Honda CR-V: Starting the Engine
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. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position for more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds before trying again.

The immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperlycoded
key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation.

The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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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)
To shift from any position, press
firmly on the brake pedal and the
release button on the side of the
shift lever. You cannot shift out of
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0)
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The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
fully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake fluid le
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
1. Remove the nut (A), then remove the open spring
(B).
2. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
3. Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it's flush
with the body, and up or down as necessary to
equalize the gaps.
4. Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
5. C
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