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

The three way catalytic converter
contains precious metals that serve
as catalysts, promoting chemical
reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without af f ecting the metals.
The catalytic converter is ref erred to
as a three-way catalyst, since it acts
on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement
unit must be an original Honda part
or its equivalent.
Always use unleaded gasoline.
Even a small amount of leaded
gasoline can contaminate the
catalyst metals, making the three
way catalytic converter inef f ective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
The three way catalytic converter
must operate at a high temperature
for the chemical reactions to take
place. It can set on f ire any
combustible materials that come
near it. Park your vehicle away from
high grass, dry leaves, or other
f lammables.
A defective three way catalytic
converter contributes to air pollution,
and can impair your engine’s per-
f ormance. Follow these guidelines to
protect your vehicle’s three way
catalytic converter.
Have your vehicle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misf iring, back-
f iring, stalling, or otherwise not
running properly.
Three Way Catalytic Converter
T echnical Inf ormation
253
THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER

If you take your vehicle f or a state
emissions test shortly af ter the
battery has been disconnected or
gone dead, it may not pass the test.
This is because of certain ‘‘readiness
codes’’ that must be set in the on-
board diagnostics f or the emissions
systems. These codes are erased
when the battery is disconnected,
and set again only after several days
of driving under a variety of
conditions.
If the testing f acility determines that
the readiness codes are not set, you
will be requested to return at a later
date to complete the test. If you must
get the vehicle retested within the
next two or three days, you can
condition the vehicle f or retesting by
doing the f ollowing.
Make sure the gas tank is nearly,
but not completely f ull (around
3/4).
Make sure the vehicle has been
parked with the engine of f f or 8
hours or more.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 20° and
95°F.
Without touching the accelerator
pedal, start the engine, and let it
idle f or 20 seconds.
Select a nearby lightly traveled
major highway where you can
maintain a speed of 50 to 60 mph
(80to97km/h)foratleast20
minutes. Drive on the highway in
D (A/T) or 5th (M/T). Do not use
thecruisecontrol.Whentraffic
allows, drive f or 90 seconds
without moving the accelerator
pedal. (Vehicle speed may vary
slightly; this is okay.) If you cannot
do this f or a continuous 90
seconds because of traf f ic
conditions, drive f or at least 30
seconds, then repeat it two more
times (for a total of 90 seconds).
Then drive in city/suburban
traffic for at least 10 minutes.
When traf f ic conditions allow, let
the vehicle coast f or several
seconds without using the
accelerator pedal or the brake
pedal.
If the testing facility determines the
readiness codes are still not set, see
your dealer.
Keep the vehicle in Park
(automatic transmission) or
neutral (manual transmission).
Increase the engine speed to 2,000
rpm,andholditthereuntilthe
temperature gauge rises to at least
1/4of thescale(about3minutes).
T esting of Readiness Codes
St at e Emissions T est ing
254

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This manual covers maintenance and recommended
procedures f or repair to engine and chassis components.
It is written f or the journeyman mechanic, but is simple
enough f or most mechanically-inclined owners to under-
stand.
This manual describes the procedures involved in the
replacement of damaged body parts.
This manual complements the service manual by
providing in-depth troubleshooting inf ormation f or each
electrical circuit in your vehicle.
Authorized Manuals
Service Manual:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 233
............................
Jump Starting .229
..............................
Maintenance .217
............................
Specif ications .247
..............................
Bef ore Driving .141
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders .91
..................................
Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 168
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 142
....................
Bulb Replacement .205
...........................................
Fluid .201
.........................................
Parking .68
.................
System Indicator . 56,235 ..........................
System Design .167
........................
Wear Indicators .167
.............................
Braking System .167
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 142
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
..................
Brights, Headlights . 66,67
...................................
Built-in Table .91
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .205
..............................
Brake Lights .205
................
Front Parking Lights . 205
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 205
.................................
Headlights .203
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 207
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 205
............................
Specif ications .247
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 205
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .203
............................
Capacities Chart .246
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
..............................................
Cargo .150
....................................
Accessories .148
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .72
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 95
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 193
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 69
...........................
Advanced Airbags .25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
................
Air Conditioning System . 98
.........................................
Usage .100
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .213
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .142
......................................
Antif reeze .196
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .57, 168
...................................
Operation .168
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 136
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 72
................................
Audio System .103
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 138
..............
Automatic Transmission . 161
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .246
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 199....................................
D3 Mode .163
.......................................
Shif ting .161
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .161
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 162
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 165
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I

