2003 HONDA CR-V glove box

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

These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
Immobilizer System. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
The keys do not contain batteries.
Do not try to take them apart. Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them immedi-
ately with a soft cloth. Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Your vehicle comes with two master
keys and a valet key.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle:
 Ignition
 Doors
GloveBox
 Tailgate The valet key works only in the
ignition, the door locks and the
tailgate. You can keep the glove box
locked when you leave your vehicle
and the valet key at a parking f acility.
When replacing keys, use only
Honda-approved key blanks. Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your set of keys.
You will need this key number if you
ever have to get a lost key replaced.
Keep the tag stored in a saf e place.
Keys
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols84
VALET
KEY
(Gray)
MASTER
KEYS
(Black)
KEY NUMBER
TAG

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the instrument panel lights are
on. Glove Box
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols96
Lock
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas so you can stow cargo
saf ely.
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
operation, and make it unsaf e.
Bef ore carrying any type of cargo, be
sure to read the f ollowing pages. The glove box, and the pockets in
the doors and seat-backs, are
designed f or small, lightweight items.
The cargo area is intended f or larger,
heavier items. In addition, the back
seats can be folded to allow you to
carry more cargo or longer items.
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving193
CARGO UNDER-FLOOR STORAGE TAILGATE POCKETS DOOR POCKETSSTORAGE BOX
DASHBOARD POCKET
CARGO AREA SEAT-BACK POCKETS CENTER POCKET GLOVE BOX
A/T model only

To replace it: The dust and pollen f ilter is located
behind the glove box.Remove the dust and pollen f ilter
cover by pushing in on the lock tab,
then pulling the cover toward you.
The dust and pollen f ilter removes
pollen and dust that is brought in
f rom the outside through the heating
andcoolingsystem.
This f ilter should be replaced every
30,000 miles (48,000 km) under
normal conditions. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air f rom industry and
diesel-powered vehicles. Replace it
more of ten if air f low f rom the
heating and cooling system becomes
less than usual.
Open the glove box. Remove the
hooks on the side panels by
pushingontheendof eachhook
fromtheinsideof theglovebox.
Pivot the glove box out of the way.
1. 2.
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Maint enance
Dust and Pollen Filter
Replacement
275
HOOKS
COVER
TAB

Remove the f irst f ilter by pulling it
straight out of the air conditioning
unit. Remove the second f ilter by
sliding it to the lef t, then pulling it
out.Remove the old f ilter f rom the
f ilter case.
Install the new f ilter in the case.
Make sure the ‘‘AIR FLOW’’
arrows on the f ilter and the f ilter
case f ace the same direction.Install the dust and pollen f ilters
into the air conditioning unit.
Make sure the ‘‘AIR FLOW’’
arrows on the f ilter point
downward.
Reinstall the dust and pollen f ilter
cover.
Pivot the glove box up into
position. Reinstall the hooks into
thesidepanelof theglovebox.
Close the glove box.
If you are not sure how to replace
the dust and pollen f ilters, have them
replaced by your Honda dealer.
3.
4.
5.6.
7.
8.
Maint enance
Dust and Pollen Filter
276
CASE
FILTER
DUST AND POLLEN FILTERS

.............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

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Keys .84
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 312
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Jack, Tire .309
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Jump Starting .320
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
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Lower Anchors .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 278
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High Speed Driving . 279
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Normal Driving .279
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Inside Mirror .114
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Inspection, Tire .280
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Interior Cleaning .301
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Interior Lights .124
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Introduction .i .......................
Label, Certif ication .340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorage System . 47
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .287
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Indicator .65
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 87
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Fuel Fill Door .185
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Glove Box .96
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Power Door .88
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Tailgate .93
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
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Lower Anchors .47
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage .193 ..................................
Maintenance .233
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Record .243-244
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .234
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Schedule .238-242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,327
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Manual Transmission . 202
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 261
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Meters, Gauges .65, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 347
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Mirrors, Adjusting .114
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Moonroof .113
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Closing Manually .330
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Operation .113
Index
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