Honda CR-V: Check Out Your Vehicle
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Driving / Off-Highway Driving Guidelines / Check Out Your Vehicle
Before you leave the pavement, be sure to do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.
After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could make driving it unsafe.
Recheck the condition of the tires and the tire pressures.
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Remember
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving off-highway can be
h
Accelerating and Braking
For better traction on all surfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get un
Avoiding Obstacles
Debris in the road can damage your
suspension or other components.
Because your vehicle has a high
center of gravity, driving over a large
obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop
into a deep ho
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Preparing to Drive
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
braking that you would in a twowheel
drive vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visual
Component Replacement/Inspection After
Deployment
NOTE:
Before doing any SRS repairs, use the HDS SRS
menu method to check for DTCs; refer to the DTC
Troubleshooting Index for the less obvious deployed
parts (seat belt tensioners, front impact sensors, side
airbag sensors, etc.)
Do not replace the ODS unit unless it is physically
damaged or
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