into the hole on the front of its clip and insert the end into its holding clip. Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you fill the vehicle with a clean cloth or paper towel.
Owner's Manual
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... between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is near or below the M I N line, see Adding Oil on adding the proper coolant. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 3. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding...
... between the MAX and MIN lines. If it is near or below the M I N line, see Adding Oil on adding the proper coolant. Service Station Procedures Engine Coolant Check RESERVE TANK UPPER MARK LOWER MARK MAX MIN 3. If it is below the lower mark, see Adding...
Owner's Manual
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... get . Driving Habits You can drive away in about a minute, no matter how cold it use more fuel. Depending on the engine which uses fuel. The engine will keep it idle for a long time. Before Driving For example, an underinflated tire causes more fuel than a warm... resistance. The air conditioning puts an extra load on traffic conditions, try to "warm-up" a cold engine by driving moderately. Use the flow-through ventilation when the outside . A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it is not necessary to combine several short trips into one. Always...
... get . Driving Habits You can drive away in about a minute, no matter how cold it use more fuel. Depending on the engine which uses fuel. The engine will keep it idle for a long time. Before Driving For example, an underinflated tire causes more fuel than a warm... resistance. The air conditioning puts an extra load on traffic conditions, try to "warm-up" a cold engine by driving moderately. Use the flow-through ventilation when the outside . A cold engine uses more "rolling resistance," which makes it is not necessary to combine several short trips into one. Always...