Dot 4 HONDA CR-V 2002 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owners Manual

Adjust the rear seats as f ar back
as they will go.Remove the head restraints f rom
the f ront seats (see page ).
Store the head restraints in the
f ront seat-back pockets.
You can recline the seat-backs on the
f ront seats to a f ully f lat position so
they are level with the rear seat
cushions, making a large cushioned
area.Todothis: 2.
1.
99
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Reclining the Front Seats
102

Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments every day bef ore
you drive your vehicle.Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
Start the engine (see page ).
Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page ).
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch glass are f ully closed.
1.
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
97
114 83
17 200
65
Driving
Preparing to Drive
199

The f luid level should be between
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If the level is at or
below the MIN mark, your brake
system needs attention. Have the
brake system inspected f or leaks or
worn brake pads.
Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement. However, the use of
any non-Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the lif e of the
system. Have the brake system
f lushed and ref illed with Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as
soon as possible.
Check the f luid level in the reser-
voirs monthly. There are up to two
reservoirs, depending on the model.
They are:
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
The brake f luid should be replaced
according to the time recommenda-
tion in the maintenance schedule. Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.Brake System
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance263
M M
A
AX
X
M
MI
INN

´If you mount snow tires on your
Honda, make sure they are radial
tires of the same size and load range
as the original tires. Mount snow
tiresonallfourwheelstobalance
your vehicle’s handling in all weather
conditions. Keep in mind the traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle’s
original equipment tires. You should
drive cautiously even when the roads
areclear.Checkwiththetiredealer
f or maximum speed recommenda-
tions.
Wheels:
Tires:
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading.
Tires that are marked ‘‘M S’’ or
‘‘All Season’’ on the sidewall have an
all-weather tread design. They
should be suitable f or most winter
driving conditions. Tires without
these markings are designed f or
optimum traction in dry conditions.
They may not provide adequate
perf ormance in winter driving.
For the best perf ormance in snowy
or icy conditions, you should install
snow tires or tire chains. They may
be required by local laws under
certain conditions.
344
CONT INUED
Snow T iresWheels and Tires
Winter Driving
Tires
Maint enance283
15 x 6JJ
P205/70R15 95S

Regular cleaning and polishing of
your Honda helps to keep it ‘‘new’’
looking. This section gives you hints
on how to clean your vehicle and
preserve its appearance: the paint,
brightwork, wheels, and interior.
Also included are several things you
candotohelppreventcorrosion..................................
Exterior Care .298
.....................................
Washing .298
.......................................
Waxing .299
....................
Aluminum Wheels .299
..........................
Paint Touch-up .300
..................................
Interior Care .301
...................................
Carpeting .301
.................................
Floor Mats .301
.........................................
Fabric .302
...........................................
Vinyl .302
.......................................
Leather .302
...................................
Seat Belts .302
....................................
Windows .303
..........................
Air Fresheners .303
....................
Corrosion Protection .304
.................................
Body Repairs .305
Appearance Care
Appearance Care
297

Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your Honda, and the locations of the
identif ication numbers. It also
includes inf ormation you should
know about your vehicle’s tires and
emissions control systems.................
Identif ication Numbers . 340
................................
Specif ications .342
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .344
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .344
.................................
Treadwear .344
......................................
Traction .344
.............................
Temperature .345
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .346
......
Driving in Foreign Countries . 347.......................
Emissions Controls .348
.....................
The Clean Air Act .348
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .348
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .348
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .348
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls . 349
....................
PGM-FI System .349
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .349
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .349
....................
Replacement Parts . 349
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 350
..............
State Emissions Testing . 351
T echnical Inf ormat ion
T echnical Inf ormation339

