automatic transmission HONDA CR-V 2004 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owner's Manual

Diagnosing why your engine won’t
start f alls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
key to START (III):You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. The engine’s starter
motor does not operate at all, or
operates very slowly.
You can hear the starter motor
operating normally, or the starter
motor sounds like it is spinning
f aster than normal, but the engine
does not start up and run. When you turn the ignition switch to
START (III), you do not hear the
normal noise of the engine trying to
start. You may hear a clicking sound
or series of clicks, or nothing at all.
Check the transmission interlock.
If you have a manual transmission,
the clutch pedal must be pushed
all the way to the f loor or the
starter will not operate. With an
automatic transmission, it must be
in Park or Neutral.
Check these things:
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Turn on the headlights and check
their brightness. If the headlights
are very dim or don’t light at all,
the battery is discharged. See on page . Turn the ignition switch to START
(III). If the headlights do not dim,
check the condition of the f uses. If
the f uses are OK, there is
probably something wrong with
the electrical circuit f or the
ignition switch or starter motor.
You will need a qualif ied
technician to determine the
problem (see
on page ).
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is dis-
charged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ).
209 216
196 209
Nothing Happens or the Starter
Motor Operates Very Slowly
Jump Starting Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If theEngineWon’tStart
207

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Although this seems like a simple
procedure, you should take several
precautions.
You cannot start a Honda with an
automatic transmission by pushing
or pulling it. Open the hood and check the
physical condition of the battery.
In very cold weather, check the
condition of the electrolyte. If it
seems slushy or like ice, do not try
jump starting until it thaws.
Connect one jumper cable to the
positive ( ) terminal on your
battery. Connect the other end to
the positive ( ) terminal on the
booster battery.
Turn of f all the electrical acces-
sories: heater, A/C, stereo system,
lights, etc. Put the transmission in
Neutral or Park, and set the
parking brake.
1.
2.
3.
CONT INUED
To Jump Start Your Vehicle:
Jump Starting
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed209
NOTICE:
A battery can explode if you do
not follow the correct procedure,
seriously injuring anyone
nearby.
Keep all sparks, open flames,
and smoking materials away
from the battery. If a battery sits in extreme
cold, the electrolyte inside can f reeze.
Attempting to jump start with a f rozen
battery can cause it to rupture.

The Engine Number is stamped into
the engine block.
The Transmission Number is on a
label on top of the transmission.
Identif ication Numbers
T echnical Inf ormation225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER
ENGINE NUMBER MANUAL TRANSMISSION NUMBER

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation226
Capacities Engine Weights Dimensions
178.6 in (4,537 mm) 1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.45 US gal (5.5
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.4 US qt (2.3)
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
1.3 US qt (1.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine oil
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.3 US gal (58
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Gross vehicle weight rating Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-11 9.6 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 60.6 in (1,538 mm)
60.4 in (1,533 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
70.2 in (1,782 mm)
179.1 in (4,550 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
(NGK)
(DENSO)
1 : Canada EX-L model
4WD
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
1
Including filter

Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely, f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions. If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle re-tested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle for re-testing
by doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more. Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
Neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm and hold it there until the
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(approximately3
minutes).
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
T echnical Inf ormation234

CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 130
................................
Accessories .130
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 131
............................
Modif ications .131
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .71
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 173
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 23
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 265
................
Air Conditioning System . 99
............................................
Usage .99
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .190
..................
High Speed Driving . 192
.........................
Normal Driving .192
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .231
......................................
Antif reeze .176
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 149
...................................
Operation .147
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 117
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 71
................................
Audio System .102 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 119
..............
Automatic Transmission . 141
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .226
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 179
.......................................
Shif ting .141
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 142
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 145
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 213
............................
Jump Starting .209
..............................
Maintenance .196
............................
Specif ications .226
..............................
Bef ore Driving .123
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
...........................
Beverage Holders .92
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 148
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 124
....................
Bulb Replacement .183 ...........................................
Fluid .181
.........................................
Parking .67
.................
System Indicator . 56,215
........................
Wear Indicators .147
.............................
Braking System .147
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 124
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
........................
Brights, Headlights .65
...................................
Built-in Table .92
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .186
..............................
Brake Lights .186
................
Front Parking Lights . 185
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 184
.................................
Headlights .183
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 186
............................
Specif ications .226
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 184
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .183
............................
Capacities Chart .226
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
Index
A
BC
I

