2018 HONDA CR-V Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uTransmission Fluid
Maintenance
Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid
yourself.
■Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HC F-2 Transmission Fluid
1Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may
adversely affect the operati on and durability of your
vehicle’s transmission, and damage the transmission.
Any damage caused by usi ng a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda’s
new vehicle limited warranty.
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reserve
tank.
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1 Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle's braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect the vehicle for leaks or worn
brake pads as soon as possible.
Reserve tank
MIN
MAX
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, a message ap pears on the driver information interface.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.1 Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle's paint. A
vinegar/water solution ca n damage the windshield
washer pump.
Canadian models with dri ver information interface
All models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Push the tab to remove the coupler.
2. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
3. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
4. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High beam headlight: 60 W (HB3 for halogen bulb type)*
High beam headlight: LED type*
Low beam headlight: 55 W (H11 for halogen bulb type)*
Low beam headlight: LED type*
■High Beam Headlights
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Headlights are LED type. Ha ve an authorized Honda
dealer inspect and replace the light assembly.
Models with halogen headlights
Models with LED headlights
Coupler
Bulb
Tab
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uHeadlight Bulbs
Maintenance
1. Remove the holding clip using a flat-tip
screwdriver, then remo ve the upper part of
the window washer reserve tank.
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the headlight
assembly and turn it clockwise.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
■Low Beam Headlights1 Low Beam Headlights
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clip
Center pin
Push until the
pin is flat.
Holding clipPassenger side
Coupler
Bulb
Tab
Both side
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the screw using a Phillips-head
screwdriver and remove the holding clips
using a flat-tip screwdriver.
2. Pull down the under cover.
Fog Light: 35 W (H8 fo r halogen bulb type)
1Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect th e glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Screw
Holding clip
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFog Light Bulbs*
Maintenance
3. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
4. Rotate the old bulb clockwise to remove.
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it counter-clockwise.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
4. Rotate the old bulb counter-clockwise to
remove.
5. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it clockwise.
6. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.1 Fog Light Bulbs*
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Holding clip
Bulb
TabCoupler
Right side
Bulb
CouplerTab
Left side
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uParking/Daytime Running Lights
Maintenance
Parking/Daytime Running Lights
Parking/daytime running lights are LED type . Have an authorized Honda dealer
inspect and replace the light assembly.
Front Turn Signal/Front Side Marker Lights
Front turn signal lights/front side marker lights are LED type. Have an authorized
Honda dealer inspect and re place the light assembly.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Lights*
Side turn signal lights are LED type. Have an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
Brake/Taillight, Rear Turn Signal Light and Rear Side
Marker Lights
Brake/taillight, rear turn signal light and rear side ma rker lights are LED type. Have
an authorized Honda dealer inspec t and replace the light assembly.
* Not available on all models
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