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.

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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 com

 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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 Rear Driveshaft

Rear Driveshaft Removal 1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and remove the rear wheels. 2. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut. 3. Drain the differential fluid. 4. Remove the rear driveshaft inboard joint from the rear differential assembly. 5. Disconnect the rear

 DTC P1549: Charging System High Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. If a high voltage battery (24 V, etc.) is connected to the vehicle, this DTC can be stored. 1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II). 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

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