Honda CR-V: Taking Care of the Unexpected
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Taking Care of the Unexpected
This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.
- Compact Spare Tire
- Changing a Flat Tire
- If the EngineWon’t Start
- Jump Starting
- If the Engine Overheats
- Low Oil Pressure Indicator
- Charging System Indicator
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Indicator
- Fuses
- Fuse Locations
- Emergency Towing
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Compact Spare Tire
Use the compact spare tire as a
temporary replacement only. Get
your regular tire repaired or replaced,
and put it back on your vehicle as
soon as you can.
Check the air pressure of the
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Changing a Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while driving,
stop in a safe place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.
If the EngineWon’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing.
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Replacing Tires andWheels
Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall).
Mixing radial and bias-ply tires on
your vehicle can reduce braking
ability, traction, and steering
accuracy. Using tires of a di
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