2006 HONDA CR-V CRUISE

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses more f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible. Combine several short trips into
one. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
f uel. Use cruise control when
appropriate.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking use more f uel. 186
For example,
Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
Bef ore Driving
147

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4). Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not usethecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
T esting of Readiness Codes
State Emissions T esting
254

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Cargo, How to Carry .150
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .115, 131
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Operation .113, 129
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .134
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CD Changer .111, 125
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .112, 128
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CD Error Messages .112
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CD Player .109, 124
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Center Pocket .95
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Center Table .94
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Certif ication Label .244
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Chains, Tires .216
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Changing a Flat Tire .220
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Changing Oil .194
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How to .194
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When to .187
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Charging System Indicator . 56,233
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 157
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Child Saf ety .32
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Booster Seats .47
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Child Seats .32, 39
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 32..........................................
Inf ants .37
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Large Children .46
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LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33
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Small Children .38
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Tethers .45
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Warning Labels .34
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats .32, 39
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LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
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Cleaning Seat Belts .208
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Clock .137
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Clutch Fluid .202
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CO in the Exhaust .251
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Coin Tray .93
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 158
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Consumer Inf ormation . 256
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .196
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Checking .146
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Proper Solution .196
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Temperature Gauge . 62Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
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Cruise Control Operation . 138
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Cup Holders .91
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Customer Service Of f ice . 256
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 67
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .59
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Dead Battery .229
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 258
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 101
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Detachable Anchor .85
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Dimensions .246
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Dimming the Headlights . 66,67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
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Engine Oil .145
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Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 167
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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
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