2008 HONDA CR-V oil

Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1.
2.
4.
3.
230
281
332 Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
324
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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No. No.Circuits Protected Circuits Protected
Amps. Amps.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Battery
EPS
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA FSR
ABS/VSA Motor
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
EPT-R
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
Hazard
LAF
Stop and Horn PowerSeatDRRRHI/
Reclining
Power Seat DR FR HI/Sliding
IGPS OIL LEVEL
EPT-L
High Power Sound
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
100 A
(70 A) 80 A
50 A
20 A
40 A
50 A
40 A
(30 A) 20 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
15 A
15 A
15 A (20 A)
(20 A)
7.5 A
(30 A)
(15 A) 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
331
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif ications
336
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities Capacities
177.9 in (4,518 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Fuel tank
Engine oil 15.3 US gal (58
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3) 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
71.6 in (1,820 mm)
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total
2
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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
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...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
...................................
Dashboard .4,72
................
Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
.................................
Dead Battery .320
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .77
..............
Def rosting the Windows .130
.......................
Detachable Anchor .107
....................................
Dimensions .336
.........
Dimming the Headlights .74,75
............................
Capacities Chart .336
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
..............................................
Cargo .236
...........................
Cargo area Light .124
.................................
Cargo Hooks .241
.............................
Carrying Cargo .236
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .236
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .213
..........................
CD Changer .162,191
CD Changer Error
...........................
Messages .169,197
.............
CD Error Messages .169,197
..............................
CD Player .145,182
...............................
Center Pocket .113
..................................
Center Table .117
........................
Certif ication Label .334
.................................
Chains, Tires .307
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
.................................
Changing Oil .281
........................................
How to .281
......................................
When to .279
....
Charging System Message .60,324
............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator .228 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .245
.....................................
Child Saf ety .34
..............................
Booster Seats .51
.............................
Child Seats .34,39
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders .34
..........................................
Inf ants .39
..........................
Larger Children .50
.........................................
LATCH .43
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
.........................................
Tethers .48
...........................
Warning Labels .36
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? .35
.................................
Child Seats .34,39
.........................................
LATCH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points .48
..................
Childproof Door Locks .88
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .297
...............
Climate Control System .132
..............................................
Clock .219
........................
CO in the Exhaust .344
............
Cold Weather, Starting in .246
...............
Consumer Inf ormation .350
.............
Controls, Instruments and .57
....................
Conversation Mirror .120 Coolant
........................................
Adding .284
....................................
Checking .230
.........................
Proper Solution .284
...................
Temperature Gauge .69
..............................
Courtesy Light .124
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .344
................
Cruise Control Indicator .62
............
Cruise Control Operation .222
.............
Customer Service Of f ice .350
Index
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Economy, Fuel .231 ..................................
Emergencies .311
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .320
...........
Brake System Indicator .326
................
Changing a Flat Tire .313
.....
Charging System Indicator .324
..................
Checking the Fuses .327
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers .76
............................
Jump Starting .320
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .324
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .325
..................
Overheated Engine .322
.......................................
Towing .332
...........................
Emergency Brake .78
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .332
.......................
Emissions Controls .344
........................
Emissions Testing .347
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .284
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .318
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .60,325
........
Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use .281
...............................
Overheating .322 ............................
Specif ications .336
............................
Speed Limiter .250
.......................................
Starting .246
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .226
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .344
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .16
...................................
Fan, Interior .127
.........................................
Features .125
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .227
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen .298
...............................................
Oil .282
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning .76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a .313
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission .287
..........................................
Brake .289
..........................
Power Steering .290
..................
Windshield Washer .286
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .287
..................................
Engine Oil .230
..........................
Directional Signals .74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .253
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .283
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock .84
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .86
..............
Childproof Door Locks .88
..............
Locking and Unlocking .83
......................
Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .243
....................................
Economy .231
........................
Driving Guidelines .244
.........................................
DMode .249
...................................
Dual Button .133
................
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
..........
Dual Temperature Control .136
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .298
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INDEX
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..................................................
Keys .79
Indicators
......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .61,254
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .60,326
................
Charging System .60,324
.............................
Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running
......................................
Lights) .63
...................................
High Beam .63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) .61
......................................
Low Fuel .63
................
Low Oil Pressure .60,324
..............
Low Tire Pressure .64,258
..........
Maintenance Minder .65,273
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp .60,325
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f .32
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
...............................................
SRS .61
...................................
TPMS .64,259
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .63
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .62,256
..............................
Washer Level .65
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel .59 ...............................
Inf ant Restraint .39
......................................
Inf ant Seats .39
............
Tether Anchorage Point .48
...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire .302
........
Recommended Pressures .303
.................................
Inside Mirror .111
.............................
Inspection, Tire .304
....................
Installing a Child Seat .42
............................
Instrument Panel .59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness .76
..............
Instruments and Controls .57
...............................
Interior Lights .122
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle .314
.......................................
Jack, Tire .315
................................
Jump Starting .320 .......................
Label, Certif ication .334
.................
Lane Change, Signaling .74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System .43
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement .291
.......................................
Indicator .64
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
....................................
Load Limits .237
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .81
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column .81
..........................
Childproof Door .88
............................
Fuel Fill Door .227
..........................
Glove Box .117,118
.................................
Power Door .82
........................................
Tailgate .92
........................
Low Coolant Level .230
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,324
................................
Lower Anchors .43
Index
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Maintenance .271
................................
Minder .273-279
......
Main Items and Sub Items .276
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks .278
.........................
Minder Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .272
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .60,325
.........................
Meters, Gauges .59,66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline .226
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .111
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle .235
.......................................
Moonroof .110
...................
Neutral Gear Position .249
..................
New Vehicle Break-in .226
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of .i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication .334 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline .226
.........................................
Odometer .69
...............................
Odometer, Trip .67
....................
Of f -Highway Driving .268
Oil
........................
Change, How to .282
......................
Change, When to .279
......................
Checking Engine .230
..............
Pressure Indicator .60,324
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .281
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) .81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery .344
............................
Outside Mirrors .112
....
Outside Temperature Indicator .69
....................
Overheating, Engine .322
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .278
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .226
..............
Panel Brightness Control .76
........................
Park Gear Position .248 ...........................................
Parking .252
.................................
Parking Brake .78
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator .60,326
.................................
Parking Lights .74
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .252
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .32
...........................................
PC card .198
.............
PC card Error Messages .210
.............................
PGM-FI System .345
...................................
Pollen Filter .298
..........................
Power Door Locks .82
.....................................
Power Seats .94
...............
Power Socket Locations .120
....................
Power Steering Fluid .290
............................
Power Windows .109
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
........................
Preparing to Drive .245
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens .11
...
Additional Safety Precautions .17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart .336
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .236
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .241
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