2006 HONDA CR-V check engine

If the indicator comes on
while driving, it means one
of the engine’s emissions control
systems may have a problem. Even
though you may f eel no dif f erence in
your vehicle’s perf ormance, it can
reduce your f uel economy and cause
increased emissions. Continued
operation may cause serious damage. If the indicator comes on repeatedly,
even though it may turn of f as you
continue driving, have the vehicle
checked by the dealer as soon as
possible.
This indicator may also come on
along with the ‘‘D’’ indicator.
Your vehicle has certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that are part of the on-board
diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. In some states, part of the
emissions testing is to make sure
these codes are set. If they are not
set, the test cannot be completed.If the battery in your vehicle has
been disconnected or gone dead,
these codes are erased. It takes at
least three days of driving under
various conditions to set the codes
again.
To check if they are set, turn the
ignition to the ON (II) position,
without starting the engine. The
malf unction indicator lamp will come
on f or 20 seconds. If it then goes of f ,
the readiness codes are set. If it
blinks five times, the readiness
codes are not set. If possible, do not
take your vehicle for a state
emissions test until the readiness
codes are set. Ref er to
for more
inf ormation (see page ).
If you have recently ref ueled your
vehicle, the indicator could come on
because of a loose or missing f uel f ill
cap. You will also see a ‘‘CHECK
FUEL CAP’’ message on the
odometer display. Tighten the cap
until it clicks at least once.
Tightening the cap will not turn the
indicator turn of f immediately; it
takes at least three days of normal
driving.
254
Malf unction Indicator L amp
Readiness CodesState
Emissions T esting
234
If you keep driving with the
malf unction indicator lamp on, you can
damage your vehicle’s emissions
controls and engine. Those repairs may
not be covered by your vehicle’s
warranties.

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enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
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This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts. This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 233
............................
Jump Starting .229
..............................
Maintenance .217
............................
Specif ications .247
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Bef ore Driving .141
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders .91
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 168
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Break-in, New Linings . 142
....................
Bulb Replacement .205
...........................................
Fluid .201
.........................................
Parking .68
.................
System Indicator . 56,235 ..........................
System Design .167
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Wear Indicators .167
.............................
Braking System .167
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 142
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
..................
Brights, Headlights . 66,67
...................................
Built-in Table .91
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .205
..............................
Brake Lights .205
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Front Parking Lights . 205
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Front Side Marker Lights . 205
.................................
Headlights .203
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High-mount Brake Light . 207
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 205
............................
Specif ications .247
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 205
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .203
............................
Capacities Chart .246
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
..............................................
Cargo .150
....................................
Accessories .148
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 193
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 69
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
................
Air Conditioning System . 98
.........................................
Usage .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .213
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .142
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Antif reeze .196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 168
...................................
Operation .168
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 136
.
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
..............
Automatic Transmission . 161
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .246
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 199....................................
D3 Mode .163
.......................................
Shif ting .161
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .161
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 162
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Shif t Lock Release . 165
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I

