2006 HONDA CR-V lights

If equippedKeep the inside and outside mirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, and use the switch
under the lef t dashboard vent to
operate the moonroof .
To tilt up the back of the moonroof ,
press and hold the center button
().
To close the moonroof , press and
hold the top of the switch ( ).
To open the moonroof , press and hold the bottom of the switch
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Moonroof
Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
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TABOpening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or motor.

Open the glove box by pulling the
bottom of the handle. Close it with a
f irm push. Lock or unlock the glove
box with the master key.
The glove box light comes on only
when the parking lights are on.Toopenthecointray,pullonthe
bottom edge. The light in the tray
comes on when the parking lights
are on.Only on models with a manual
transmission
Glove Box Coin T ray
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Lock
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.

After all doors are closed tightly, the
light f ades out in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light f ades out in about 30 seconds.
If you leave any door or the tailgate
open with the key not in the ignition
switch, the ceiling light will go of f
af ter 3 minutes.Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
button. Push the button again to turn
it of f . You can use the spotlights at
all times.
The ignition switch light comes on
when you open the driver’s door. It
f ades out in about 30 seconds af ter
the door is closed.The cargo area light has a three-
position switch. In the OFF position,
the light does not come on. In the
center position, the light comes on
when you open the tailgate or the
hatch glass. In the ON position, the
light stays on continuously.
Interior Lights
Spotlights
Ignition Switch L ightCargo A rea L ight
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OFF
ON
TAILGATE/HATCH GLASS ACTIVATED

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µ You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
Adjust the balance or side-
to-side strength of the sound.
Adjust the fader or the
f ront-to-back strength of the sound.
Adjustthetrebleinthe
sound.
Adjust the bass in the sound. Press the knob to pop it
out. Turn it to adjust the Bass level.
Pull it out slightly f arther to adjust
the Fade, or front-to-back strength.
Pushtheknobbackinwhenyouare
done adjusting the sound.
Press the knob to pop it
out. Turn it to adjust the Treble level.
Pull it out slightly f arther to adjust
the balance, or side-to-side strength.
Pushtheknobbackinwhenyouare
done adjusting the sound. For inf ormation, see page .67
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A udio System L ighting
Adjusting the Sound
BAL
FAD
TRE
BAS BAS/FAD:
TRE/BAL:
Radio Frequencies and Reception
Playing the Radio
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µµ
µ
µ You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is of f .
Adjust the balance or side-
to-side strength of the sound.
Adjust the fader or the
f ront-to-back strength of the sound.
Adjustthetrebleinthe
sound.
Adjust the bass in the sound. Press the SOUND knob repeatedly
to display the Bass (BAS), Treble
(TRE), Fader (FAD), and Balance
(BAL) settings.
Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the SOUND knob
to adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see a ‘‘C’’ in the display. The
system will return to the audio
display about 5 seconds af ter you
stop adjusting a mode.
For inf ormation, see page .67
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Playing the Radio
A udio System L ighting
Adjusting the Sound
BAL
FAD
TRE
BAS Radio Frequencies and Reception
Features
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Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows. In these areas,
accessories may interf ere with
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle. These accessories have
been designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation of your vehicle.
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A ccessories and Modif ications
A ccessories
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Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.

Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors, the tailgate,
and the hatch glass are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
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Driving Guidelines
Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Make sure the hatch glass is
closed securely.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in f irst gear.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes. If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb. If you have a manual
transmission, put it in reverse gear.
Parking T ips
Parking
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