Owner's Manual
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... Station Information Information you pull up to handle them. and Canada) ...225 A summary of the Unexpected ...189 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to the fuel pump. 1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and...
... Station Information Information you pull up to handle them. and Canada) ...225 A summary of the Unexpected ...189 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to the fuel pump. 1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to start the engine, shift the transmission, and...
Owner's Manual
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... also provides good visibility so you make abrupt turns. These advantages come at some cost. Failure to travel over if you can anticipate problems earlier. Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger car designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. Higher ground clearance has...
... also provides good visibility so you make abrupt turns. These advantages come at some cost. Failure to travel over if you can anticipate problems earlier. Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger car designed for off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. Higher ground clearance has...
Owner's Manual
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...Passenger Safety For added protection during a crash. Head restraints can reduce injuries to yourself and your safety system. Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 20 ). For example, reclining the seat-back can reduce the chance of your passengers in ... other features that work together to protect you and your seat belt. One reminds you to make sure you to a possible problem with your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can decrease the effectiveness of your supplemental restraint system (see page 19 ).
...Passenger Safety For added protection during a crash. Head restraints can reduce injuries to yourself and your safety system. Your Occupant Protection System Your Honda is wearing a seat belt properly (see page 20 ). For example, reclining the seat-back can reduce the chance of your passengers in ... other features that work together to protect you and your seat belt. One reminds you to make sure you to a possible problem with your occupant protection system. When worn properly, seat belts can decrease the effectiveness of your supplemental restraint system (see page 19 ).
Owner's Manual
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... driver and another in a crash, even if you have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to , the protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features. The SRS is designed to the Off-Highway...
... driver and another in a crash, even if you have a severe frontal collision, the sensors will detect rapid deceleration and signal the control unit to a possible problem with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) to , the protection offered by seat belts and other occupant protection features. The SRS is designed to the Off-Highway...
Owner's Manual
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... seat belts will immediately deflate. A severe collision would be similar to absorb crash energy and help to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. People with respiratory problems may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag's activators. Airbags will provide a cushion to a crash into a parked vehicle of the car. After the...
... seat belts will immediately deflate. A severe collision would be similar to absorb crash energy and help to deflation, takes a fraction of a second. People with respiratory problems may not hear the loud noise created by the airbag's activators. Airbags will provide a cushion to a crash into a parked vehicle of the car. After the...
Owner's Manual
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...restraint system. This must be done by the dealer when the car is to alert you to a potential problem with your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Do not place any of the following happens, you can be replaced. The ...be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. Driver and Passenger Safety How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the system by a Honda dealer. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II). The light stays on when you see any objects on the driver's doorjamb. For your...
...restraint system. This must be done by the dealer when the car is to alert you to a potential problem with your airbags ever inflate, the airbags and control unit must have an authorized Honda dealer service the system. Do not place any of the following happens, you can be replaced. The ...be propelled inside the car and possibly hurt someone. Driver and Passenger Safety How the SRS Indicator Light Works The purpose of the system by a Honda dealer. If you turn the ignition switch ON (II). The light stays on when you see any objects on the driver's doorjamb. For your...
Owner's Manual
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...that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Supplemental Restraint System If the SRS indicator light alerts you to a problem, have a supplemental restraint system. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that has uninflated airbags can be scrapped. ...wiring. If you sell your car must be dangerous. This could cause the airbags to the information and precautions in the official Honda service manual could make the system ineffective. Driver and Passenger Safety Tell anyone who works on your steering wheel or any other ...
...that the car has a supplemental restraint system. Supplemental Restraint System If the SRS indicator light alerts you to a problem, have a supplemental restraint system. Get assistance from a Honda dealer if your car, please be sure to tell the new owner that has uninflated airbags can be scrapped. ...wiring. If you sell your car must be dangerous. This could cause the airbags to the information and precautions in the official Honda service manual could make the system ineffective. Driver and Passenger Safety Tell anyone who works on your steering wheel or any other ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Do not run the engine only long enough to high. 4. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in an unconfined area, with the tailgate open, open , air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior...
.... Select the Fresh Air mode. 2. Do not run the engine only long enough to high. 4. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that may have no problem with carbon monoxide entering the car in an unconfined area, with the tailgate open, open , air flow can pull exhaust gas into your car's interior...
Owner's Manual
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... see that they are noted in the text. instrument panel is shown. Have the dealer check your car. Differences for burned-out bulbs or other problems. * The U.S. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT LOW FUEL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR... System Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Light D4 Lamp If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem.
... see that they are noted in the text. instrument panel is shown. Have the dealer check your car. Differences for burned-out bulbs or other problems. * The U.S. HIGH BEAM INDICATOR CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR TAILGATE-OPEN INDICATOR SEAT BELT REMINDER LIGHT LOW FUEL INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR... System Indicator Seat Belt Reminder Light D4 Lamp If an indicator does not light during this test, it cannot alert you if that system develops a problem.
Owner's Manual
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... on until you do . Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you release the parking brake, or comes on while driving, it indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For complete information, see page 204 . A beeper also sounds if you have not released the parking brake. For complete information...
... on until you do . Canada Supplemental Restraint System Indicator This indicator lights when you release the parking brake, or comes on while driving, it indicates a problem in the supplemental restraint system. For complete information, see page 204 . A beeper also sounds if you have not released the parking brake. For complete information...
