Honda CR-V: Before Driving
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / 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.
- Break-in Period
- Fuel Recommendation
- Service Station Procedures
- Fuel Economy
- Actual Mileage and EPA Fuel Economy Estimates Comparison.
- Fuel Economy Factors
- Improving Fuel Economy
- Calculating Fuel Economy
- Accessories and Modifications
- Carrying Cargo
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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
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Tailgate
Tailgate Adjustment
NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when adjusting the
tailgate.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate, body, and other
related parts.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove these items:
Quarter pillar glass trim, both sides
Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed
Cargo
A/T Differential
Component Location Index
4WD
2WD
Backlash Inspection
NOTE: The illustration shows the 4WD model; 2WD is
similar.
1. Install the drive shaft and intermediate shaft into
the differential assembly.
2. Secure the driveshaft (A) in a bench vise (B) with
soft jaws (C). To prevent damage to the drivesh
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