oil HONDA CR-V 2011 RD1-RD5, RE7 / 3.G Owner's Manual

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
1. 2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
350
OIL DRAIN BOLTWASHER
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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7.8. 9.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
351
OIL FILTER
4.4 US qt (4.2)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
cargo area or pull a trailer,
readjustment may be required.
Adjustmentsshouldbedonebyyour
dealer or another qualif ied
technician.Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.
Open the hood.
To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
under-hood f use box f rom its stay
by pulling it out.
1.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Lights
Maint enance
359
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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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 . 382
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Changing a Flat Tire . 383
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If the Engine Won’t Start . 388
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Jump Starting . 390
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If the Engine Overheats . 392
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 394
..........
Charging System Indicator . 394
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 395
...............
Brake System Indicator . 396
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Fuses . 397
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Fuse Locations . 401
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Emergency Towing . 403
Taking Care of the Unexpected
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
381
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Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open 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
dipstick (see page ).
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning lights.
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
).
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.
If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
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.
1. 2. 4.
3.
349
403 298
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
394
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.
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No. Amps. Circuits Protected Circuits Protected No. Amps.
1 2345 6789
101112 100 A
80 A
50 A
20 A
40 A
50 A
40 A
20 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
15 A
15 A
15 A Battery
Not used
Option Main
Ignition Switch Main
ABS/VSA FSR
ABS/VSA Motor
Headlight Main
Power Window Main
Not used
Sub Fan Motor
Main Fan Motor
Rear Defogger
Blower
HazardLAF
Stop and Horn PowerSeatDRRRHI/
Reclining
Power Seat DR FR HI/Sliding
IGPS OIL LEVEL
Not used
High Power Sound /
Windshield Defroster
IG Coil
FI Main
MG Clutch
DBW
Interior Light
Back Up
13 14 151617 18 1920212223
(20 A)
(20 A)
7.5 A
(15 A) 15 A
15 A
7.5 A 15 A
7.5 A 10 A
: If equipped
Fuse Locations
402
UNDER-HOOD FUSE BOX
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Specif icat ions
408
Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
179.3 in (4,555 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B-11S SXU22HCR11S
Fuel tank
Engine oil 15.3 US gal (58
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3) 1.56 US gal (5.9
)
1.85 US gal (7.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
6.71 US qt (6.35
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
71.6 in (1,820 mm)
Engine
coolantAutomatic
transmission
fluid Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
FrontRear
1:2:
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total (NGK)
(DENSO) ChangeTotal
Change
4WD
2WD
Total
4WD
2WD
ChangeTotal
U.S. Vehicles
Canadian
Vehicles
1 2
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Accessories . 302
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 84
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Accessory Power Sockets . 123
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Active Head Restraint . 103
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Additives, Engine Oil . 350
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 81
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 27
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 23
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Air Conditioning System . 130, 135
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Usage . 133, 136
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Air Pressure, Tires . 371
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 294
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Antif reeze . 352
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 63, 322
...................................
Operation . 322
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 258
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 84
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Audio System . 143
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 86
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Automatic Climate Control . 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 21
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Automatic Speed Control . 266 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 315
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Capacity, Fluid . 408
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Checking Fluid Level . 355
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D3 Mode . 317
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Shif ting . 315
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 315
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Shif t Lever Positions . 316
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Shif t Lock Release . 319
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 257
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 394
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Jump Starting . 390
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Maintenance . 376
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Specif ications . 409
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Bef ore Driving . 293
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Belts,Seat .9,19
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Beverage Holders . 119
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Hands Free Link. 269
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Booster Seats . 52
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 322 .............
Break-in, New Linings . 294
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Bulb Replacement . 362
...........................................
Fluid . 357
.........................................
Parking . 81
.................
System Indicator . 62, 396
..........................
System Design . 321
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Wear Indicators . 321
.............................
Braking System . 321
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 294
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 79
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 362
..............................
Brake Lights . 362
................
Front Parking Lights . 361
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 361
.................................
Headlights . 359
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 364
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 362
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Specif ications . 409
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Turn Signal Lights . 361, 362
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Bulbs, Halogen . 359Bluetooth
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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
.......................................
Indicator . 65
.................................
Dead Battery . 390
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 424
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 80
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Def rosting the Windows . 134, 139
.......................
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
..............................................
Cargo . 304
...........................
Cargo area Light . 127
.................................
Cargo Hooks . 309
.............................
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
..........................
CD Changer . 166, 215
CD Changer Error
...........................
Messages . 176, 221
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CD Error Messages . 156, 214
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CD Player . 149, 206
...............................
Center Pocket . 116
..................................
Center Table . 120
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Certif ication Label . 406
.................................
Chains, Tires . 375
....................
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
.............................
Child Seats . 42, 43
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 35-54
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Inf ants . 40
..........................
Larger Children . 51
.........................................
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
.......................
Cleaning Seat Belts . 365
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Climate Control Sensors . 135
..............................................
Clock . 259
..................
CO in the Exhaust . 55, 416
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 314
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Compass . 260
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 422
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 59 ....................
Conversation Mirror . 123
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 352
....................................
Checking . 298
.........................
Proper Solution . 352
...................
Temperature Gauge . 71
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 416
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Cruise Control Indicator . 64
............
Cruise Control Operation . 266
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Customer Service . 422
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Dipstick..........
Automatic Transmission . 355
..................................
Engine Oil . 298
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Directional Signals . 76
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 321
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Disposal of Used Oil . 351
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 86
.......................
Auto Door Unlock . 89
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Childproof Door Locks . 91
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 85
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Power Door Locks . 85
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 410
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 311
....................................
Economy . 299
........................
Driving Guidelines . 312
........................................
D3 Mode . 317
...................................
Dual Button . 137
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Dual Deck Cargo Shelf . 117
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Dual Temperature Control . 140
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 366
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Economy, Fuel . 299 ..................................
Emergencies . 381
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 390
...........
Brake System Indicator . 396
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 383
.....
Charging System Indicator . 394
..................
Checking the Fuses . 397
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 79
............................
Jump Starting . 390
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 394
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 395
..................
Overheated Engine . 392
.......................................
Towing . 403
...........................
Emergency Brake . 81
......................
Emergency Flashers . 79
......................
Emergency Towing . 403
.......................
Emissions Controls . 416
........................
Emissions Testing . 419Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 352
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 71
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 388
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 62, 395
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 394
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 349
...............................
Overheating . 392 ............................
Specif ications . 408
............................
Speed Limiter . 318
.......................................
Starting . 314
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 294
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 416
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 17
..........................
Fan, Interior . 131, 137
.........................................
Features . 129
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 295
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 366
...............................................
Oil . 350
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 79
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 383
.....................................
Floor Mats . 366
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