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

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.3 U.S. gal (8.6
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank.
The appropriate indicator comes on
in this display if the tailgate or any
door is not closed tightly.
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75
293 High Beam Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
under-hood f use box f rom its stay
by pulling it out.
1.
Headlight A iming
Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
291
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb. Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure one of the three arrows
on the rubber seal is f acing up; it is
marked ‘‘ .’’
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the under-hood f use box.
4.
2.
3. 5.
6.
7.
8.
Lights
292
BULB
WEATHER SEAL CONNECTOR
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
(Driver’s side)
Reinstall the coolant reserve tank.
Open the hood.
To change the turn signal bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its holder. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1.
2.
3.4.
5.
6.
Lights
Replacing a Front T urn Signal
Light Bulb
Maint enance
293
HOLDER
BULB
SOCKET
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Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Reinstall the f use box in place
securely.
(Driver’s side)
Open the hood.
To change the parking light/f ront
side marker on the driver’s side,
removethefuseboxfromitsstay
by pulling out. Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
1. 2.
3.4.
5.
6.
Lights
Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker L ight Bulb
294
FUSE BOX
On the passenger’s sideBULB
SOCKET
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Accessories .234
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .81
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Active Head Restraint .100
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Additives, Engine Oil .282
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .78
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Air Conditioning System .126
.........................................
Usage .127
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Air Pressure, Tires .303
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .226
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Antif reeze .284
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,254
...................................
Operation .254
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .218
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .81
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Audio System .139
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Automatic Climate Control .132
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .222 ..............
Automatic Transmission .247
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .336
...............
Checking Fluid Level .287
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D Mode .249
.......................................
Shif ting .247
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .247
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Shif t Lever Positions .248
....................
Shif t Lock Release .251
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Auxiliary Input Jack .217
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,324
............................
Jump Starting .320
..............................
Maintenance .309
............................
Specif ications .337
..............................
Bef ore Driving .225
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .116
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .254
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Break-in, New Linings .226 ....................
Bulb Replacement .291
...........................................
Fluid .289
.........................................
Parking .78
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System Indicator .60,326
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System Design .253
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Wear Indicators .253
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Braking System .253
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .226
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Brightness Control, Instruments .76
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .295
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Brake Lights .295
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Front Parking Lights .294
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Front Side Marker Lights .294
.................................
Headlights .291
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High-mount Brake Light .296
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Rear Side Marker Lights .295
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Specif ications .337
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Turn Signal Lights .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .291
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Index
A
B
INDEX
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs .291
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Hazard Warning Flashers .76
Headlights
........................................
Aiming .291
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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High Beam Indicator .63
.........................
Reminder Chime .75
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .291
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .98
.............................
Heated Mirrors .112
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Heater, Seat .108
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Heating and Cooling .126............................
High Beam Lever .74
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Hood, Opening the .229
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Horn .4,72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle .334
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
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Timing Control System .345
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions .6
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Folding Rear Seat .102,104
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Four-way Flashers .76
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Front Airbags .9,25
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .95
.......................................
Heaters .108
.....................................
Airbags .9,25
.................................................
Fuel .226
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Check Fuel Cap Message .228
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Fill Door and Cap .227
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .226
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Oxygenated .226
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Tank, Ref ueling .227
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Fuel Economy .231
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Fuses, Checking the .327
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Gas Mileage, Improving .232
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Gasohol .226
.........................................
Gasoline .226
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement .226 ........................
Tank, Ref ueling .227
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Gas Station Procedures .227
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .247
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Glove Box .117
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .262,336
Index
G HI
IV
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