Honda CR-V: 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. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds before trying again.

The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded
key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation.

The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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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)
To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal and the
release button on the side of the
shift lever. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0)
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Removal
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
3. Remove the harness holder (A) from the bracket,
then remove the harness holder bracket (B).
4. Remove the upper radiator hose (A), heater hose
(B), and water bypass hose (C).
5. Remove the air cleaner housing brackets.
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Shift Cable Replacement
1. Lift the vehicle up on a lift or apply the parking
brake, block rear wheels, and raise the *front of the
vehicle. Make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the following parts:
Heater control panel
Dashboard center panel
Center lower covers
3. Shift the shift le
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