Honda CR-V: Jump Starting
Although this seems like a simple procedure, you should take several precautions.
A battery can explode if you do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking materials away from the battery.
You cannot start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
1. Open the hood, and check the physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolyte. If it seems slushy or frozen, do not try jump starting until it thaws.
If a battery sits in extreme cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen battery can cause it to rupture.
2. Put the transmission in Park, and set the parking brake.
Turn off all the electrical accessories:
heater, A/C, climate control, audio system, lights, etc.
The numbers in the illustration show you the order to connect the jumper cables.
3. Connect one jumper cable to the positive ( + ) terminal on your battery. Connect the other end to the positive ( + ) terminal on the booster battery.
4. Connect the second jumper cable to the negative ( - ) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end to the stud bolt on the engine side as shown. Do not connect this jumper cable to any other part of the engine.
5. If the booster battery is in another vehicle, have an assistant start that vehicle and run it at a fast idle.
6. Start your vehicle. If the starter motor still operates slowly, check that the jumper cables have good metal-to-metal contact.
7. Once your vehicle is running, disconnect the negative cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery. Disconnect the positive cable from your vehicle, then from the booster battery.
Keep the ends of the jumper cables away from each other and any metal on the vehicle until everything is disconnected. Otherwise, you may cause an electrical short.
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If the Engine Overheats
The reading of the vehicle’s
temperature gauge should stay in
the midrange. If it climbs to the red
mark, you should determine the
reason (hot day, driving up a steep
hill, etc.).
If the
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serio
Charging System Indicator
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn off all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
elec
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XM radio display is blank and no station
information is displayed
1. Disconnect audio disc changer 13P connector.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC (I).
3. Operate the XM radio, and check the display.
Is XM information displayed? YES-Replace the audio disc changer.
NO-Go to step 4.
4. Check the No. 34 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box and the No.
Road Test
1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes
on).
2. Apply the parking brake, and block both rear
wheels. Start the engine, then shift to the D position
while pressing the brake pedal. Press the
accelerator pedal, and release it suddenly. The
engine should not stal
