If you tow more than 8 hours in one
day, you should repeat the above
procedure at least every 8 hours
(when you stop f or f uel, etc.)Only remove the fuse after you have
perf ormed the transmission shif ting
procedure, and the key is in the
ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the
f use in an obvious location (center
tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder
to re-install the fuse before drivingthe vehicle.
When towing your vehicle f or long
periods, remove the 7.5 A Accessory
Radio f use to reduce drain on battery.
This f use is located in the interior
f use box and is shown as number 34
below.
If you tow a CR-V behind a
motorhome, the transmission fluid
must be changed every 2 years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever
comes f irst.
Ext ended T owing
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving
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INTERIOR FUSE BOXACCESSORY RADIO FUSE
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I)
position, and make sure the steering
wheel turns f reely bef ore you begin
towing.
Failure to f ollow the recommended
instructions exactly will result in severe
automatic transmission damage. If you
cannot shif t the transmission or start
the engine, your vehicle must be
transported on a f lat-bed truck or
trailer. Severe transmission damage will occur
if the vehicle is shif ted f rom reverse to
neutral and then towed with the drive
wheels on the ground.
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .272
....................
Maintenance Minder .273
..............................
Fluid Locations .280
........................
Adding Engine Oil .281
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .282
..............................
Engine Coolant .284
....................
Windshield Washers .286
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .287
.................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid .289
....................................
Brake Fluid .289
....................
Power Steering Fluid .290
.............................................
Lights .291
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .297
.....................................
Floor Mats .297
..............................
Audio Antenna .298
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .298
.................................
Wiper Blades .299
...............................................
Tires .302
...........................................
Wheels .308
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Checking the Battery .308
.............................
Vehicle Storage .310
353
Maintenance
Maint enance
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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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