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only) (how to order) ...353 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SWA-6200 1 S. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...349 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...243 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...271 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...311 Technical Information (vehicle specifications...
only) (how to order) ...353 Index ...I Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures) 00X31-SWA-6200 1 S. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ...349 Authorized Manuals (U. 2009 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ...i A Few Words About Safety ...iii Important Handling Information ...243 Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)...271 Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, and fuses) ...311 Technical Information (vehicle specifications...
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...12 and under should be the most important. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 273 ). 6 2009 CR- Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your best...Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ability to respond to follow all instructions and warnings in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see...
...12 and under should be the most important. Larger children should use the belt properly without a booster seat (see page 273 ). 6 2009 CR- Be sure to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your best...Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can reduce your ability to respond to follow all instructions and warnings in all regularly scheduled maintenance (see...
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V Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59 2009 CR- instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ... VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.60) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.61) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 326) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 220) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.63) IMMOBILIZER TPMS...
V Differences for the Canadian models are noted in the text. 59 2009 CR- instrument panel is shown. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR (P.62) MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR (P.65) CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR ... VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.62) SEAT BELT REMINDER INDICATOR (P.60) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.61) SIDE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR (P.61) LOW TIRE PRESSURE INDICATOR (P.64) PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.60, 326) SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.65, 220) DOOR AND TAILGATE OPEN INDICATOR (P.63) IMMOBILIZER TPMS...
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...information, see page 324 . U.S. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 325 . If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2009 CR- If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your seat belt before fastening your seat belt, the beeper...running, or if it stays on after the ignition switch is not being charged. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. A beeper also sounds if you important information about 6 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. A ...
...information, see page 324 . U.S. Malfunction Indicator Lamp See page 325 . If you turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. 60 2009 CR- If your front passenger does not fasten their seat belt, the indicator comes on about your seat belt before fastening your seat belt, the beeper...running, or if it stays on after the ignition switch is not being charged. Low Oil Pressure Indicator The engine can damage the brakes and tires. 2. A beeper also sounds if you important information about 6 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to check the parking brake. A ...
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... switch is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 258 . If this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door. 64 2009 CR- If you turn the ignition... switch to the ON (II) position. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ...
... switch is safe, check which tire has lost the pressure, and determine the cause. If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the compact spare (see page 258 . If this indicator will also sound when you open the driver's door. 64 2009 CR- If you turn the ignition... switch to the ON (II) position. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator normally comes on for a few seconds when you turn the ignition ...
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..., car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. For example: 232 2009 CR- Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 278 ). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Main Menu Table...your speed and you can boost your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel ...
..., car top carriers, roof racks and bike racks are more efficient when warmed up shifting as early as possible. For example: 232 2009 CR- Observe the speed limit Aerodynamic drag has a big effect on page 278 ). Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Main Menu Table...your speed and you can boost your fuel economy by up ) Driving with a heavy load or the air conditioner running Improperly inflated tires Improving Fuel Economy Vehicle Maintenance Use the recommended viscosity motor oil, displaying the API Certification Seal (see Owner's Maintenance Checks on fuel ...
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... or modifications can make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 234 2009 CR- Accessories installed in these areas may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories... by warranty. Before installing any electronic accessory, have your dealer for your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio ...
... or modifications can make any modifications or add any lights, or interfere with proper operation of the side curtain airbags. 234 2009 CR- Accessories installed in these areas may fit on the side pillars or across the rear windows. Main Menu Table Of Contents Accessories... by warranty. Before installing any electronic accessory, have your dealer for your vehicle, or installing some non-Honda accessories, can affect your airbags, anti-lock brakes, and tire pressure monitoring system. When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way radios, and low-powered audio ...
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..., and reliability. Before Driving 235 2009 CR- Here are not compatible with a nonHonda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and are some examples: Lowering the vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Main... Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components, with non-Honda components could cause the airbags to deploy....
..., and reliability. Before Driving 235 2009 CR- Here are not compatible with a nonHonda suspension kit that significantly reduces ground clearance can cause excessive stress on suspension components, and are some examples: Lowering the vehicle with the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Main... Menu Table Of Contents Accessories and Modifications Modifying Your Vehicle Removing parts from your vehicle, or replacing components, with non-Honda components could cause the airbags to deploy....
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SEAT-BACK POCKETS SEAT UNDER TRAY CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT : If equipped LOWER GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET 236 2009 CR- Upper and lower cargo areas with the dual deck cargo shelf (if equipped) Roof-rack (if equipped) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly ...storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. V Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your...
SEAT-BACK POCKETS SEAT UNDER TRAY CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT : If equipped LOWER GLOVE BOX CENTER POCKET 236 2009 CR- Upper and lower cargo areas with the dual deck cargo shelf (if equipped) Roof-rack (if equipped) However, carrying too much cargo, or improperly ...storing it, can affect your vehicle's handling, stability, stopping distance, tires, and make it unsafe. Before carrying any type of cargo, be sure to read the following pages. V Main Menu Table Of Contents Carrying Cargo Your...
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...available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 237 2009 CR- V Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in your vehicle. This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, ... and cause a crash in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to determine how this manual. and there will be hurt or killed. vehicles, and 395 kg for Determining Correct ...
...available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. (6)If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 237 2009 CR- V Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in your vehicle. This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and accessories, ... and cause a crash in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 850 lbs (385 kg) for U.S. See Tire And Loading Information label attached to determine how this manual. and there will be hurt or killed. vehicles, and 395 kg for Determining Correct ...
