cooling HONDA CR-V 2007 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G User Guide

Look for any obvious coolant leaks,
such as a split radiator hose.
Everything is still extremely hot,
so use caution. If you find a leak, it
must be repaired before you
continue driving (see
on page ).
Using gloves or a large heavy
cloth, turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without pushing
down, to the first stop. After the
pressure releases, push down on
the cap, and turn it until it comes
off. Put
the radiator cap back on
tightl y. Run the engine, and check
the temperatu re gauge. If it goes
back to the red mark, the engine
needs repair (see on page ).
If the temperature stays normal,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. If it has
gone down, add coolant to the
MAX mark. Put the cap back on
tightly. Start the engine, and set the
temperature control dial to
maximum heat. Add coolant to the
radiator up to the base of the f iller
neck. If you do not have the
proper coolant mixture available,
you can add plain water.
Remember to have the cooling
system drained and ref illed with
the proper mixture as soon as you
can.
If you don’t f ind an obvious leak,
check the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Add coolant
if the level is below the MIN mark.
If there was no coolant in the
reserve tank, you may need to add
coolant to the radiator. Let the
engine cool down until the reading
reaches the middle of the
temperature gauge or lower
bef ore checking the radiator. 9.
8.
7. 6. 5.
10.
11.
317
317
Emergency
Towing
Emergency
Towing
If theEngineOverheats
308
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.

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Fuel .214
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Check Fuel Cap Message .216
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Fill Door and Cap .215
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Low Fuel Indicator .63
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Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement .214
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Oxygenated .214
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Tank, Ref ueling .215
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Fuel Economy .219
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Fuses, Checking the .312
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Gas Mileage, Improving .219
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Gasohol .214
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Gasoline .214
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Low Fuel Indicator. 63
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Gauge .69
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Octane Requirement .214
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Tank, Ref ueling .215
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Gas Station Procedures .215
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .69
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Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .231 ......................................
Glove Box .114
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(G VWR) . 246, 322
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 277
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .277
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Daytime Running Lights . 75
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Chime .75
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 277
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Turning on .74
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Head Restraints .97
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Heated Mirrors .109
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Heater, Seat .105
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Heating and Cooling .124
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High Beam Lever .74
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Hood, Opening the .217
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Horn .4,72
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 320Ignition
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Keys .79
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Switch .81
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Timing Control System . 330
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Immobilizer System .80
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 61, 238
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 60, 311
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Charging System . 60, 309
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Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .63
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
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Low Fuel .63
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Low Oil Pressure . 60, 309
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Low Tire Pressure . 64, 242
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Maintenance Minder . 65,257
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 60, 310
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Passenger Airbag Of f . 32
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Side Airbag Of f .61
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SRS .61
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TPMS . 64, 243
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