2004 HONDA CR-V fuel cap

2004 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................5
Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat b\
elts, an overview of Supplemental
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .53
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use controls on
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................97
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................123
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................135
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................163
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................199
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .223
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).............................................................237
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................241
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children w\
ith child restraints.
the dashboard and steering column.
features.
a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
your warranty manual for detailed information.

Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
1.
2.
3.
4.5.
6.
214
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
Fueling
125
Pull
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

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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

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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
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Rear Differential Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
)
26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Capacity (including differential):
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
Front/Rear:
173 180
182 181
179