2008 HONDA CR-V catalytic converter

The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial
regulations to disconnect, reset, or
alter the odometer with the intent to
change the number of miles or
kilometers indicated.This indicator displays the outside
temperature in Fahrenheit (U.S.
models) or Centigrade (Canadian
models).
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. This shows the temperature of the
engine’s coolant. During normal
operation, the reading should be in
the middle of the gauge. In severe
driving conditions, such as very hot
weather or a long period of uphill
driving, the reading may reach near
the red mark. If it reaches the red
(Hot) mark, pull saf ely to the side of
the road. See page f or
instructions and precautions on
checking the engine’s cooling
system.
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If equipped
CONT INUED
Outside Temperature Indicator
Temperature Gauge
Odometer
Fuel Gauge
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols
69
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.
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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
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.
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Identif ication Numbers .334
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Specif ications .336
DOT Tire Quality Grading
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(U.S. Vehicles) .338
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .338
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Treadwear .338
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Traction .338
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Temperature .339
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Tire Labeling .340
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .342 .......................
Emissions Controls .344
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The Clean Air Act .344
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .344
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .344
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .344
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Exhaust Emissions Controls .345
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PGM-FI System .345
Ignition Timing Control
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System .345
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .345
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .345
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Replacement Parts .345
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Emissions Testing .347
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
333
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The exhaust emissions controls
include f our systems: PGM-FI,
ignition timing control, exhaust gas
recirculation, and three way catalytic
converter. These f our systems work
together to control the engine’s
combustion and minimize the
amount of HC, CO, and NOx that
come out the tailpipe. The exhaust
emissions control systems are
separate f rom the crankcase and
evaporative emissions control
systems.The PGM-FI system uses sequential
multiport f uel injection.
It has three subsystems: air intake,
engine control, and f uel control. The
powertrain control module (PCM)
uses various sensors to determine
how much air is going into the
engine. It then controls how much
f uel to inject under all operating
conditions.
This system constantly adjusts the
ignition timing, reducing the amount
of HC, CO, and NOx produced.
The emissions control systems are
covered by warranties separate from
the rest of your vehicle. Read your
warranty manual for more informa-
tion.
The emissions control systems are
designed and certif ied to work to-
gether in reducing emissions to
levels that comply with the Clean Air
Act. To make sure the emissions
remain low, you should use only new
Honda replacement parts or their
equivalent f or repairs. Using lower
qualitypartsmayincreasethe
emissions f rom your vehicle.
The three way catalytic converter is
in the exhaust system. Through
chemical reactions, it converts HC,
CO, and NOx in the engine’s exhaust
to carbon dioxide (CO ), nitrogen
(N ), and water vapor.
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system takes some of the exhaust
gas and routes it back into the intake
manif old. Adding exhaust gas to the
air/f uel mixture reduces the amount
of NOx produced when the f uel is
burned.
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Exhaust Emissions Controls
Replacement PartsPGM-FI System
Ignit ion T iming Cont rol Syst em Three Way Catalytic Converter
Exhaust Gas Recirculat ion (EGR) Syst em
Emissions Cont rols
Technical Inf ormation
345
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The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.Keep the engine well maintained.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables. A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter. Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
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THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
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Setting the Clock .219
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .247
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Shif t Lock Release .251
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Side Airbags .9,28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .294
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .307
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Sound System .139
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Spare Tire .312
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Spark Plugs .336
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Specif ications .336,337
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Speed Control .222
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Speed Limiter .250
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .33
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Airbag Service .33
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Airbag System Components .22
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31 ..
How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .30
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) .81
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Starting the Engine .246
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .246
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With a Dead Battery .318
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .322
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock .81
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Steering Wheel Buttons .216,222
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Stereo Sound System .139
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Storing Your Vehicle .310
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint
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System.9,22
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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System Components .22 ..................................
Synthetic Oil .282
Table
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Center .117
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .63
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Opening the .92
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .295
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
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Emissions Control Systems .344
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Oxygenated Fuels .226
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .346
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .343
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Temperature, Outside .69
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Tether Anchorage Points .48
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Thef t Protection, Radio .218
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .78
Index
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