Honda CR-V: Driving Guidelines
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance that allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
Because your vehicle rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity that can cause it to roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
Take corners at slower speeds than you would with a passenger vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
Do not modify your vehicle in any way that would raise the center of gravity.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Four-wheel drive models
Your vehicle is equipped with a fourwheel drive (4WD) system. When the system senses a loss of frontwheel traction, it automatically transfers some power to the rear wheels. This gives you better traction and mobility.
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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 a
Starting the Engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. W
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Brake System
Brake System Inspection and Test
Inspect the brake system components listed. Repair or replace any parts that
are leaking or damaged.
Component Inspections
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Set the parking brake, and start the engine, then turn off the A/C switch.
Allow th
Steering
Special Tools
Piston Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Bushing Base
Piston Seal Ring Guide
Cylinder End Seal Slide
Locknut Wrench, 40 mm
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
Valve Seal Ring Sizing Tool
Sleeve Seal Ring Guide
Pulley Holder
Sleeve Seal Ring Sizing Tool, 36 mm
P/S Joint Adapter (pump)
P/S Join
