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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 Cylinder Head Installation

1. Install a new coolant separator in the engine block whenever the engine block is replaced. 2. Clean the cylinder head and block surface. 3. Install the new cylinder head gasket (A) and dowel pins (B) on the engine block. Always use a new cylinder head gasket. Set the crankshaft to top dead cen

 Front Door

Front Door Panel Removal/Installation Special Tools Required KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014 * Trim pad remover, Snap-on A 177 A or equivalent, commercially available * Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857 NOTE: Use the appropriate tool from the KT

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