Honda CR-V: The Clean Air Act
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Technical Information / Emissions Controls / The Clean Air Act
The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work.
* In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian emission requirements, as specified in an agreement with Environment Canada, at the time they are manufactured.
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Crankcase Emissions Control System
Your vehicle has a positive
crankcase ventilation system. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase from going into
the atmosphere. The positive
crankcase ventilation valve
Evaporative Emissions Control System
As gasoline evaporates in the fuel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister filled with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is off. After
the en
Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery
The onboard refueling vapor
recovery (ORVR) system captures
the fuel vapors during refueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
filled with activated carbon. While
driving, the fuel vapo
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DTC Troubleshooting
DTC indicator 1: An Open in the Air Mix
Control Motor Circuit
1. Start the engine.
2. Turn on the A/C, then set the temperature control
dial to Max Hot.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then ON (II).
4. Do the self-diagnostic with the HVAC control unit.
5. Check for DTCs.
Is DTC 1 indicated?
Tire Rotation
To help increase tire life and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires according to the
maintenance messages displayed on
the information display.Move the
tires to the positions shown in the
diagram each time they are rotated.
If you purchase directional tires,
rotate only fro
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