Honda CR-V: The Clean Air Act
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Technical Information / Emissions Controls / The Clean Air Act
The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.
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Crankcase Emissions Control System
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase from going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve
Evaporative Emissions Control System
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the en
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While
driving, the fuel vapo
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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
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. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not
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