Honda CR-V: Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.

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 Maintenance Safety

All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic.

 Important Safety Precautions

To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking bra

 Potential Vehicle Hazards

Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before t

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 Improving Fuel Economy

Vehicle Maintenance A properly maintained vehicle maximizes fuel economy. Poor maintenance can significantly reduce fuel economy. Always maintain your vehicle according to the maintenance messages displayed on the multiinformation display. For example: Use the recommended viscosity mo

 To Stop Playing a CD

Press the AM/FMor CD/XM button to switch to the radio or satellite radio while a CD is playing. If there is a PC card in the audio unit, touch the CARD icon to switch to the PC card while a CD is playing. Touch the CDC icon again to play the CD in the CD changer. If you turn the system

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