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

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Leaving children without
adult supervision is illegal in most
states and Canadian provinces,
and can be very hazardous.
For example, infants and small
childrenleftinavehicleonahot
day can die f rom heatstroke. A
child lef t alone with the key in the
ignition switch can accidentally set
the vehicle in motion, possibly
injuring themselves or others. Children who play in vehicles
can accidentally get trapped inside.
Teach your children not to play in
or around vehicles.
Even very young
children learn how to unlock
vehicle doors, turn on the ignition
switch, and open the tailgate or
hatch glass, which can lead to
accidental injury or death.
This can prevent
children f rom accidentally f alling
out (see page ). 73
Protecting Children General Guidelines
Do not leave children alone in a
vehicle. Lock all doors, the tailgate and the
hat ch when your vehicle is not inuse.
K eep vehicle keys/remot etransmitters out of the reach ofchildren.
Use t he childproof door locks t o
prevent children f rom opening t herear doors.
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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:
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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.

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
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
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Gauges .61
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Trip Meter .61
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Odometer .62
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Fuel Gauge .62
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Temperature Gauge . 62
Outside Temperature ..................................
Indicator .62
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 63
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .64
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 65
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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
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Moonroof .88
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Mirrors .88
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Interior Convenience Items . 90
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Beverage Holders .91
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Built-in Table .91
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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
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Interior Lights .95
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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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)

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.
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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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Youshouldhavereceivedakey
number tag with your keys. You will
need this key number if you ever
have to get a lost key replaced. Use
only Honda-approved key blanks.
These keys contain electronic
circuits that are activated by the
immobilizer system. They will not
work to start the engine if the
circuits are damaged.Protect the keys f rom direct
sunlight, high temperature, and
high humidity.
Donotdropthekeysorsetheavy
objects on them.
Keep the keys away f rom liquids.
If they get wet, dry them
immediately with a sof t cloth.
Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up and down.
The master key fits all the locks on
your vehicle. The valet key works
only in the ignition, the door locks,
and the tailgate. You can keep the
glove box locked when you leave
your vehicle and the valet key at a
parking f acility.
3.
4.
Steering Wheel A djustment, K eys and L ocks
Keys and Locks
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KEY NUMBER
TAG
VALET KEY
(Light Gray)
MASTER
KEY WITH
REMOTE
TRANSMITTER

To lock the doors and the tailgate,
press the master door lock switch on
either f ront door, press the lock tab
down on the driver’s door, or use the
keyontheoutsidelockonthedriver’s
door.
Pressing up on either master door
lock switch will unlock all of the
doors and the tailgate.
The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom the inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle.
The lock tab on any door locks and
unlocks that door. Pulling up on the
driver’s door lock tab only unlocks
the driver’s door.
To lock any passenger’s door when
getting out of the vehicle, push the
lock tab down, and close the door.
To lock the driver’s door, remove the
key f rom the ignition switch, pull the
outside door handle and push the
lock tab down or push the door lock
switch down. Release the handle,
then close the door.
Only the driver’s door unlocks when
you use the key on the outside
driver’s door lock.
Power Door L ocks Childproof Door L ocks
Door L ocks
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER
Lock LOCK TAB
MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

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Use the valet or master key in the
tailgate to:
.Pullthe
handle to open it.
.Youcan
also open it by pressing the hatch
glass release button on the driver’s
door or on the remote transmitter. The rear wiper will not operate with
the hatch glass open. If you open the
hatch glass while the rear wiper is
operating, the wiper will stop (see
page ).
To close the hatch glass, lower it and
press on the handle until it latches.
You can also lock and unlock the
tailgate with the remote transmitter,
or either master door lock switch. To keep the tailgate door open when
f acing downhill, use the stop f rom
the tool kit.
The tool kit is in the storage bin
under the cargo f loor. Put the stop
on the support strut as shown.
Make sure to remove the stop before
closing the tailgate.
Be sure all passengers or any objects
are clear of the tailgate before
opening or closing it.
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2.
3.
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L ock the tailgate Unlock the tailgate
Open the hatch glass
Tailgate and Hatch Glass
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STOP
HATCH GLASS RELEASE BUTTON

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Keep the tailgate and the hatch glass
closed at all times while driving to
avoid damaging the tailgate and the
hatch glass, and to prevent exhaust
gas from getting into the interior.
See
on
page . Pressthisbuttononce
to unlock the driver’s door. Push it
twice to unlock the other doors and
the tailgate. Some exterior lights will
f lash twice each time you press the
button.
The ceiling light (if the ceiling light
switch is in the center position) will
come on when you press the
UNLOCK button. If you do not open
anydoororthetailgatewithin30
seconds, the light f ades out. If you
relock the doors and the tailgate
with the remote transmitter before
30 seconds have elapsed, the light
will go of f immediately.
If you do not open any door or the
tailgate within 30 seconds, they will
automatically relock.
Pressthisbuttononceto
lock all doors and the tailgate. Some
exterior lights will f lash once. When
you push LOCK twice within 5
seconds, you will hear a beep to
verify that the doors and the tailgate
are locked. You cannot lock the
doors and the tailgate if any door or
the tailgate is not f ully closed or the
key is in the ignition switch.
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CONT INUED
Remote Transmitter
Carbon Monoxide Hazard UNL OCK
LOCK
Tailgate and Hatch Glass, Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LED
UNLOCK
BUTTON LOCK
BUTTON
HATCH
GLASS
RELEASE
BUTTON
PANIC
BUTTON

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Avoid dropping or throwing the
transmitter.
Protect the transmitter from
extreme temperature.
Do not immerse the transmitter in
any liquid.
If you lose a transmitter, the
replacement needs to be
reprogrammed by your dealer.
If it takes several pushes on the
button to lock or unlock the doors
and the tailgate, replace the battery
as soon as possible.
Battery type: CR1616
To replace the battery:
Remove the screw at the base of
the transmitter with a small
Phillips-head screwdriver.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 2 seconds to attract attention:
the horn will sound, and the exterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Press this button f or about 1 second
to open the hatch glass. You cannot
open the hatch glass if the key is in
the ignition switch. Even if the hatch
glass is open, the tailgate can be
locked with the remote transmitter.
1.
Remote Transmitter
Replacing the Transmitter
Battery
PA NIC
HATCH GLASS RELEASERemote Transmitter Care
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