Honda CR-V: Maintenance

This section explains why it is important to keep your vehicle well maintained and how to follow basic maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes instructions on how to read the maintenance minder messages on the information display, and instructions for simple maintenance tasks you may want to take care of yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex maintenance tasks on your vehicle, you may want to purchase the service manual. See page for information on how to obtain a copy, or see your dealer.

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 Maintenance Safety

All service items not detailed in this section should be performed by a certified technician or other qualified mechanic.

 Important Safety Precautions

To eliminate potential hazards, read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required. Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking bra

 Potential Vehicle Hazards

Carbon Monoxide poison from engine exhaust. Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine. Burns from hot parts. Let the engine and exhaust system cool down before t

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 DLC Circuit Troubleshooting

NOTE: Make sure the HDS and the DLC cable of the HDS is not defective. 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Connect the HDS to the DLC. NOTE: Make sure the HDS is properly connected to the DLC. 3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). and read the HDS. Does the HDS identify the vehicle? YES-Go to ste

 XM Radio Display Messages

‘‘LOADING’’ - XM is loading the audio or program information. ‘‘OFF AIR’’ - The channel currently selected is no longer broadcasting. ‘‘UPDATING’’ - The encryption code is being updated. Wait until the encryption code is fully updated. Channels 0 and 1 should

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