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.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
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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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Front Bumper
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the front bumper.
Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front bulkhead cover.
2. Remove the bolts (A) and clips (B, C) securing the
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
1. OFF
When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
2. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds after completing two
sweeps.
3. Hold past ON to activate the rea
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