2007 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

2007 Honda CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents

Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
.................................................................i
A Few Words About Safe ty........................................................................\
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Your Vehicle at a Glan
ce........................................................................\
.............................................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........................................................................\
.........................................57
Instrume nt panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering colu\
mn controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ........................................................................\
......................123
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other c\
onvenience features.
Before Driving........................................................................\
..........................................................213
What gasoline to use, how to break -in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ........................................................................\
......................................................................227
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, pl\
us towing a trailer.
Maintenance........................................................................\
.............................................................255
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take you r vehicle to the dealer.
Taking Care of the Unexpecte d........................................................................\
..............................297
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, an d how to handle them.
Technical Informatio n........................................................................\
.............................................319
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canad a)................................................................333
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact \
us.
Authorized Manu als (U.S. only)........................................................................\
..............................337
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

T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the CR-V. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular vehicle.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identif ication
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
A VIS IMPORT A NT : Si vous avez
besoin d’un Manuel du Conduct eur
en f rançais, veuillez demander à
votreconcessionnairede
commander le numéro de pièce
33SWAC00
OWNER
ADDRESS
V. I. N.
DELIVERY DATE
DEALER NAME DEALER NO.
ADDRESS
OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP CODE/
POSTAL CODE

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2007 Honda CR-V was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Introduction
i

Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref erred to as event data recorders. These devices
record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, airbag deployment data, and the f ailure of any airbag
system component. This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else except as legally
required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormation about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf idential and is never linked to
the vehicle owner. WARNING:
Introduction
ii

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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions. These signal words mean: preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle.
Instructions Saf ety Section Saf ety Headings Saf ety Messages Saf ety L abels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher g round
clearance h as many advantages for off-highway dri ving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacl es, and rough
terrain. It also p rovides good visibility so you can anticipate p roblems earlier.
Th ese advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high
center of gravi ty. This means your vehicle can tip or roll o ver if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a
significantly higher rollover rate than o ther types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signifi cantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For information on how to reduce the ri sk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the
section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in loss of
control or an accident. 252228
Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
Important Handling Inf ormation
iv

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHESDRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.59)
(P.66) (P.129)
(P.9, 25)
(P.124)
(P.231)
(P.217)
(P.215)
(P.106)
(P.82)
(P.109)
(P.9,
25)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
(P.117)

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
AUDIO SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
CLOCK
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
SHIFT LEVER
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.75)
(P.76)
(P.32) (P.129)
(P.206)
(P.73)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRRORS BUTTON
(P.77)
(P.231)
(P.105)
(P.209)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES
(P.78) (P.78) (P.241)
(P.203)
MIRROR CONTROLS (P.109)
HORN AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.160)
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