Î
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Cargo, How to Carry .150
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .115, 131
...........................
Operation .113, 129
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .134
..........................
CD Changer .111, 125
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .112, 128
.....................
CD Error Messages .112
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CD Player .109, 124
.................................
Center Pocket .95
....................................
Center Table .94
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Certif ication Label .244
.................................
Chains, Tires .216
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .220
.................................
Changing Oil .194
........................................
How to .194
......................................
When to .187
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,233
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 157
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Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .47
.............................
Child Seats .32, 39
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 32..........................................
Inf ants .37
............................
Large Children .46
.........................................
LATCH .41
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Risks with Airbags .33
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Small Children .38
.........................................
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
.........................................
LATCH .41
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Tether Anchorage Points . 45
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Childproof Door Locks . 73
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .208
..............................................
Clock .137
...................................
Clutch Fluid .202
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CO in the Exhaust .251
.........................................
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
.........................
Proper Solution .196
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Temperature Gauge . 62Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .251
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Cruise Control Indicator . 58
............
Cruise Control Operation . 138
.....................................
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
.................................
Dead Battery .229
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 258
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
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Def rosting the Windows . 101
.........................
Detachable Anchor .85
....................................
Dimensions .246
.........
Dimming the Headlights . 66,67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
..................................
Engine Oil .145
..........................
Directional Signals .66
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 167
Index
D
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CONT INUED
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Disc Care .134
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Disc Changer .111, 125
...........................................
Care .134
...........................
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
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
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
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 229
...........
Brake System Indicator . 235
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 220
.....
Charging System Indicator . 233
..................
Checking the Fuses . 237
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
............................
Jump Starting .229
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 236
..................
Overheated Engine . 231
.......................................
Towing .242
...........................
Emergency Brake .68
......................
Emergency Flashers .67
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Emergency Towing .242
.......................
Emissions Controls .251
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 254
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 196
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
.........................
If It Won’t Start .227
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 234
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 193...............................
Overheating .231
............................
Specif ications .246
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Speed Limiter . 160,164
.......................................
Starting .158
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Ethanol in Gasoline .142
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
.....................................
Fan, Interior .99
...........................................
Features .97
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 143
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .209
...............................................
Oil .194
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 220
Index
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 147
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Gasohol .142
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Gasoline .142
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
...........................................
Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 142
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Tank, Ref ueling .143
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Gas Station Procedures . 143
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .62
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 161
..............
Manual Transmission . 159
........................................
Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .173, 246 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 244
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
...........................................
Switch .72
............
Timing Control System . 252
........................
Immobilizer System .71
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
..........................................
Brake .201
.........................................
Clutch .202
..............
Manual Transmission . 200
..........................
Power Steering .202
..................
Windshield Washer . 198
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Folding Rear Seat .82, 83
..........................
Four-way Flashers .67
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Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .78
.........................................
Heaters .86
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Airbags .9, 23
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Fuel .142
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
......................
Fill Door and Cap .143
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Low Fuel Indicator .59
...........................................
Gauge .62
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Octane Requirement . 142
...............................
Oxygenated .142
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Tank, Ref ueling .143
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Fuel Economy .147
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Fuses, Checking the .237 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 203
.....................................
Hatch Glass .74
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 67Headlights
........................................
Aiming .203
............
Daytime Running Lights . 67
..................
High Beam Indicator . 59
...........................
Reminder Tone .66
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 203
...................................
Turning on .66
..............................
Head Restraints .80
...............................
Heated Mirrors .89
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Heater, Seat .86
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Heating and Cooling .98
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High Beam Lever .67
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Hood, Opening the .144
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Horn .4,64
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Hydraulic Clutch .202
Index
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Maintenance .183
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .186
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Record .189-191
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Required Indicator .60
..........................................
Saf ety .184
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Schedule .187-188
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,234
...................
Manual Transmission . 159
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 200
.......................................
Shif ting .159
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 200
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 61
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 142
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .88
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 149
.........................................
Moonroof .88
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Closing Manually .236
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Operation .88
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Neutral Gear Position . 163
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New Vehicle Break-in . 142.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .160
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 244
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 142
.........................................
Odometer .62
...............................
Odometer, Trip .61
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Of f -Highway Driving . 179
Oil ........................
Change, How to .194
......................
Change, When to .187
......................
Checking Engine .145
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,233
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .193
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .251
..............................
Outside Mirrors .89
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
....................
Overheating, Engine .231
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 186
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .142 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
........................
Park Gear Position .162
...........................................
Parking .166
.................................
Parking Brake .68
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 56,235
.................................
Parking Lights .66
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 166
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .252
...................................
Pollen Filter .209
..........................
Power Door Locks .73
.................
Power Socket Locations . 90
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 202
..............................
Power Windows .86
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
........................
Preparing to Drive .157
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children .32
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children . 46
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Protecting Small Children . 38
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