2008 HONDA CR-V heating

2008 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
Contents

Owner's Identification Form

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety .............................................................................................................................. iii Important Handling Information .................................................................................................................... iv
Your Vehicle at a Glance (main controls) .................................................................................................... 3
Driver and Passenger Safety (seat belts, SRS, and child protection) .................................................... 5
Instruments and Controls
(indicators, gauges, information display, dashboard, and steering column)
.............. 57
Features (
climate control,audio,,steering wheel,security and cruise control
)
................................................... 125
Before Driving (fuel, vehicle break- in, and cargo loading) ..................................................................... 225
Driving (engine and transmission operation) ................................................................................................ 243
Maintenance (minder, fluid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage)........................................... 271
Taking Care of the Unexpected (flat tire, dead battery, overheating, fuses) ...................................... 311
Technical Information (vehicle specifications, tires, and emissions controls) ....................................... 333
Warranty and Customer Relations (U. S. and Canada only) (warranty and contact information) ... 349
Authorized Manuals (U. S. only) (how to order) ......................................................................................... 353
Index ............................................................................................................................... ........................................ I

Service Information Summary ( fluid capacities and tire pressures)
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Bef ore Driving
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE HOOD RELEASE HANDLE PASSENGER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
MIRROR CONTROL INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES AUDIO SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.59)
(P.66)
(P.9,25)
(P.82) (P.9,25)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.109) (P.227) (P.229) (P.120)(P.247)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.139)
(P.112)
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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Control L ocations
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MIRRORCONTROLS
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS MOONROOFSWITCH
EX-L without navigation system is shown ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.59)
(P.66)
(P.76)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.82)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.32)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.78) (P.112)
(P.109)
(P.227)
(P.229) (P.120)(P.108)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.247)
(P.219)
(P.139)
(P.110)
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .126
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Climate Control System .131
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Dual Temperature Control .136
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Climate Control Sensors .138
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Audio System .139 ..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio .141
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Playing a Disc.145
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Disc Player Error Messages.152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.153
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .157
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Playing Discs.162
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Disc Player Error Messages.169
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.170
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .176
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Playing a disc.182
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Disc Player Error Messages .190
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CD Changer.191
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CD Changer Error Messages .197
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Playing a PC card.198
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PC card Error Messages .210 ............
AM/FM Radio Reception .211
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Protecting Your Discs .213
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Remote Audio Controls .216
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Radio Thef t Protection .218
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Setting the Clock .219
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Security System .220
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .221
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Cruise Control .222
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigationsystem
EX-L Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
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TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
AIR CONDITIONING
(A/C) BUTTON
FAN CONTROL DIAL
MAX A/C BUTTON RECIRCULATION BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/HEATED
MIRRORS BUTTON
MODE CONTROL BUTTONS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
LX and EX models
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or 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 recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
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 the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
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 rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . 77
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Canadian models only
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Mode Control
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Features
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