2005 HONDA CR-V tire pressure

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.....................
Changing a Flat Tire .220
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 227
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Jump Starting .229
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If the Engine Overheats . 231
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Brake System Indicator . 235
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Closing the Moonroof . 236
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Fuses .237
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Fuse Locations .240
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Emergency Towing .242
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
247
Air Conditioning
Battery Fuses
Alignment
Tires
Lights
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.0 18.7 oz (480 530 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 55 W
21 W
36 AH/5 HR
12 V 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
21 W
3CP
8W
4CP
8W
5W
21 W
21/5 W
21 W
12 V 47 AH/20 HR 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm)
1°45’
1°
0°
0.08 in (2.0 mm) 0.0in(0mm)
12 V
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Capacity
Interior
Under-hood
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
Size
Pressure
215/65R16 98T
12 V 3 CP
Headlights
Front turn signal lights
Parking lights/side marker
lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate light
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area Light
Rear side marker lights
High-mount brake light See page
240or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 241or the fuse box
cover.
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
High/Low
(H1)
(Amber)

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The tires that came on your vehicle
have a number of markings. Those
you should be aware of are described
below.
Date of manufacture.
Tire type code.
Manuf acturer’s
identification mark.
This indicates that the tire
meets all requirements of
the U.S. Department of
Transportation.
Speed symbol (an
alphabetical code indicating
the maximum speed rating).
Load index (a numerical code
associated with the maximum
load the tire can carry).
Max Press The maximum air
pressurethetirecanhold.
Max Load The maximum load the
tire can carry at maximum air
pressure.
Whenever tires are replaced, they
should be replaced with tires of the
same size. Below is an example of
tire size with an explanation of what
each component means.
Tire width in millimeters.
Aspect ratio (the tire’s section
height as a percentage of its
width).
Tire construction code (R
indicates radial).
Rim diameter in inches.
The tire identif ication number (TIN)
is a group of numbers and letters
that look like this example:
R
DOT
B97R
FW6X
2202
215
65
16
98
T
Tire Labeling
Tire Size
Maximum T ire Pressure
Maximum T ire L oad
T ire Ident if icat ion Number
250
DOT B97R FW6X 2202
215/65R16 98T

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 233
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Jump Starting .229
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Maintenance .217
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Specif ications .247
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Bef ore Driving .141
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .91
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 168
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Break-in, New Linings . 142
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Bulb Replacement .205
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Fluid .201
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Parking .68
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System Indicator . 56,235 ..........................
System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
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Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 142
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
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Brights, Headlights . 66,67
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Built-in Table .91
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .205
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Brake Lights .205
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Front Parking Lights . 205
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Front Side Marker Lights . 205
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Headlights .203
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High-mount Brake Light . 207
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 205
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Specif ications .247
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Turn Signal Lights . 205
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Bulbs, Halogen .203
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Capacities Chart .246
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Cargo .150
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Accessories .148
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Additives, Engine Oil . 193
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 69
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Advanced Airbags .25
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Air Conditioning System . 98
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Usage .100
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Air Pressure, Tires .213
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Alcohol in Gasoline .142
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Antif reeze .196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 168
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Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 136
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 72
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Audio System .103
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 138
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Automatic Transmission . 161
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Capacity, Fluid .246
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Checking Fluid Level . 199....................................
D3 Mode .163
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Shif ting .161
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .161
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Shif t Lever Positions . 162
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Shif t Lock Release . 165
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Disc Care .134
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Disc Changer .111, 125
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Care .134
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Operation .111, 125
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .112, 128
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Disc Player Error Message . 112
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Disposal of Used Oil .195
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Locking and Unlocking . 73
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Power Door Locks .73
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .159
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .155
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Economy .147
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Driving Guidelines .156
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D3 Mode .163
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
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Economy, Fuel .147 ..................................
Emergencies .219
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Battery, Jump Starting . 229
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Brake System Indicator . 235
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Changing a Flat Tire . 220
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Checking the Fuses . 237
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
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Jump Starting .229
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 236
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Overheated Engine . 231
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Towing .242
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Emergency Brake .68
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Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .242
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Emissions Controls .251
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Emissions Testing, State . 254
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 196
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
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If It Won’t Start .227
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 234
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 193...............................
Overheating .231
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Specif ications .246
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Speed Limiter . 160,164
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Starting .158
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Ethanol in Gasoline .142
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
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Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
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Fan, Interior .99
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Features .97
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 143
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .209
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Oil .194
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 220
Index
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CONT INUED
Indicators......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57,168
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 235
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Charging System . 56,233
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Check Fuel Cap .63
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Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .59
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High Beam .59
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
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Low Fuel .59
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Low Oil Pressure . 56,233
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 30
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Side Airbag Of f .57
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SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .58, 170
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Washer Level .60
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint .37
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Inf ant Seats .37
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Tether Anchorage Point . 45...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 212
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Recommended Pressures . 213
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Inside Mirror .88
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Inspection, Tire .213
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Instruments and Controls . 53
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Interior Lights .95
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 222
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Jack, Tire .220
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Jump Starting .229
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Keys .70
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Label, Certif ication .244
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .203
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Indicator .55
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Parking .66
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Turn Signal .66
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Load Limits .151
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Childproof Door .73
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Fuel Fill Door .143
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Glove Box .93
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Power Door .73
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Tailgate .74
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Low Coolant Level .146
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 150
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 153
Index
L K JINDEX
V

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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 220
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Tire Inf ormation .250
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Tires .211
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Air Pressure .213
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Chains .216
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Checking Wear .213
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Inf lation .212
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Inspection .213
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Labeling .250
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Maintenance .214
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Replacing .214
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Rotating .214
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Snow .215
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Specif ications .247
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Tools, Tire Changing . 220
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .172
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Behind a Motorhome . 177
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Emergency Wrecker . 242
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Equipment and Accessories . 173
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Pre-Tow Checklist .175
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Weight Limit .172
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Trailer Loading .172, 173
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Trailer Towing Tips .175 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .199
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .200
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Fluid Selection . 199,200
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Identif ication Number . 245
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Shif ting the Automatic . 161
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Shif ting the Manual . 159
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Treadwear .248
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Trip Meter .61
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Turn Signals .66
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .219
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 248
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Unleaded Gasoline .142
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 195
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 151
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Vehicle Dimensions .246
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 244Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .170
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Indicators .58
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Vehicle Storage .218
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Ventilation .100
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VIN .244
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Viscosity, Oil .193
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 51
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Warranty Coverages .257
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 198
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Operation .65
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 69
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Alignment and Balance . 214
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Wrench, Nut .223
Windows ...............................
Auto Reverse .87
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Operating the Power . 86
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Rear, Def ogger .68
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Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Rear Differential Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
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 ). Front/Rear:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
Capacity:
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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