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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 266
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 267Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance
Service ........................................... 268
Maintenance Minder™.................... 269
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 275Opening the Hood ........................... 276
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 277
Oil Check ......................................... 278
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 279
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 280
Engine Coolant ................................ 282
Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Brake Fluid ....................................... 285
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 286
Replacing Light Bulbs....................... 287
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 294Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 298
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 299Tire Labeling .................................... 299DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 301Wear Indicators................................ 303
Tire Service Life ................................ 303Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 304
Tire Rotation .................................... 305
Winter Tires ..................................... 306
Battery............................................... 307
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 308
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care
*........................... 309
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance....... 311
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 312
Exterior Care.................................... 314
* Not available on all models

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Maintenance
Remote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*
Replacing the Battery
If it takes several pushes on the remote control buttons to operate the rear
entertainment system*.
1.Remove the cover.
2.Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.
■Remote Control
Models with Rear Entertainment System
1Replacing the BatteryNOTICEAn improperly disposed of battery can damage the
environment. Always confirm local regulations for
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or
at a dealer.
Battery type: CR2025
* Not available on all models

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uuRemote Control and Wireless Headphone Care*uReplacing the Battery
Maintenance
If there is no sound coming from the wireless headphone, replace the battery.
1.To open the cover, insert a coin in the slot
and twist it slightly to pry the cover away
from the earpiece.
2.Make sure to replace the battery with the
correct polarity.■Wireless Headphone
Coin
Battery type: AAA
BatteryCover

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Information
Authorized Manuals
■Service Express
For electronic copies of service publications, you can purchase a subscription to
Service Express. Visit www.techinfo.honda.com for pricing and options.
■For U.S. Owners:
The publications listed below can be purchased from Helm Incorporated. You can
order a manual by phone at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only), or online at
www.helminc.com.
Make an inquiry to Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 if you are interested in ordering
other models' or other years' manuals.
Publication
Form NumberForm Description
31T0A6102013 Honda CR-V Owner’s Manual31T0A8102013 Honda CR-V Navigation System Owner’s Manual31T0AM102013 Honda CR-V Service History
31T0AA102013 Honda CR-V Technology Reference Guide
(LX/EX/EX-L/EX-L with RES)
31T0AB102013 Honda CR-V Technology Reference Guide
(EX-L with Navigation)
HON-R Order Form for Previous Years-Indicate Year and Model Desired
1Authorized Manuals
For Canadian Owners:
Si vous avez besoin d'un Manuel du Conducteur en
français, veuillez demander à votre concessionnaire
de commander le numéro de pièce 33T0AC10

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Information
Customer Service Information
Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals.
They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that
your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the
dealership's service manager or general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the
decision made by the dealership's management, contact Honda Customer Services.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009Canadian Owners:
Honda Canada Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Boulevard
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: 1-888-9-HONDA-9
Fax: 1-877-939-0909
E-mail: [email protected]
In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-75461Customer Service Information
When you call or write, please give us the following
information:
•Vehicle Identification Number
2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
P. 344
•Date of purchase•Odometer reading of your vehicle•Your name, address, and telephone number•A detailed description of the problem•Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you

