2023 HONDA CRV transmission fluid

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uuWhen Driving uPrecautions While Driving
Driving
Precautions While Driving
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
To prevent rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than yo u would with a passenger vehicle.
• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers whenever possible.
• Do not modify your vehicle in any way that you would raise the center of gravity.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
Never carry more than 165 lbs (75 kg) of cargo on the roof rack (Honda accessory).
Avoid driving in deep water and on flooded roads. This can damage the engine or
driveline, or cause electrical component failure.
If there is a strong impact with something under the vehicle, stop in a safe location.
Check the underside of the vehicle for damage or any fluid leaks.
■Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
■In Rain
■Other Precautions
1 Precautions While Driving
NOTICE
Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the
accelerator pedal. You could damage the
transmission.
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in
the full left or right position for a while, the electric
power steering (EPS) system heats up. The system
goes into a protective mode, and limits its
performance. The steering wheel becomes harder
and harder to operate. Once the system cools down,
the EPS system is restored.
Repeated operation under these conditions can
eventually damage the system.
If the power mode is set to ACCESSORY while
driving, the power system will shut down and all
steering and brake power a ssist functions will stop,
making it difficult to control the vehicle.
Do not select
( N while driving as you will lose
regenerative braking (and ac celeration) performance.
During the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of operation,
avoid sudden acceleration or full throttle operation so
as not to damage the engine or powertrain.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km)
after purchasing your new vehicle or replacing the
brake pads or rotors, to allow for proper break-in.

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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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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance
U.S. models
· Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 701.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle
●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 47,500 miles (76,000 km) or 3 years.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
3●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid*
7●Replace brake fluid*5
* Not available on all models

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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
Canadian models
· Adjust the valves during services A, 0, 9, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
*1: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset,
change the engine oil every year.
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 24,000 km (15,000 miles).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed
every 76,000 km (47,500 miles) or 3 years.
*5: If a Maintenance Minder message does not appear more than 36 months after the display for item 7 is reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 701.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
0●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
3●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs
5
●Replace engine coolant
6●Replace rear differential fluid
7
●Replace brake fluid*5
9●Service front and rear brakes●Check expiration date for temporary tire repair kit
bottle
●Inspect these items: • Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
• Suspension components
• Driveshaft boots
• Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA ®)
• All fluid levels and condition of fluids
• Exhaust system
#
•Fuel lines and connections#

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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 transmission fluid yourself.
Specified fluid: Honda HEVF-Type 11Transmission Fluid
NOTICE
Do not mix Honda HEVF-Type 1 with other
transmission fluids.
Using a transmission fluid other than Honda HEVF-
Type 1 may adversely affect the operation and durability
of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the
transmission.
Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that
is not equivalent to Honda HEVF-Type 1 is not
covered by Honda’s new ve hicle limited warranty.

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Index
EV Indicator.............................................. 100
Exhaust Gas Hazard
(Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 92
Exterior Care (Cleaning) .......................... 646
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 204
F
Features.................................................... 237
Filters
Dust and Pollen....................................... 643
Oil .......................................................... 616
Flat Tire ..................................................... 653
Floor Mats ................................................ 645
Fluids Brake ...................................................... 621
Engine Coolant ....................................... 618
Transmission ........................................... 620
Windshield Washer ................................. 622
FM/AM Radio ................................... 249, 296
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 210
Foot Brake ................................................ 576
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 62
Front Seat Heaters ................................... 230
Front Seats ................................................ 205
Adjusting ................................................ 205
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 568
Fuel ..................................................... 34, 595
Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Economy................................................. 598
Gauge .................................................... 114 Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 122
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 103
Range ...................................................... 122
Recommendation .................................... 595
Refueling ................................................. 595
Fuel Economy ............................................ 598
Fuel Fill Door ....................................... 34, 596
Fuses .......................................................... 683
Inspecting and Changing ......................... 687
Locations ......................................... 683, 685
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Average Fuel Economy ............................ 122
Economy ................................................. 598
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 122
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ...................... 103
Range ...................................................... 121
Recommendation .................................... 595
Refueling ................................................. 595
Gauges ...................................................... 114
Glass (care) ........................................ 644, 647
Glove Box .................................................. 218
H
Handling of the Jack ................................ 666
Handling the Unexpected ........................ 651
HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) ....................... 400, 420
Automatic Import of Ce llular Phonebook and
Call History .................................... 412, 430
Automatic Transferring.................... 410, 429
Favorite Contacts ............................ 413, 431
HFL Buttons..................................... 400, 420
HFL Menus ...................................... 403, 423
HFL Status Display ........................... 402, 422
In Case of Emergency .............................. 437
Limitations for Manual Operation .... 402, 422
Making a Call .................................. 415, 433
Options During a Call ...................... 419, 436
Phone Setup.................................... 405, 425
Receiving a Call ............................... 418, 435
Ringtone ......................................... 410, 429
Hazard Warning Button .............................. 8
HD Radio
TM............................................... 297
Head Restraints ........................................ 213
Headlights ................................................. 188
Aiming .................................................... 623
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 193
Automatic Operation............................... 189
Dimming ................................................. 188
Operating................................................ 188
Heated Steering Wheel ............................ 229
Heaters (Front Seat) ................................. 230
Heaters (Rear Seat) ................................... 231

