2008 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

If the power door lock system cannot
unlock the tailgate, unlock it
manually.Push the release lever to the lower
right as shown.
If you need to unlock the tailgate
manually, it means there is a
problem with the tailgate. Have the
vehicle checked by your dealer.
Placeaclothonthetopsideof the
cover, then use a small flat-tip
screwdriver to remove the cover on
the back of the tailgate.
Unlocking the T ailgate
Tailgate
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RELEASE LEVER
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EX-L model only
The controls f or the power
adjustable driver’s seat are on the
outside edge of the seat bottom. You
can adjust the seat with the ignition
switch in any position. Make all seat
adjustments before you start driving.
The f ront passenger’s seat can be
adjusted manually (see the next
page). Moves the seat forward
and backward.
Moves the f ront of the
seat up or down.
Raises or lowers the seat.Moves the whole seat up
and f orward, or down
and backward. The front
of the seat also tilts up or
down at the same time.
Adjusts the seat-back
angle f orward or
backward.
Increases or decreases
the lumbar support.
Seats
Driver’s Seat Power A djustments
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Make all seat adjustments bef ore
you start driving.
To adjust the front or rear seat
forward or backward, pull up on the
bar under the seat cushion’s f ront
edge. Move the seat to the desired
position, and release the bar. Try to movetheseattomakesureitis
locked in position.
To change the seat-back angle of the
f ront seat, pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat bottom.
Once a seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure it
is locked in position.
The angle of each rear seat-back can
be adjusted separately. To change
the seat-back angle of the rear seat-
back, pull up on the release lever on
the top of the seat-back. Move the
seat-back to the desired position,
then release the lever. Make sure
the seat-back latches in the new
position.
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Seat A djustments
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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FRONT SEAT REAR SEAT
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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 your driver’s seat is
adjustable. To raise the seat,
repeatedly pull up the lever on the
outside of the seat cushion. To lower
the seat, push the lever down
repeatedly.Each front seat has an armrest on
thesideof theseat-back.Touseit,
pivotitdown.
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment A rmrests
Seats
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FRONT
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The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.If your vehicle is equipped with a
dual deck cargo shelf , do not use the
shelf when any seat-back is f olded
down. Objects placed on this shelf
canbethrownforwardand
occupants can be injured during
sudden stops or a collision.
For more inf ormation of the dual
deck cargo shelf , see page .
The rear center seat-back has a
cargo area pass-through. To use the
cargo area pass-through, pull up the
release on top of the center seat-
backandfolditdown. 114
Seats
Cargo Pass-through
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR
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Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.The head restraints adjust f or height.
You need both hands to adjust a
restraint.Donotattempttoadjustit
while driving. To raise it, pull upward.
To lower the restraint, push the
release button sideways, and push
the restraint down.
Head Restraints
Seats
A djust ing t he Head Rest raint
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RELEASE BUTTON
LEGS
SEAT-BACK CUSHION
Front Position
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When a passenger is seated in the
rear center seating position, make
sure the center head restraint is
properly adjusted.Make sure the removed head
restraints are securely stored.
To remove a head restraint, pull it up
as f ar as it will go. Push the release
button, then pull the restraint out of
the seat-back. Make sure the head restraint locks
in position when you reinstall it.
When reinstalling a head restraint,
put the legs back in place. Then
adjust it to the appropriate height
while pressing the release button.
Seats
Removing t he Head Rest raint
Inst rument s and Cont rols
99
RELEASE BUTTON
RELEASE BUTTON
Rear Outer Position Rear Center
CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACK CUSHION
LEGS SEAT-BACK
Failure to reinstall the head
restraints can result in severe
injury during a crash.
Always replace the head
restraints before driving.
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The driver’s and f ront passenger’s
seats have active head restraints. If
the vehicle is struck severely f rom
the rear, the occupant properly
secured with the seat belt will be
pushed against the seat-back and the
head restraint will automatically
move forward.
This reduces the distance between
the restraint and the occupant’s head.
It also helps protect the occupantsagainst whiplash and injuries to the
neck and upper spine.
Af ter a collision, the activated
restraint should return to its normal
position.
If the restraints do not return to their
normal position, or in the event of a
severe collision, have the vehicle
inspected by a Honda dealer.
For a head restraint system to work
properly:
Do not hang any items on the head
restraints, or f rom the restraint
legs.
Do not place any object between
an occupant and the seat-back.
Install each restraint in its proper
location.
Only use genuine Honda
replacement head restraints.
Seats
A ct ive Head Rest raint s
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