charging HONDA CR-V 2007 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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The 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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IMMOBILIZER
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
CHARGING
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM
INDICATOR
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT
REMINDER
INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
INDICATOR TPMS
INDICATORSUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL MAIN INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE
AND BRAKE
SYSTEM
INDICATOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
INDICATOR
DOOR AND
TAILGATE
OPEN
MONITOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
INDICATOR
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY
SYSTEM
INDICATOR SIDE AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.65)
(P.62)
(P.64)
(P.310)
(P.63)
(P.63)
(P.60, 309)
(P.60, 311)
(P.60,
309)
(P.63)(P.61)
(P.64) (P.64)(P.61) (P.61)(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.61)
(P.63)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.65, 207)

The instrument panel has many
indicato rs that give you important
info rmation about your vehicl e.
See page .
If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more information,
see page .
The
engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator flashes or stays on
wh en the engine is running. For
more information, see page .This
indicator has two functions: This
indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you have not
fastened your seat belt.
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not fully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
fully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page . If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belt, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
notfastenyourseatbeltbeforethe
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on.
If your f ront passenger does not
f asten their seat belt, the indicator
comes on about 6 seconds af ter the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position.
2. 1.
310
309
309 311
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Parking Brake and Brake System
Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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U.S. Canada

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.......................
Compact Spare Tire .298
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .299
.............
If the Engine Won’t Start .303
................................
Jump Starting .305
..............
If the Engine Overheats .307
.........
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .309
..........
Charging System Indicator .309
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .310
...............
Brake System Indicator .311
..............................................
Fuses .312
..............................
Fuse Locations .315
......................
Emergency Towing .317
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
297

