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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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check the fluid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator fan comes on, then shut
off the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) before
doing
Radiator Replacement
For Japan-produced Model
1. Drain the engine coolant.
2. Remove the hood support rod, then use it as shown
to prop the hood in the wide-open position.
3. Remove the bulkhead cover.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir hose (A) and upper
radiator hose (B).
5. Raise the vehicle on the lift to full heig
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