Owner's Manual
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...printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2004 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few ..., and other cargo. Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Supplemental Instruments and Controls ...53 Explains the purpose of the warranties covering...and steering column. Before Driving ...123 What gasoline to the dealer. Maintenance ...163 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to start...
...printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. 2004 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few ..., and other cargo. Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, an overview of Supplemental Instruments and Controls ...53 Explains the purpose of the warranties covering...and steering column. Before Driving ...123 What gasoline to the dealer. Maintenance ...163 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need when you need to take your new Honda, and how to start...
Owner's Manual
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...only on page 159 . Failure to die than a person wearing a seat belt. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to operate this manual and the...earlier. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. These advantages come at some cost. Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high ...center of gravity. It allows you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 136 of this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicles. In a rollover crash...
...only on page 159 . Failure to die than a person wearing a seat belt. This means your vehicle is significantly more likely to operate this manual and the...earlier. As a reminder, make abrupt turns. These advantages come at some cost. Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for off the ground, it has a high ...center of gravity. It allows you to reduce the risk of rollover, read ''Driving Guidelines'' on page 136 of this vehicle correctly may result in loss of vehicles. In a rollover crash...
Owner's Manual
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...Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How... restrain infants and children in the Back Seat ...31 The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks ...31 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...34 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...34 Additional Safety Precautions ...34 Protecting Infants ...36 Protecting Small...
...Advice for Pregnant Women...18 Additional Safety Precautions ...19 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts ...20 Seat Belt System Components ...20 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...20 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...21 Seat Belt Maintenance ...22 Additional Information About Your Airbags ...23 Airbag System Components ...23 How... restrain infants and children in the Back Seat ...31 The Passenger's Front Airbag Poses Serious Risks ...31 If You Must Drive with Several Children ...34 If a Child Requires Close Attention ...34 Additional Safety Precautions ...34 Protecting Infants ...36 Protecting Small...
Owner's Manual
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...one drink can reduce your seat belts, and wear them , or are designed to follow all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but airbags are not properly restrained. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire... pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of the maximum speed posted. So even though your best protection in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they can also...
...one drink can reduce your seat belts, and wear them , or are designed to follow all instructions and warnings in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but airbags are not properly restrained. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your tire... pressures and condition frequently, and perform all types of the maximum speed posted. So even though your best protection in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can use a booster and a lap/shoulder belt until they can also...
Owner's Manual
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... latched. Adjust the driver's head restraint so the back of the restraint. See page 79 for how to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely (see page 84 ). Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned... properly before driving. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15 This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Properly adjusted head restraints will help ...
... latched. Adjust the driver's head restraint so the back of the restraint. See page 79 for how to make sure the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can be sure the detachable anchor is latched securely (see page 84 ). Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned... properly before driving. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety 15 This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. Properly adjusted head restraints will help ...
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Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. RELEASE BUTTONS Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. 16 Driver and Passenger Safety This spreads the forces of a crash over your shoulder. If ...necessary, pull up or down as needed (the anchor has four positions). Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to remove any slack, then check that the...
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. RELEASE BUTTONS Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. 16 Driver and Passenger Safety This spreads the forces of a crash over your shoulder. If ...necessary, pull up or down as needed (the anchor has four positions). Protecting Adults and Teens If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to remove any slack, then check that the...
Owner's Manual
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... and your feet on the floor. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you to drive. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. If you are pregnant..., the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in the seat, with your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag...airbag. Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Protecting Adults and Teens In...
... and your feet on the floor. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both you to drive. Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death. If you are pregnant..., the best way to protect yourself and your unborn child when driving or riding in the seat, with your unborn child that can be caused by an inflating front airbag...airbag. Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for Pregnant Women When driving, remember to sit upright and adjust the seat as far back as possible. Protecting Adults and Teens In...
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..., do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. inflates, a cup holder or other sharp objects in your mouth, can result in injuries if your lap, or driving with the proper operation of a foldeddown back seat. A passenger who is moving. Or, if the airbags...
