2008 HONDA CR-V seats

When not using the LATCH system,
all child seats must be secured to the
vehicle with the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt.With the child seat in the desired
seating position, route the belt
through the child seat according
to the seat maker’s instructions,
then insert the latch plate into the
buckle.To activate the lockable retractor,
slowly pull the shoulder part of the
belt all the way out until it stops,
then let the belt f eed back into the
retractor.
Af ter the belt has retracted, tug on
it. If the belt is locked, you will not
be able to pull it out. If you can pull
thebeltout,itisnotlocked,and
you will need to repeat these steps.
In addition, the lap/shoulder belts in
all seating positions except the
driver’s have a lockable retractor
that must be activated to secure a
child seat.
If you intend to install a child seat in
the center seating position of the
rear seat, make sure the detachable
seat belt anchor is securely latched
(see page ).
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Installing a Child Seat with a L ap/
Shoulder Belt
Installing a Child Seat
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Does the shoulder belt cross
between the child’s neck and arm?
Is the lap part of the belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s
thighs?
Will the child be able to stay
seated like this f or the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these
questions, the child is ready to wear
the lap/shoulder belt correctly. If
you answer no to any question, the
child needs to ride on a booster seat. A child who has outgrown a f orward- f acing child seat should ride in a
back seat and use a booster seat
until the lap/shoulder belt f its them
properly without the booster.Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions. Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly.
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Using a Booster Seat
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Current Fuel Mileage .68
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Average Fuel Mileage .68
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Range .68
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Odometer .69
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Fuel Gauge .69
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Temperature Gauge .69
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .69
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Check Fuel Cap Message .71
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Maintenance Minder .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Parking Brake .78
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Tailgate .92
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Seats .94
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Seat Heaters .108
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Power Windows .109
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Moonroof .110
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Mirrors .111
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Interior Convenience Items .113
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
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Beverage Holders .116
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Center Table .117
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Lower Glove Box .117
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Upper Glove Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Conversation Mirror .120
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Console Compartment .121
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Coat Hook .122
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Seat Under Tray .122
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Interior Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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inf ormation and warnings about how toproperly position the seats and seat-backs. 17 18
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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See pagef or important saf etyinf ormation and a warning aboutimproperly positioning head restraints. 13
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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