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

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
During this period:
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Do not tow a trailer. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact your authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 % ethanol by
volume and up to 15 % MTBE by
volume. Do not use gasoline
containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
We recommended using a quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
214

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

CONT INUED
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Keys .79
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Label, Certif ication .320
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Lane Change, Signaling . 74
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
...........
LATCH Anchorage System . 43
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .277
.......................................
Indicator .59
.........................................
Parking .74
..................................
Turn Signal .74
....................................
Load Limits .223
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 81
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 81
..........................
Childproof Door .88
............................
Fuel Fill Door .215
..........................
Glove Box . 114, 115
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Power Door .82
........................................
Tailgate .92
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Low Coolant Level .218
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .63 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60, 309
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Lower Anchors .43
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 323
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 222
...........
Luggage Net (Cargo Net) . 225
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Maintenance .255
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Minder . 257-263
......
Main Items and Sub Items . 260
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .262
.................................
Record . 264-265
.........................
Minder Indicator .65
..........................................
Saf ety .256
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,310
.........................
Meters, Gauges . 59, 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 214
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Mirrors, Adjusting .108
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 221
.......................................
Moonroof .107
Turn Signal and Hazard
...................................
Warning .63
VSA (Vehicle Stability ..............................
Assist) . 62, 240
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Washer Level .65
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 59
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Inf ant Restraint .39
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Inf ant Seats .39
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Tether Anchorage Point . 48
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 288
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Recommended Pressures . 289
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Inside Mirror .108
.............................
Inspection, Tire .290
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Instrument Panel .59
........
Instrument Panel Brightness . 75
..............
Instruments and Controls . 57
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Interior Lights .119
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Introduction .i
.................
Jacking up the Vehicle . 300
.......................................
Jack, Tire .301
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Jump Starting .305
Index
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INDEX
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On 4WD model only
Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Brake
Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Rear
Differential Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact
Spare Tire:
Honda
Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
Capacity: Honda Dual Pump Fluid. Do not
use ATF.
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