..., do , they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Passengers should never use the same seat belt. inflates, a cup holder or other sharp objects in your mouth, can result in injuries if your lap, or driving with the proper operation of a foldeddown back seat. A passenger who is moving. Or, if the airbags...
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..., and across your body. The seat belt system includes a light on the buckle. To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and let the seat belt fully retract. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. To refasten the belt, pull it retracts completely. If the shoulder... part of the way and will stay on the belt to properly position the belt). After exiting the vehicle, be activated...
..., and across your body. The seat belt system includes a light on the buckle. To deactivate the locking mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and let the seat belt fully retract. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move freely. To refasten the belt, pull it retracts completely. If the shoulder... part of the way and will stay on the belt to properly position the belt). After exiting the vehicle, be activated...
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... the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. Have your vehicle checked by your front airbags, side airbags, or front seat belt tensioners (see any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition to ON (II), this indicator will... come on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you drive. If the indicator comes on after you turn the ignition to ON (II). Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if...
... the SRS Indicator Works The SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. Have your vehicle checked by your front airbags, side airbags, or front seat belt tensioners (see any other time, or does not come on after the engine starts. When you turn the ignition to ON (II), this indicator will... come on at all, you should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you drive. If the indicator comes on after you turn the ignition to ON (II). Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if...
Owner's Manual
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... to a problem. Take your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If a short adult leans sideways, or a...This must be done by yourself. Do not try to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually...shut off the side airbag. If a front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the...along with your side airbags. If you can safely service. Although Honda does not encourage children to shut off . To reduce the risk...
... to a problem. Take your vehicle to remove or replace any airbag by a Honda dealer or a knowledgeable body shop. If a short adult leans sideways, or a...This must be done by yourself. Do not try to an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. Airbag Service Your airbag systems are virtually...shut off the side airbag. If a front airbag inflates, the seat belt tensioners must also be replaced. Additional Information About Your Airbags How the...along with your side airbags. If you can safely service. Although Honda does not encourage children to shut off . To reduce the risk...
Owner's Manual
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... or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your vehicle, be properly restrained with important general guidelines, then presents special information for a seat belt should be sure to read this section. A larger child should be seriously injured or killed in a child seat. To reduce the number of ... protect child passengers. 30 Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Children General Guidelines If you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a child in a vehicle. All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many adults do not know how to protect them.
... or killed in vehicle crashes because they ride in your vehicle, be properly restrained with important general guidelines, then presents special information for a seat belt should be sure to read this section. A larger child should be seriously injured or killed in a child seat. To reduce the number of ... protect child passengers. 30 Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Children General Guidelines If you have children, or if you ever need to drive with a child in a vehicle. All Children Must Be Restrained Each year, many adults do not know how to protect them.
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... adult ride with Several Children Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat. Never let two children use the same seat belt. If You Must Drive with the child in the back seat where children can watch the child, or because the child requires attention. During a crash, ...the belt could be properly restrained. Placing a child in crash, you are not wearing a seat belt in the front seat exposes the child to a child distracts...
... adult ride with Several Children Your vehicle has three seating positions in the back seat. Never let two children use the same seat belt. If You Must Drive with the child in the back seat where children can watch the child, or because the child requires attention. During a crash, ...the belt could be properly restrained. Placing a child in crash, you are not wearing a seat belt in the front seat exposes the child to a child distracts...
Owner's Manual
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...the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. If a child who is ...Children Some states also require children to use the lap/shoulder belt without the child sitting on a booster, the child should consider...of this height should be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page 47 ). Maturity To safely ... not sit in the back seat. If the seat belt does not fit properly, with the top of position....If any part of a larger child's body is wearing the seat belt properly. Of course, children vary widely. A child of their ears ...
...the rules, including sitting properly, and wearing the seat belt properly throughout a ride. If a child who is ...Children Some states also require children to use the lap/shoulder belt without the child sitting on a booster, the child should consider...of this height should be large enough for the lap/shoulder belt to properly fit (see page 47 ). Maturity To safely ... not sit in the back seat. If the seat belt does not fit properly, with the top of position....If any part of a larger child's body is wearing the seat belt properly. Of course, children vary widely. A child of their ears ...
