HONDA CR-V 2005 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Workshop Manual

Physically, a child must be large
enough f or the lap/shoulder belt to
properly f it (see pages and ). If
the seat belt does not f it properly,
with or without the child sitting on a
booster seat, the child should not sit
in f ront.
To saf ely ride in f ront, a child must
be able to f ollow the rules, including
sitting properly, and wearing the seat
belt properly throughout a ride. A side airbag also poses risks. If any
part of a larger child’s body is in the
path of a deploying side airbag, the
child could receive possibly serious
injuries.
Of course, children vary widely. And
while age may be one indicator of
when a child can saf ely ride in f ront,
there are other important f actors you
should consider.
A child may continue using a booster
seat until the tops of their ears are
even with the top of the vehicle’s or
booster’s seat-back. A child of this
height should be tall enough to use
the lap/shoulder belt without a
booster seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that all children
age 12 and under be properly
restrained in a back seat.
If the passenger’s f ront airbag
inf lates in a moderate to severe
f rontal collision, the airbag can cause
serious injuries to a child who is
unrestrained, improperly restrained,
sitting too close to the airbag, or out
of position.
Some states and Canadian provinces
also require children to use a booster
seat until they reach a given age or
weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs). Be
sure to check current laws in the
states or provinces where you intend
to drive.
If a child who uses a booster seat
must ride in f ront, move the vehicle
seat as far back as possible and be
sure the child is wearing the seat
belt properly. Booster seats can be high-back or
low-back. Whichever style you select,
make sure the booster seat meets
f ederal saf ety standards (see page
) and that you f ollow the booster
seat maker’s instructions.
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Physical Size
Maturity
Protecting L arger Children
When Can a L arger Child Sit in
Front
48

If you decide that a child can saf ely
ride up f ront, be sure to:
Caref ully read the owner’s manual,
and make sure you understand all
seat belt instructions and all saf ety
inf ormation.
Have the child sit up straight, back
against the seat, and feet on or
near the f loor.
Move the vehicle seat to the rear-
most position.
Supervise the child. Even a mature
children sometimes needs to be
reminded to f asten the seat belts
or sit properly.
Devices intended to
improve a child’s comf ort or
reposition the shoulder part of a
seat belt can make the belt less
ef f ective and increase the chance
of serious injury in a crash.
This could result
in serious neck injuries during a
crash.
Check that the child’s seat belt is
properly and securely positioned. If they do, they
could be very seriously injured in a
crash.
This could
cause very serious injuries during
a crash. It also increases the
chance that the child will slide
under the belt in a crash and be
injured.
Protecting L arger Children
Do not put any accessories on a
seat belt . Do not let a child wear a seat belt
across t he neck.
T wo children should never use t he
same seat belt .
Do not let a child put the shoulder
part of a seat belt behind t he back
or under t he arm.
Additional Saf ety Precautions
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
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Your vehicle’s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain your
vehicle properly.
Have the exhaust system inspected
f or leaks whenever:
High levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly in enclosed areas,
such as a garage. Do not run the
engine with the garage door closed.
Even with the door open, run the
engine only long enough to move the
vehicle out of the garage.
Select the f resh air mode.
Select the mode.
Turn the f an on high speed.
Set the temperature control to a
comfortable setting.
The vehicle is raised f or an oil
change.
You notice a change in the sound
of the exhaust.
The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
With the tailgate/hatch glass open,
airflow can pull exhaust gas into your
vehicle’s interior and create a
hazardous condition. If you must
drive with the tailgate/hatch glass
open, open all the windows and set
the heating and cooling system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked vehicle
with the engine running, even in an
unconf ined area, adjust the heating
and cooling system as f ollows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
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Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.

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These labels are in the locations
shown. They warn you of potential
hazards that could cause serious
injury or death. Read these labels
caref ully.
If a label comes of f or becomes hard
to read (except for the U.S.
dashboard label which may be
removed by the owner), contact your
dealer f or a replacement.
U.S. models only
Canadian models U.S. models
U.S. models only
Saf ety L abels
Driver and Passenger Saf ety
51
SUN VISOR
DASHBOARD
SUN VISOR

Canadian modelsU.S. models U.S. models
Canadian models
Saf ety L abels
52
HOOD
RADIATOR CAP
DOORJAMBS

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
............................
Instrument Panel .55
..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .61
...................................
Trip Meter .61
.....................................
Odometer .62
..................................
Fuel Gauge .62
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
.........
Turn Signals and Headlights . 66
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
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Hazard Warning Button . 67
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Rear Window Def ogger . 68
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Parking Brake .68
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 69
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Keys and Locks .70
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Immobilizer System .71
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Ignition Switch .72
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Door Locks .73
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Power Door Locks .73
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Childproof Door Locks . 73...............
Tailgate and Hatch Glass . 74
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Remote Transmitter .75
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Seats .78
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Seat Heaters .86
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Power Windows .86
.........................................
Moonroof .88
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Mirrors .88
...........
Interior Convenience Items . 90
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Beverage Holders .91
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Built-in Table .91
....................................
Glove Box .93
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Coin Tray .93
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Sunglasses Holder .94
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Center Table .94
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Accessory Power Sockets . 95
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Center Pocket .95
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Sun Visor .95
.................................
Interior Lights .95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
53

Control L ocations
54
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
HATCH GLASS
RELEASE BUTTON
A/T model is shown. HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
(P.86)
(P.98)
(P.89)
(P.74) POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.73) MIRROR CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.
95) (P.61)
GAUGES
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.86) SEAT HEATER
SWITCH HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.67)PARKING BRAKE
(P.68)PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.30)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
(P.55)
(P.161)
(P.159)
(P.103) (P.137)
(P.144)
(P.143)

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 rols
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LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR
LAMP
CHARGING
SYSTEM
IND ICATOR
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
(P.57)
(P.59)(P.
58)
(P.57)
(P.59)
(P.57)
(P.57)
(P.56)
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.59)(P.
59)
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
IND ICATOR
MAINTENANCE
REQUIRED
INDICATOR
(P.60) VSA ACTIVATION
INDICATOR
(P. 58)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM INDICATOR
(P.58)
(P.56,
233)
(P.234)
(P.56, 233)
(P.56,235)

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 . 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 .This indicator has two f unctions:
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
f astened your seat belt.
If you continue driving without
f astening your seat belt, the beeper
sounds and the indicator f lashes
again at regular intervals.
If it remains on af ter you have
fully released the parking brake
while the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. Driving with
the parking brake not f ully
released can damage the brakes
and tires.
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 switch.
2. 1.
234
233
233 235
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
56
U.S. Canada

This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or the LOCK
(0) position.
This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. 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, side curtain
airbags, automatic seat belt
tensioners, driver’s seat position
sensor, or the f ront passenger’s
weight sensors. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. 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 comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. 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 the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With
this indicator on, your vehicle still
has normal braking ability but no
anti-lock f unction. For more
inf ormation, see page .
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168
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Side Airbag Of f Indicator Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
Canada
U.S.