dimensions HONDA CR-V 2009 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

A convenient ref erence to the
sections in this manual.
A quick ref erence to the main
controls in your vehicle.
Explains the purpose of each
instrument panel indicator and gauge,
and how to use the controls on the
dashboard and steering column.
How to operate the heating and air
conditioning system, the audio
system, and other convenience
f eatures.What gasoline to use, how to break-
in your new vehicle, and how to load
luggage and other cargo.
The proper way to start the engine,
shif t the transmission, and park; plus
what you need to know if you’re
planning to tow a trailer.
How to order manuals and other
technical literature.
A summary of the inf ormation you
need when you pull up to the f uel
pump.
Important inf ormation about the
proper use and care of your vehicle’s
seat belts, an overview of the
supplemental restraint system, and
valuable inf ormation on how to
protect children with child restraints. A summary of the warranties
covering your new vehicle, and how
to contact us for any reason. Refer to
your warranty manual f or detailed
inf ormation.
The maintenance minder shows you
when you need to take your vehicle
to the dealer for maintenance service.
There is also a list of things to check
and instructions on how to check
them.
ID numbers, dimensions, capaci-
ties, and technical inf ormation.
This section covers several problems
motorists sometimes experience,
and details how to handle them.
Overview of Contents
Contents
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Instruments and Controls
Features Driving
Maintenance
Warranty and Customer
Relations
(U.S. and Canada only)
Authorized Manuals
(U.S. only)
Index
Bef ore Driving
Service Inf ormation Summary
T echnical Inf ormation
T aking Care of the Unexpected
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Thediagramsinthissectiongive
you the dimensions and capacities of
your vehicle 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.
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Identif ication Numbers .334
................................
Specif ications .336
DOT Tire Quality Grading ......................
(U.S. Vehicles) .338
Unif orm Tire Quality ..................................
Grading .338
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Treadwear .338
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Traction .338
.............................
Temperature .339
.................................
Tire Labeling .340
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .342.......................
Emissions Controls .344
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The Clean Air Act .344
Crankcase Emissions Control ....................................
System .344
Evaporative Emissions Control ....................................
System .344
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ................................
Recovery .344
...
Exhaust Emissions Controls .345
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PGM-FI System .345
Ignition Timing Control ................................
System .345
Exhaust Gas Recirculation ...................
(EGR) System .345
Three Way Catalytic ...........................
Converter .345
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Replacement Parts .345
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Emissions Testing .347
T echnical Inf ormation
Technical Inf ormation
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities Capacities
177.9 in (4,518 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K11
SKJ20DR-M11
Fuel tank
Engine oil 15.3 US gal (58
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3) 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(DENSO) Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
71.6 in (1,820 mm)
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total (NGK)
2
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .4,72
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Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
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Dead Battery .320
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .352
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .130
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Detachable Anchor .107
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Dimensions .336
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Dimming the Headlights .74,75
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Capacities Chart .336
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .54
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Cargo .236
...........................
Cargo area Light .124
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Cargo Hooks .241
.............................
Carrying Cargo .236
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Cargo, How to Carry .236
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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CD Care .213
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CD Changer .162,191
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .169,197
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CD Error Messages .169,197
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CD Player .145,182
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Center Pocket .113
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Center Table .117
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Certif ication Label .334
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Chains, Tires .307
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Changing Oil .281
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How to .281
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When to .279
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Charging System Message .60,324
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .228 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving .245
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Child Saf ety .34
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Booster Seats .51
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Child Seats .34,39
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Important Saf ety Reminders .34
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Inf ants .39
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Larger Children .50
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LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .35
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Small Children .40
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Tethers .48
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Warning Labels .36
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Where Should a Child Sit? .35
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Child Seats .34,39
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LATCH .43
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Tether Anchorage Points .48
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Cleaning Seat Belts .297
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Climate Control System .132
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Clock .219
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CO in the Exhaust .344
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Cold Weather, Starting in .246
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Consumer Inf ormation .350
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Controls, Instruments and .57
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Conversation Mirror .120Coolant
........................................
Adding .284
....................................
Checking .230
.........................
Proper Solution .284
...................
Temperature Gauge .69
..............................
Courtesy Light .124
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .344
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .222
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Customer Service .350
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .338
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Unleaded Gasoline .226
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .283 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load .237
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .336
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .334
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .256
.....................................
Indicators .62
.............................
Vehicle Storage .310
.....................................
Ventilation .128
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VIN .334
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Viscosity, Oil .281
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .55
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Warranty Coverages .351
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .286
.....................................
Operation .73
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Time, Setting the .219
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Tire Chains .307
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .313
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .338
...............................................
Tires .302
..............................
Air Pressure .303
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Chains .307
.........................
Checking Wear .304
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
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Inf lation .302
..................................
Inspection .304
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Labeling .340
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator .64,258
..............................
Maintenance .305
..
Pressure Monitoring System .259
...................................
Replacing .306
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Rotating .305
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .337
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .261
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Behind a Motorhome .266
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Emergency Wrecker .332
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Equipment and Accessories .263 ....................
Pre-Tow Checklist .264
.............................
Weight Limit .261
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .258
...............................
Indicator .64,258
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .342
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Trailer Loading .261,262
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .264
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .287
...........................
Fluid Selection .287
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Identif ication Number .334
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Shif ting the Automatic .247
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Treadwear .338
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Trip Meter .67
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Turn Signals .74
Index
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