tailgate HONDA CR-V 2002 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Always use the parking brake when
you park your vehicle. The indicator
on the instrument panel shows that
the parking brake is not f ully
released; it does not indicate that the
parking brake is f irmly set. Make
sure the parking brake is set f irmly
or your vehicle may roll if it is
parked on an incline.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, set the parking brake
bef ore you put the transmission in
Park. This keeps the vehicle f rom
moving and putting pressure on the
parking mechanism in the
transmission making it easier to
move the shift lever out of Park
when you want to drive away. If the vehicle is f acing uphill, turn
the f ront wheels away f rom the curb.
If you have a manual transmission,
putitinfirstgear.
If the vehicle is f acing downhill, turn
the f ront wheels toward the curb. If
you have a manual transmission, put
it in reverse gear.
Make sure the parking brake is f ully
released bef ore driving away.
Driving with the parking brake
partially set can overheat or damage
the rear brakes.
Make sure the moonroof and the
windows are closed.
Lock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or the remote
transmitter.
Make sure the hatch glass is
closed securely. Place any packages, valuables, etc.,
in the cargo area or take them
with you. Turn of f the lights.
Never park over dry leaves, tall
grass, or other f lammable
materials. The three way catalytic
converter gets very hot, and could
cause these materials to catch on
fire.
Parking T ips
Driving
Parking
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Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover. Remove the
covers by caref ully prying on the
edge with a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, back-
up light, turn signal, or side
marker.
Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the taillight assembly out of
the rear pillar.
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5.
Lights
Maint enance
Replacing Rear Bulbs
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Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket.
Push the new bulb straight into
the socket until it bottoms.Testthelightstomakesurethe
new bulb is working.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Put the cover back onto the light
assembly. Push it on until it locks
in place.
Open the tailgate. Remove the
light assembly cover by pushing in
on the tabs on both sides and
pulling the cover of f .
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
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6.
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Lights
Maint enance292

If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry. To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield. Disconnect the battery.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(5-speed manual) or Park
(automatic). If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Honda
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months maintenance
schedule (Normal Conditions) as
soon as you take it out of storage
(see page ). The replacements
called f or in the maintenance
schedule are not needed unless the
vehicle has actually reached that
time or mileage.
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Maint enance
St oring Your Vehicle
295

If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Stopping in traf f ic or on the shoulder
of a busy road is dangerous. Drive
slowly along the shoulder until you
gettoanexitoranareatostopthat
is far away from the traffic lanes.Park the vehicle on f irm, level and
non-slippery ground away f rom
traf f ic. Put the transmission in
Park (automatic) or Reverse
(manual). Apply the parking brake.
Turn on the hazard warning lights
and turn the ignition switch to
LOCK (0). Have all the
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire. If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.Open the tailgate.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
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The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack.
To keep the tailgate door open,
use the stop f rom the tool kit. Put
the stop on the support strut as
shown. The tool and jack are behind a
cover in the cargo area on the
passenger’s side. Remove the
cover by turning the handle
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover.6.
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4.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Changing a Flat T ire
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Step back to check the alignment
of the logo. If needed, pivot the
cover until the logo is straight.
Hold the cover at the 10 o’clock
and 2 o’clock positions, then place
the top of it over the spare tire.
Store the tool kit in the storage bin
under the cargo area f loor.
Close the tailgate.
Install the spare tire cover.
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Canada
Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Sof t vinyl spare t ire cover
315
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.
Make sure the cover is at room
temperature bef ore you install it. If it’s
too cold, it won’t f it easily over the tire.

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Label, Certif ication .340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 77
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 17,50
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .287
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Indicator .65
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Parking .76
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Turn Signal .77
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Load Limit .194
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 87
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 87
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Fuel Fill Door .185
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Glove Box .96
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Power Door .88
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Tailgate .93
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Low Coolant Level .189
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Low Fuel Indicator .69
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
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Lower Anchors .48
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage .193 ..................................
Maintenance .233
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
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Record .243-244
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Required Indicator .70
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Saf ety .234
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Schedule .238-242
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 66,327
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Manual Transmission . 202
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 261
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Meters, Gauges .65, 72
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Methanol in Gasoline . 346
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Mirrors, Adjusting .114
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Moonroof .113
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Closing Manually .330
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Operation .113
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Inf ant Restraint .34
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Inf ant Seats .34
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LATCH Anchorage System . 48
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Lower Anchors .48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 278
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High Speed Driving . 279
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Normal Driving .279
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Inside Mirror .114
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Inspection, Tire .280
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Instrument Panel .65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Interior Cleaning .301
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Interior Lights .124
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Introduction .i
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Keys .84
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Jacking up the vehicle . 312
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Jack, Tire .309
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Jump Starting .320
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Tachometer .72
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .94
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Open Indicator .70
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Opening the .93
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 290
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Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
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Tape Player .151, 164
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Emissions Control Systems . 348
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Oxygenated Fuels .346
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .350
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Temperature Gauge .74
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Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Thef t Protection .178 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 350
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Time, Setting the . 144,162
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Tire Chains .284
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 308
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Tires .278
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Air Pressure .279
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Checking Wear .280
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Inf lation .278
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Inspection .280
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Maintenance .280
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Replacing .282
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Rotating .281
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Snow .283
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Specif ications .343
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Tire Chains .284
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Tools, Tire Changing . 308
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .217
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Behind a Motorhome . 224
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Emergency .337
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 54
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Additional Safety Precautions . 59
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Airbag Service .59
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 58
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 57
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .54
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 56
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SRS Components .54
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 87
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State Emissions Testing . 351
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Starting the Engine .200
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .201
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With a Dead Battery . 320
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 323
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .83
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 87
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Stereo Sound System . 137
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Storage Box .119
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Storing Your Vehicle .295
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Sunglasses Holder .121 Supplemental Restraint
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System .10, 54
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Servicing .59
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SRS Indicator .57 ,67
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System Components . 54
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Synthetic Oil .248
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