Honda CR-V: Owner’s Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed.
Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
Automatic transmission - Check the fluid level monthly.
Brakes - Check the fluid level monthly.
Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights - Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate light monthly.
NOTE:
Independent of themaintenance items in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners
For added protection, the front seat
belts are equipped with automatic
seat belt tensioners. When activated,
the tensioners immediately tighten
the belts to help hold the driver and
a front passenger in position.
The tensioners are designed to
activate in any collision severe
enou
Spotlights
The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open any
door. In the OFF position, the lights
do not come on.
The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transm