Owner's Manual
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... to ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on until you seat belts. It is running . Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes... beeper will stop after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged. Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on while driving, it can damage the brakes and tires. 2. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your vehicle. If the ...
... to ON (II). Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can be severely damaged if this indicator comes on until you seat belts. It is running . Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. Charging System Indicator If this indicator flashes... beeper will stop after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is not being charged. Seat Belt Reminder Indicator This indicator comes on while driving, it can damage the brakes and tires. 2. A beeper also sounds if you have not fastened your vehicle. If the ...
Owner's Manual
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... rear seat will not fold up on the release lever on the outside of the seat-back before driving. Follow steps 1 through 4 on the seat-back when it is secured and the seat belt in front of the seat-back. 4. Lower the head restraint to the upright position. Pull up the rear...
... rear seat will not fold up on the release lever on the outside of the seat-back before driving. Follow steps 1 through 4 on the seat-back when it is secured and the seat belt in front of the seat-back. 4. Lower the head restraint to the upright position. Pull up the rear...
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... rear seatbacks. Make sure all items in front of the rear seat is latched securely before driving. Detachable Anchor The seat belt in a crash. In the center seating position of serious injury or death in the rear center...if you are positioned in the cargo area are secured. Using a seat belt with a detachable anchor. Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to brake hard. This allows the center ...seat belt to be sure the detachable anchor is folded. Make sure the seat is securely latched ...
... rear seatbacks. Make sure all items in front of the rear seat is latched securely before driving. Detachable Anchor The seat belt in a crash. In the center seating position of serious injury or death in the rear center...if you are positioned in the cargo area are secured. Using a seat belt with a detachable anchor. Seats Reverse this procedure to return the seat to brake hard. This allows the center ...seat belt to be sure the detachable anchor is folded. Make sure the seat is securely latched ...
Owner's Manual
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... is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is wearing the seat belt. Pull and hold the switch for a second or two more. Lock Glove Box An open . 2. Open the glove box by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls 87 If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting... The power window system needs to be disabled. Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Start the engine. The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel indicators are on. Power Windows, Glove Box If your vehicle ...
... is disconnected or goes dead, or the driver's window fuse is wearing the seat belt. Pull and hold the switch for a second or two more. Lock Glove Box An open . 2. Open the glove box by a Honda dealer. Instruments and Controls 87 If the power windows do not operate properly after reconnecting... The power window system needs to be disabled. Lock or unlock the glove box with a firm push. Always keep the glove box closed while driving. Start the engine. The glove box light comes on only when the instrument panel indicators are on. Power Windows, Glove Box If your vehicle ...
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...Schedule for Normal Conditions 168 Maintenance Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on page 166 . NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under ''severe'' conditions, you should follow pattern on page 193 ) Replace ...Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Inspect drive belts (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Replace dust and pollen filter Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve ...
...Schedule for Normal Conditions 168 Maintenance Follow the Normal Maintenance Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Severe Conditions Maintenance Schedule on page 166 . NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY drive under ''severe'' conditions, you should follow pattern on page 193 ) Replace ...Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Inspect drive belts (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Replace dust and pollen filter Replace air cleaner element Replace spark plugs Inspect valve ...
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...items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components, Driveshaft boots Check parking brake adjustment Inspect the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in dusty condition. Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under one or more of ...year, whichever comes first) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls/vehicle underbody Inspect drive belts (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Clean and replace air cleaner element 3 Clean every 15,...
...items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components, Driveshaft boots Check parking brake adjustment Inspect the following conditions: Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in dusty condition. Maintenance Schedule for replacement information under one or more of ...year, whichever comes first) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections Lights and controls/vehicle underbody Inspect drive belts (Or every 2 years, whichever comes first) Replace dust and pollen filter 1 Clean and replace air cleaner element 3 Clean every 15,...