µ
The treadwear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate of
the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied government
test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-
half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded
100. The relative perf ormance of
tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may
depart signif icantly f rom the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and dif f erences in
road characteristics and climate. The traction grades, f rom highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on
specif ied government test surf aces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
perf ormance.
Warning: The traction grade
assignedtothistireisbasedon
straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak
traction characteristics.
The tires on your vehicle meet all
U.S. Federal Saf ety Requirements.
All tires are also graded f or
treadwear, traction, and temperature
perf ormance according to
Department of Transportation
(DOT) standards. The f ollowing
explains these gradings.
Quality grades can be f ound where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between the tread shoulder and the
maximum section width. For
example:
All passenger car tires must conf orm
to Federal Saf ety Requirements in
addition to these grades. Treadwear
Traction AA, A, B, C
T readwear 200
Traction AA
Temperature A
Unif orm T ire Quality Grading
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation344

µWarning: The temperature grade f or
this tire is established f or a tire that
is properly inf lated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, underinf la-
tion, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can
cause heat buildup and possible tire
f ailure.
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specif ied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire f ailure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
perf ormance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Saf ety Standard No.
109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of perf ormance on the
laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law. Temperature A,B,C
DOT T ire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)
T echnical Inf ormation345

Î
ÎThe burning of gasoline in your
vehicle’s engine produces several by-
products. Some of these are carbon
monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen
(NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC).
Gasoline evaporating f rom the tank
also produces hydrocarbons. Con-
trolling the production of NOx, CO,
and HC is important to the environ-
ment. Under certain conditions of
sunlight and climate, NOx and HC
react to f orm photochemical ‘‘smog.’’
Carbon monoxide does not contri-
bute to smog creation, but it is a
poisonous gas. The United States Clean Air Act
sets standards f or automobile
emissions. It also requires that
automobile manufacturers explain to
owners how their emissions controls
workandwhattodotomaintain
them. This section summarizes how
the emissions controls work.
Scheduled maintenance is on page
.
In Canada, Honda vehicles comply
with the Canadian Motor Vehicle
Saf ety Standards (CMVSS) f or
Emissions valid at the time they are
manuf actured.
Your vehicle has a Positive
Crankcase Ventilation System. This
keeps gasses that build up in the
engine’s crankcase f rom going into
the atmosphere. The Positive Crank-
case Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the
intake manif old. They are then
drawn into the engine and burned.
As gasoline evaporates in the f uel
tank, an evaporative emissions
control canister f illed with charcoal
adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this
canister while the engine is of f . Af ter
the engine is started and warmed up,
the vapor is drawn into the engine
and burned during driving.
The Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery (ORVR) system captures
the f uel vapors during ref ueling. The
vapors are adsorbed in a canister
f illed with activated carbon. While
driving, the f uel vapors are drawn
into the engine and burned of f .
238
The Clean Air Act
Crankcase Emissions Control
System Evaporative Emissions Control
System
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
Recovery
Emissions Cont rols
T echnical Inf ormation348

CONT INUED
..............................
Economy, Fuel .190
............
Emergencies on the Road . 307
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 320
...........
Brake System Indicator . 329................
Changing a Flat Tire . 308
.....
Charging System Indicator . 326
..................
Checking the Fuses . 332
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 325
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 327
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 330
..................
Overheated Engine . 323
...........................
Emergency Brake .82
......................
Emergency Flashers .81
......................
Emergency Towing .337
.......................
Emissions Controls .348
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 351
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 74
...................................
Drive Belt .277
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 203,208
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .66, 327
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 66,325
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 247
...............................
Overheating .323
............................
Specif ications .342
.......................................
Starting .200
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .346
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 348
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .60 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .21
..................
Exterior,Cleaningthe .298
............................
Fabric, Cleaning .302
...................................
Fan, Interior .128
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .127
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 185
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .265
.........................
Dust and Pollen .275
...............................................
Oil .249
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
................................
Shif ting the .202
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 81
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 308
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 260
..................................
Engine Oil .188
..........................
Directional Signals .77
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 211
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .250
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 88
......................
Power Door Locks .88
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 344
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual .............................
Transmission .202
.......................................
Drive Belt .277
...........................................
Driving .197
....................................
Economy .190
.........................
In Bad Weather .215
................
In Foreign Countries . 347
........................
Driving Guidelines .198
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 275
Index
E F
III