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

Your seat belt system includes lap/
shoulder belts in all f ive seating
positions. The f ront seat belts are
also equipped with automatic seat
belt tensioners.The seat belt system
includes a light on the
instrument panel to remind you and
your passengers to f asten your belts.
If you turn the ignition switch ON
(II) without f astening your seat belt,
a beeper will sound and the indicator
light will blink. The beeper will stop
af ter a f ew seconds, but the light will
stay on until the driver’s seat belt is
f astened. To fasten the belt, insert the latch
plate into the buckle, then tug on the
belt to make sure the buckle is
latched (see page f or how to
properly position the belt).
To unlock the belt, push the red
PRESSbuttononthebuckle.Guide
the belt across your body so that it
retracts completely. Af ter exiting the
vehicle, be sure the belt is out of the
way and will not get closed in the
door.All seat belts have an emergency
locking retractor. In normal driving,
the retractor lets you move f reely in
your seat while it keeps some
tension on the belt. During a collision
or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain your body.
If the shoulder part of the belt is
pulled all the way out, the locking
mechanism will activate. The belt
will retract, but it will not allow the
passenger to move f reely.
The lap/shoulder belt goes over
your shoulder, across your chest,
and across your hips.
The seat belts in all positions except
the driver’s have an additional
locking mechanism that must be
activated to secure a child seat (see
page ).
To deactivate the locking
mechanism, unlatch the buckle, and
let the seat belt f ully retract. To
ref asten the belt, pull it out only as
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Seat Belts
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Seat Belt System Components L ap/Shoulder Belt
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Your airbag system includes:one f or the driver and one f or a
f ront passenger. The airbags are
stored in the outer edges of the
seat-backs. Both are marked
‘‘SIDE AIRBAG’’ (see page ). Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) f ront airbags. The driver’s
airbag is stored in the center of
the steering wheel; the f ront
passenger’sairbagisstoredinthe
dashboard. Both are marked ‘‘SRS
AIRBAG.’’
Automatic seat belt tensioners
(see page ).
Sensors that can detect a
moderate to severe frontal impact
or side impact in models equipped
with side airbags. A sophisticated electronic system
that continually monitors and
records inf ormation about the
sensors, the control unit, the
airbag activators, and driver and
frontpassengerseatbeltusewhen
the ignition is in the ON (II)
position.
If you ever have a moderate to
severe f rontal collision, sensors will
detect the vehicle’s rapid
deceleration. If the rate of
deceleration is high enough, the
control unit will instantly inf late the
driver’s and f ront passenger’s f ront
airbags, at the time and with the
f orce needed.
An indicator light on the
instrument panel that alerts you to
a possible problem with your
airbags (see page ).
an indicator light on the
dashboard that alerts you that the
passenger’s side airbag has been
turned of f (see page ).
Emergency backup power in case
your vehicle’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.
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On models equipped with side airbags,
On models equipped with side airbags,
CONT INUED
Airbag System Components How Your Front Airbags Work
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety23

If you see any of these indications,
airbags and seat belt tensioners may
not work when you need them. If the indicator comes on at any
other time, or does not come on at all,
you should have the system checked
by your dealer. For example:If the SRS indicator does not come
on after you turn the ignition to
ON (II).
If the indicator stays on after the
engine starts.
If the indicator comes on or
flashesonandoff whileyoudrive.
The SRS indicator alerts
you to a potential problem
with your f ront airbags, side airbags,
or f ront seat belt tensioners (see
page ).
When you turn the ignition to ON
(II), this indicator will come on
brief ly then go out. This tells you
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Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
How the SRS Indicator Works
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Ignoring the SRS indicator can
result in serious injury or death
if the airbag systems or
tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if
the SRS indicator alerts you to
a possible problem.

