2002 HONDA CR-V VIN

Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing f acility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your Honda dealer.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation352

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providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the Journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 191
................................
Accessories .191
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 192
............................
Modif ications .192
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .87
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 122
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 248
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 54
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .265
..............
Air Conditioning System . 128
..............................
Maintenance .274
.........................................
Usage .128
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .130
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .278
..................
High Speed Driving . 279
.........................
Normal Driving .279
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .346
......................................
Antif reeze .251
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .68, 214
...................................
Operation .212
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 178Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock .87
..........................
Appearance Care .297
................................
Audio System .137
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 52
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 179
..............
Automatic Transmission . 204
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .342
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 260
.......................................
Shif ting .205
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 205
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 209
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .66, 326
............................
Jump Starting .320
..............................
Maintenance .269
............................
Specif ications .343
..............................
Bef ore Driving .183
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,50
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
.................................
Body Repairs .305 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 212
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 184
....................
Bulb Replacement .290
...........................................
Fluid .263
.........................................
Parking .82
.................
System Indicator . 66,329
........................
Wear Indicators .211
.............................
Braking System .211
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 184
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 77
........................
Brights, Headlights .76
.................................
Built-in Table .117
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .290
..............................
Brake Lights .290
......................
Cargo Area Light .293
..............................
Ceiling Light .293
................
Front Parking Lights . 289
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 288
.................................
Headlights .287
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 292
...........................
Interior Lights .293
...................
License Plate Light . 291
Index
A
B
I

ÎBulb Replacement.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 290
............................
Specif ications .343
...................................
Spotlights .293
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 288
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .287
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard .64
................
Daytime Running Lights . 77
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 356
........................
Def og and Def rost .134
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 81
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 134
.......................
Detachable Anchor .108
....................................
Dimensions .342
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 76
............................
Capacities Chart .342
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
..........................
Cargo Area Light .125
.................................
Cargo Hooks .195
.............................
Carrying Cargo .193
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .168
...........................
Operation .151, 164
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........................
CD Changer .149, 169
.......................................
CD Player .146
...............................
Center Pocket .119
..................................
Center Table .115
........................
Certif ication Label .340
............................................
Chains .284
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .308
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 253.................................
Changing Oil .249
........................................
How to .249
......................................
When to .238
...
Charging System Indicator . 66,326
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 199
.....................................
Child Saf ety .24
.......................................
Child Seats .29
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
...........................
Lower Anchors .48
............
Tether Anchorage Point . 46
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 93
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 265
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .299
...................................
Carpeting .301
......................................
Exterior .298
.........................................
Fabric .302
.......................................
Interior .301
.......................................
Leather .302
...................................
Seat Belts .302
...........................................
Vinyl .302
....................................
Windows .303
.................
Clock, Setting the . 144,162
...................................
Clutch Fluid .264
........................
CO in the Exhaust .348
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 201...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 354
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 63
Coolant ........................................
Adding .251
....................................
Checking .189
.........................
Proper Solution .251
...................................
Replacing .253
...................
Temperature Gauge . 74
....................
Corrosion Protection .304
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .348
............
Cruise Control Operation . 179
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 354
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
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Economy, Fuel .190
............
Emergencies on the Road . 307
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 320
...........
Brake System Indicator . 329................
Changing a Flat Tire . 308
.....
Charging System Indicator . 326
..................
Checking the Fuses . 332
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 325
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 327
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 330
..................
Overheated Engine . 323
...........................
Emergency Brake .82
......................
Emergency Flashers .81
......................
Emergency Towing .337
.......................
Emissions Controls .348
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 351
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 74
...................................
Drive Belt .277
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 203,208
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 327
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 247
...............................
Overheating .323
............................
Specif ications .342
.......................................
Starting .200
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .346
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 348
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .21
..................
Exterior,Cleaningthe .298
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .302
...................................
Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .127
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .265
.........................
Dust and Pollen .275
...............................................
Oil .249
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
................................
Shif ting the .202
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 81
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 308
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
..................................
Engine Oil .188
..........................
Directional Signals .77
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 211
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .250
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 88
......................
Power Door Locks .88
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .202
.......................................
Drive Belt .277
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190
.........................
In Bad Weather .215
................
In Foreign Countries . 347
........................
Driving Guidelines .198
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 275
Index
E F
III

Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
..........................................
Brake .263
.........................................
Clutch .264
..............
Manual Transmission . 261
..........................
Power Steering .264
.......................
Rear Differential .262
..................
Windshield Washer . 258
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .161
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .104
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 347
..........................
Four-way Flashers .81
............................
Front Airbags .10, 54
.................................................
Fuel .184
......................
Fill Door and Cap .185
...........................................
Gauge .74
................
Octane Requirement . 184
...............................
Oxygenated .346
........................
Reserve Indicator .69
........................
Tank, Filling the .185
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .331
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 190..........................................
Gasohol .346
.........................................
Gasoline .184
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 69
...........................................
Gauge .74
................
Octane Requirement . 184
........................
Tank, Filling the .185
................
Gas Station Procedures . 185
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 74
...............................................
Fuel .74
...............................
Speedometer .72
.................................
Tachometer .72
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 204
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .203
..............................
Glass Cleaning .303
........................................
Glove Box .96
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 287
.....................................
Hatch Glass .94
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 81
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .287 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
..................
High Beam Indicator . 69
........................
Reminder Beeper .76
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 287
...................................
Turning on .76
..............................
Head Restraints .99
.....................
Heating and Cooling .128
.............
High Altitude, Starting at . 201
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 76
..............
High-mount Brake Light . 292
....................................
Hood Latch .266
.......................
Hood, Opening the .186
..............................................
Horn .3,75
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .264
.................................
Hydroplaning .216
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 340
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .84
...........................................
Switch .86
............
Timing Control System . 349
........................
Immobilizer System .85
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 65
Index
G H
I
IV

CONT INUED
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Label, Certif ication .340
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 77
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .287
.......................................
Indicator .65
.........................................
Parking .76
..................................
Turn Signal .77
.....................................
Load Limit .194
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 87
............................
Fuel Fill Door .185
....................................
Glove Box .96
.................................
Power Door .88
........................................
Tailgate .93
........................
Low Coolant Level .189
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .69
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
................................
Lower Anchors .48
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
.........................................
Luggage .193 ..................................
Maintenance .233
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.................................
Record .243-244
......................
Required Indicator .70
..........................................
Saf ety .234
.............................
Schedule .238-242
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,327
...................
Manual Transmission . 202
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 261
.........................
Meters, Gauges .65, 72
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 346
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .114
.......................................
Moonroof .113
......................
Closing Manually .330
...................................
Operation .113
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .34
......................................
Inf ant Seats .34
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 48
...........................
Lower Anchors .48
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 278
.................
High Speed Driving . 279
.........................
Normal Driving .279
.................................
Inside Mirror .114
.............................
Inspection, Tire .280
............................
Instrument Panel .65
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
...........................
Interior Cleaning .301
...............................
Interior Lights .124
........................................
Introduction .i
..................................................
Keys .84
..................
Jacking up the vehicle . 312
.......................................
Jack, Tire .309
................................
Jump Starting .320
Index
LM
K J
V

ÎÎ
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .260
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .261
..................
Fluid Selection . 260,261
..............
Identif ication Number . 341
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 204
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 202
.....................................
Treadwear .344
.......................................
Trip Meter .73
....................................
Turn Signals .77
.....................
Underside, Cleaning .304
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .307
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 344
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .184
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .301
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 250.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .342
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
.............................
Vehicle Storage .295
.....................................
Ventilation .131
.................................................
VIN .340
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .302
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .248
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 61
..................
Warranty Coverages .355
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 258
.....................................
Operation .79
.........................................
Washing .298
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 299
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 83
............
Alignment and Balance . 280
......................................
Wrench .311 Windows
.....................................
Cleaning .303
................
Operating the Power . 110
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
...................................
Def roster .134
.....................................
Washers .258
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .271
.....................................
Operation .78
....................................
Worn Tires .280
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 337
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