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Index
GGasoline (Fuel)
Economy ................................................. 263
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Information ............................................. 260
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Refueling ................................................. 260
Gauges......................................................... 77
Gear Shift Lever Positions
Automatic Transmission ........................... 243
Glass (care)................................................ 315
Glove Box.................................................. 133
HHalogen Bulbs................................... 287, 288
Handling the Unexpected........................ 317
HandsFreeLink® (HFL)............................... 194
Automatic Import of Cellular Phonebook
and Call History ..................................... 210
Automatic Transferring ............................ 208
Caller’s ID Information ............................. 208
HFL Buttons ............................................. 194
HFL Menus .............................................. 196
HFL Status Display.................................... 195
Making a Call .......................................... 213
Options During a Call .............................. 217
Phone Setup ............................................ 201
Receiving a Call ....................................... 216
Speed Dial ............................................... 211
Text Message................................... 206, 218To Clear the System ................................ 209
To Create a Security PIN .......................... 207
Hazard Warning Button.............................. 2
Head Restraints........................................ 125
Headlights................................................. 112
Aiming .................................................... 287
Automatic Operation............................... 113
Dimming ......................................... 112, 114
Operating................................................ 112
Heaters (Seat)........................................... 139
Heating and Cooling System................... 142
Cooling ................................................... 144
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ............................................... 144
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 311
Heating ................................................... 143
HFL (HandsFreeLink®)............................... 194
High Beam Indicator.................................. 74
Hill Start Assist System............................. 240
IIdentification Numbers............................ 344
Engine and Transmission ......................... 344
Vehicle Identification ............................... 344
Ignition Switch......................................... 111
Illumination Control................................. 117
Knob ....................................................... 117
Immobilizer System.................................. 106
Indicator.................................................... 75
Indicators.................................................... 68ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................... 71
AWD System............................................. 71
Charging System............................... 69, 331
CRUISE CONTROL ............................. 76, 247
CRUISE MAIN.................................... 76, 246
Door Open.......................................... 28, 72
ECON Mode ..................................... 75, 245
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System ............................................ 73, 333
Fog Light .................................................. 74
High Beam ................................................ 74
Immobilizer System ................................... 75
Lights On .................................................. 74
Low Fuel ................................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure ............................... 68, 331
Low Tire Pressure ...................... 73, 251, 252
Maintenance Minder......................... 76, 269
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 332
Parking Brake and Brake System ....... 68, 333
Seat Belt Reminder.............................. 30, 70
Security System Alarm............................... 75
Shift Lever Position.................................... 69
Side Airbag Off ................................... 50, 74
Supplemental Restraint System ........... 48, 71
Tailgate Open ........................................... 72
TPMS ................................................ 73, 253
Transmission ............................................. 70
Turn Signal ............................................... 74
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist)
System ............................................ 72, 249
VSA® OFF.......................................... 72, 250

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Index
Washer Level ............................................ 76
Information.............................................. 341
Information Display................................... 78
Instrument Panel........................................ 67
Brightness Control .................................. 117
Interior Lights........................................... 132
Interior Rearview Mirror......................... 120
iPod®......................................................... 164
JJack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 322
Jump Starting........................................... 326
KKey Number Tag........................................ 98
Keyless Lockout Prevention..................... 100
Keys............................................................. 97
Lockout Prevention ................................. 100
Master Keys .............................................. 97
Number Tag.............................................. 98
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 102
Remote Transmitter .................................. 99
Types and Functions.................................. 97
Valet Key .................................................. 98
Won’t Turn ............................................... 19
Kickdown (Automatic Transmission)...... 242
LLanguage (HFL)........................................ 195LATCH (Child Seats).............................. 57, 61
Lights................................................. 112, 287
Automatic ............................................... 113
Bulb Replacement.................................... 287
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 114
Fog Lights................................................ 114
High Beam Indicator .................................. 74
Interior .................................................... 132
Light Switches ......................................... 112
Lights On Indicator .................................... 74
Turn Signals............................................. 112
Load Limits................................................ 229
Locking/Unlocking...................................... 97
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 102
From Inside.............................................. 101
From Outside............................................. 99
Keys .......................................................... 97
Using a Key ............................................. 100
Lockout Prevention System...................... 100
Low Battery Charge.................................. 331
Low Fuel Indicator...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator................. 68, 331
Lower Anchors...................................... 57, 61
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit)............. 229
MMaintenance............................................. 265
Battery .................................................... 307
Brake Fluid .............................................. 285Cleaning ................................................. 312
Climate Control System ........................... 311
Coolant ................................................... 282
Heating and Cooling System ................... 311
Maintenance Minder™ ........................... 269
Oil ........................................................... 278
Precautions ............................................. 266
Radiator .................................................. 283
Remote Control....................................... 309
Remote Transmitter ................................. 308
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 287
Safety...................................................... 267
Service Items ........................................... 272
Tires ........................................................ 298
Transmission Fluid ................................... 284
Under the Hood ...................................... 275
Wireless Headphone................................ 310
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............. 69, 332
Map Lights................................................ 132
Maximum Load Limit............................... 229
Meters, Gauges........................................... 77
Mirrors...................................................... 120
Adjusting ................................................ 120
Door ....................................................... 121
Exterior ................................................... 121
Interior Rearview ..................................... 120
Modifications (and Accessories).............. 264
Moonroof................................................. 110
MP3................................................... 161, 169
Multi-Information Display......................... 81
Multi-View Rear Camera.......................... 259