Honda CR-V: Break-in Period
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / 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 and rapid acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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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
Refueling
1. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Remove th
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Camshaft Inspection
NOTE: Do not rotate the camshaft during inspection.
1. Remove the rocker arm assembly.
2. Put the rocker shaft holders, camshaft, and
camshaft holders on the cylinder head, then tighten
the bolts, in sequence, to the specified torque.
NOTE: If the engine does not have bolt 21, skip it
and continu
Brake System
Brake System Inspection and Test
Inspect the brake system components listed. Repair or replace any parts that
are leaking or damaged.
Component Inspections
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Set the parking brake, and start the engine, then turn off the A/C switch.
Allow th
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