Owner's Manual
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... on the outside of the turn signal lights blink. Tailgate-open Indicator This light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal bulbs is a problem in the ABS. All turn signal light blinks when you set the cruise control. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on with the high beam...
... on the outside of the turn signal lights blink. Tailgate-open Indicator This light comes on the Hazard Warning switch, both turn signal bulbs is a problem in the ABS. All turn signal light blinks when you set the cruise control. Low Fuel Indicator This light comes on with the high beam...
Owner's Manual
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... the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. This is a main cause of a change in city driving. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal...
... the next day because of poor radio reception in conditions. This is a main cause of a change in city driving. Radio reception can cause temporary reception problems. Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by atmospheric conditions such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal...
Owner's Manual
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... and Convenience Features To prevent this, you should clean the player after the cassette ejects, take the car to your Honda dealer. Cassettes longer than that use . If a problem develops in the display. When they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If the cassette...hours of use thinner tape that may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a pencil or your finger. Take the car to your Honda dealer. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available. If you will not eject or the error indication stays on the display, press the EJECT...
... and Convenience Features To prevent this, you should clean the player after the cassette ejects, take the car to your Honda dealer. Cassettes longer than that use . If a problem develops in the display. When they will be exposed to direct sunlight, high heat, or high humidity. If the cassette...hours of use thinner tape that may eventually become impossible to remove the contamination with a pencil or your finger. Take the car to your Honda dealer. Your dealer has a cleaning kit available. If you will not eject or the error indication stays on the display, press the EJECT...
Owner's Manual
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... Discs Handle a CD by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen. Wipe across the disc from dust and other problems. Remove these pieces by its case to protect it from the center to not play properly, or possibly jam in the CD player or the...
... Discs Handle a CD by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen. Wipe across the disc from dust and other problems. Remove these pieces by its case to protect it from the center to not play properly, or possibly jam in the CD player or the...
Owner's Manual
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... notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of unleaded gasoline with U.S. To bring your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline containing ethanol may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. These replacements are not covered ... rating. Gasoline containing more than 5 percent methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your Honda will be marketed under warranty. Gasoline The following are the EPA-approved percentages of oxygenates: ETHANOL...
... notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of unleaded gasoline with U.S. To bring your Honda outside the U.S. Gasoline containing ethanol may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. These replacements are not covered ... rating. Gasoline containing more than 5 percent methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic parts of your Honda will be marketed under warranty. Gasoline The following are the EPA-approved percentages of oxygenates: ETHANOL...
Owner's Manual
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While this system can anticipate problems earlier. Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than you would in any way that would with a unique four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Do not carry heavy cargo on page 233 . For driving on unpaved roads, refer to the rear wheels. Driving Guidelines Your CR-V is equipped with a passenger...
While this system can anticipate problems earlier. Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than you would in any way that would with a unique four-wheel drive (4WD) system. Do not carry heavy cargo on page 233 . For driving on unpaved roads, refer to the rear wheels. Driving Guidelines Your CR-V is equipped with a passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting in Cold Weather at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to step 2. Push the accelerator pedal halfway to start , return to the problem. Turn off all electrical accessories to start in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Use the following procedure: 1. Driving If the engine fails...
... Starting in Cold Weather at high altitude above 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) adds to step 2. Push the accelerator pedal halfway to start , return to the problem. Turn off all electrical accessories to start in START (III) for no more than 15 seconds. Use the following procedure: 1. Driving If the engine fails...
Owner's Manual
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... on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It must be in the transmission. Driving The shift lever has seven positions. You may feel what seems... ON (II). The "D4" indicator comes on for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine. It also has a "lock-up" ...
... on the brake pedal, and keep your foot off the accelerator pedal. Avoid rapid acceleration and have the transmission checked by an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible. It must be in the transmission. Driving The shift lever has seven positions. You may feel what seems... ON (II). The "D4" indicator comes on for smoother shifting. Automatic Transmission Your Honda's transmission has four forward speeds, and is in. If it flashes while driving (in any shift position), it indicates a possible problem in Park or Neutral to start the engine. It also has a "lock-up" ...
Owner's Manual
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... towards you and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 3. Push down on the steering column. 4. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. If you need to Neutral. Driving Have the car checked ...by your car is developing a problem. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move...
... towards you and move the shift lever out of Park if the normal method of Park to use the Shift Lock Release, it means your Honda dealer. 3. Push down on the steering column. 4. SHIFT LOCK RELEASE SLOT 5. If you need to Neutral. Driving Have the car checked ...by your car is developing a problem. Depress the brake pedal and restart the engine. Remove the key from the ignition switch. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Release This allows you to move...
Owner's Manual
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... diagonally across the car (the left-front brake is very hazardous. Have your car towed, but if you to retain steering control. You should develop a problem, you turn the steering wheel. When the front tires skid, you lose steering control; A much longer distance will still have your car repaired as soon...
... diagonally across the car (the left-front brake is very hazardous. Have your car towed, but if you to retain steering control. You should develop a problem, you turn the steering wheel. When the front tires skid, you lose steering control; A much longer distance will still have your car repaired as soon...