2011 HONDA CR-V transmission

(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)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
(f lat tire, jump starting, overheating, and f uses)
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 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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T aking Care of the Unexpected.381
INDEX
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A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uelpump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The Maintenance Minder shows
you when you need to take your
vehicle to the dealer for maintenance
service. There is also a list of things
to check and instructions on how to
check them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only) Index
Bef ore Driving
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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If equipped
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCHES
U.S. EX-L without navigation system is shown. ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETSHEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.85)
(P.295) (P.130)
(P.135)
(P.315)
(P.123)
(P.112)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.297)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.115)
(P.10, 25)
PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT AIRBAG
(P.10, 25)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES
(P.61)
(P.68) AUDIO SYSTEM
(P.145, 157, 194)
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.179, 186, 237, 245)
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If equipped
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Control L ocat ions
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ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETS (P.123) (P.111)
SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.135)
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
(P.130)
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
(P.315)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
USB ADAPTER CABLE
(P.259)
CLOCK
(P.145, 157, 194)
AUDIO SYSTEM
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.33)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.79)
EX-L without navigation system is shown. (P.179, 186, 237, 245)
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.115)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
GAUGES (P.68)
(P.61)
MOONROOF SWITCH
(P.113)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.81)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.297)
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.295)
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.112)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.85)
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When you turn the wiper switch to
the ‘‘OFF’’ position, the wiper will
return to its parked position.
OFF
Turn Signal
OFF
Parking and interior lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High Beams
Flashhighbeams
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise also to spray the
window washer and turn the wiperon.
When you shif t the transmission to
the reverse position with the f ront
windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automatically even if
the rear wiper switch is of f .
Therearwindowwasherusesthe
same f luid reservoir as the wind-
shield washer. Hold past ON to activate the rear
window wiper a f ew times and to
spray the rear window washer.
The wiper operates every 7
seconds af ter completing two
sweeps.
Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
If equipped
4.
3.
1. 2. 1. 2.3.4.5.6.7.
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer
Turn Signals and Headlights
Windshield Wipers and Washers, Turn Signals and Headlights
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EX-L model is shown.
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This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
automatic transmission. It also
includes important inf ormation on
parking your vehicle, the braking
system, the vehicle stability assist
(VSA
) system, the tire pressure
monitoring system (TPMS), and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer or drive off-highway. ........................
Driving Guidelines . 312
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Preparing to Drive . 313
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Starting the Engine . 314
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Automatic Transmission . 315
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Parking . 320
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Braking System . 321
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 322
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA),
aka Electronic Stability ........
Control (ESC), System . 324
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ......................................
(TPMS) . 326
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Towing a Trailer . 329
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
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Motorhome . 334
Of f -Highway Driving
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Guidelines . 336
Driving
Driving
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These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem with the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and the
release button on the side of the
shiftlever.Youcannotshiftoutof
Park when the ignition switch is in
the LOCK (0) or ACCESSORY (I)
position.
CONT INUED
Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving
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SHIFT LEVER
RELEASE
BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
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If you have done all of the above and
still cannot move the lever out of
Park, see on
page . This position mechani-
cally locks the transmission. Use
Park whenever you are turning of f or
starting the engine. To shif t out of
Park, you must press on the brake
pedal and have your f oot of f the
accelerator pedal. Press the release
button on the side of the shift lever
to move it.
To avoid transmission damage, come
to a complete stop bef ore shif ting
into Park. You must also press the
release button to shift into Park. The
shif t lever must be in Park bef ore
you can remove the key f rom the
ignition switch. Press the brake
pedal and the release button on the
side of the shif t lever to shif t f rom
Park to reverse. To shif t f rom
reverse to neutral, come to a
completestopandthenshift.Press
the release button bef ore shif ting
into reverse f rom neutral.
319To shift from: PtoR
RtoP
NtoR Dto2 2to1
1to2
2toD
DtoN
NtoD
RtoN
D3 to D
DtoD3 Do this:
Press the brake pedal and
press the shift lever release
button.
Press the shift lever release
button.
Move the shift lever.
Press the D3 button.
Automatic Transmission
Shif t L ock Release
Park (P) Reverse (R)
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