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

This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
On Canadian models, this indicator
comes on with reduced brightness
when the daytime running lights
(DRL) are on (see page ).
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position with the headlight
switch of f and the parking brake set.
It should go of f if you turn on the
headlights or release the parking
brake. If it comes on at any other
time, it means there is a problem
withtheDRL.Theremayalsobea
problem with the high beam
headlights.This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an 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.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash. When the indicator comes on, there
is about 2.74 US gal (10.4
)of fuel
remaining in the tank bef ore the
needle reaches E. There is a small
reserve of f uel remaining in the tank
when the needle does reach E.
This indicator comes on if the
tailgate or the hatch glass is not
closed tightly.
This indicator comes on if any door
is not closed tightly.
67
67
205
Canadian models only
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators High Beam Indicator
L ow Fuel Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator Tailgate and Hatch Glass
Open Indicator
Door-open Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or other qualif ied mechanic.
Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pulling the
connector straight back.
Remove the rubber weather seal
by pulling on the tab.
Unclip the end of the hold-down
wire f rom its slot. Pivot it out of
the way, and remove the bulb.
1.
2.
3.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
203
WEATHER SEAL BULB
CONNECTOR
Low Beam Headlight
HOLD-DOWN WIRE
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.

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Install the new bulb into the hole,
making sure the tabs are in their
slots. Pivot the hold-down wire
back in place, and clip the end into
the slot.
Install the rubber seal over the
back of the headlight assembly.
Make sure it is right side up; it is
marked ‘‘ .’’
Push the electrical connector onto
the new bulb. Make sure it is
connected securely. Turn on the
headlights to test the new bulb.
4.
5.
6.
Lights
204
High Beam Headlight

Open the hood.
Remove the socket from the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Insert the socket back into the
headlight assembly. Turn it
clockwise to lock it in place.
Open the tailgate. Place a cloth on
the edge of the cover. Remove the
covers by caref ully prying on the
edge with a small f lat-tipped
screwdriver.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Lights
Replacing Rear Bulbs Replacing a Parking L ight/Front
Side Marker Bulb and a Turn
Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
205
TURN SIGNAL BULB PARKING LIGHT/FRONT SIDE MARKER BULB
COVER

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to
remove the taillight assembly
mounting screw under each cover.
Pull the taillight assembly out of
the rear pillar. Remove the socket by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Determine which of the f our bulbs
is burned out: stop/taillight, back-
up light, turn signal, or side
marker.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Reinstall the socket into the light
assembly by turning it clockwise
until it locks.
Turn on the lights to make sure
the new bulb is working.
Align the clips on the taillight
assembly with the holes in the
body, then push the taillight
assembly into place. Tighten the
two mounting screws securely and
reinstall the covers.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Lights
206
BULBS
SCREW

Open the tailgate. Remove the
light assembly cover by pushing in
on the tabs on both sides and
pulling the cover of f .
Remove the socket f rom the light
assembly by turning it one-quarter
turn counterclockwise.
Put the socket back into the light
assembly, and turn it clockwise to
lock it in place.
Pull the bulb straight out of its
socket. Push the new bulb straight
into the socket until it bottoms.
Press the brake pedal to make
sure the new bulb is working.
Put the cover back on the light
assembly. Push it in until it locks
in place.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Lights
Replacing a High-mount Brake
Light Bulb
Maint enance
207
COVER BULB

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

...............
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
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Indicators......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 57,168
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) .56, 235
................
Charging System . 56,233
...........................
Check Fuel Cap .63
.............................
Cruise Control .58
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .59
...................................
High Beam .59
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 57
......................................
Low Fuel .59
................
Low Oil Pressure . 56,233
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f . 30
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .57
...............................................
SRS .57
Turn Signal and Hazard ...................................
Warning .59
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) .58, 170
..............................
Washer Level .60
.........
Indicators, Instrument Panel . 55
...............................
Inf ant Restraint .37
......................................
Inf ant Seats .37
............
Tether Anchorage Point . 45...................
Inf lation, Proper Tire . 212
........
Recommended Pressures . 213
...................................
Inside Mirror .88
.............................
Inspection, Tire .213
....................
Installing a Child Seat .40
............................
Instrument Panel .55
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 67
..............
Instruments and Controls . 53
.................................
Interior Lights .95
........................................
Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 222
.......................................
Jack, Tire .220
................................
Jump Starting .229
..................................................
Keys .70
.......................
Label, Certif ication .244
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 66
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14,18 ...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 41
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .203
.......................................
Indicator .55
.........................................
Parking .66
..................................
Turn Signal .66
....................................
Load Limits .151
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
..........................
Childproof Door .73
............................
Fuel Fill Door .143
....................................
Glove Box .93
.................................
Power Door .73
........................................
Tailgate .74
........................
Low Coolant Level .146
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .59
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,233
................................
Lower Anchors .41
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 246
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 150
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 153
Index
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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
.....
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
S
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INDEX
VII