2010 HONDA CR-V Owners Manual

CONT INUED
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Time, Setting the . 259
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Tire Chains . 375
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 383
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Tire Inf ormation . 410
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Tires . 370
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Air Pressure . 371
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Chains . 375
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Checking Wear . 372
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Inf lation . 370
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Inspection . 372
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Labeling . 412
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator . 66, 326
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Maintenance . 370
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Pressure Monitoring System . 326
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Replacing . 374
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Rotating . 373
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Snow . 375
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Specif ications . 409
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Tools, Tire Changing . 383
Towing
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A Trailer . 329
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Behind a Motorhome . 334
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Emergency Wrecker . 403
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Equipment and Accessories . 331 ....................
Pre-Tow Checklist . 332
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Weight Limit . 329
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) . 326
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Indicator . 66, 327
Required Federal
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Explanation . 414
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Trailer Loading . 329, 330
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Trailer Towing Tips . 333
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level,
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Automatic . 355
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Fluid Selection . 355
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Identif ication Number . 407
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Shif ting the Automatic . 315
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Treadwear . 372
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Trip Meter . 69
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Turn Signals . 76
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 381
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Unleaded Gasoline . 294
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USB Adapter Cable . 237, 245 .
USB Flash Memory Device . 184, 242
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 351
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 305
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Vehicle Dimensions . 408
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 406
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System . 324
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Indicators . 64
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Vehicle Storage . 378
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Ventilation . 131, 136
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VIN . 406
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Viscosity, Oil . 349
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Voice Control System . 136, 195
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages . 423
Index
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INDEX
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Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 354
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Operation . 75
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 81
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Alignment and Balance . 373
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Wrench, Nut . 386
Windows
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Auto Reverse . 112
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Operating the Power . 112
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Rear, Def ogger . 80
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 75
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Def roster . 134, 139
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Washers . 75
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 367
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Operation . 75
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WMA . 151, 168, 207
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Worn Tires . 372
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 403
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Satellite Radio . 161, 200 U.S. only
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Index
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T his owner’s manual should be considered
a permanent part of the vehicle and should
remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
T his owner’s manual covers all models of
the CR-V. You may f ind descriptions of
equipment and f eatures that are not on your
particular vehicle.
T he inf ormation and specif ications included
in this publication were in ef f ect at the time
of approval f or printing. Honda Motor Co.,
Ltd. reserves the right, however, to
discontinue or change specif ications or
design at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
Owner’s Identif ication
POUR CLIENTS CANADIEN
A VIS IMPORT A NT : Si vous avez
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commander le numéro de pièce
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OWNER ADDRESS
V. I. N.
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OWNER’S SIGNATURE
DEALER’S SIGNATURE
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE
(Date sold to original retail purchaser)
STREET
CITY STATE/PROVINCE/TERRITORY ZIP CODE/ POSTAL CODE

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new vehicle is to
read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and
convenience items. Af terwards, keep this owner’s manual in your vehicle so
youcanrefertoitatanytime.
Several warranties protect your new vehicle. Read the warranty booklet
thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights
and responsibilities.As you read this manual, you will
f ind inf ormation that is preceded by
a symbol. This
inf ormation is intended to help you
avoid damage to your vehicle, other
property, or the environment.
Maintaining your vehicle according to the maintenance minder shown in the
instrument panel helps to keep your driving trouble-f ree while it preserves
your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that
your dealer’s staf f is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique
to your vehicle. Your dealer is dedicated to your satisf action and will be
pleased to answer any questions and concerns.
Congratulations! Your selection of a 2010 Honda CR-V was a wise
investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure.
Introduction
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Calif ornia Proposition 65 WarningThis product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of Calif ornia to cause cancer and birth
def ects or other reproductive harm.
Event Data Recorders
This data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone else
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inf ormati on about powertrain perf ormance. The data
can be used to verif y emissions law requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve ser vice problems. It may
also be combined with data f rom other sources f or research purposes, but it remains conf i dential.
WARNING:
This vehicle is equipped with one or more devices commonly ref e
rred to as event data recorders. These
devices record f ront seat belt use, f ront passenger seat occupancy, air bag deployment data, and the f ailure
of any airbag system component.
Introduction
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Your safety, and the safety of others,
is very important. And operating this
vehicle safely is an important
responsibility.
To help you make inf ormed
decisions about saf ety, we have
provided operating procedures and
other inf ormation on labels and in
this manual. This inf ormation alerts
you to potential hazards that could
hurt you or others.
Of course, it is not practical or
possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or
maintaining your vehicle. You must
use your own good judgement. You will f ind this important saf ety inf ormation in a variety of f orms,
including:
This entire book is f illed with important saf ety inf ormation please read it
caref ully.
how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.
such as Driver and Passenger Safety. such as Important Saf ety Reminders or Important
Safety Precautions.
These signal words mean:
preceded by a saf ety alert symbol and one of
three signal words: , , or . on the vehicle.
Instructions
Saf ety Section
Saf ety Headings
Saf ety Messages
Saf ety L abels
AFewWordsAboutSafety
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
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You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.

Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed f or use only on pavement. Higher ground
clearance has many advantages f or of f -highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough
terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher of f t he ground, it has a high
center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abr upt turns. Utility vehicles have a
signif icantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelt ed person is signif icantly
more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear
seat belts.
For inf ormation on how to reduce the risk of rollover, read ‘‘Driving Guidelines’’ on page of this manual and the
section on page . Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result i n loss of
control, a crash, or rollover. 312
336
Of f -Highway Driving Guidelines
Important Handling Inf ormation
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(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(indicators, gauges, inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .129
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Bef ore Driving .293
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Driving .311
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Maintenance .339
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .381
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T echnical Inf ormation .405
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 421
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .425
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