fuel cap HONDA CR-V 2010 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owners Manual

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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 4, 60, 74
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator . 65
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Dead Battery . 390
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 80
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Def rosting the Windows . 134, 139
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Detachable Anchor . 109
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Dimensions . 408
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Dimming the Headlights . 76
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Capacities Chart . 408
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 55
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Cargo . 304
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Cargo area Light . 127
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Cargo Hooks . 309
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Carrying Cargo . 304
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Cargo, How to Carry . 304
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 252
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CD Changer . 166, 215
CD Changer Error
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Messages . 176, 221
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CD Error Messages . 156, 214
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CD Player . 149, 206
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Center Pocket . 116
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Center Table . 120
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Certif ication Label . 406
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Chains, Tires . 375
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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Changing Oil . 350
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How to . 350
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When to . 341
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Charging System Message . 62, 394
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 296 ............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 313
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Child Saf ety . 35
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Booster Seats . 52
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Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
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Reminders . 35-54
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Inf ants . 40
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Larger Children . 51
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LATCH . 44
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Risks with Airbags . 36
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Small Children . 41
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Tethers . 49
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Warning Labels . 37
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 36
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Child Seats . 35
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LATCH . 44
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Tether Anchorage Points . 49
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 365
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Climate Control Sensors . 135
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Clock . 259
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CO in the Exhaust . 55, 416
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 314
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Compass . 260
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Consumer Inf ormation . 421
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Controls, Instruments and . 59 ....................
Conversation Mirror . 123
Coolant
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Adding . 352
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Checking . 298
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Proper Solution . 352
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 416
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
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Cruise Control Operation . 266
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Customer Service . 422
Index
D
C
II

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Folding Rear Seat . 105, 107
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Four-way Flashers . 79
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Front Airbags . 10, 26
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 97, 98
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Heaters . 111
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Airbags . 10, 26
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Fuel . 294
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
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Fill Door and Cap . 295
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Oxygenated . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Fuses, Checking the . 398 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 359
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HandsFreeLink
. 269
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
Headlights
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Aiming . 359
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Daytime Running Lights . 78
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High Beam Indicator . 65
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Reminder Chime . 77
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 359
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Turning on . 76
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Head Restraints . 101
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Heated Mirrors . 115
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Heater, Seat . 111
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Heating and Cooling . 130 ............................
High Beam Lever . 76
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Hood, Opening the . 297
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Horn .4,74
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 406
Ignition
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Keys . 82
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Switch . 84
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Timing Control System . 417
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 299
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Gasoline . 294
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Low Fuel Indicator . 65
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Gauge . 71
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Octane Requirement . 294
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Tank, Ref ueling . 295 ................
Gas Station Procedures . 295
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 71
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Fuel . 71
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Glove Box . 120, 121
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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(GVWR) . 306, 330
Index
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I
IV

(seat belts, SRS, and child protection)
(main controls)
(f luid capacities and tire pressures)
(indicators, gauges, inf ormation display, dashboard, and steering column)
(climate control, audio, steering wheel, security and cruise control)
(fuel, vehicle break-in, and cargo loading)
(engine and transmission operation) (minder, f luid checking, minor services, and vehicle storage) (f lat tire, dead battery, overheating, and f uses)
(vehicle specif ications, tires, and emissions controls) (warranty and contact inf ormation)
(how to order)
Contents
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Driver and Passenger Saf ety .5
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Index .I
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Your Vehicle at a Glance .3
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Service Inf ormation Summary . last page
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Instruments and Controls .59
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Features .129
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Bef ore Driving .293
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Driving .311
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Maintenance .339
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T aking Care of the Unexpected .381
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T echnical Inf ormation .405
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Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada only) . 421
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A uthorized Manuals (U.S. only) .425
INDEX
1

