instrument panel HONDA CR-V 2004 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owner's Manual

Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RESUME/accel
button. The CRUISE CONTROL
light on the instrument panel will
come back on.You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the RESUME/
accel button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
To increase your speed in very
small amounts, tap the RESUME/
accel button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Push on the accelerator pedal.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speed and press the SET/decel
button. You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
Press and hold the SET/decel
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.
To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/decel
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL light on the
instrument panel will go out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
decel button.
Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures120

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).Avoid full throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
During this period:
Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical f ailure.
We recommend using a gasoline
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contactyour authorized Honda dealer f or
service.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
Quick Start Guide.
You should also f ollow these re-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are replaced. Do not tow a trailer. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period
Gasoline Type
Break-in Period, Gasoline T ype
124

Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or f astened down
securely. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. Check that the hood, tailgate and
hatch glass are f ully closed. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).Make sure the doors and tailgate
are securely closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicator lights in
the instrument panel (see page
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Driving Guidelines
Driving
Preparing to Drive
137

These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). If it
f lashes while driving (in any shif t
position), it indicates a possible
problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration and
havethetransmissioncheckedbya
Honda dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and pull
the lever toward you. You cannot
shif t out of Park when the ignition
switch is in LOCK (0) or
ACCESSORY (I).
CONT INUED
Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving141
SHIFT LEVER

Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ).
In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to START (III), but
the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page . Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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216
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T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
If theEngineWon’tStart
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
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Inf ant Restraint .36
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Inf ant Seats .36
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LATCH Anchorage System . 41
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Lower Anchors .41
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Tether Anchorage Point . 42
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 190
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High Speed Driving . 192
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Normal Driving .191
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Inside Mirror .89
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Inspection, Tire .192
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Introduction . i
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Jacking up the Vehicle . 203
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Jack, Tire .200
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Jump Starting .209
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Keys .69 ..................................
Maintenance .163
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 167
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Record .170-171
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Required Indicator .59
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Saf ety .164
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Schedule .168-169
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,214
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Manual Transmission . 139
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 180
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Meters, Gauges .55, 61
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Methanol in Gasoline . 124
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Mirrors, Adjusting .89
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 131
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Moonroof .88
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Closing Manually .217
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Operation .88
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Neutral Gear Position . 143
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New Vehicle Break-in . 124
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Normal Shif t Speeds .140
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Label, Certif ication .224
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Lane Change, Signaling . 65
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,20
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LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .183
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Indicator .55
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Parking .65
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Turn Signal .65
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Load Limit .132
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 71
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 71
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Fuel Fill Door .125
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .72
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Tailgate .73
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Low Coolant Level .128
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Low Fuel Indicator .58
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,213
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Lower Anchors .41
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 226
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Luggage, .132
Storing (Cargo)
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