2023 HONDA CRV checking oil

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 600
Safety When Performing Maintenance ....601Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 602
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 603
Maintenance Under the Hood Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 611
Opening the Hood ........................... 612
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 613
Oil Check ......................................... 614
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 615
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ...616
Cooling System ................................ 618
Transmission Fluid ............................ 620
Brake Fluid ....................................... 621
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 622
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 623
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 627
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 631
Tire and Loading Information Label ... 632
Tire Labeling .................................... 632
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) .... 634Wear Indicators................................ 636 Tire Service Life ................................ 636
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 637
Tire Rotation .................................... 638
Winter Tires ..................................... 639
12-Volt Battery ................................. 640
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Remote Battery .......... 642
Climate Control System Maintenance .... 643Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 644
Exterior Care.................................... 646
Accessories and Modifications .......... 649

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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of an y abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Routine inspections
Perform inspections before long distance tri ps, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
2 Maintenance P. 37
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Checking the Brake Fluid P. 621
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 631
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 623
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 627
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the driver information interface.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 607
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 704
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing maintenanc e, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models

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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 652
If a Tire Goes Flat
Temporarily Repairi ng a Flat Tire....... 653
Handling of the Jack ......................... 666
Power System Won’t Start Checking the Procedure ................... 667
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ... 668Emergency Power System On ........... 669
Emergency Power System Off........... 670
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .......... 671
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 673
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 674 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears ......................................... 676
If the 12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator Comes On ....................... 677
If the Limited stopping power Warning
Appears ......................................... 677
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 678
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 679
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On
or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On.... 680
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 681
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 682
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 683
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 687
Emergency Towing ........................... 689
If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door... 690If You Cannot Open the Tailgate.......... 691Refueling................................................. 692
U.S. models

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
12-Volt Battery.......................................... 640
Charging System Indicator ....................... 677
Maintenance (Checking the 12-Volt Battery) ............... 640
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator .................................................. 677
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 580
Accessories and Modifications ................. 649
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 224
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ............ 469
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow ................................... 109, 513
Additives Coolant ................................................... 618
Engine Oil ................................................ 615
Washer .................................................... 622
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 215
Clock ....................................................... 146
Front Seats .............................................. 205
Head Restraints........................................ 213
Mirrors .................................................... 203
Rear Seats................................................ 209
Sound.............................................. 247, 290
Steering Wheel ........................................ 202
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 478 Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 232
Changing the Mode ................................ 232
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 234
Dust and Pollen Filter............................... 643
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode ................... 233
Sensor ..................................................... 236
Synchronization Mode............................. 235
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 232
Air Pressure ....................................... 632, 695
Airbags ........................................................ 59
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 65
Airbag Care............................................... 78
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Indicator............................................ 75, 104
Knee Airbags............................................. 67
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 76
Sensors ..................................................... 59
Side Airbags .............................................. 70
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 73
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 479
AM/FM Radio .................................... 249, 296
Android Auto ................................... 267, 336
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 580
Indicator.................................................. 103
Apple CarPlay ................................... 263, 329
Armrest ..................................................... 215
AT&T Hotspot ........................................... 328
Audio ........................................................ 124 Audio Remote Controls
........................... 242
Audio System ........................... 238, 246, 271
Adjusting the Sound ....................... 247, 290
Android Auto.................................. 267, 336
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273
Display Setup .................................. 248, 291
Error Messages ....................................... 345
General Information................................ 347
Home Screen .......................................... 278
How to Update ....................................... 284
How to Update Wirelessly ....................... 288
How to Update with a USB Device .......... 289
iPod ................................................ 251, 311
Limitations for Manual Operation ............................. 292, 402, 422
MP3/WMA/AAC ............................. 254, 314
Power Flow ............................................. 342
Reactivating ............................................ 241
Recommended Devices ........................... 348
Remote Controls ..................................... 242
Security Code ......................................... 241
Selecting an Audio Source ...................... 292
Start Up .................................................. 272
Status Area ............................................. 283
System Updates ...................................... 284
System Updates Settings ......................... 285
Theft Protection ...................................... 241
USB Flash Drives...................................... 348
USB Ports ................................................ 239
Wallpaper Setup ..................................... 276
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 273