Owner's Manual
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... off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...245...Braking System...253 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...254 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...256 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...258 Towing a Trailer ...261 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...266 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...268 Driving 243...
... off-highway. It also includes important information on parking your vehicle, the braking system, the vehicle stability assist (VSA ) system, the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and facts you need if you tips on starting the engine under various conditions, and how to Drive ...245...Braking System...253 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...254 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System ...256 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...258 Towing a Trailer ...261 Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...266 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ...268 Driving 243...
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... are clean and unobstructed. Check that your seat belt. V Driving 245 2009 CR- Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks...
... are clean and unobstructed. Check that your seat belt. V Driving 245 2009 CR- Check that the hood is fully closed and locked. 9. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are stored properly or fastened down securely. 5. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to Drive You should do the following checks...
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... have normal braking and cornering ability, but it will also see the VSA activation indicator blink. It is generally known as possible. If the low tire pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA system automatically turns on when the ignition switch is turned off the engine. There may notice... inspected by restarting the engine. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator If this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 256 2009 CR- The system also includes a traction control function.
... have normal braking and cornering ability, but it will also see the VSA activation indicator blink. It is generally known as possible. If the low tire pressure indicator or TPMS indicator comes on, the VSA system automatically turns on when the ignition switch is turned off the engine. There may notice... inspected by restarting the engine. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Indicator If this indicator comes on while driving, have VSA traction and stability enhancement. 256 2009 CR- The system also includes a traction control function.
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... sure they are not able to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off . Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be easier to free your original tires (see page 307 ). To turn the VSA system on and off , the VSA activation indicator comes on as your vehicle with the VSA and traction... sure to malfunction. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with VSA. If you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as you would if your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on . 257 2009 CR- Driving This switch is on...
... sure they are not able to free it with the VSA temporarily switched off . Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be easier to free your original tires (see page 307 ). To turn the VSA system on and off , the VSA activation indicator comes on as your vehicle with the VSA and traction... sure to malfunction. VSA and Tire Sizes Driving with VSA. If you install winter tires, make sure they are the same size as you would if your vehicle gets stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may cause the VSA to switch the VSA on . 257 2009 CR- Driving This switch is on...
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... a service station, proceed slowly, and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on every time you cannot make the low tire pressure indicator go out after inflating the tires to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may come on unexpectedly. 258 2009 CR- If you think you can lead to...
... a service station, proceed slowly, and inflate the tire to the recommended pressure shown on every time you cannot make the low tire pressure indicator go out after inflating the tires to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may come on unexpectedly. 258 2009 CR- If you think you can lead to...
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...pressure as possible. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as specified on the tire information label and in the owner's manual (see page 257 ). Driving 259 2009 CR- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator comes on and stays on if there is ...monitored, you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you...
...pressure as possible. Have the system checked by your dealer as soon as specified on the tire information label and in the owner's manual (see page 257 ). Driving 259 2009 CR- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator This indicator comes on and stays on if there is ...monitored, you must manually check the tire pressures monthly. Main Menu Table Of Contents Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) For example, if you...
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... TPMS If you will have to replace the tire pressure sensor. Manually check the spare tire pressure to operate the equipment. Have the flat tire repaired by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. 260 2009 CR- This device complies with the compact spare tire (see page 312 ). It is subject to...
... TPMS If you will have to replace the tire pressure sensor. Manually check the spare tire pressure to operate the equipment. Have the flat tire repaired by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the device. 260 2009 CR- This device complies with the compact spare tire (see page 312 ). It is subject to...
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Too little tongue load can use a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge to sway. 262 2009 CR- V Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed 2,... you tow a trailer, you can estimate the total trailer weight by adding the weight of the total trailer weight. Too much tongue load reduces front-tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can use a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge to sway. 262 2009 CR- V Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed 2,... you tow a trailer, you can estimate the total trailer weight by adding the weight of the total trailer weight. Too much tongue load reduces front-tire traction and steering control.
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... spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are working properly. For your safety and the safety of the road to let the engine cool. Use the D position when towing a trailer ..., take longer to slow down hills, reduce your speed and use the D3 position. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. 265 2009 CR- If it can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. Towing Speeds and Gears Drive slower than normal. Do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember it...
... spare are properly inflated, and the trailer tires and spare are working properly. For your safety and the safety of the road to let the engine cool. Use the D position when towing a trailer ..., take longer to slow down hills, reduce your speed and use the D3 position. Do not try to make quick steering or braking corrections. 265 2009 CR- If it can cause the automatic transmission to overheat. Towing Speeds and Gears Drive slower than normal. Do not ''ride'' the brakes, and remember it...
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...can be towed with all its positions. Follow the manufacturer's attachment instructions carefully. Let the engine run down the battery. 266 2009 CR- Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off . Perform the following procedure every ...the parking brake. Otherwise, severe transmission damage will occur. Press on the ground (flat towing). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 287 ). V Otherwise severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Move the shift lever through ...
...can be towed with all its positions. Follow the manufacturer's attachment instructions carefully. Let the engine run down the battery. 266 2009 CR- Make sure the radio and any items plugged into the accessory power sockets are turned off . Perform the following procedure every ...the parking brake. Otherwise, severe transmission damage will occur. Press on the ground (flat towing). Grip the bottom of the trailer's tires. Check the transmission fluid level (see page 287 ). V Otherwise severe automatic transmission damage will occur. Move the shift lever through ...