Î
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .2, 54
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .58
.................................
Dead Battery .209
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 240
..........................
Def og and Def rost .99
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 66
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 101
.........................
Detachable Anchor .84
....................................
Dimensions .226
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
..................................
Engine Oil .127
..........................
Directional Signals .65
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 148
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .175
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 72
......................
Power Door Locks .72
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 229
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission .139
..............................................
Cargo .132
........................
Cargo, .132
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .116
...................................
Operation .114
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .111
...................................
CD Changer .110
.......................
CD Error Message .112
.......
CD Changer Error Message . 113
.......................................
CD Player .109
.................................
Center Pocket .93
....................................
Center Table .94
........................
Certif ication Label .224
...................................
Chains, .194
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .200
.................................
Changing Oil .174
........................................
How to .174
......................................
When to .165
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,213
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 137
.....................................
Child Saf ety .30
...................................
Child Seats .39
.......
Important Saf ety Reminder . 30
..........................................
Inf ants .36
............................
Large Children .46 .........................................
LATCH .40
...........................
Lower Anchors .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .31
.............................
Small Children .38
.........................................
Tethers .41
............
Tether Anchorage Point . 46
............
Where Should Child Sit? . 31
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 72
..............................................
Clock .118
.........................
Clock, Setting the .118
...................................
Clutch Fluid .181
........................
CO in the Exhaust .233
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 138
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 238
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .176
....................................
Checking .128
.........................
Proper Solution .176
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .231
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 58
............
Cruise Control Operation . 120
.....................................
Cup Holders .92
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 238
how to carry
tires
Index
D
II

CONT INUED
...........................................
Driving .135
....................................
Economy .129
........................
Driving Guidelines .136
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 188
.....................................
Fan, Interior .98
Features, Comfort and ................................
Convenience .97
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 125
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .188
...............................................
Oil .174
5-speed Manual Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 180................................
Shif ting the .141
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 66
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 200
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 179
..........................................
Brake .181
.........................................
Clutch .181
..............
Manual Transmission . 180
..........................
Power Steering .182
..................
Windshield Washer . 178
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .106
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .81
.....
Foreign Countries, Driving in . 232
..........................
Four-way Flashers .66
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .12
.........................................
Heaters .75
.........................................
Airbags .23
..............................
Economy, Fuel .129
..................................
Emergencies .199
............................
Jump Starting .209
...........
Brake System Indicator . 215
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 200
.....
Charging System Indicator . 213
..................
Checking the Fuses . 218
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 66
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 213
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 214
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 217
..................
Overheated Engine . 211
.......................................
Towing .216
...........................
Emergency Brake .67
......................
Emergency Flashers .66
.......................
Emissions Controls .231
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 234
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62......
Engine Speed Limiter . 140,144
.............................. 208
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 214
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,213
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 173
...............................
Overheating .211
............................
Specif ications .226
.......................................
Starting .138
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .124
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 231
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .18
If it won’t start
Index
E
F
III

.................................................
Fuel .123
......................
Fill Door and Cap .124
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
...............................
Oxygenated .124
........................
Reserve Indicator .58
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .218
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving . 129
..........................................
Gasohol .124
.........................................
Gasoline .123
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 58
...........................................
Gauge .61
................
Octane Requirement . 124
........................
Tank, Filling the .125
................
Gas Station Procedures . 125
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .61
...............................
Speedometer .61
.................................
Tachometer .61
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 1415-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission .140
........................................
Glove Box .87
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 183
.....................................
Hatch Glass .73
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 66
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .183
............
Daytime Running Lights . 65
..................
High Beam Indicator . 58
........................
Reminder Beeper .65
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 183
...................................
Turning on .65
..............................
Head Restraints .79
.......................
Heating and Cooling .98
.................
High-Low Beam Switch . 65
....................................
Hood Latch .182
.......................
Hood, Opening the .126
..............................................
Horn .3,63
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .181 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 224
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .69
...........................................
Switch .71
............
Timing Control System . 232
........................
Immobilizer System .70
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ..............
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 56
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 215
........................
Charging System .56
.............................
Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .58
...................................
High Beam .58
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
......................................
Low Fuel .58
........................
Low Oil Pressure .56
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
...............................................
SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .58
..............................
Washer Level .59
Index
G H
I
IV

Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
...................
System Components . 27
..................................
Synthetic Oil .174
Table ..........................................
Built in .92
...........................................
Center .94
.....................................
Tachometer .61
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .73
............................
Open Indicator .59
.................................
Opening the .73
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 183
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 199
....................................
Tape Player .114
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 231
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .124
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .233 .......................
Temperature Gauge .62
....................
Temperature, Outside . 62
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection .117
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 233
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 68
..................
Time, Setting the . 118,162
....................................
Tire Chains .194
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 200
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .231
...............................................
Tires .190
..............................
Air Pressure .191
.........................
Checking Wear .193
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
......................................
Inf lation .190
..................................
Inspection .192
..............................
Maintenance .193
...................................
Replacing .193
......................................
Rotating .193
...........................................
Snow .194
............................
Specif ications .227
................................
Tire Chains .194
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 200
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .152
...............
Behind a Motorhome . 157................................
Emergency .216
...
Equipment And Accessories . 152
.............................
Weight Limit .150
.............................
Trailer Loading .151
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .155
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .179
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .180
..................
Fluid Selection . 179,180
..............
Identif ication Number . 224
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 141
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 140
.....................................
Treadwear .228
.......................................
Trip Meter .61
....................................
Turn Signals .65
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .199
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 228
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .124
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 175
Index
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