Let the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipsti ck (see page ). If
the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
Immediately turn off all electri cal
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
Safely
pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
This
indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts flashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action.
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
).
1.
2.
4. 3.
218
317 267
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Charging System Indicator
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
309
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 60, 309
............................
Jump Starting .305
..............................
Maintenance .294
............................
Specif ications .323
..............................
Bef ore Driving .213
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders .110
..................................
Booster Seats .51
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 238
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 214
....................
Bulb Replacement .277
...........................................
Fluid .275 .........................................
Parking .78
.................
System Indicator . 60, 311
..........................
System Design .237
........................
Wear Indicators .237
.............................
Braking System .237
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 214
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
..................
Brights, Headlights . 74, 75
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .281
..............................
Brake Lights .281
................
Front Parking Lights . 280
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 280
.................................
Headlights .277
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 282
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 281
............................
Specif ications .323
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 279
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .277
............................
Capacities Chart .322
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
....................................
Accessories .220
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .81
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 117
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 268
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 78
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 22
..............
Air Conditioning System . 124
.........................................
Usage .125
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .289
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .214
......................................
Antif reeze .270
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 61, 238
...................................
Operation .238
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 81
................................
Audio System .129
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 84
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 20
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 209
..............
Automatic Transmission . 231
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .322 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 273
.....................................
D Mode .233
.......................................
Shif ting .231
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .231
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 232
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 235
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .204
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Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard . 4, 72
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Daytime Running Lights .75
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator .63
.................................
Dead Battery .305
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .336
................
Def ogger, Rear Window .77
..............
Def rosting the Windows .128
.......................
Detachable Anchor .104
....................................
Dimensions .322
.........
Dimming the Headlights . 74, 75
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission .273
..................................
Engine Oil .218
..........................
Directional Signals .74
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators .237
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil .269
..............................................
Cargo .222
...........................
Cargo area Light .121
.................................
Cargo Hooks .225
.............................
Carrying Cargo .222
....................
Cargo, How to Carry .222
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
.........................................
CD Care .202
..........................
CD Changer . 154, 181
CD Changer Error ...........................
Messages . 159, 187
.............
CD Error Messages . 159, 187
......................
CD Player . 135, 152, 172
...............................
Center Pocket .110
..................................
Center Table .114
........................
Certif ication Label .320
.................................
Chains, Tires .292
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .299
.................................
Changing Oil .267
........................................
How to .267
......................................
When to .263
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Charging System Message . 60,309
............
Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 216
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 229
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 34
..............................
Booster Seats .51
.............................
Child Seats . 34, 39 .....
Important Saf ety Reminders . 34
..........................................
Inf ants .39
............................
Large Children .50
.........................................
LATCH .43
......................
Risks with Airbags .35
.............................
Small Children .40
.........................................
Tethers .48
...........................
Warning Labels .36
.........
Where Should a Child Sit? . 35
.................................
Child Seats . 34, 39
.........................................
LATCH .43
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 48
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 88
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts .283
..............................................
Clock .206
........................
CO in the Exhaust .329
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 230
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 334
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 57
....................
Conversation Mirror .117
Coolant ........................................
Adding .270
....................................
Checking .218
.........................
Proper Solution .270
...................
Temperature Gauge . 69
..............................
Courtesy Light .121 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .329
................
Cruise Control Indicator . 62
............
Cruise Control Operation . 209
.............
Customer Service Of f ice . 334
Index
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CONT INUED
Doors..........................
Auto Door Lock .84
.......................
Auto Door Unlock .86
..............
Childproof Door Locks .88
..............
Locking and Unlocking .84
......................
Power Door Locks .82
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading .324
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety. 5
...........................................
Driving .227
....................................
Economy .219
........................
Driving Guidelines .228
.........................................
D Mode .233
................
Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .111
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter .284
..............................
Economy, Fuel .219
..................................
Emergencies .297
.............
Battery, Jump Starting .305
...........
Brake System Indicator .311
................
Changing a Flat Tire .299
.....
Charging System Indicator .309
..................
Checking the Fuses .312
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
............................
Jump Starting .305 .....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .309
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .310
..................
Overheated Engine .307
.......................................
Towing .317
...........................
Emergency Brake .78
......................
Emergency Flashers .76
......................
Emergency Towing .317
.......................
Emissions Controls .329
.............
Emissions Testing, State .332
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .270
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .303
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 60, 310
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 309
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 267
...............................
Overheating .307
............................
Specif ications .322
............................
Speed Limiter .234
.......................................
Starting .230
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline .214
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 329
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .16 ...................................
Fan, Interior .125
.........................................
Features .123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 215
Filters .........................
Dust and Pollen .284
...............................................
Oil .268
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 76
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 299
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 273
..........................................
Brake .275
..........................
Power Steering .276
..................
Windshield Washer . 272
...................
Folding Rear Seat . 99, 102
..........................
Four-way Flashers .76
..............................
Front Airbags . 9, 25
Front Seat ......................................
Adjusting .94
.......................................
Heaters .105
.....................................
Airbags . 9, 25
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Index
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INDEX
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Fuel .214
........
Check Fuel Cap Message .216
......................
Fill Door and Cap .215
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator .63
...........................................
Gauge .66
................
Octane Requirement .214
...............................
Oxygenated .214
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .215
...............................
Fuel Economy .219
.....................
Fuses, Checking the .312
...............
Gas Mileage, Improving .219
..........................................
Gasohol .214
.........................................
Gasoline .214
.....................
Low Fuel Indicator. 63
...........................................
Gauge .69
................
Octane Requirement .214
........................
Tank, Ref ueling .215
................
Gas Station Procedures .215
Gauges
...
Engine Coolant Temperature .69
...............................................
Fuel .69
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .231 ......................................
Glove Box .114
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(G VWR) . 246, 322
.............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 277
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 76
Headlights ........................................
Aiming .277
............
Daytime Running Lights . 75
..................
High Beam Indicator . 63
.........................
Reminder Chime .75
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 277
...................................
Turning on .74
..............................
Head Restraints .97
.............................
Heated Mirrors .109
...................................
Heater, Seat .105
.....................
Heating and Cooling .124
............................
High Beam Lever .74
.......................
Hood, Opening the .217
..............................................
Horn .4,72
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 320Ignition
..............................................
Keys .79
...........................................
Switch .81
............
Timing Control System . 330
........................
Immobilizer System .80
.........
Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators ......
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 61, 238
Brake (Parking and Brake ............................
System) . 60, 311
................
Charging System . 60, 309
.............................
Cruise Control .62
DRL (Daytime Running ......................................
Lights) .63
...................................
High Beam .63
........
Key (Immobilizer System) . 61
......................................
Low Fuel .63
................
Low Oil Pressure . 60, 309
..............
Low Tire Pressure . 64, 242
..........
Maintenance Minder . 65,257
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp . 60, 310
.................
Passenger Airbag Of f . 32
...........................
Side Airbag Of f .61
...............................................
SRS .61
...................................
TPMS . 64, 243
Index
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