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The ABS is self -checking each time
the vehicle is started and moved.
The ABS indicator will come on if
anything goes wrong. If the ABS
indicator comes on, the brakes still
work like a conventional system, but
without anti-lock. You should have a
dealer inspect your vehicle as soon
as possible. it only helps with steering
control during braking. You should
always maintain a saf e f ollowing
distance f rom other vehicles.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe,
prudent speed f or the road and
weather conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road. on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock. Slow down and allow a greater
distance between vehicles under
those conditions.
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Driving
ABS Indicator A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle;
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stopImport ant Saf et y Reminders
149
ABS INDICATOR
U.S. indicator shown
When towing your CR-V f or long
periods, remove the 7.5A Accessory/
Radio f use to reduce drain on battery.
This f use in located in the interior
f use box and is shown as number 8
below.
Only remove the fuse after you have
perf ormed the transmission shif ting
procedure, and the key is in the
ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the
f use in an obvious location (center
tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder
to re-install the fuse before driving
the vehicle.If youtowaCR-Vwithanautomatic
transmission, the transmission f luid
must be changed every two years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever
comes f irst.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving
Automatic Transmission
Ext ended T owing
158
NOTICE:INTERIOR FUSE BOX
ACC/RADIO FUSEThis f use MUST be re-
installed bef ore driving the vehicle.
Failure to re-install the f use may allow
youtoremovethekeywiththe
transmission in gear.
Severe automatic transmission damage
will occur if the vehicle is shif ted f rom
reverse to neutral and then towed with
the drive wheels on the ground.
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
Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by an arrow molded into
the underside of the body. Place
the jack under the jacking point.
Turn the end bracket clockwise
until the top of the jack contacts
the jacking point. Make sure the
center of the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
Pull of f the center spacer. Using
the wheel wrench, loosen the
three wheel nuts and remove them.
Remove the spare tire from the
holder.
Loosen the f ive wheel nuts 1/2
turn with the wheel wrench.
Unzip the flap around the lower
edge of the cover.
Pull out the bottom of the cover,
then gradually pull it of f .
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10.
7.
8.
On EX-L model in Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Hard plastic spare tire cover
202
CENTER SPACER
JACKING POINT
NUTS
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation226
Capacities Engine Weights Dimensions
178.6 in (4,537 mm) 1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.45 US gal (5.5
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.4 US qt (2.3)
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
1.3 US qt (1.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine oil
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.3 US gal (58
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Gross vehicle weight rating Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-11 9.6 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 60.6 in (1,538 mm)
60.4 in (1,533 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
70.2 in (1,782 mm)
179.1 in (4,550 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
(NGK)
(DENSO)
1 : Canada EX-L model
4WD
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
1
Including filter
Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
...................
System Components . 27
..................................
Synthetic Oil .174
Table ..........................................
Built in .92
...........................................
Center .94
.....................................
Tachometer .61
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .73
............................
Open Indicator .59
.................................
Opening the .73
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 183
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 199
....................................
Tape Player .114
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 231
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .124
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .233 .......................
Temperature Gauge .62
....................
Temperature, Outside . 62
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection .117
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 233
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 68
..................
Time, Setting the . 118,162
....................................
Tire Chains .194
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 200
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .231
...............................................
Tires .190
..............................
Air Pressure .191
.........................
Checking Wear .193
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
......................................
Inf lation .190
..................................
Inspection .192
..............................
Maintenance .193
...................................
Replacing .193
......................................
Rotating .193
...........................................
Snow .194
............................
Specif ications .227
................................
Tire Chains .194
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 200
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .152
...............
Behind a Motorhome . 157................................
Emergency .216
...
Equipment And Accessories . 152
.............................
Weight Limit .150
.............................
Trailer Loading .151
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .155
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .179
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .180
..................
Fluid Selection . 179,180
..............
Identif ication Number . 224
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 141
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 140
.....................................
Treadwear .228
.......................................
Trip Meter .61
....................................
Turn Signals .65
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .199
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 228
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .124
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 175
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