On models equipped
To reduce the risk of injury f rom an
inf lating side airbag, your vehicle has
an automatic cutoff system for the
passenger’s side airbag.
Although Honda does not encourage
children to ride in f ront, this system
is designed to shut of f the side
airbag if a child leans sideways and
the child’s head is in the side airbag
deployment path.If a short adult leans sideways, or a
larger adult slouches and leans
sideways into deployment path, the
system may also shut of f the side
airbag.
Your airbag systems are virtually
maintenance-f ree, and there are no
parts you can saf ely service.
However, you must have your
vehicle serviced if:
Any airbag
that has deployed must be
replaced along with the control
unit and other related parts. If a
f ront airbag inf lates, the seat belt
tensioners must also be replaced.
Do not try to remove or replace
anyairbagbyyourself.Thismust
be done by a Honda dealer or a
knowledgeable body shop.
This indicator alerts you
that the passenger’s side
airbag has been automatically shut
of f . It does mean there is a
problem with your side airbags. When you turn the ignition switch to
ON (II), the indicator should light
brief ly and go out. If it doesn’t light,
stays on, or comes on while driving
without a passenger in the f ront seat,
have the system checked.
Take your vehicle to an
authorized Honda dealer as soon
as possible. If you ignore this
indication, your airbags may not
operate properly.
Additional Inf ormation About Your Airbags
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Airbag Service
How the Side Airbag Of f
Indicator Works
An airbag ever inf lates.
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T he SRS indicat or alert s you t o aproblem.
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Use childproof door locks to prevent
children f rom opening the doors.
This can prevent children f rom
accidentally f alling out.Lock all doors and the tailgate
when your vehicle is not in use.
Children who play in vehicles can
accidentally get trapped inside the
vehicle. Teach your children not to
play in or around vehicles.
Keep vehicle keys and remote
transmitters out of the reach of
children. Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition,
and open the tailgate or hatch
glass, which can lead to accidental
injury or death.
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle. Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous. For
example, inf ants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. And
children lef t alone with the key in
the ignition can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others.
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
Protecting Children General Guidelines
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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
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Instrument Panel .55
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Gauges .61
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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
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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

The instrument panel has many
indicators that give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to ON (II). It is a
reminder to check the parking
brake. Driving with the parking
brake not f ully released can
damage the brakes and tires.
This indicator has two f unctions:
If the indicator remains lit after
you have f ully released the
parking brake while the engine is
running, or if it comes on while
driving, it can indicate a problem
in the brake system. For complete
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). It
is a reminder you and your
passengers to protect yourselves by
f astening you seat belts. A beeper
also sounds if you have not f astened
your seat belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the indicator stays on
until you do. Both the indicator and
the beeper stay of f if you f asten your
seat belt bef ore turning on the
ignition.
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more inf ormation, see page .
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Instrument Panel
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
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U.S. Canada

This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II). It will then go of f
if you have inserted a properly-coded
ignition key. If it is not a properly-
coded key, the indicator will blink
and the engine will not start (see
page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom ON (II) to ACCESSORY
(I) or LOCK (0).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates a potential problem with
your f ront airbags. This indicator will
also alert you to a potential problem
with your side airbags, passenger’s
side airbag automatic cutoff system
or automatic seat belt tensioners.
For complete inf ormation, see page
.
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to ON (II). If
it comes on at any other time, it
indicates that the passenger’s side
airbag has automatically shut off.
For more inf ormation, see page . This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II), and when
the ignition switch is turned to
START (III). If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem with
theABS.If thishappens,haveyour
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this on, your vehicle still has normal
braking ability but no anti-lock
brakes. For complete inf ormation,
see page .
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If equipped If equipped
Inst rument s and Cont rols
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Indicator Immobilizer System
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator
Instrument Panel
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U.S Canada

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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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
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Canadian models onlyThis indicator reminds you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Ref er to the Maintenance Schedules
f or Normal and Severe Driving
Conditions on pages.
For the f irst 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
af ter the Maintenance Required
Indicator is reset, it will come on f or
two seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (II). Between 8,000 miles (12,800 km)
and 10,000 miles (16,000 km), it will
light f or two seconds when you f irst
turn the ignition switch to ON (II),
andthenflashfortenseconds.
If you exceed 10,000 miles (16,000
km) without having the scheduled
maintenance perf ormed, this
indicator will remain on as a constant
reminder.
Your dealer will reset this indicator
af ter completing the scheduled
maintenance. If this maintenance is
done by someone other than your
Honda dealer, reset the indicator as
f ollows.
Turn of f the engine.
This indicator comes on if the
tailgate or the hatch glass is not
closed tightly. Thiscomesonwhenthewasher
f luid level is low. Add washer f luid
when you see this light comes on
(see page ).
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
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Inst rument s and Cont rols
Washer Level Indicator
Tailgate and Hatch Glass
Open Indicator Maintenance Required
Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Instrument Panel
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