Honda CR-V: The Clean Air Act

The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.

* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.

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 Crankcase Emissions Control System

Your vehicle has a positive crankcase ventilation system. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine’s crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The positive crankcase ventilation valve

 Evaporative Emissions Control System

As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the en

 Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery

The onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) system captures the fuel vapors during refueling. The vapors are adsorbed in a canister filled with activated carbon. While driving, the fuel vapo

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 Ceiling Light

The ceiling light has a three-position switch: ON, Door Activated, and OFF. In the Door Activated (center) position, the light comes on when you: Open any door. Unlock the doors and the tailgate with the key or remote transmitter. After all doors and the tailgate are closed tightl

 Valve Clearance Adjustment

Special Tools Required Adjuster 07MAA-PR70110 Locknut wrench 07MAA-PR70120 NOTE: Adjust the valves only when the cylinder head temperature is less than 100 ºF (38 ºC). 1. Remove the cylinder head cover. 2. Set the No.1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The punch mark (A) on the variable valve

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