Honda CR-V: Taking Care of the Unexpected

Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.

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 Compact Spare Tire

Use the compact spare tire as a temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can. Check the air pressure of the com

 Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.

 If the EngineWon’t Start

Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing.

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 Nothing Happens or the Starter Motor Operates Very Slowly

When you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position, you do not hear the normal noise of the engine trying to start. You may hear a clicking sound, a series of clicks, or nothing at all. Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. The transmission must be in Park o

 System Diagnostic Mode

Start-up procedure and Diagnosis Menu 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position. Press and hold the Menu, the Map/Guide, and the Cancel buttons. Keep them pressed for approximately 3 seconds. The display screen then goes directly to the Diagnostic Menu. DIAGNOSTIC MENU SCREEN 2. After th

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