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Index
K
Key Number Tag...................................... 149
Keyless Access System .............................. 151
Keys ........................................................... 148
Master Keys ............................................ 148
Number Tag............................................ 149
Rear Door Won’t Open ........................... 163
Remote Transmitter ................................ 157
Types and Functions................................ 148
Kickdown .................................................. 463
Knee Airbags .............................................. 67
L
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) ........ 533
LATCH (Child Seats) ................................... 84
Lights ................................................ 188, 623
Auto High-Beam ..................................... 193
Automatic............................................... 189
Bulb Replacement ................................... 623
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 192
High Beam Indicator ............................... 106
Interior.................................................... 216
Light Switches......................................... 188
Lights On Indicator.................................. 106
Turn Signals ............................................ 187
Load Limits ............................................... 445
Locking/Unlocking ................................... 148
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 164
Childproof Door Locks ............................ 163
From Inside ............................................. 161 From Outside ........................................... 151
Keys ........................................................ 148
Using a Key ............................................. 158
Low 12-Volt Battery Charge .................... 677
Low Battery Charge .................................. 677
Low Fuel Indicator (Amber) ..................... 103
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength ...... 150
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ....................... 676
Low Speed Braking Control ..................... 507
Lower Anchors ............................................ 84
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 445
Lumbar Support ........................................ 206
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch ....... 206M
Maintenance............................................. 599
12-Volt Battery ........................................ 640
Brake Fluid .............................................. 621
Cleaning .................................................. 644
Coolant ................................................... 618
Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 603
Oil ........................................................... 614
Precautions .............................................. 600
Radiator .................................................. 619
Remote Transmitter ................................. 642
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 623
Safety ...................................................... 601
Service Items ........................................... 607
Tires ........................................................ 631
Transmission Fluid ................................... 620 Under the Hood ...................................... 611
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............ 101, 678
Map Lights ................................................ 217
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 445
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 114
Mirrors ...................................................... 203
Adjusting ................................................ 203
Door ....................................................... 204
Exterior ................................................... 204
Interior Rearview ..................................... 203
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 649
Moonroof ................................................. 183
MP3 ................................................... 254, 314
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 593
N
Navigation................................................ 125
No Content ............................................... 132
NORMAL Mode Indicator ........................ 108
Numbers (Identification) .......................... 696

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Index
Towing a Trailer........................................ 447
Equipment and Accessories...................... 448
Load Limits .............................................. 447
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 452
Behind a Motorhome............................... 452
Emergency............................................... 689
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 480
Indicator .................................................. 105
Traffic Jam Assist ...................................... 545
Traffic Sign Recognition System ...... 115, 562
Transmission .............................................. 464
Creeping ................................................. 463
Fluid ........................................................ 620
Kickdown ................................................ 463
Number ................................................... 696
Operation .......................................... 31, 465
Shift Lever Does Not Move....................... 673
Shift Position Indicator ..................... 102, 465
Shifting.................................................... 464
Trip Computer ........................................... 275
Trip Meter ................................................. 122
TRK (Temporary Repair Kit) ..................... 653
Troubleshooting ....................................... 651
Blown Fuse ...................................... 683, 685
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 39
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 40
Emergency Towing .................................. 689
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead ................... 671
Noise When Braking .................................. 41
Overheating............................................. 674 Power System Won’t Start ....................... 667
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 653
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 39, 163
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 673
Warning Indicators .................................... 96
Turn Signals .............................................. 187
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ................... 106
Turning on the Power
Does Not Activate ................................... 667
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 185
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Dead................... 671
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 151
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 25, 161
USB Flash Drives ............... 238, 254, 314, 348
USB Ports ................................................... 239
Using the Keyless Access System ............. 151
V
Vanity Mirrors............................................. 11
Vehicle Identification Number ................ 696
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 476
Off Button............................................... 477
OFF Indicator ........................................... 105
System Indicator ...................................... 104
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 613, 695 Voice Control Operation
......................... 293
Audio Commands ................................... 294
General Commands ................................ 294
List Commands ....................................... 295
Navigation Commands............................ 295
Phone Commands .................................. 294
Standard Commands .............................. 295
Voice Portal Screen ................................. 294
Voice Recognition ................................... 293
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM).............. 476
W
Wallpaper ................................................. 276
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 676
Warning Labels .......................................... 93
Warnings .................................................. 134
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided
separately) .............................................. 701
Watts ........................................................ 694
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 636
Wi-Fi Connection ..................................... 327
Window Washers ..................................... 196
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 622
Switch .................................................... 196
Windows (Opening and Closing) ............ 179
Windshield ............................................... 196
Cleaning ......................................... 644, 647
Defrosting/Defogging ............................. 234
Washer Fluid ........................................... 622
Wiper Blades........................................... 627