Honda CR-V: Preparing to Drive
You still need to exercise the same care when accelerating, steering, and braking that you would in a twowheel drive vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors, and outside lights are clean and unobstructed. Remove frost, snow, or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire looks low, use a gauge to check its pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be carrying are stored properly or fastened down securely.
5. Check the seat adjustment.
6. Check the adjustment of the inside and outside mirrors.
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
8. Make sure the doors and the tailgate are securely closed and locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that your passengers have fastened their seat belts.
10. When you start the engine, check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel.
READ NEXT:
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. W
Shift Lever Position Indicators
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
SEE MORE:
Interior Lights
Component Location Index
With moon roof
INDIVIDUAL MAP LIGHTS
INTERIOR LIGHT SWITCH
(Built into the moonroof switch)
AMBIENT LIGHT
(Built into the moonroof switch)
CEILING LIGHT
CARGO AREA LIGHT
RIGHT REAR DOOR SWITCH
TAILGATE LATCH SWITCH
LEFT REAR DOOR SWITCH
FRONT PASSENGER'S
DOOR S
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting - B-CAN System
Diagnosis Test Mode A
Check the PCM for DTCs, and troubleshoot PCM or F-CAN loss of communication errors
first, then do this diagnosis if the symptom is related to
the B-CAN system.
NOTE: Always cycle the ignition switch within
3 seconds when prompted in the DTC troub
