Honda CR-V: Taking Care of the Unexpected

Honda CR-V (2006–2011) Owner's Manual / Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.

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 Compact Spare Tire

Use the compact spare tire as a temporary replacement only. Get your regular tire repaired or replaced, and put it back on your vehicle as soon as you can. Check the air pressure of the com

 Changing a Flat Tire

If you have a flat tire while driving, stop in a safe place to change it. Drive slowly along the shoulder until you get to an exit or an area to stop that is far away from the traffic lanes.

 If the EngineWon’t Start

Diagnosing why the engine won’t start falls into two areas, depending on what you hear when you turn the ignition switch to the START (III) position: You hear nothing, or almost nothing.

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 Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Removal SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service. 1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the XM audio preset

 DTC 12, 14, 16, 18: Wheel Sensor (Electrical Noise/Intermittent Interruption)

NOTE: If the ABS and other indicators come on because of electrical noise, the indicators will go off when you test-drive the vehicle at 10 mph (15 km/h) or more and noise is gone. An incorrectly installed wheel bearing can cause one of these DTCs. 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Check

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