2003 HONDA CR-V check transmission fluid

Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely.
Only use Honda Dual Pump Fluid.
Do not use Automatic Transmission
Fluid (ATF).
The rear dif f erential should be
drained and ref illed with new f luid
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
Check the f luid level with the rear
dif f erential at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
dif f erential f luid f iller bolt and
washer and caref ully f eel inside the
bolt hole with your f inger. The f luid
level should be up to the edge of the
bolt hole. If it is not, slowly add
Honda Dual Pump Fluid until it
starts to run out of the hole.
Rear Dif f erential Fluid
Maint enance
4WD models only
262
Correct
level FILLER BOLT WASHER

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement. However, the use of
any non-Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the lif e of the
system. Have the brake system
f lushed and ref illed with Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as
soon as possible.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two
reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are:
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
The brake f luid should be replaced
according to the time recommenda-
tion in the maintenance schedule. Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.Brake System
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance263
MAX
MIN

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging 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
...
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 .347
......................................
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
Index
A
B
I

CONT INUED
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
............................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
..............................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.349
.............Emissions Testing, State .352
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.347
.Evaporative Emissions Controls .349
...............................Exhaust Fumes.60
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................Belts by.21
..................Exterior, Cleaning the .298
Index
E
F
III

.............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
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
.....Foreign Countries, Driving in .348
..........................Four-way Flashers.81
............................Front Airbags.10,54
.................................................Fuel.184
......................Fill Door and Cap.185
...........................................Gauge.74
................Octane Requirement .184
...............................Oxygenated.347
........................Reserve Indicator.69
........................Tank, Filling the.185
.....................Fuses, Checking the.331
...............Gas Mileage, Improving .190
..........................................Gasohol.347
.........................................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
...Identif ication Number, Vehicle .340
Ignition
..............................................Keys.84
...........................................Switch.86
............Timing Control System .350
........................Immobilizer System.85
.........Important Safety Precautions .6
.........Indicators, Instrument Panel .65
Index
G
H
I
IV

CONT INUED
..................................................
Keys .84
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 312
.......................................
Jack, Tire .309
................................
Jump Starting .320
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .34
......................................
Inf ant Seats .34
......
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
...........................
Lower Anchors .47
..........
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 .......................
Label, Certif ication .340
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 77
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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 .47
...
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 . 347
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .114
.......................................
Moonroof .113
......................
Closing Manually .330
...................................
Operation .113
Index
LM
K J
V

ÎÎ
.................
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
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 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 61
..................
Warranty Coverages .357
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
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 337
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U V
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