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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 Charging System Indicator Circuit Troubleshooting

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Does the charging system indicator come on? YES-Go to step 2. NO-Go to step 14. 2. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm for 1 minute. Does the charging system indicator go off? YES-Charging system indicator circuit is OK. Go to the alternator

 Song Search Function

When you select ‘‘Song Search’’ from the track list display, the song search menu appears. You can then select any of three modes to search a file: Title by Keyword, Artist, and Album. Searching for a Song Title by Keyword In Title by Keyword mode, enter the title na

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