Honda CR-V: Check Out Your Vehicle
Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Driving / Off-Highway Driving Guidelines / Check Out Your Vehicle
Before you leave the pavement, be sure to do all scheduled maintenance and service, and inspect your vehicle for any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.
After you return to the pavement, carefully inspect your vehicle to make sure there is no damage that could make driving it unsafe.
Recheck the condition of the tires and the tire pressures.
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Remember
The route presents limits (too steep
or bumpy roads). You have limits
(driving skill and comfort). And your
vehicle has limits (traction, stability,
and power).
Driving off-highway can be
h
Accelerating and Braking
For better traction on all surfaces,
accelerate slowly and gradually build
up speed. If you try to start too fast
on wet soil, mud, snow, or ice, you
might not have enough traction to
get un
Avoiding Obstacles
Debris in the road can damage your
suspension or other components.
Because your vehicle has a high
center of gravity, driving over a large
obstacle, or allowing a wheel to drop
into a deep ho
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Brake System
Brake System Inspection and Test
Inspect the brake system components listed. Repair or replace any parts that
are leaking or damaged.
Component Inspections
Brake System Test
Brake pedal sinks/fades when braking
1. Set the parking brake, and start the engine, then turn off the A/C switch.
Allow th
Steering Gearbox Installation
NOTE: The illustrations show 2WD.
1. Before installing the steering gearbox, make sure
that no power steering fluid is on the mating
surface of the steering gearbox and the front
subframe. To prevent the gearbox mounting bolts
from loosening after the installation, remove any
power steering fluid f
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