Honda CR-V: Break-in Period
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Before Driving / 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 and rapid acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
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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
Refueling
1. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
3. Remove th
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Pressure Test
Special Tools Required
A/T clutch pressure gauge set
07406-0020400 or 07406-0020401
A/T pressure hose, 2,210 mm 07MAJ-PY4011A
A/T pressure hose adapter 07MAJ-PY40120
1. Make sure the transmission fluid is filled to the proper level.
2. 4WD model: Raise the vehicle on a lift, make sure it
is s
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC),
System
The vehicle stability assist (VSA)
system helps to stabilize the vehicle
during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less than desired. It also
assists you in maintaining traction
while accelerating on loose or
slippery road surfaces. It does this
by regulating the engine’s output
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