Honda CR-V: Preparing to Drive
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
braking that you would in a twowheel
drive vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
5. Check the seat adjustment.
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors.
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
8. Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts.
10. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel.
READ NEXT:
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. W
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
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NOTE:
Use this troubleshooting procedure if the A/C
compressor, the A/C condenser fan, and radiator fan are inoperative.
Before doing symptom troubleshooting, check for and resolve any
powertrain DTCs.
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Check if the blower motor operates at all speeds.
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performa
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