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

Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not f ill above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
A dding Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
Maint enance
267
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
API CERTIFICATION SEAL

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Neutral Gear Position .233
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New Vehicle Break-in .214
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .320
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .214
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Odometer .69
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Odometer, Trip .67
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Of f -Highway Driving .252
Oil
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Change, How to .268
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Change, When to .263
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Checking Engine .218
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Pressure Indicator . 60, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .267
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .81
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .329
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Outside Mirrors .109
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Outside Temperature Indicator .69
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Overheating, Engine .307 ....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks .262
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Oxygenated Fuels .214
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Panel Brightness Control .75
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Park Gear Position .232
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Parking .236
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Parking Brake .78
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 60, 311
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Parking Lights .74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 236
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 32
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PGM-FI System .330
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Pollen Filter .284
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Power Door Locks .82
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Power Socket Locations . 117
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Power Steering Fluid . 276
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Power Windows .106
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Preparing to Drive .229
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16........................
Protecting Children .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 50
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Protecting Small Children . 40
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .48
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Using LATCH .43
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Radiator Overheating . 307
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Radio/CD Sound System . 129
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Radio Thef t Protection . 205
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Readiness Codes .310
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 275
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 281
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Rear Seat, Folding . 99,102
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Rear View Mirror .108
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Rear Window Wiper and Washer . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 94
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Ref ueling .215
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Reminder Indicators .59
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Remote Transmitter .89
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 284
Index
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Rotating .291
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Snow .292
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Specif ications .323
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Tools, Tire Changing .299
Towing
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A Trailer .245
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Behind a Motorhome .250
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Emergency Wrecker .317
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Equipment and Accessories .247
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Pre-Tow Checklist .248
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Weight Limit .245
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .242
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Indicator . 64, 242
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .327
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Trailer Loading . 245, 246
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Trailer Towing Tips .248
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .273
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Fluid Selection .273
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Identif ication Number . 320
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Shif ting the Automatic . 231
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Treadwear .324
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Trip Meter .67 ....................................
Turn Signals .74
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 55
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Warranty Coverages .335
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 272
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Operation .73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 291
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Wrench, Nut .300
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .106
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Operating the Power . 106
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Rear, Def ogger .77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .73
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Def roster .128
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Washers .272
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .285
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Operation .73
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Worn Tires .290
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 317
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 223
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Vehicle Dimensions .322
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 320
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .240
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Indicators .62
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Vehicle Storage .295
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Ventilation .126
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VIN .320
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Viscosity, Oil .267
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .297
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 324
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Unleaded Gasoline .214
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 269
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