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

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Subtract the combined weight of
the driver and passengers f rom
850 lbs (395 kg).
The resulting f igure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity.
This f igure includes the total weight
of all occupants, cargo, accessories,
and the tongue weight if you are
towing a trailer. The maximum load limit f or your car
is 850 lbs (395 kg).
Following are the steps f or
determining the correct cargo and
luggage load limit. For example, if there will be f our 150
lbs (70 kg) occupants in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 250 lbs (115
kg).
4 150 lbs (70 kg) = 600 lbs (280
kg)
850 lbs (395 kg) 600 lbs (280 kg) =
250 lbs (115 kg)
Locate the statement, ‘‘the
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed 850 lbs
(395 kg)’’ on your vehicle’s placard
(on the driver’s doorjamb).
Determine the combined weight
of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle. (Five
is the seating capacity of your
vehicle.) If your vehicle will be towing a
trailer, load f rom your trailer will
be transf erred to your vehicle.
Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.
Determine the combined weight
of accessories, luggage, and cargo
beingloadedinthevehicle.The
weight may not saf ely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity calculated in step 4 [250
lbs(115kg)inthisexample].
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2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
Load Limit
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving194
Overloading or improper
loading can affect handling and
stability and cause a crash in
which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this
manual.

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Vehicle Capacity Load . 194
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Vehicle Dimensions .342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
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Vehicle Storage .295
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Ventilation .131
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VIN .340
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Vinyl Cleaning .302
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Viscosity, Oil .248
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .260
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .261
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Fluid Selection . 260,261
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Identif ication Number . 341
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Shif ting the Automatic . 204
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Shif ting the Manual . 202
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Treadwear .344
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Trip Meter .73
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Turn Signals .77
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Underside, Cleaning .304
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .307
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 344
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Unleaded Gasoline .184
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Upholstery Cleaning .301
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 250 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 61
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Warranty Coverages .357
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 258
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Operation .79
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Washing .298
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Waxing and Polishing . 299
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 83
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Alignment and Balance . 280
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Wrench .311 Windows
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Cleaning .303
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Operating the Power . 110
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Rear, Def ogger .81
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .78
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Def roster .134
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Washers .258
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .271
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Operation .78
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Worn Tires .280
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 337
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