automatic transmission HONDA CR-V 2006 RD4-RD7 / 2.G Owners Manual

Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
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MIRROR CONTROLSHOOD RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
A/T model is shown. HATCH GLASS RELEASE
BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
(P.86) (P.89)
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.73)
(P.74)
(P.95)
(P.
98)
(P.
68)
(P.
67)
FRONT PASSENGER
AIRBAG
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
HEATING/COOLING
CONTROLS
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET PARKING BRAKE
AUDIO SYSTEM
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
(P.9 ,23)
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS (P.55)
GAUGES (P.61) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P. 30)
(P.9 ,23)
(P.
161 )
(P.159)
(P.103)
(P.144)
(P.143)

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)

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The ignition switch has f our
positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY
(I), ON (II), and START (III).
You can insert or
remove the key only in this position.
To turn the key, push it in slightly. If
your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must
also be in park. If the f ront wheels are turned, the
anti-thef t lock may make it dif f icult
to turn the key. Firmly turn the
steering wheel to the lef t or right as
you turn the key.
This is the normal key
position when driving. Several of the
indicators on the instrument panel
come on as a test when you turn the
ignition switch f rom the
ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II)
position. You can
operate the audio system and the
accessory power socket in this
position.
Use this position
only to start the engine. The switch
returns to the ON (II) position when
you let go of the key. You will hear a reminder beeper if
you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or
the ACCESSORY (I) position and
open the driver’s door. Remove the
key to turn of f the beeper.
If your vehicle has an automatic
transmission, the shif t lever must be
in Park bef ore you can remove the
key f rom the ignition switch.
LOCK (0) ON (II) A CCESSORY (I)
ST A RT (III)
Ignition Switch
72
Removing the key from the
ignition switch while driving
locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose control.
Remove the key from the
ignition switch only when
parked.

The rear seat armrest is in the
center of the rear seat. Pivot it down
to use it.
Each front seat has an armrest on
thesideof theseat-back.Touseit,
pivotitdown.
To change the angle of the rear seat-
back, pull up on the release lever on
the outside of the seat-back.
When using the center seating
position, adjust the lef t and right side
of the rear seats to the same position.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
backs af ter you adjust the rear seats. The height of the driver’s seat is
adjustable. Turn the dial on the
outside of the seat cushion.
Only on vehicles with an automatic
transmission
Driver’s Seat Height A djustment A rmrests
Seats
Inst rument s and Cont rols
79
REAR SEAT

The cargo area floor can be taken
out and used as a table.To remove the table, pull up the
carpet. Lif t and pull on the handle to
slidethetableout.
To use the f ront beverage holder,
pull on the handle. Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. Spilled liquid that
is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can also
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
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Only on models with an automatic transmission
Built-in T able
Beverage Holders
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
91
HANDLE

These sockets are intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
None of the sockets will power an
automotive type cigarette lighter
element. When more than one
socket is being used, the combined
power rating of the accessories
should be 120 watts or less
(10 amps).Open the center pocket by pulling
the handle.
To use the sun visor, pull it down.
Whenusingthesunvisorforthe
side window, remove the support rod
f rom the clip, and swing it out.The ceiling light has a three-position
switch; ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
Open any door.
Unlock the doors and the tailgate
with the key or remote transmitter.
Only on models with an automatictransmission
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A ccessory Power Sockets Center Pocket
Sun Visor Ceiling L ight
Interior Convenience Items, Interior L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
95
ON
OFF DOOR ACTIVATED

You can increase the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:You can decrease the set cruising
speed in any of these ways:
When climbing a steep hill, the
automatic transmission may
downshif t to hold the set speed. Press and hold the RES/ACCEL
button. When you reach the
desired cruising speed, release the
button.
Push on the accelerator pedal until
you reach the desired cruising
speed, then press the SET/
DECEL button.
To increase the speed in very
small amounts, tap the RES/
ACCEL button. Each time you do
this, your vehicle will speed up
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Cruise control may not hold the set
speed when you are going up and
down hills. If your speed increases
going down a hill, use the brakes to
slow down. This will cancel the
cruise control. To resume the set
speed, press the RES/ACCEL button.
The CRUISE CONTROL indicator
on the instrument panel will come
back on.
Tap the brake or clutch pedal
lightly with your f oot. The
CRUISE CONTROL indicator on
the instrument panel goes out.
When the vehicle slows to the
desired speed, press the SET/
DECEL button. To slow down in very small
amounts, tap the SET/DECEL
button. Each time you do this,
your vehicle will slow down about
1 mph (1.6 km/h). Press and hold the SET/DECEL
button. Release the button when
you reach the desired speed.If you need to decrease your
speed quickly, use the brakes as you
normally would.
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Changing the Set Speed
Cruise Control
Features
139
NOTE:

This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
manual and automatic transmissions.
It also includes important
information on parking your vehicle,
the braking system, the vehicle
stability assist (VSA) system, and
f acts you need if you are planning to
tow a trailer or drive off-highway.........................
Driving Guidelines .156
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Preparing to Drive .157
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Starting the Engine .158
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Manual Transmission . 159
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Automatic Transmission . 161
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Parking .166
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Braking System .167
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Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) . 168
Vehicle Stability Assist ............................
(VSA) System .170
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Towing a Trailer .172
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a ................................
Motorhome .177
Of f -Highway Driving ..................................
Guidelines .179
Driving
Driving
155

Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
f unction unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal. If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.6.
Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission: 71
Starting the Engine
158
The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page .

These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shif t
lever is in.The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on f or a
f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. If it f lashes while driving (in
any shif t position), it indicates a
possible problem in the transmission.
If the malf unction indicator lamp
comes on along with the ‘‘D’’
indicator, there is a problem in the
automatic transmission control
system. Avoid rapid acceleration, and
have the transmission checked by
your dealer as soon as possible.
To shif t f rom any position, press
f irmly on the brake pedal and pull
the lever toward you. You cannot
shif t out of Park when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK (0) or the
ACCESSORY (I) position.
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Shif t L ever Position Indicators Shif ting
Automatic Transmission
Driving
161
SHIFT LEVER