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Index
CMBSTM (Collision Mitigation Braking
SystemTM) ................................................. 495
Coat Hook ................................................. 222
Collision Mitigation Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) .................................................. 495
Console Compartment ............................. 219
Controls ..................................................... 145
Coolant (Engine) ....................................... 618
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 619
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 618
Overheating............................................. 674
Creeping .................................................... 463
Cross Traffic Monitor ................................ 589
Cup Holders ............................................... 220
Customer Service Information ................. 705
Customize Display ..................................... 134
Customized Features ................ 135, 368, 376
D
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 192
Dead 12-Volt Battery ................................ 671
Deceleration Paddle Selector ................... 466
Defaulting All the Settings .............. 375, 399
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .................................................. 234
Detachable Anchor ..................................... 56
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ................ 697Dimming
Headlights ............................................... 188
Rearview Mirror....................................... 203
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................. 614
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 187
Display Setup .................................... 248, 291
Door Mirrors ............................................. 204
Doors ......................................................... 148
Auto Door Locking .................................. 164
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 164
Keys ........................................................ 148
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ...................................... 161
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside ................................... 151
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 634
Drive Mode Switch ................................... 470
Driver Attention Monitor ........................ 126
Driver Information Interface ................... 117
Switching the Display .............................. 117
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support .................. 206
Driving ...................................................... 441
Braking ................................................... 572
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines............... 453
Shifting Position ...................................... 464
Transmission ........................................... 463
Turn on the Power .................................. 455
Driving Position Memory System ............ 200
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 643
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 20
ECON Mode Indicator .............................. 108
Elapsed Time ............................................ 124
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ......................................... 104, 681
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 476
Emergency ................................................ 689
Emergency Power System Off ................. 670
Emergency Power System On .................. 669
Emergency Tailgate Opener .................... 691
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 699
Engine Coolant .................................................. 618
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead .................. 671
Number .................................................. 696
Oil .......................................................... 613
Starting................................................... 455
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 185
Engine Coolant ........................................ 618
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 619
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 618
Overheating ............................................ 674
Engine Oil ................................................. 613
Adding ................................................... 615
Checking ................................................ 614
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 676
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 613
Viscosity.......................................... 613, 695
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System ...... 681

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Index
O
Odometer.................................................. 114
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 453
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 613
Adding .................................................... 615
Checking ................................................. 614
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 604
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ........................ 676
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 613
Viscosity .......................................... 613, 695
Open Source Licenses ....................... 363, 706
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 612
Moonroof ................................................ 183
Power Windows ...................................... 179
Tailgate ................................................... 165
Outside Temperature Display .................. 115
Overheating .............................................. 674
P
Paddle Selectors ........................................ 466
Panic Mode ............................................... 178
Parking ...................................................... 582
Parking Brake ............................................ 572
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Amber) ........................................... 100, 680
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator (Red) .................................... 98, 99, 679, 680
Parking Sensor System .............................. 584
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 76Passing Indicators
..................................... 188
Petrol
Gauge ..................................................... 114
Phone ........................................................ 124
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 257, 317
POWER Button ......................................... 184
Power Flow ............................................... 342
Power Flow/Engine Status Display/High
Voltage Battery Charge Level Gauge .... 119
POWER Gauge .......................................... 114
Power System
Won’t Start ............................................. 667
POWER SYSTEM Indicator ........................ 100
Power System Won’t Start ....................... 667
Power Tailgate ......................................... 168
Power Windows ....................................... 179
Precautions While Driving
Rain ........................................................ 462
Pregnant Women ....................................... 57
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 653R
Radiator.................................................... 619
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 249, 296
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 300
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 250, 298
Range ........................................................ 122
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 250, 298
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 699
READY Indicator ....................................... 100 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
System
TM.................................................. 479
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 199
Rear Seat Heaters ..................................... 231
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 210
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 203
Refueling .......................................... 439, 595
Fuel Gauge ............................................. 114
Gasoline ......................................... 595, 694
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ..................... 103
Regulations .............................. 485, 634, 697
Remote Transmitter ................................. 157
Replacement
Battery .................................................... 642
Bulbs ...................................................... 623
Fuses .............................................. 683, 685
Rear Wiper Blade Rubber ........................ 629
Tires........................................................ 637
Wiper Blade Rubber ................................ 627
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 698
Resetting a Trip Meter ............................. 122
Road Departure Mitigation ..................... 554
On and Off ............................................. 557