2006 HONDA CR-V transmission

2006 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safet y........................................................................\
.........................................ii
Important Handling Information........................................................................\
.............................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.............................................3
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
......................................5
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restr\
aint System.
Instruments and Control s........................................................................\
.........................................53
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
...................... 97
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................141
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................155
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................183
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................219
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................243
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada )...............................................................
.255
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................259
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index........................................................................\
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Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Accord Value Package Audio System

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
A/T model is shown. HATCH GLASS RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.86) (P.89)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.73)
(P.74)
(P.95)
(P.
98)
(P.
68)
(P.
67)
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET PARKING BRAKE
AUDIO SYSTEM
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.9 ,23)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.61) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 30)
(P.9 ,23)
(P.
161 )
(P.159)
(P.103)
(P.144)
(P.143)

Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
A/T model is shown. HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P.86)
(P.98)
(P.89)
(P.74) POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.73) MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
95) (P.61)
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.86) SEAT HEATER
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.67)PARKING BRAKE
(P.68)PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.30)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.55)
(P.161)
(P.159)
(P.103) (P.137)
(P.144)
(P.143)

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
LOCK (0) ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
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Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
Each front seat has an armrest on
thesideof theseat-back.Touseit,
pivotitdown.
To change the angle of the rear seat-
back, pull up on the release lever on
the outside of the seat-back.
When using the center seating
position, adjust the lef t and right side
of the rear seats to the same position.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
backs af ter you adjust the rear seats. The height of the driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the dial on the
outside of the seat cushion.
Only on vehicles with an automatic
transmission
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment A rmrests
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
REAR SEAT

The cargo area floor can be taken
out and used as a table.To remove the table, pull up the
carpet. Lif t and pull on the handle to
slidethetableout.
To use the f ront beverage holder,
pull on the handle. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. Spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
CONT INUED
Only on models with an automatic transmission
Built-in T able
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
91
HANDLE

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
93
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.

These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).Open the center pocket by pulling
the handle.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
Open any door.
Unlock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or remote transmitter.
Only on models with an automatictransmission
CONT INUED
A ccessory Power Sockets Center Pocket
Sun Visor Ceiling L ight
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
95
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED