2007 HONDA CR-V wiper blades

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perform more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, a
maintenance record, and instructions
for simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself. ......................
Maintenance Saf ety .256
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Maintenance Minder .257
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Maintenance Record .264
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Fluid Locations .266
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Adding Engine Oil .267
Changing the Engine Oil and
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Filter .268
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Engine Coolant .270
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Windshield Washers .272
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .273
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid .275
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Brake Fluid .275
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Power Steering Fluid .276
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Lights .277
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .283
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Floor Mats .283
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Audio Antenna .284
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Dust and Pollen Filter .284
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Wiper Blades .285
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Tires .288
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Wheels .293
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Checking the Battery .294
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Vehicle Storage .295
337
Maintenance
Maint enance
255

Check the fluid level in the
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.
Check the fluid level by removing
the cap and looking at the level
gauge.
The low washer
level indicator comes on when the
level is low (see page ). Fill the reservoir with a good-quality
windshield washer f luid. This
increases the cleaning capability and
prevents f reezing in cold weather.
When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f luid
on a clean cloth. This will help to
condition the blade edges.
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On Canadian models:
Windshield Washers
272
LEVEL GAUGE
Do not use engine antif reeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antif reeze
can damage your vehicle’s paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer pump. Use only
commercially-available windshield
washer f luid.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades at least every six months.
Replace them if you f ind signs of
cracking in the rubber, areas that are
getting hard, or if they leave streaks
and unwiped areas when used.
To replace a f ront wiper blade:Raise each wiper arm of f the
windshield, lif ting the driver’s side
first, then the passenger’s side. Disconnect the blade assembly
from the wiper arm:
Press and hold the lock tab.
Slidethebladeassemblytoward
the lock tab until it releases f rom
the wiper arm.When replacing a wiper blade,
make sure not to drop the wiper
blade or wiper arm down on the
windshield.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
1. 2.
3.
CONT INUED
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
285
LOCK TAB
WIPER ARMS
FRONT BLADE
Do not open the hood when the wiper
arms are raised, or you will damage
the hood and the wiper arms.

Place the top of the wiper blade on
the end of the blade assembly, and
slide the blade onto the assembly
in the direction pointed to by the
arrow.
Make sure the blade is completely
installed.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield, the passenger’s
side first, then the driver’s side.
Make sure the three rubber tabs
inside the blade f it to each notch
of the rein-f orcement, as shown. 5. 6.
7.
4.
Wiper Blades
286
REINFORCEMENT
BLADE
TOP

Lower the wiper arm against the
windshield. Install the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place. Slide the new blade into the holder.
Make sure it is engaged in the slot
along its f ull length.
Insert both ends of the blade into
the holder. Make sure they are
secure.
Pull one end of the blade out f rom
the holder.
Slide the blade out of the holder.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
To replace a rear wiper blade:
Raise the wiper arm of f the rear
window.
Disconnect the blade assembly
f rom the wiper arm by pivoting the
blade assembly upward. 3. 5.
4. 6.
7.
1.
2.
Wiper Blades
Maint enance
287
REAR

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CONT INUED
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Engine Oil and Filter .268
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Fuses .312
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Light Bulbs .277
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Schedule .263
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Tires .288
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Wiper Blades .285
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .336
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 218, 270
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position .232
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Reverse Lockout .235
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Roof Rack .224
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Rotation, Tire .291
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Safety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting .336
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .55
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Saf ety Messages .iii .....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .20
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Cleaning .283
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Detachable Anchor .104
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and
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Beeper .60
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System Components .18
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Use During Pregnancy .16
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt .14
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Seat Heaters .105
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Seats, Adjusting the .94
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Select/Reset Button .66
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Serial Number .320
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Service Intervals .263
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Service Manual .337
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Service Station Procedures .215
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Setting the Clock .206
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .231
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Shif t Lock Release .235
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Side Airbags .9,28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28 How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .280
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .292
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Sound System .129
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Spare Tire .298
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Spark Plugs .322
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Specific ations . 322, 323
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Speed Control .209
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Speed Limiter .234
Index
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INDEX
VII

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Rotating .291
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Snow .292
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Specif ications .323
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Tools, Tire Changing .299
Towing
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A Trailer .245
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Behind a Motorhome .250
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Emergency Wrecker .317
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Equipment and Accessories .247
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Pre-Tow Checklist .248
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Weight Limit .245
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .242
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Indicator . 64, 242
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .327
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Trailer Loading . 245, 246
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Trailer Towing Tips .248
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .273
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Fluid Selection .273
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Identif ication Number . 320
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Shif ting the Automatic . 231
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Treadwear .324
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Trip Meter .67 ....................................
Turn Signals .74
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .335
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 272
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Operation .73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 291
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Wrench, Nut .300
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .106
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Operating the Power . 106
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
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Def roster .128
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Washers .272
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .285
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Operation .73
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Worn Tires .290
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 317
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 223
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Vehicle Dimensions .322
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 320
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .240
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Indicators .62
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Vehicle Storage .295
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Ventilation .126
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VIN .320
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Viscosity, Oil .267
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .297
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 324
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Unleaded Gasoline .214
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 269
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