2013 HONDA CR-V towing

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models

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Index
Seats.......................................................... 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 122
Front Seats.............................................. 122
Rear Seats ............................................... 129
Seat Heaters ........................................... 139
Security System........................................ 106
Immobilizer System Indicator..................... 75
Security System Alarm Indicator ................ 75
Select Lever........................................ 15, 243
Operation ......................................... 15, 244
Releasing ................................................ 328
Won’t Move ........................................... 328
Select/Reset Knob...................................... 78
Selecting a Child Seat................................ 56
Selector Knob (Audio)............................. 153
Setting the Clock........................................ 96
Shift Lever.......................................... 15, 243
Shift Lever Position Indicator............ 69, 244
Shifting (Transmission)............................ 243
Shoulder Anchor........................................ 33
Side Airbags............................................... 44
Cutoff System ........................................... 46
Off Indicator ............................................. 46
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 47
SMS Text Message............................ 206, 218
Snow Tires................................................ 306
Spare Tire......................................... 319, 343
Spark Plugs............................................... 342
Specifications........................................... 342
Specified Fuel................................... 260, 342Speedometer.............................................. 77
SRS Airbags (Airbags)................................. 40
Starting the Engine.................................. 239
Does Not Start ......................................... 325
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 111
Jump Starting .......................................... 326
Steering Wheel......................................... 119
Adjusting................................................. 119
Stopping.................................................... 258
Summer Tires............................................ 306
Sunglasses Holder..................................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........ 40
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel)............................................. 2, 3, 111
Synchronized Mode.................................. 147
TTachometer................................................. 77
Tailgate..................................................... 104
Unable to Open ....................................... 339
Temperature Gauge................................... 77
Temperature Sensor................................. 148
Text Message.................................... 206, 218
Time (Setting)............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)..................................................... 251
Indicator ............................................ 73, 334
Tires........................................................... 298
Air Pressure ..................................... 299, 343
Checking and Maintaining....................... 298Inspection ............................................... 298
Labeling .................................................. 299
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 319
Regulations ............................................. 301
Rotation .................................................. 305
Spare Tire ........................................ 319, 343
Summer .................................................. 306
Tire Chains .............................................. 306
Wear Indicators ....................................... 303
Winter..................................................... 306
Tonneau Cover......................................... 140
Tools.......................................................... 318
Towing a Trailer....................................... 231
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 232
Load Limits .............................................. 231
Towing Your Vehicle................................ 235
Behind a Motorhome .............................. 235
Emergency .............................................. 338
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).................................................... 251
Indicator............................................ 73, 334
Transmission............................................. 243
Automatic ............................................... 243
Fluid ........................................................ 284
Number................................................... 344
Shift Lever Position Indicator.............. 69, 244
Trip Meter................................................... 79
Troubleshooting....................................... 317
Blown Fuse...................................... 335, 336
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 19
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 20

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Index
Emergency Towing .................................. 338
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 325
Noise When Braking .................................. 20
Overheating............................................. 329
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 319
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 19, 102
Select Lever Won’t Move ......................... 328
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals............................................... 112
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 74
UUnlocking the Doors................................... 99
Unlocking the Front Doors from the
Inside......................................................... 11
USB Adapter Cable........................... 150, 151
USB Flash Drives........................................ 193
VValet Key..................................................... 98
Vanity Mirrors............................................... 5
Vehicle Identification Number................. 344
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®).................. 249
Off Button ............................................... 250
Off Indicator .............................................. 72
System Indicator ........................................ 72
Viscosity (Oil)..................................... 277, 343
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist).................. 249
WWallpaper................................................... 90
Warning Indicator On/Blinking............... 331
Warning Labels........................................... 66
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately).............................................. 349
Watts......................................................... 342
Wear Indicators (Tire).............................. 303
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle)........... 322
Window Washers..................................... 115
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 286
Switch ..................................................... 115
Windows (Opening and Closing)............ 108
Windshield................................................ 115
Cleaning ................................................. 315
Defrosting/Defogging ...................... 144, 146
Washer Fluid ........................................... 286
Wiper Blades ........................................... 294
Wipers and Washers................................ 115
Winter Tires.............................................. 306
Snow Tires .............................................. 306
Tire Chains .............................................. 306
Wipers and Washers................................. 115
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ..... 294
Front ....................................................... 115
Rear ........................................................ 116
WMA................................................. 161, 169
Worn Tires................................................ 298XXM® Radio................................................ 159