Page 126 of 373
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:Open any door.
Unlock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or remote transmitter.
Your vehicle has a seat under tray
located under the f ront passenger
seat. Use the tray by pulling on the
f ront center edge of the tray.
Touseacoathook,slideitout
slightly, then pull it down.
Make sure the coat hook is f olded up
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.If equipped
Ceiling L ight
Seat Under T ray
Coat Hook
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
122
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED
\f—\f—y
\f
y
(,
\fy\f
y
2008 CR- V
Page 127 of 373

Turn on the spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open any
door. In the OFF position, the lights
do not come on.
The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter, and
when you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.
Af ter all doors and the tailgate are
closed tightly, the light fades out in
about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door and
the tailgate, the light f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
If you leave any door or the tailgate
open without the key in the ignition
switch, the ceiling light goes of f af ter
3 minutes.
Spotlights
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
123
Push
Push
EX, EX-L models LX model
Push
Push
Courtesy light Courtesy light
\f—\f—y
\f\fy
(,
\fy\f
y
2008 CR- V
Page 224 of 373

If equipped
Once the security system is set,
opening any door without using the
key or the remote transmitter, the
hood, or the tailgate will cause the
system to alarm.The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any of the
doors are not f ully closed. If the
system will not set, check the doors
and the tailgate. You can also check
the open monitor on the instrument
panel (see page ), to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Use the remote transmitter
to quickly check that the hood, the
tailgate, and all doors are closed.
Push the lock button twice within 5
seconds. There should be an audible
conf irmation beep.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doorsandthetailgatefromthe
outside with the key, driver’s lock
tab, door lock master switch, or
remote transmitter. The security
system indicator on the instrument
panel starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . 63
Security System
220
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
\f—\f—y
\fy
(,
\fy\fy
2008 CR- V
Page 249 of 373
Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
1.
2.
10.14
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
79
59
302 111
95
Driving Guidelines
Preparing to Drive
Driving
245
\f—\f—y
\f
y
(,
\fy\f\fy
2008 CR- V
Page 256 of 373

Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. Make sure
the parking brake is set f irmly, or
your vehicle may roll if it is parked
on an incline.Make sure the moonroof (if
equipped) and the windows are
closed.
Turn of f the lights.
Place any packages, valuables, etc.
in the cargo area or take them
with you.
Set the parking brake bef ore you put
the transmission in Park. This keeps
the vehicle from moving and putting
pressure on the parking mechanism
in the transmission. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the front wheels away from the
curb.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill,
turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
Make sure the parking brake is
f ully released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or
damage the rear brakes.
Lock the doors and the tailgate.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The hot three way
catalytic converter could cause
these materials to catch on fire.
Check the indicator on the
instrument panel to verif y that the
security system is set.
On EX and EX-L models
Parking T ips
Parking
252
\f—\f—y
\f
y
(,
\fy\fy
2008 CR- V
Page 314 of 373

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
Page 334 of 373

ÎÎ
Î
Î
µ µ
µ
Î
No.
No. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 TPMS
Headlight Low Beam
Not used
Not used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Front Left Power Window
HAC Option
Rear Accessory Socket
Accessory
Front Right Power Window
Accessory Power Socket on
the Center Table
Rear Right Power Window
Rear Left power window
ACC Radio
ACC Key lock
HAC
Daytime Running Lights
Front Wiper
Power Window Relay
Fuel Pump
ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seats
Front Fog Lights
Not used
Rear Wiper
ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Light (Interior)
Small Light (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam
Left Headlight Low Beam
Main Headlight High Beam
Small Lights MAIN
7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
(20 A)
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
10 A
20 A
15 A 7.5 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(20 A) 15 A
15 A
20 A
(15 A)
20 A
20 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
330
INTERIOR FUSE BOX
\f—\f—y
y
(,
\fy\fy
2008 CR- V
Page 359 of 373

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .60,324
............................
Jump Starting .320
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .337
..............................
Bef ore Driving .225
....................................
Belts,Seat.8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .116
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .254
.............
Break-in, New Linings .226 ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
...........................................
Fluid .289
.........................................
Parking .78
.................
System Indicator .60,326
..........................
System Design .253
........................
Wear Indicators .253
.............................
Braking System .253
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .226
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .76
..................
Brights, Headlights .74,75
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .295
..............................
Brake Lights .295
................
Front Parking Lights .294
........
Front Side Marker Lights .294
.................................
Headlights .291
.........
High-mount Brake Light .296
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights .295
............................
Specif ications .337
....................
Turn Signal Lights .293
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .291
....................................
Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets .120
..................
Active Head Restraint .100
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .282
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .78
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
..............
Air Conditioning System .126
.........................................
Usage .127
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .303
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .226
......................................
Antif reeze .284
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .61,254
...................................
Operation .254
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .218
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
................................
Audio System .139
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
..........
Automatic Climate Control .132
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .222 ..............
Automatic Transmission .247
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .336
...............
Checking Fluid Level .287
.....................................
D Mode .249
.......................................
Shif ting .247
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .247
................
Shif t Lever Positions .248
....................
Shif t Lock Release .251
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .217
3
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
\f—\f—y
y
(,
\fy\f\fy
2008 CR- V