2011 HONDA CR-V tailgate

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 f ront wheels away f rom 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.
If equipped
Parking T ips
Parking
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Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the f use box in place
securely.
Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover to prevent
scratches. Remove the covers by
caref ully prying on the edge with a
small f lat-tip screwdriver.
2. 3. 4.5. 6.
1.
Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs
362
On the passenger’s sideBULB
SOCKET COVER
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Open the tailgate.
Unlatch the top of the cover by
pulling back on it with your hands.Place a cloth on the side edge of
the cover to prevent scratches.
Remove the cover by caref ully
prying on the edge with a small
f lat-tip screwdriver and pulling the
cover of f .
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
2. 3.4.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
364
BULBSOCKET
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Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f ans cycle on and of f
twice). Pref erably, do this once a
month.Vacuum dirt and dust f rom the
leather f requently. Pay close
attention to the pleats and seams.
Clean the leather with a sof t cloth
dampened with a 90% water and 10%
neutral wool detergent solution.
Then buf f it with a clean, dry cloth.
Remove any dust or dirt on leather
surf aces immediately.
If equipped
Vehicle Storage, Interior Care
Leather
Maint enance
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If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area to stop
that is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park. Apply the
parking brake.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer. Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
Open the tailgate. Raise the cargo
area f loor lid by lif ting up with the
strap, and remove it f rom cargo
area by disengaging the tabs.
When you store the f lat tire in the
spare tire well, do not reinstall the
cargo area f loor lid f orcibly. This
will damage the tabs on the lid.
Take the tool kit out of the spare
tire.
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3. 4.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
383
JACK
SPARE TIRE
TOOLSSTRAP
FLOOR LID
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by thejack.
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Your vehicle’s original tire has a
tire pressure monitoring system
sensor. To replace a tire, ref er to(see
page ).
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools, and place
thecoverontheflattireof the
cargo area.
Store the center cap in the spare
tire well. Make sure it does not get
scratched or damaged.
Close the tailgate.
To remove the spacer cone, squeeze
the tabs on the wing bolt to
disengage it f rom the center of the
spacer cone, then pull the bolt
downward.
To install the wing bolt to the spacer
cone, reverse this procedure.
Securetheflattirebyscrewing
the wing bolt back into its hole. 22.
19. 20. 21.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
387
TAB
SPACER CONE
Loose items can fly around the
interiorinacrashandcould
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 384
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Jack, Tire . 383
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Jump Starting . 390
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Keys . 82
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 63, 322
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 62, 396
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Charging System . 62, 394
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Cruise Control . 64
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 65
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High Beam . 65
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 63
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Low Fuel . 65
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Low Oil Pressure . 62, 394
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Low Tire Pressure . 66, 326
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Maintenance Minder . 67, 341
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 62, 395
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 33
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Side Airbag Of f . 63
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SRS . 63
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TPMS . 66, 326
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning . 76, 79
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VSA Of f . 64, 325
VSA (Vehicle Stability
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Assist) System . 64, 324
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Washer Level . 67 .........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 62
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Inf ant Restraint . 40
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Inf ant Seats . 40
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Tether Anchorage Point . 49
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 370
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Recommended Pressures . 371
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Inside Mirror . 114
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Inspection, Tire . 372
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Instrument Panel . 61
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 79
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Instruments and Controls . 59
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Interior Lights . 126
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Introduction . i
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iPod . 177, 235 .......................
Label, Certif ication . 406
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Lane Change, Signaling . 76
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15, 20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 44
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 359
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Indicator . 62
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Parking . 76
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Turn Signal . 76
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Load Limits . 305
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 84
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 84
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Childproof Door . 91
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Fuel Fill Door . 295
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Glove Box . 120, 121
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Power Door . 85
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Tailgate . 95
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Low Coolant Level . 298
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
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Lower Anchors . 44
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 315
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Shif t Lock Release . 319
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Side Airbags . 10, 29
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32
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Side Curtain Airbags . 10, 31
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 31
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 361, 362
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Signaling Turns . 76
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Snow Tires . 375
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Sound System . 143
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Spare Tire . 382
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Spark Plugs . 408
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Specif ications . 408, 409
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Speed Control . 266
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Speed Limiter . 318
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
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Additional Safety Precautions . 34
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Airbag Service . 34
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Airbag System Components . 23
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works . 32
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 32 How Your Front Airbags
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Work . 25
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 29
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work . 31
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SRS Indicator . 32, 63
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 84
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Starting the Engine . 314
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude . 314
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With a Dead Battery . 390
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 392
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment . 81
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 84
Steering Wheel ......................
Buttons . 255, 266, 269
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Stereo Sound System . 143
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Storing Your Vehicle . 378
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Sun Visor . 122
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Sunglasses Holder . 122
Supplemental Restraint
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System . 10, 23
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Servicing . 34
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SRS Indicator . 32, 63
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System Components . 23 ..................................
Synthetic Oil . 350
Table
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Center . 120
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator . 65
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Opening the . 95
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 362
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 381
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
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Emissions Control Systems . 416
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Oxygenated Fuels . 294
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter . 418
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation . 414
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Temperature Gauge . 71
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Temperature, Outside . 71
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Thef t Protection, Radio . 258
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 418
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Tilt the Steering Wheel . 81
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