2007 HONDA CR-V dashboard

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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
U.S. models onlyCanadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
55
SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD SUN VISOR
RADIATOR CAP

Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Tu rning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow. This
button turns the rear window
defogger off and on (see page ).
Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
floor vents.
When
the recirculation indicator is
on, air from the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in from the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes for the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in reci rculation
mode, parti cularly with the A/C off,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirc ulation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode. On some models, this button also
operates the heated outside mirrors
(see page ).
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode. Air f lows f rom
the center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of mode buttons cancels MAX
A/C. 77
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Rear Window Def ogger Button
Recirculation Button
Mode Control
MAX A/C Button
Features
125

To remove f og f rom the inside of the
windows:Turning the f an speed control dial all
the way to the left shuts the system
of f .
Keep the system of f f or short
periods only.
To keep stale air and mustiness
f rom collecting, you should have
the f an running at all times.
When you switch to , f rom or , the A/C stays on.
This helps prevent the windows f rom
rapidly f ogging up when the air is
suddenly routed away f rom the
windshield. If you want to turn the
A/C off, press and release the A/C
button twice. The indicator in the
buttoncomesonandthengoesoff. Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was of f to start with.
Select .
Set the f an and temperature
controls to maximum level.
For your saf ety, make sure you have
a clear view through all the windows
bef ore driving. To clear the windows f aster, you can
close the dashboard corner vents by
rotating the wheel below each vent.
This sends more warm air to the
windshield def roster vents. Once the
windshield is clear, select f resh air
mode to avoid f ogging the windows.
Set the f an to the desired speed, or
high f or f aster def rosting.
Select . The system
automatically switches to f resh air
mode and turns on the A/C. The
A/C indicator will not come on if it
was off to start with.
Adjust the temperature so the
airflow feels warm.
Select / to help
clear the rear window.
To increase airf low to the
windshield, close the corner vents.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. To Defog and Defrost To Turn Everything Off
T o Remove Exterior Frost or Ice
From the Windows
Vents, Heating, and A/C
128

Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top of f ’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
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2. 3.
4.
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
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Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
215
TETHER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Reach in between the hood and
the f ront grille with your f ingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t the
hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stif f ly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole pointed
by an arrow in the hood.
2.
1. 3.
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
217
LATCH
CLIPGRIP
SUPPORT ROD
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE

The interior fuse box is located
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side. The fuse label is attached
under the steering column. The
under-hood fuse box is on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown. If
something electrical in your
vehicle stops working, check for a
blown fuse first. Determine from the
chart on pages and , or the
diagram on the f use box lid, which
f use or f uses control that device.
Check those f uses f irst, but check all
the f uses bef ore deciding that a
blown f use is the cause. Replace any
blown f uses, and check if the device
works.
The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
two f use boxes. 315
316
Checking and Replacing Fuses
Fuses
312
TAB
INTERIOR UNDER-HOOD
(PRIMARY)
FUSE LABEL
FUSE

Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers located in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
To access the VIN in the engine
compartment, pull down the lid on
the back of the engine compartment.
Make sure to close the lid bef ore
closing the hood.
Identif ication Numbers
320
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL

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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard . 4, 72
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Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .63
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Dead Battery .305
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .336
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .128
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Detachable Anchor .104
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Dimensions .322
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Dimming the Headlights . 74, 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission .273
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Engine Oil .218
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .237
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Disposal of Used Oil .269
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Cargo .222
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Cargo area Light .121
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Cargo Hooks .225
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Carrying Cargo .222
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Cargo, How to Carry .222
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .202
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CD Changer . 154, 181
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages . 159, 187
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CD Error Messages . 159, 187
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CD Player . 135, 152, 172
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Center Pocket .110
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Center Table .114
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Certif ication Label .320
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Chains, Tires .292
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Changing a Flat Tire .299
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Changing Oil .267
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How to .267
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When to .263
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Charging System Message . 60,309
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 216
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 229
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Child Saf ety . 34
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Booster Seats .51
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Child Seats . 34, 39 .....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
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Inf ants .39
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Large Children .50
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .48
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
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Child Seats . 34, 39
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 48
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Cleaning Seat Belts .283
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Clock .206
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CO in the Exhaust .329
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 230
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Consumer Inf ormation . 334
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
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Conversation Mirror .117
Coolant ........................................
Adding .270
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Checking .218
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Proper Solution .270
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Temperature Gauge . 69
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Courtesy Light .121 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .329
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 209
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Customer Service Of f ice . 334
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