2008 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash. Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
Do not let a child put the shoulderpart of a seat belt behind t he backor under t he arm.
T wo children should never use thesame seat belt . Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt.
Protecting L arger Children
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide should not enter the
vehicle in normal driving if you
maintain your vehicle properly and
f ollow the inf ormation on this page.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside. With the tailgate open, airflow can
pull exhaust gas into your vehicle’s
interior and create a hazardous
condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows
and set the heating and cooling
system as shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
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CONT INUED
These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
U.S. models onlyU.S. models
Canadian models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD RADIATOR CAP
SUN VISOR
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Î
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attached to your vehicle are to
remind you to read this owner’s
manual f or proper and saf e
operation of your vehicle.
Canadian models
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian models U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
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HOOD
DOORJAMBS
DUAL DECK CARGO SHELF
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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
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators .60
.............................................
Gauges .66
...................................
Trip Meter .67
.................
Current Fuel Mileage .68
................
Average Fuel Mileage .68
...........................................
Range .68
.....................................
Odometer .69
..................................
Fuel Gauge .69
...................
Temperature Gauge .69
Outside Temperature
..................................
Indicator .69
..........
Check Fuel Cap Message .71
..................
Maintenance Minder .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
.........
Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
.................
Hazard Warning Button .76
.................
Rear Window Def ogger .77
.................................
Parking Brake .78
..........
Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
...............................
Keys and Locks .79
........................
Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
......................
Power Door Locks .82
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
..............
Childproof Door Locks .88
.......................
Remote Transmitter .89
............................................
Tailgate .92
.................................................
Seats .94
..................................
Seat Heaters .108
............................
Power Windows .109
.......................................
Moonroof .110
...........................................
Mirrors .111
.........
Interior Convenience Items .113
............
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
.....................
Beverage Holders .116
.............................
Center Table .117
......................
Lower Glove Box .117
......................
Upper Glove Box .118
............................
Vanity Mirror .118
...................................
Sun Visor .119
....................
Sunglasses Holder .119
................
Conversation Mirror .120
........
Accessory Power Sockets .120
.............
Console Compartment .121
..................................
Coat Hook .122
.......................
Seat Under Tray .122
...............................
Interior Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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MIRRORCONTROLS
GAUGES
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS MOONROOFSWITCH
EX-L without navigation system is shown ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS(P.59)
(P.66)
(P.76)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.82)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.32)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.78) (P.112)
(P.109)
(P.227)
(P.229) (P.120)(P.108)
(P.131)
(P.126)
(P.247)
(P.219)
(P.139)
(P.110)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR TPMS
INDICATOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE
OPEN
MONITOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.63) (P.61)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.61)
(P.61)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.62)
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
(P.65)
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR
(P.62)
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
(P.62)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.64)
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
(P.63)
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.60)
(P.325)
(P.60,324)
(P.60,324)
(P.60,326) (P.65,220)CRUISE MAIN INDICATOR
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The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
2.
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325
324
324 326
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada
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