battery location HONDA CR-V 2004 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owners Manual

When towing your CR-V f or long
periods, remove the 7.5A Accessory/
Radio f use to reduce drain on battery.
This f use in located in the interior
f use box and is shown as number 8
below.
Only remove the fuse after you have
perf ormed the transmission shif ting
procedure, and the key is in the
ACCESSORY (I) position. Store the
f use in an obvious location (center
tray, coin pockets, etc) as a reminder
to re-install the fuse before driving
the vehicle.If youtowaCR-Vwithanautomatic
transmission, the transmission f luid
must be changed every two years or
30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever
comes f irst.
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a Motorhome
Driving
Automatic Transmission
Ext ended T owing
158
NOTICE:INTERIOR FUSE BOX
ACC/RADIO FUSEThis f use MUST be re-
installed bef ore driving the vehicle.
Failure to re-install the f use may allow
youtoremovethekeywiththe
transmission in gear.
Severe automatic transmission damage
will occur if the vehicle is shif ted f rom
reverse to neutral and then towed with
the drive wheels on the ground.

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .164
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Maintenance Schedule . 165
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Maintenance Record .170
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Fluid Locations .172
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Adding Engine Oil .173
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 174
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Engine Coolant .176
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Windshield Washers .178
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Transmission Fluid .179
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 181
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Power Steering Fluid . 182
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Hood Latch .182
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Lights .183
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Seat Belts .187
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Floor Mats .188
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 188
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Wiper Blades .189
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Tires .190
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Checking the Battery . 196
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Vehicle Storage .197
243
Maintenance
Maint enance163

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No. Amps. Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 20 A
15 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
15 A
15 A
10 A
30 A
20 A
40 A
40 A
40 A
15 A
20 A
15 A
30 A
100 A 50 A Condenser Fan
Small Light
Interior Light
Cooling Fan
Hazard
FI ECU
Horn, Stop
Not Used
Back Up
ABS Motor
Rear Defroster
Heater Motor
Power Window
Option
Lef t Headlight
Door Lock
Right Headlight
ABS F/S
Battery
Ignition 1
Spare Fuses
21 257.5A 30A
Fuse Locations
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed222
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX

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CONT INUED
Reserve Tank, Engine...............................
Coolant .128, 176
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Restraint, Child .30
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Reverse Gear Position . 142
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Reverse Lockout .145
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Roof Rack .134
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Rotation, Tire .193
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Saf ety Belts .8, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 240
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .10
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Door Locks .12
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Head Restraints .15
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 12
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 20
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Additional Information . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .21
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Cleaning .187 .....................
Detachable Anchor .84
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15,20
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Maintenance .22
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Reminder Light and Beeper . 65
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System Components . 20
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Use During Pregnancy . 18
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 15
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Seat Heaters .76
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Seats, Adjusting the .77
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Serial Number .224
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Service Intervals .168
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Service Manual .241
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Service Station Procedures . 125
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Setting the Clock . 118,162
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 141
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Shif t Lock Release .145
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Side Airbags .26
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Cutoff Indicator .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .184
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Signaling Turns .65
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Snow Tires .195
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Sound System .102
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Specif ications Charts . 226
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Speed Control .119
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Speedometer .61 ..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 23
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 29
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Airbag Service .28
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 28
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How the SRS Indicator Works . 27
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
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SRS Components .23
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SRS Indicator .27 ,57
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 71
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State Emissions Testing . 234
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Starting the Engine .138
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With a Dead Battery . 209
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 211
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .68
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 71
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Stereo Sound System . 102
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Storage Box .94
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Storing Your Vehicle .197
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Sunglasses Holder .94
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