2002 HONDA CR-V warning

Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (Seeon page .)
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood and check the oil
level (see page ). Although oil
levelandoilpressurearenot
directly connected, an engine that
is very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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337 Emergency
Towing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed325
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation344

µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation345

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

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

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