2003 HONDA CR-V parking brake

Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCH
(P.88)MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.114)
INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.138, 154)
DIGITAL CLOCK
(P.144, 162)
PARKING BRAKE
(P. 82)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.128)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.186)
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
(P.185)
A/T model is shown. (P.94) HATCH GLASS RELEASE
BUTTON
(P.110) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES (P.72)
(P.65)

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.76, 77)
MOONROOF
(P.113)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179)
A/T model is shown. (P.83) TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
(P.82)
PARKING BRAKE (P.
81)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.78,
79)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.81) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.204) SHIFT LEVER (A/T)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
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Fuel Gauge .74
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
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Keys and Locks .84
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Keys .84
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Immobilizer System . 85
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 93
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Tailgate .93
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Glove Box .96
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Seats .97
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Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
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FrontSeatArmrests . 98
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Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
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Rear Seat Armrest .101
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Reclining the Front Seats . 102
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Folding the Rear Seats . 104
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Detachable Anchor . 108
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Seat Heaters .109
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Power Windows .110
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Moonroof .113
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Mirrors .114
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
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Center Table .115
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Beverage Holders .116
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Built-in Table .117
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Center Pocket .119
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Storage Box .119
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Driver’s Pocket .120
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Coin Tray .120
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Sunglasses Holder .121
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Accessory Power Sockets . 122
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Dashboard Pocket .123
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Interior Lights .124
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Ceiling Light .124
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Spotlights .124
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Cargo Area Light .125
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Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols64
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
(P.88)
(P.110) POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.186) HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.94) HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
A/T model is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
(P.185)
(P.128)
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS (P.82) PARKING BRAKE
(P.144,
162)
DIGITAL CLOCK (P.138,
154)
AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.114)

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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols65
(P.68)
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
(P.66, 325)
(P.68) IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
(P.66, 326)
CHARGING
SYSTEM
IND
ICATOR
(P.327)
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.67) SEAT BELT
REMINDER LIGHTHIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P. 69) DOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
(P.70) (P.66)PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.69) LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG CUTOFF
INDICATOR
(P.67)
(P.69)
(P.70) TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR
(P.67) SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR

See page .
The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
This light has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch ON (II). It
is a reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
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327
325
326
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
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179
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
(P.204)
(P.76, 77)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179) MOONROOF
(P.113)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.83) (P.82) PARKING BRAKE
HORN
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.81)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.81)
(P.78, 79)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
A/T model is shown.