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

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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 10
1620
3230
4840
6450
8060
9670
112 80
128 90
144 100
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176120
192130
208140
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240
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy
Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or every 6 years, whichever comes first Every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or every 5 years, whichever comes first Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
214)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect drive belt
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years. See dust and pollen filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, middle column, page . Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000 10
1620
3230
4840
6450
8060
9670
112 80
128 90
144 100
160110
176120
192130
208140
224150
240
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months, whichever comes first Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
Every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or every 2 years, whichever comes first
Clean every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), and replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (Use normal schedule except in dusty condition)
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or every 3 years, whichever comes first
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or every 4 years, whichever comes first Every 160,000 miles (256,000 km)
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or every 1 year, whichever comes first
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
214)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Inspect the following items: Tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect drive belt
Replace dust and pollen filter
Clean and replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace rear differential fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

To saf ely operate your vehicle, your
tires must be the proper type and
size, in good condition with adequate
tread, and correctly inf lated.
The f ollowing pages give more
detailed inf ormation on how to take
care of your tires and what to do
when they need to be replaced.
Slide the wiper blade assembly
onto the wiper arm. Make sure it
locks in place.
Lower the wiper arm down against
the windshield or the hatch glass.
Slide the new wiper blade into the
holder until the tabs lock.
Remove the blade f rom its holder
by grasping the tabbed end of the
blade. Pull f irmly until the tabs
come out of the holder.
Examine the new wiper blades. If
they have no plastic or metal
reinf orcement along the back
edge, remove the metal
reinf orcement strips f rom the old
wiper blade, and install them in
the slots along the edge of the new
blade.
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Tires
Wiper Blades, Tires
Maint enance
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REINFORCEMENT
BLADE BLADE
Using tires that are excessively
worn or improperly inflated can
cause a crash in which you can
be seriously hurt or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding tire
inflation and maintenance.

This section covers the more
common problems that motorists
experience with their vehicles. It
gives you inf ormation about how to
safely evaluate the problem and what
to do to correct it. If the problem has
stranded you on the side of the road,
you may be able to get going again.
If not, you will also f ind instructions
on getting your vehicle towed.....................
Changing a Flat Tire .220
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 227
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Jump Starting .229
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If the Engine Overheats . 231
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 233
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Charging System Indicator . 233
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 234
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Brake System Indicator . 235
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Closing the Moonroof . 236
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Fuses .237
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Fuse Locations .240
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Emergency Towing .242
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
219

To keep the tailgate door open,
use the stop f rom the tool kit. Put
the stop on the support strut as
shown.
If you are towing a trailer, unhitch
the trailer.
Turn on the hazard warning lights,
and turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Have all
passengers get out of the vehicle
while you change the tire.
If you have a f lat tire while driving,
stop in a saf e place to change it.
Drive slowly along the shoulder until
you get to an exit or an area that is
far away from the traffic lanes.
Park the vehicle on f irm, level, and
non-slippery ground. Put the
transmission in Park (automatic)
or reverse (manual). Apply the
parking brake.
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Changing a Flat T ire
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JACK
STOP
SPARE TIRE
TOOL
The vehicle can easily roll off
the jack, seriously injuring
anyone underneath.
Follow the directions for
changing a tire exactly, and
never get under the vehicle
when it is supported only by the
jack.

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Thetoolsandjackarebehinda
cover in the cargo area on the
passenger’s side. Remove the
cover by turning the handle
counterclockwise, then pulling out
the cover.
Zip the cover open.
Pull out the cover’s two lower flaps.
Pull the upper f laps out by
gradually working your hands up
the sides of the cover. Remove the
cover.
Turn the jack’s end bracket
counterclockwise to loosen it, then
remove the jack and tools.
Remove the spare tire cover. Do
not f orcibly pull of f the cover or
you may damage it.
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If equipped
Changing a Flat T ire
Sof t vinyl spare t ire cover
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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COVER
TOOL
JACK

Pull of f the center spacer. Using
the wheel wrench, loosen the
three wheel nuts and remove them.
Remove the spare tire from the
holder.
Unzip the flap around the lower
edge of the cover.
Pull out the bottom of the cover,
then gradually pull it of f .
Loosen each wheel nut 1/2 turn
with the wheel nut wrench.
Place the jack under the jacking
point nearest the tire you need to
change. It is pointed to by an
arrow molded into the underside
of the body. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the center of the jacking
point tab is resting in the jack
notch.
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8.
If equipped
Changing a Flat T ire
Hard plastic spare tire cover
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CENTER SPACER JACKING POINT
NUTS

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Bef ore mounting the spare tire,
wipeanydirtoff themounting
surface of the wheel and hub with
a clean cloth. Wipe the hub
carefully;itmaybehotfrom
driving.
Use the extension and the wheel
nut wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground.
Put on the spare tire. Put the
wheel nuts back on f inger-tight,
then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the wheel nut wrench
until the wheel is f irmly against
the hub. Do not try to tighten
them f ully.
Lower the vehicle to the ground,
and remove the jack.
Remove the wheel nuts, then
remove the f lat tire. Handle the
wheel nuts caref ully; they may be
hot f rom driving. Place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surface facing up.
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Changing a Flat T ire
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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BRAKE HUB WHEEL NUT WRENCH
EXTENSION

Tighten the wheel nuts securely in
the same crisscross pattern. Have
the wheel nut torque checked at
the nearest automotive service
f acility.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Remove the center cap from the
flat tire.
Put the flat tire on the spare tire
holder. Put the wheel nuts on
finger-tight, then tighten them
with the wheel nut wrench. Put
the center spacer in the center of
the wheel.
Tighten the wheel nuts to:
Store the jack in its holder. Turn
the jack’s end bracket to lock it in
place. Store the tools, and install
thecoveronthesideof thecargo
area.
Close the tailgate.
Install the spare tire cover.
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Changing a Flat T ire
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CENTER SPACER
80 lbf·ft (108 N·m , 11 kgf·m)
40 lbf·ft (54 N·m , 5.5 kgf·m)
Loose items can fly around the
interior in a crash and could
seriously injure the occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools
securely before driving.

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Step back to check the alignment
of the logo. If needed, pivot the
cover until the logo is straight.
Holdthecoveratthe10o’clock
and 2 o’clock positions, then place
the top of it over the spare tire.
Starting at the top of the tire,
position the outside seam of the
cover slightly over the outside
edge of the tire. Pull the cover on,
a little at a time, and alternate side
to side along the tire until you
reach the bottom.
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If equipped
Changing a Flat T ire
Sof t vinyl spare t ire cover
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
225
OUTSIDE SEAM
Make sure the cover is at room
temperature bef ore you install it. If it’s
too cold, it won’t f it easily over the tire.