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 . 60............................
Instrument Panel . 61 ..........
Instrument Panel Indicators . 62
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Gauges . 68
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Inf ormation Display . 69
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Trip Meter . 69
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Instant Fuel Economy . 70
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Average Fuel Economy . 70
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Range . 70
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Odometer . 71
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Fuel Gauge . 71
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Temperature Gauge . 71
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 71
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 73
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Maintenance Minder . 73
Controls Near the Steering
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Wheel . 74
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 75
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 76
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 79
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Hazard Warning Button . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 80
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Parking Brake . 81
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Steering Wheel Adjustment . 81
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Keys and Locks . 82
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Immobilizer System . 83
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Ignition Switch . 84 ......................................
Door Locks . 85
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Power Door Locks . 85
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
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Remote Transmitter . 92
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Tailgate . 95
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Seats . 97
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Seat Heaters . 111
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Power Windows . 112
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Moonroof . 113
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Mirrors . 114
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Interior Convenience Items . 116
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Center Table . 120
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Lower Glove Box . 120
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Upper Glove Box . 121
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Vanity Mirror . 121
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Sun Visor . 122
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Sunglasses Holder . 122
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Conversation Mirror . 123
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Console Compartment . 124
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Coat Hook . 125
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Seat Under Tray . 125
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Interior Lights . 126
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59

Gauges
68
SELECT/RESET KNOB
TACHOMETER
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
INFORMATION DISPLAY
SPEEDOMETER
TRIP METER
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
FUEL GAUGE
U.S. model is shown. INSTANT FUEL ECONOMY
ODOMETER/AVERAGE FUEL EC ONOMY/
CHECK FUEL CAP MESSAGE
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If your f uel f ill cap is loose or
missing, a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’
message appears on the information
display af ter you start the engine.
For more inf ormation, see page .The inf ormation display in the
instrument panel shows you the
engine oil lif e and maintenance
service items when the ignition
switch is in the ON (II) position. This
inf ormation helps to keep you aware
of the periodic maintenance your
vehicle needs f or continued trouble-
f ree driving. Ref er to page f or
more inf ormation.
296
341
Gauges
Maintenance Minder
Check Fuel Cap Message
Inst rument s and Cont rols
73
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Bef ore you begin driving your
vehicle, you should know what
gasoline to use and how to check the
levels of important f luids. You also
need to know how to properly store
luggage or packages. The
inf ormation in this section will help
you. If you plan to add any
accessories to your vehicle, please
read the information in this section
first..............................Break-in Period . 294
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Fuel Recommendation . 294
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Service Station Procedures . 295
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Ref ueling . 295
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 296
Opening and Closing
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the Hood . 297
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Oil Check . 298
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Engine Coolant Check . 298
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Fuel Economy . 299
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Accessories and Modif ications . 302
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Carrying Cargo . 304
Bef ore Driving
Bef ore Driving
293

Open the f uel f ill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank equalizes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Place the
cap in the holder on the f uel f ill
door.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. This
leaves some room in the f uel tankf or the f uel to expand with
temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
1. 2. 3. 4.
CONT INUED
If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Ref ueling
Bef ore Driving
295
TETHER
FUEL FILL DOOR RELEASE HANDLE
FUEL FILL CAP
Stop the engine, and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away.
Handle fuel only outdoors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. You can be
burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
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Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.Your vehicle’s onboard diagnostic
system will detect a loose or missing
f uel f ill cap as an evaporative system
leak. The f irst time a leak is detected
a ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
appears on the information display.
Turn the engine of f , and conf irm the
f uel f ill cap is installed. If it is, loosen
it, then retighten it until it clicks at
least once. The message should go
off after several days of normal driving once you tighten or replace
the f uel f ill cap. To scroll to another
display, press the select/reset knob.
The ‘‘CHECK FUEL CAP’’ message
will appear each time you restart the
engine until the system turns the
message of f .
If the system still detects a leak in
your vehicle’s evaporative emissions
system, the malf unction indicator
lamp (MIL) comes on. If the f uel f ill
cap was not already tightened, turn
the engine of f , and check or
retighten the f uel f ill cap until it
clicks at least once. The MIL should
go off after several days of normal
driving once the cap is tightened or
replaced. If the MIL does not go of f ,
have your vehicle inspected by a
dealer. For more inf ormation, see
page .
5. 6.
395
395
Service Station Procedures
Check Fuel Cap Message
296
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On 4WD model only
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic 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.
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 Genuine ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission fluid)
(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 II. Do not
use ATF.
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 349
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