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

2004 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference.
For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ........................................................................\
............................................................................. i
A Few Words About Safety ........................................................................\
.................................................. ii
Your Vehicle at a Glance........................................................................\
.......................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety ........................................................................\
...............................................5
Important information about proper use and care of your vehicle's seat b\
elts, an overview of Supplemental
Instruments and Controls........................................................................\
.................................................. .53
Explains the purpose of each instrument panel indica tor and gauge, and how to use controls on
Comfort and Convenience Features........................................................................\
.................................97
How to operate the heating and air conditioning system, the audio system, and other convenience
Before Driving ........................................................................\
.....................................................................123
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving........................................................................\
...................................................... .............................135
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park.
Maintenance........................................................................\
...................................................... ...................163
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. There is also
Taking Care of the Unexpected........................................................................\
.......................................199
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them.
Technical Information........................................................................\
...................................................... .223
ID numbers, dimensions, capaciti es, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only).............................................................237
A summary of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us for any reason. Refer to
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)........................................................................\
.......................................241
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ........................................................................\
......................................................................................... I
Service Information Summary
A summary of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Restraint System, and valuable information on how to protect children w\
ith child restraints.
the dashboard and steering column.
features.
a list of things to check and instructions on how to check them.
your warranty manual for detailed information.

Your Vehicle at a Glance
2
POWER DOOR
LOCK SWITCHMIRROR CONTROLS
GAUGES
PARKING BRAKE
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
A/T model is shown. HATCH GLASS RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.72)
(P.86) (P.73) (P.125) (P.126)(P.98)(P.
67)
(P.61)
(P.89) INSTRUMENT PANEL (P.55)

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 .54
............................
Instrument Panel .55
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Gauges .61
...................................
Trip Meter .61
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Odometer .61
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Fuel Gauge .61
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
Controls Near the Steering .......................................
Wheel .63
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Wipers and Washers .64
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 65
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 66
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Hazard Warning Button . 66
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Rear Window Def ogger . 66
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Parking Brake .67
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 68
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Keys and Locks .69
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Immobilizer System .70
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Ignition Switch .71
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Door Locks .72
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Power Door Locks .72
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Childproof Door Locks . 72
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Tailgate and Hatch Glass . 73
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Remote Transmitter .74 ....................................
Seat Heaters .76
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Seats .77
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Seat Adjustments .77
Driver’s Seat Height ..............................
Adjustment .78
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Armrests .78
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Head Restraints .79
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Reclining the Front Seats . 80
...
Folding the Rear Seats Down . 81
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Folding the Rear Seat Up . 82
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Detachable Anchor .84
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Power Windows .86
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Grove Box .87
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Moonroof .88
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Mirrors .89
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors . 89
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Power Mirror Heaters . 90
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Interior Convenience Items . 91
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Beverage Holder .92
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Built-in Table .92
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Storage Box .94
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Sunglasses Holder .94
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Center Table .94
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols53

Control L ocations
Inst rument s and Cont rols54
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
A/T model is shown. FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLSPARKING BRAKE
DIGITAL CLOCK AUDIO SYSTEM
MIRROR CONTROLS
(P.72)
(P.86)
(P.126)
(P.73)
(P.125) (P.98)(P.67)
(P.118)
(P.89)
(P.102)

Î
Î
ÎThe U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols55
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
CHARGING
SYSTEM
IND ICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED INDICATOR HIGH BEAM
INDICATORDOOR-OPEN
INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE
SYSTEM INDICATOR LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
TAILGATE AND HATCH GLASS OPEN INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.56, 213)
(P.57)
(P.214)
(P.56, 213)
(P.59) SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
(P.58) (P.59)
(P.56) (P.58)
(P.
58)
(P.57)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.59)
(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.56)

On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the Daytime Running Lights
(DRL) are on (see page ). This comes on with the high beam
headlights. See page f or
inf ormation on the headlight
controls.
Thiscomesonasareminderthat
you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
WhenyouturnontheHazard
Warning switch, both turn signal
indicators blink. All turn signals on
the outside of the vehicle should
flash. This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II)
with the headlight switch off 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.
Thiscomesonwhenyousetthe
cruise control. See page f or
inf ormation on operating the cruise
control.
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11965
65
Canadian models only
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
High Beam Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator
58

This shows the total distance your
vehicle has been driven. It measures
miles in U.S. models and kilometers
in the Canadian models.
It is illegal under U.S. f ederal law and
Canadian provincial regulations to
disconnect, reset, or alter the
odometer with the intent to change
the number of miles or kilometers
indicated.
This shows how much f uel you have.
It may show slightly more or less
than the actual amount. The needle
returns to the bottom after you turn
of f the ignition.
There are two trip meters: Trip A
and Trip B. Switch between these
displays and the odometer/outside
temperature display (Canadian
models only) by pressing the Select/
Reset button repeatedly. This shows the number of miles (U.S.)
or kilometers (Canada) driven since
you last reset it.
Each trip meter works independently, so you can keep track of two
dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the Select/Reset
button until the number resets to
‘‘0.0’’. Both trip meters will reset if
the vehicle’s battery goes dead or is
disconnected.Odometer
Trip Meter Fuel Gauge
Gauges
Inst rument s and Cont rols61
SELECT/RESET BUTTON
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPEEDOMETER
ODOMETER/TRIP METER
TACHOMETER
FUEL GAUGE
Avoid driving with an extremely low
f uel level. Running out of f uel could
cause the engine to misf ire, damaging
the catalytic converter.

Bef ore you begin driving your Honda,
youshouldknowwhatgasolineto
use, and how to check the levels of
important f luids. You also need to
know how to properly store luggage
or packages. The inf ormation in this
section will help you. If you plan to
add any accessories to your vehicle,
please read the inf ormation in this
section f irst..............................
Break-in Period .124
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Gasoline Type .124
...........
Service Station Procedure . 125
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Fuel Economy .129
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 130
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Carrying Cargo .132
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
123

Park with the driver’s side closest
to the gas pump.
Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least three times.
If you do not properly tighten the
cap, the Malfunction Indicator
Lampmaycomeon(seepage
).
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches. even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapors f rom going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes. Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
1.
2.
3.
4.5.
6.
214
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
Fueling
125
Pull
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flames
away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.

Always maintain your vehicle
according to the maintenance
schedule. See(see page
).
an underinf lated tire
causes more ‘‘rolling resistance,’’
which uses f uel.
The build-up of snow or mud on
your vehicle’s underside adds
weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
mileage and reduces the chance of
corrosion.
Drive moderately. Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering and
hard braking use more f uel.
Always drive in the highest gear
possible. The air conditioning puts an extra
load on the engine which makes it
usemorefuel.Usethefresh-air
ventilation when possible. Combine several short trips into
one. Try to maintain a constant speed.
Everytimeyouslowdownand
speed up, your vehicle uses extra
fuel.Usethecruisecontrolwhen
appropriate.
167
For example,
Fuel Economy
Bef ore Driving
Improving Fuel Economy
Owner’s
Maintenance Checks
129