Î
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Cargo, How to Carry .150
Cassette Player ....................................
Care .115, 131
...........................
Operation .113, 129
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care .134
..........................
CD Changer .111, 125
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages .112, 128
.....................
CD Error Messages .112
..............................
CD Player .109, 124
.................................
Center Pocket .95
....................................
Center Table .94
........................
Certif ication Label .244
.................................
Chains, Tires .216
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .220
.................................
Changing Oil .194
........................................
How to .194
......................................
When to .187
...
Charging System Indicator . 56,233
..............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 157
.....................................
Child Saf ety .32
..............................
Booster Seats .47
.............................
Child Seats .32, 39
.....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 32..........................................
Inf ants .37
............................
Large Children .46
.........................................
LATCH .41
......................
Risks with Airbags .33
.............................
Small Children .38
.........................................
Tethers .45
...........................
Warning Labels .34
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
.................................
Child Seats .32, 39
.........................................
LATCH .41
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 73
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .208
..............................................
Clock .137
...................................
Clutch Fluid .202
........................
CO in the Exhaust .251
.........................................
Coin Tray .93
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 158
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 256
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .196
....................................
Checking .146
.........................
Proper Solution .196
...................
Temperature Gauge . 62Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .251
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 58
............
Cruise Control Operation . 138
.....................................
Cup Holders .91
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 256
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard .3, 54
................
Daytime Running Lights . 67
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .59
.................................
Dead Battery .229
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 258
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 101
.........................
Detachable Anchor .85
....................................
Dimensions .246
.........
Dimming the Headlights . 66,67
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
..................................
Engine Oil .145
..........................
Directional Signals .66
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 167
Index
D
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CONT INUED
.......................................
Disc Care .134
........................
Disc Changer .111, 125
...........................................
Care .134
...........................
Operation .111, 125
Disc Changer Error .............................
Message .112, 128
.........
Disc Player Error Message . 112
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .195
Doors ..............
Childproof Door Locks . 73
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
......................
Power Door Locks .73
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
Downshif ting, Manual .............................
Transmission .159
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .155
....................................
Economy .147
........................
Driving Guidelines .156
........................................
D3 Mode .163
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
..............................
Economy, Fuel .147 ..................................
Emergencies .219
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 229
...........
Brake System Indicator . 235
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 220
.....
Charging System Indicator . 233
..................
Checking the Fuses . 237
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 67
............................
Jump Starting .229
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 236
..................
Overheated Engine . 231
.......................................
Towing .242
...........................
Emergency Brake .68
......................
Emergency Flashers .67
......................
Emergency Towing .242
.......................
Emissions Controls .251
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 254
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 196
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 62
.........................
If It Won’t Start .227
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .56, 234
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 193...............................
Overheating .231
............................
Specif ications .246
....................
Speed Limiter . 160,164
.......................................
Starting .158
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .142
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 251
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .50
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16
.....................................
Fan, Interior .99
...........................................
Features .97
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 143
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .209
...............................................
Oil .194
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 67
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 220
Index
E FINDEX
III

