Honda CR-V: Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

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 Break-in Period

Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km). During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts

 Fuel Recommendation

Your vehicle is designed to operate on unleaded gasoline with a pump octane number of 87 or higher. Use of a lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic rapping noise that c

 Service Station Procedures

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 DTC 11, 13, 15, 17: Wheel Sensor (Open/Short to Body Ground/Short to Power)

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 2. Check for DTCs with the HDS. Is DTC 87 indicated with DTC 11,13,15, and/or 17 at the same time? YES-Go to step 9. NO-Go to step 3. 3. Clear the DTC with the HDS. 4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, then turn it ON (II) again. 5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

 Driver’s Seat Power Adjustments

EX-L and Canadian EX models See pages for important safety information and warnings about how to properly position the seats and seatbacks. The controls for the power adjustable driver’s seat are on the outside edge of the seat bottom. You can adjust the seat with the ignition switch

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