2004 HONDA CR-V cooling

The driver’s f loor mat that came
with your vehicle hooks over the
f loor mat anchor. This keeps the
f loor mat f rom sliding f orward and
possibly interf ering with the pedals.
If you remove the driver’s f loor mat,
make sure to re-anchor it when you
putitbackinyourvehicle.This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system/climate control
system.
Have your Honda dealer replace this
f ilter 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, or if
the f low f rom the climate control
system becomes less than usual.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Maint enance
Floor Mats
Dust and Pollen Filter
Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic).Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible, run the engine
periodically until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles on and of f
twice). Pref erably do this once a
month.
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months maintenance
schedule (Normal Conditions) as
soon as you take it out of storage
(see page ). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage. 168
Vehicle Storage
Maint enance197

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (seeon page ).
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank (see page ). Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise without pushing
down to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap and turn it until it comes
off. Start the engine and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine and watch
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the pointer
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator. 9.
8.
7. 6. 5.
11. 10.
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128
216
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed212
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
100 A 50 A Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
ABS F/S
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 257.5A 30A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed222
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

.................................................
Fuel .123
......................
Fill Door and Cap .124
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
...............................
Oxygenated .124
........................
Reserve Indicator .58
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .218
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 129
..........................................
Gasohol .124
.........................................
Gasoline .123
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
................
Gas Station Procedures . 125
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .61
...............................
Speedometer .61
.................................
Tachometer .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 1415-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .140
........................................
Glove Box .87
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 183
.....................................
Hatch Glass .73
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 66
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .183
............
Daytime Running Lights . 65
..................
High Beam Indicator . 58
........................
Reminder Beeper .65
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 183
...................................
Turning on .65
..............................
Head Restraints .79
.......................
Heating and Cooling .98
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 65
....................................
Hood Latch .182
.......................
Hood, Opening the .126
..............................................
Horn .3,63
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .181 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 224
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
...........................................
Switch .71
............
Timing Control System . 232
........................
Immobilizer System .70
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 56
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 215
........................
Charging System .56
.............................
Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .58
...................................
High Beam .58
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
......................................
Low Fuel .58
........................
Low Oil Pressure .56
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
...............................................
SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .58
..............................
Washer Level .59
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