2008 HONDA CR-V cooling

Do not add any rust inhibitors or
other additives to your vehicle’s
cooling system. They may not be
compatible with the coolant or
engine components.Pour coolant into the reserve tank.
Fill it half way between the MAX
and MIN marks. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.
Make sure the engine and radiator
are cool. The coolant level should be up to
the base of the f iller neck. Add
coolant if it is low.
Pourthecoolantslowlyand
caref ully so you do not spill any.
Clean up any spill immediately; it
could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Put the radiator cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
Relieve any pressure in the cooling
system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
Remove the radiator cap by
pushingitdownandturningit
counterclockwise.
3. 4.
2.
1. 5.6.
Engine Coolant
Maint enance
285
RADIATOR CAP
\f—\f—y

y
(,
\fy\f\fy
2008 CR- V

This f ilter removes the dust and
pollenthatisbroughtinfromthe
outside through the heating and
cooling system.
If you remove a f loor mat, make sure
tore-anchoritwhenyouputitback
in your vehicle.
If you use a non-Honda f loor mat,
make sure it f its properly and that it
canbeusedwiththefloormat
anchors. Do not put additional f loor
mats on top of the anchored mats.
Have your dealer replace the filter
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. It should be
replaced every 15,000 miles (24,000
km) if you drive primarily in urban
areas that have high concentrations
of soot in the air, or if the f low f rom
the heating and cooling system
becomeslessthanusual.
Dust and Pollen Filter
A udio A ntenna
Floor Mats, Audio Antenna, Dust and Pollen Filter
298
Your vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna f rom
being damaged by the car wash brushes.
\f—\f—y

y
(,
\fy\f\fy
2008 CR- V

Fill the f uel tank.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
Vehicle Storage
310
\f—\f—y


y
(,
\fy\f
y
2008 CR- V

Look f or any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you f ind a leak, it
must be repaired bef ore you
continue driving (see
on page ).
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the f irst stop. Af ter the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off.
Put the radiator cap back on
tightly. Run the engine, and check
the temperature gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see
on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly.
Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
10.
11.
332
332
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
323
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
——y

y
(,
yy
2008 CR- V

.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .291
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .291
............
Daytime Running Lights .75
..................
High Beam Indicator .63
.........................
Reminder Chime .75
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs .291
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .98
.............................
Heated Mirrors .112
...................................
Heater, Seat .108
.....................
Heating and Cooling .126 ............................
High Beam Lever .74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .229
..............................................
Horn.4,72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .334
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
............
Timing Control System .345
........................
Immobilizer System .80
.........
Important Safety Precautions .6
.................
Folding Rear Seat .102,104
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
..............................
Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat
......................................
Adjusting .95
.......................................
Heaters .108
.....................................
Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .226
........
Check Fuel Cap Message .228
......................
Fill Door and Cap .227
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .226
...............................
Oxygenated .226
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .227
...............................
Fuel Economy .231
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .327
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .232
..........................................
Gasohol .226
.........................................
Gasoline .226
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement .226 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .227
................
Gas Station Procedures .227
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .247
......................................
Glove Box .117
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) .262,336
Index
G HI
IV
\f—\f—y

\fy
(,
\fy\fy
2008 CR- V