2005 HONDA CR-V towing

However, if the brake pedal does not
f eel normal, you should take
immediate action. A problem in one
part of the system’s dual circuit
design will still give you braking at
two wheels. You will f eel the brake
pedal go down much f arther bef ore
the vehicle begins to slow down, and
you will have to press harder on the
pedal.
If you must drive the vehicle a short
distance in this condition, drive
slowly and caref ully. Slow down by shif ting to a lower
gear, and pull to the side of the road
when it is saf e. Because of the long
distance needed to stop, it is
hazardous to drive the vehicle. You
should have it towed and repaired as
soon as possible (seeon page ). If the ABS indicator and the VSA
system indicator come on with the
brake system indicator, have your
vehicle inspected by your dealer
immediately.
The brake system indicator normally
comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position, and as
a reminder to check the parking
brake. It will stay on if you do not
f ully release the parking brake.
If the brake system indicator comes
on while driving, the brake f luid level
is probably low. Press lightly on the
brake pedal to see if it f eels normal.
If it does, check the brake f luid level
thenexttimeyoustopataservice
station (see page ).
If the f luid level is low, take your
vehicle to a dealer, and have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads. 201
242
Brake System Indicator
Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
235
Canada
U.S.

The operator will load
your vehicle on the back of a truck.
Any other method of towing will
damage the drive system. When you
contact the towing agency, inf orm
them a f lat-bed is required. If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous. Refer to
on page
for non-emergency towing
inf ormation. 177
On 4WD models
The only way you can saf ely tow
your vehicle is with f lat-bed
equipment. Towing Your Vehicle
Behind a Motorhome
Emergency T owing
242
Towing with only two tires on the
ground will damage parts of the 4WD
system. It should be transported on a
f lat-bed truck or trailer.

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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
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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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
.
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
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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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Windshield.......................................
Cleaning .65
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Def roster .101
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Washers .198
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .210
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Operation .65
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Worn Tires .213
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 242
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