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Gas Mileage, Improving . 147
..........................................
Gasohol .142
.........................................
Gasoline .142
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .59
...........................................
Gauge .62
................
Octane Requirement . 142
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .143
................
Gas Station Procedures . 143
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 62
...............................................
Fuel .62
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 161
..............
Manual Transmission . 159
........................................
Glove Box .93
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............................
(GVWR) .173, 246 ...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 244
Ignition ..............................................
Keys .70
...........................................
Switch .72
............
Timing Control System . 252
........................
Immobilizer System .71
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 199
..........................................
Brake .201
.........................................
Clutch .202
..............
Manual Transmission . 200
..........................
Power Steering .202
..................
Windshield Washer . 198
.....................
Folding Rear Seat .82, 83
..........................
Four-way Flashers .67
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .78
.........................................
Heaters .86
.....................................
Airbags .9, 23
.................................................
Fuel .142
..........
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
......................
Fill Door and Cap .143
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .59
...........................................
Gauge .62
................
Octane Requirement . 142
...............................
Oxygenated .142
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .143
...............................
Fuel Economy .147
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .237 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 203
.....................................
Hatch Glass .74
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 67Headlights
........................................
Aiming .203
............
Daytime Running Lights . 67
..................
High Beam Indicator . 59
...........................
Reminder Tone .66
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 203
...................................
Turning on .66
..............................
Head Restraints .80
...............................
Heated Mirrors .89
.....................................
Heater, Seat .86
.......................
Heating and Cooling .98
............................
High Beam Lever .67
.......................
Hood, Opening the .144
..............................................
Horn .4,64
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch .202
Index
G
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Maintenance .183
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .186
.................................
Record .189-191
......................
Required Indicator .60
..........................................
Saf ety .184
.............................
Schedule .187-188
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56,234
...................
Manual Transmission . 159
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 200
.......................................
Shif ting .159
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 200
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 61
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 142
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .88
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 149
.........................................
Moonroof .88
......................
Closing Manually .236
.....................................
Operation .88
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 163
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 142.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds .160
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 244
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 142
.........................................
Odometer .62
...............................
Odometer, Trip .61
....................
Of f -Highway Driving . 179
Oil ........................
Change, How to .194
......................
Change, When to .187
......................
Checking Engine .145
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,233
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .193
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .251
..............................
Outside Mirrors .89
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 62
....................
Overheating, Engine .231
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 186
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .142 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 67
........................
Park Gear Position .162
...........................................
Parking .166
.................................
Parking Brake .68
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 56,235
.................................
Parking Lights .66
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 166
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .252
...................................
Pollen Filter .209
..........................
Power Door Locks .73
.................
Power Socket Locations . 90
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 202
..............................
Power Windows .86
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
........................
Preparing to Drive .157
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 17
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
........................
Protecting Children .32
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .37
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 46
.........
Protecting Small Children . 38
Index
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CONT INUED
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .45
.............................
Using LATCH .41
...................
Radiator Overheating . 231
..
Radio/Tape/CD Sound System . 103
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 136
...........................
Readiness Codes .234
.................
Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 201
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 205
....................
Rear Seat, Folding .82 ,83
............................
Rear View Mirror .88
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 68
.
Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 65
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 78
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 160
........................................
Ref ueling .143
.......................
Reminder Indicators .55
.......................
Remote Transmitter .75
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 209
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 194
..........................................
Fuses .237
................................
Light Bulbs .203 ....................................
Schedule .187
...........................................
Tires .211
.............................
Wiper Blades .210
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 258
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .146, 196
...............................
Restraint, Child .32
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 162
...........................
Reverse Lockout .165
......................................
Roof Rack .152
................................
Rotation, Tire .214
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 258
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
...............................
Saf ety Messages .ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners .19
.....................................
Cleaning .208
.....................
Detachable Anchor .85
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
................................
Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ......................................
Beeper .56
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
....................................
Seat Heaters .86
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .78
.......................
Select/Reset Button .61
...............................
Serial Number .244
...........................
Service Intervals .187
...........................
Service Manual .259
.........
Service Station Procedures . 143
..........................
Setting the Clock .137
...
Shif t Lever Position Indicators . 161
........................
Shif t Lock Release .165
Index
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INDEX
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Side Airbags .9 ,26
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
..................
Side Curtain Airbags . 9,28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .205
...............................
Signaling Turns .66
.....................................
Snow Tires .215
................................
Sound System .103
......................................
Spare Tire .220
....................................
Spark Plugs .246
........................
Specif ications .246, 247
................................
Speed Control .138
........................
Speed Limiter .160, 164
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 31
.............................
Airbag Service .30
......
Airbag System Components . 21
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .29
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags .........................................
Work .23 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 26
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .28
.............................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
....
START (Ignition Key Position) . 72
.......................
Starting the Engine .158
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .158
................
With a Dead Battery . 229
..............
State Emissions Testing . 254
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 231
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .69
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 72
.......
Steering Wheel Buttons . 135,138
...................
Stereo Sound System . 103
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .218
..........................................
Sun Visor .95
..........................
Sunglasses Holder .94
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
......................................
Servicing .30
.........................
SRS Indicator .29 ,57
...................
System Components . 21
..................................
Synthetic Oil .194 Table
..........................................
Built in .91
...........................................
Center .94
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .74
............................
Open Indicator .59
.................................
Opening the .74
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 205
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 219
...........................
Tape Player .113, 129
Technical Descriptions ....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 248
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 251
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .142
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .253
.......................
Temperature Gauge .62
....................
Temperature, Outside . 62
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 45
................
Thef t Protection, Radio . 136
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 253
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 69
..........................
Time, Setting the .137
....................................
Tire Chains .216
Index
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