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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 Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement

1. With the vehicle on level ground, inspect the differential fluid with the ignition switch turned to LOCK (0). 2. Use solvent and a brush to wash off any oil and dirt from the differential fluid inspection oil filler plug. 3. Remove the oil filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), then check

 Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting

1. Check the No. 36 (10 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/ relay box. Is the fuse OK? YES-Go to step 2. NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, check for a short in the No. 36 (10 A) fuse circuit. 2. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector. 3. Turn the ignition s

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