headlights HONDA CR-V 2003 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.76, 77)
MOONROOF
(P.113)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179)
A/T model is shown. (P.83) TILT ADJUSTMENTHORN
(P.82)
PARKING BRAKE (P.
81)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.78,
79)
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.81) HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(P.204) SHIFT LEVER (A/T)

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your Honda. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .64
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Indicator Lights .65
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Gauges .72
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Speedometer .72
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Tachometer .72
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Odometer/Trip Meter . 73
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .73
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Fuel Gauge .74
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Temperature Gauge . 74
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .75
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Headlights .76 ............
Daytime Running Lights . 77
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 77
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Turn Signals .77
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Windshield Wipers .78
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Windshield Washers . 79
Rear Window Wiper and .....................................
Washer .80
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Hazard Warning .81
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Rear Window Def ogger . 81
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Parking Brake .82
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 83
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Keys and Locks .84
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Keys .84
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Immobilizer System . 85
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Ignition Switch .86
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Power Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 93
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Tailgate .93
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Glove Box .96
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Seats .97
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Front Seat Adjustments . 97
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .98
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FrontSeatArmrests . 98
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Head Restraints .99 ............
Rear Seat Adjustments . 100
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Rear Seat Armrest .101
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Reclining the Front Seats . 102
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Folding the Rear Seats . 104
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Detachable Anchor . 108
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Seat Heaters .109
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Power Windows .110
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Moonroof .113
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Mirrors .114
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 114
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Center Table .115
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Beverage Holders .116
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Built-in Table .117
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Center Pocket .119
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Storage Box .119
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Driver’s Pocket .120
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Coin Tray .120
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Sunglasses Holder .121
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Accessory Power Sockets . 122
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Dashboard Pocket .123
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Interior Lights .124
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Ceiling Light .124
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Spotlights .124
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Cargo Area Light .125
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Ignition Switch Light . 125
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols63

Canadian models onlyCanadian models only
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) with
the headlight switch of f and the
parking brake set. It should go of f if
youturnontheheadlightsorrelease
the parking brake. If it comes on at
any other time, it means there is a
problem with the DRL. There may
also be a problem with the high
beam headlights.This light comes on with the high
beam headlights. See page for
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This lights when you set the cruise
control. See page f or inf ormation
on operating the cruise control. This light comes on as a reminder
that you must ref uel soon.This light comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
f luid when you see this light come on
(see page ).
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‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorWasher Level Indicator
Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols69

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Thetwoleversonthesteering
column contain controls f or driving
f eatures you use most of ten. The lef t
lever controls the turn signals,
headlights, and high beams. The
right lever controls the windshield
washers and wipers.
The hazard warning lights switch is
on the dashboard between the
center air vents.
The tilt adjustment lever on the
underside of the steering column
allows you to tilt the steering wheel. The controls under the lef t air vent
are f or the moonroof and the cruise
control.To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols75
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
(P.204)
(P.76, 77)
CRUISE CONTROL
(P.179) MOONROOF
(P.113)
TILT ADJUSTMENT
(P.83) (P.82) PARKING BRAKE
HORN
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.81)
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
(P.81)
(P.78, 79)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
A/T model is shown.

To change f rom low beams to high
beams, push the turn signal lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
blue high beam indicator will light
(see page ). To return to low
beams, pull the turn signal lever
back. If you leave the lights on with the
ignition switch in ACCESSORY (I)
or LOCK (0), you will hear a
reminder tone when you open the
driver’s door.To f lash the high beams, pull the
turn signal lever back lightly, then
release it. The high beams will come
on and go of f . The high beams will
stay on f or as long as you hold the
lever back, no matter what position
the headlight switch is in.
The rotating switch on the lef t lever
controls the lights. Turning this
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate light.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
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Headlights
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols76

Canadian models only
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to ON (II) and
release the parking brake. They
remain on until you turn the ignition
of f , even if you set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.Turntheknobontheleftsideof the
instrument panel to adjust the
brightness of the instrument panel
lights.Signal a turn or lane change with this
lever. Push down on the lever to
signal a lef t turn, and up to signal a
right turn. If you push it up or down
all the way, the turn signal continues
to blink even when you release the
lever. It shuts off automatically as
you complete the turn.
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Instrument Panel Brightness
Daytime Running L ights T urn Signals
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols77
TURN SIGNAL LEVER

The ceiling light (if the light switch
is in the center position) will come
on when you press the UNLOCK
button. If you do not open any of the
doors or the tailgate, the light will
f ade out in about 30 seconds, the
doors and the tailgate automatically
relock. If you relock the doors and
the tailgate with the remote
transmitter before 30 seconds have
elapsed, the light will go of f
immediately.
You cannot lock the doors and the
tailgate with the remote transmitter
if any door or the tailgate is not f ully
closed. You cannot lock or unlock
thedoorsandthetailgatewiththe
key in the ignition switch.To open the hatch glass, push the
Hatch Glass Release button for
about two seconds. The hatch glass
willnotopenif thekeyisinthe
ignition switch.
Even if the hatch glass is opened, the
tailgate can be locked with the
remote transmitter. Make sure to
check the hatch glass manually.
Panic mode allows you to remotely
activate your vehicle’s horn and
lights to attract attention. When
activated, the horn will sound, and
the headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, taillights and
instrument panel lights will f lash f or
about 30 seconds. To activate panic
mode,pressandholdthePANIC
button f or about one second.
To cancel Panic mode bef ore 30
seconds, press any button on the
remote transmitter. You can also
turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Panic mode will not activate if the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position.
Keys and Locks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Panic Mode
90

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to move the
mirrorright,left,up,ordown.
When you f inish, move the
selector switch to the center (off)
position. This turns of f the
adjustment switch so you can’t
move a mirror out of position by
accidentally bumping the switch.
Keeptheinsideandoutsidemirrors
clean and adjusted f or best visibility.
Be sure to adjust the mirrors bef ore
you start driving.
The inside mirror has day and night
positions. The night position reduces
glare f rom headlights behind you.
Flip the tab on the bottom edge of
the mirror to select the day or night
position.
Adjust the outside mirrors with the
adjustment switch on the driver’s
door armrest:
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Move the selector switch to L
(driver’s side) or R (passenger’s
side). 3.
4.
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2.
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Mirrors
Adjusting the Power Mirrors
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TAB SELECTOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT SWITCH

µµAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ).
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these condi-
tions. 134
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Driving T echnique
Visibility
Driving in Bad Weather
Driving215

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Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
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Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
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Owner Maintenance Checks
Maint enance245