steering wheel adjustment HONDA CR-V 2008 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.73)
AUDIO SYSTEM
SHIFT LEVER
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH
MIRROR CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
(P.78)
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
(P.78)
VOICE CONTROL SWITCHES (P.76)
AUDIO SYSTEM
CLOCK
(P.32)
HORN CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
(P.76)
(P.216)
(P.257) (P.112)
(P.222)(P.108) (P.247)
(P.170)(P.139)
(P.219)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER BUTTON/
HEATED MIRRORS
BUTTON (P.77/112)
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If you sit too close to the steering
wheel or dashboard, you can be
seriously injured by an inf lating f ront
airbag, or by striking the steering
wheel or dashboard.Adjust the driver’s seat-back to a
comf ortable, upright position,
leaving ample space between your
chest and the airbag cover in the
center of the steering wheel.
Passengers with adjustable seat-
backs should also adjust their seat-
back to a comf ortable, upright
position.
If you cannot get f ar enough away
f rom the steering wheel and still
reach the controls, we recommend
that you investigate whether some
type of adaptive equipment may help.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and Transport
Canada recommend that drivers
allow at least 10 inches (25 cm)
between the center of the steering
wheel and the chest. In addition to
adjusting the seat, you can adjust the
steering wheel up and down, and in
and out (see page ).
Once your seat is adjusted correctly,
rock it back and f orth to make sure
the seat is locked in position.
See page f or how to adjust a
f ront seat (power adjustment) and
page f or a manual adjustment.
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On vehicles with manual adjustable
seats
Adjust the Seat-Backs
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Protecting A dults and Teens
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Sitting too close to a front
airbag can result in serious
injury or death if the front
airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the
front airbags as possible.
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Current Fuel Mileage .68
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Average Fuel Mileage .68
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Range .68
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Odometer .69
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Fuel Gauge .69
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Temperature Gauge .69
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .69
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Check Fuel Cap Message .71
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Maintenance Minder .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .76
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .77
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Parking Brake .78
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .78
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Keys and Locks .79
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Immobilizer System .80
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Ignition Switch .81 ......................................
Door Locks .82
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Power Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .83
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Tailgate .92
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Seats .94
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Seat Heaters .108
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Power Windows .109
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Moonroof .110
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Mirrors .111
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Interior Convenience Items .113
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf .114
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Beverage Holders .116
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Center Table .117
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Lower Glove Box .117
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Upper Glove Box .118
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Vanity Mirror .118
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
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Conversation Mirror .120
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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Console Compartment .121
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Coat Hook .122
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Seat Under Tray .122
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Interior Lights .122
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
Ref er to the navigation system manual.
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2:
3:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL (P.78) HORN HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.76)
SHIFT LEVER
MIRROR CONTROL
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA)
SYSTEM ON/OFF
SWITCH
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.78)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.74)
(P.32)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.73)
VOICE CONTROLS ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
(P.257)
(P.112)
(P.216)
(P.120)(P.222)(P.247)
(P.76)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
BUTTON (P.77)
(P.112)
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON1
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Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, push on the pedal again.
The parking brake indicator on the
instrument panel should go out when
the parking brake is fully released
(see page ). Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
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2.
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Parking Brake Steering Wheel A djustment
Parking Brake, Steering Wheel A djustment
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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
Driving the vehicle with the parking
brake applied can damage the rear
brakes and axles. A beeper will sound
if the vehicle is driven with the parking
brake on.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.
Check that the hood is f ully closed.Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
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3.
4. 5.
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7.
8.
9.
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Driving Guidelines
Preparing to Drive
Driving
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Setting the Clock .219
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .247
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Shif t Lock Release .251
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Side Airbags .9,28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .294
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .307
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Sound System .139
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Spare Tire .312
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Spark Plugs .336
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Specif ications .336,337
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Speed Control .222
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Speed Limiter .250
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .33
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Airbag Service .33
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Airbag System Components .22
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31 ..
How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .30
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) .81
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Starting the Engine .246
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .246
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With a Dead Battery .318
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .322
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock .81
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Steering Wheel Buttons .216,222
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Stereo Sound System .139
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Storing Your Vehicle .310
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint
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System.9,22
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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System Components .22 ..................................
Synthetic Oil .282
Table
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Center .117
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .63
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Opening the .92
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .295
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
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Emissions Control Systems .344
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Oxygenated Fuels .226
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .346
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .343
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Temperature, Outside .69
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Tether Anchorage Points .48
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Thef t Protection, Radio .218
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .78
Index
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VIII
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