2008 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

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When you push the MAIN switch in,
the switch is off, and the passenger
windows cannot be raised or lowered.
To cancel this f eature, push on the
switch again to get it to pop out.
Keep the MAIN switch of f when you have children in the vehicle so they
do not injure themselves by
operating the windows
unintentionally.
To open or close the
driver’s window, push or pull the
window switch firmly down or up to
the second detent, and release it.
The window will automatically go up
or down all the way. To stop the
window, pull or push the window
switch brief ly. If the driver’s
window senses any obstacle while it
is closing automatically, it will
reverse direction, and then stop. To
close the window, remove the
obstacle, then use the window switch
again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
window is almost closed. You should
always check that all passengers and
objects are away from the window
bef ore closing it.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position to raise or lower any
window. To open the window, push
the switch down and hold it. Release
the switch when you want to stop the
window. To close the window, pull
back on the switch and hold it.
The windows will operate f or up to
10 minutes af ter you turn of f the
ignition switch. Opening either f ront
door cancels this f unction. Only on the driver’s window,
the auto reverse f unction is disabled
when you continuously pull up the
switch.
AUTO
AUTO REVERSE
Power Windows
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NOTE:
DRIVER’S WINDOW SWITCH
MAIN SWITCH
Closing a power window on
someone’s hands or fingers can
cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are
away from the windows before
closing them.
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µTo open the moonroof
f ully, pull back the moonroof switch
f irmly, then release it. The moonroof
automatically opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening,
push the switch briefly.
To close the moonroof f ully, f irmly
push the moonroof switch f orward,
then release it. The moonroof
automatically closes all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom closing,
push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, lightly pull the switch back
or push it f orward and hold it. The
moonroof will stop when you release
the switch.
To tilt up the moonroof , push on the
center of the moonroof switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting up
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To open the moonroof , pull back on
the switch and hold it. Release the
switch when the moonroof reaches
the desired position. To close the
moonroof , push the switch f orward
andholdit.Releasetheswitchto
stop the operation.
The moonroof can be tilted up in the
back f or ventilation, or it can be slid
back into the roof. Use the switch on
the f ront ceiling to operate the
moonroof . You must turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position to operate the moonroof .
If equipped
AUTO
Moonroof
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TILT
CLOSE OPEN
MOONROOF SWITCH
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it.
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µIf the
moonroof runs into any obstacle
while it is closing automatically, it
will reverse direction and then stop.
To close the moonroof , remove the
obstacle, then use the moonroof
switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it. The moonroof has a key-of f delay.
You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch. The
key-of f delay cancels as soon as you
open either f ront door. You must
then turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position f or the moonroof to
operate.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
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AUTO REVERSE Mirrors
Moonroof , Mirrors
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If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns the
adjustment switch of f to keep your
settings.
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). The outside mirrors are heated to
remove fog and frost. With the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position, turn on the heaters by
pressing the button. The indicator in
the button comes on as a reminder.
Press the button again to turn the
heaters off. Pressing this button also
turns the rear window def ogger on
and off.
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors Power Mirror Heaters
Mirrors
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SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
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Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
SUN VISORVANITY MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
UPPER GLOVE BOX
LOWER GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
BEVERAGE HOLDERS in
REAR SEAT ARMREST SUNGLASSES HOLDER
CONVERSATION MIRROR
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF
AUXILIARY INPUT
JACK
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
If equipped
On some models, this is on the center table
This is on the center table or on the front panel, depending on models SEAT UNDER TRAY
DOOR BEVERAGE HOLDER
CENTER CONSOLE with
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
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The dual deck cargo shelf will
separate the storage area into two
storage areas. On the upper area,
you can store small and light items.
Youshouldplaceheavyitemsinthe
lower storage area. You can remove
the dual deck cargo shelf and store it
on the cargo f loor to make a larger
cargo area.To store the dual deck cargo shelf ,
lif t up either side of it, then move it
as shown above.
Make sure to use the dual deck cargo shelf f ully opened and securely
latched.
To remove the dual deck cargo shelf ,
f old up the rear half of the shelf
forward onto the front half, push up
on both sides, then pull it toward you.
Place the dual deck cargo shelf on
the f ar side of the cargo f loor, then
slide it f orward while f olding out the
upperhalfoftheshelf.
If equipped
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf
Interior Convenience Items
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The dual deck cargo shelf can be
placed on the f loor as shown above.
Reverse this procedure to return the
dual deck cargo shelf to the upper
position. Make sure the dual deck
cargo shelf is latched securely.The maximum load on the dual deck
cargo shelf is 20 lbs on U.S. models,
and10kgoncanadianmodels.This
isshownonalabelonthedriver’s
side of the dual deck cargo shelf
(see page ). To prevent damage
to the dual deck cargo shelf , do not
exceed the maximum load.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ).
When any of the rear seats are
f olded down or f orward, do not place
any objects on the dual deck cargo
shelf . Make sure to store the shelf
on the cargo area f loor. It could be
unlatched during a crash. 56
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Carrying Cargo
Interior Convenience Items
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115
Do not use this shelf if the
second row seats are folded
down.
Objects placed on the shelf
could be thrown forward during
a crash or sudden stop and hurt
someone.
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On vehicles with rear seat armrest
On Canadian models
On U.S. models
The rear seat also has a beverage
holder in the center armrest. To use
it, pivot the armrest down.
Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Liquid can also spill
f rom the door pocket beverage
holders when you open or close the
doors. Use only resealable
containers in the door pockets.
Spilled liquids can damage the
upholstery, carpeting, and electrical
components in the interior.
To prevent damage, do not place
more than 20 lbs (9 kg) on this shelf.
To prevent damage, do not place
more than 10 kg on this shelf. Beverage Holders
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