Honda CR-V: Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization. Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
On 4WD models
The only way you can safely tow your vehicle is with flat-bed equipment. The operator will load Any other method of towing will damage the drive system. When you contact the towing agency, inform them a flat-bed is required.
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Towing with only two tires on the ground will damage parts of the 4WD system. It should be transported on a f lat-bed truck or trailer.
On 2WD models
There are two ways to tow your vehicle:
Flat-bed Equipment - The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
Wheel-lift Equipment - The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to tow your vehicle.
If, due to damage, your vehicle must be towed with the front wheels on the ground, do this:
Start the engine.
Shift to D position and hold for 5 seconds, then to N.
Turn off the engine.
Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position so the steering wheel does not lock.
Release the parking brake.
Improper towing preparation will damage the transmission. Follow the above procedure exactly. If you cannot shif t the transmission or start the engine, your vehicle must be transported with the all f our wheels of the ground.
With the front wheels on the ground, it is best to tow the vehicle no farther than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the speed below 35 mph (55 km/h).
The steering system can be damaged if the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) position, and make sure the steering wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin towing.
Refer to Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome for non-emergency towing information.
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Technical Information
The diagrams in this section give
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identification numbers. It also
includes information you should
know about your v
Identification Numbers
Your vehicle has several identifying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
for warranty
Specifications
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
*1: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
*2: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve
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General Troubleshooting Information
Intermittent Failures
The term "intermittent failure" means a system may
have had a failure, but it checks OK now. If the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dash does not
come on, check for poor connections or loose pins at all
connectors related to the circuit that you are
troubleshooting. If
Protecting Infants
Child Seat Type
An infant must be properly
restrained in a rear-facing, reclining
child seat until the child reaches the
seat maker’s weight or height limit
for the seat, and the child is at least
one year old.
Only a rear-facing child seat provides
proper support for a baby’s
