HONDA CR-V 2013 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Owners Manual

uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
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â– Next thing to do
1.Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once the temperature
gauge needle goes down.
uIf the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.
2.Once the engine has cooled down, inspect
the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.
uIf the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.
uIf there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.
â– Last thing to do
Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the temperature gauge.
If the temperature needle has gone down, resume driving. If it has not gone down,
contact a dealer for repairs.
1How to Handle Overheating
If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.
Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.
3WARNINGRemoving the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.
Reserve
Tank
MAX
MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.
â– What to do as soon as the indicator comes on
1.Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2.If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.
â– What to do after parking the vehicle
1.Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2.Open the hood and check the oil level.
2Oil Check P. 2783.Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.
uThe indicator goes off: Start driving again.
uThe indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
â– What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the heating and cooling system*/climate control system*, rear
defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.
1If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICERunning the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.
1If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.
* Not available on all models

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks
â– Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink
•Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control
system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.
•Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.
â– What to do when the indicator lamp comes on
Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.
â– What to do when the indicator lamp blinks
Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.
â– The message appears on when:
An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.
â– What to do when the message appears:
1.Stop the engine.
2.Check if the fuel fill cap is fully installed.
uIf not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.
3.Drive for several days of normal driving.
uThe message should go off.
â– When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, follow the procedures described earlier to check the
fuel fill cap.
â– Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message
1If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or BlinksNOTICEIf you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.
If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On (Red)
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If the Brake System Indicator Comes On (Red)
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
•The brake fluid is low.
•There is a malfunction in the brake system.
â– What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
•If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
•If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS System Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with EPS system.
•If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
â– What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On (Red)
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada
1If the EPS System Indicator Comes OnNOTICEIf you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS system is restored. Repeated
operation under these conditions can eventually
damage the system.

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
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If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
A tire pressure is significantly low. If the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator stays on for a while, then goes off after driving a few miles
(kilometers).
â– What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.
If the TPMS Indicator Comes On
â– Reasons for the indicator to come on
•Comes on when there is a problem with the TPMS.
•If the compact spare is installed, the indicator comes on after driving
for a few miles (kilometers).
â– What to do when the indicator comes on
Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to comes on, change the tire to a full-size
tire. The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).
1If the Low Tire Pressure Indicator Comes OnNOTICEDriving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses
Fuse Locations
If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0 and
check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.
Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
â– Engine Compartment Fuse Box
â– Circuit protected and fuse rating
Circuit ProtectedAmps
1
EPS70 A−−ABS/VSA Motor40 AABS/VSA FSR20 AE-DPS*(30 A)Main Fuse100 A
2
IG Main50 A
Fuse Box Main 60 A
Fuse Box Main 260 A
Headlight Main 30 A
−−
Rear Defogger 30 A
−−
Blower 40 A
Front Wiper Main 30 A
Sub Fan Motor 20 A
Main Fan Motor 20 A
3−−
4− −
5−−
6− −
7−−
8 Sub Fan Rly CL 7.5 A
9−−
10 Heated Door Mirror*(7.5 A)
11STRLD7.5 A
12 Fog Lights*(20 A)13Premium Amp*(20 A)
14 Horn 10 A
15Hazard10 A
16 Stop 10 A
17IG Coil15 A
18 IGP2 15 A
19−−
20 − −
21−−
22 DBW 15 A
23IGP15 A
24 Left Headlight Low Beam 10 A
25Right Headlight Low Beam10 A
26 SMALL 20 A
27MG Clutch7.5 A
28 Interior Lights 7.5 A
29Backup10 A
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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uuFusesuFuse Locations
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Located under the dashboard.
Fuse locations are shown on the label on
the cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.
â– Circuit protected and fuse rating
â– Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Label
Fuse Box
Circuit ProtectedAmps1−−2ACG10 A3SRS10 A4Fuel Pump15 A5Meter10 A6Power Window7.5 A7VB SOL7.5 A8Door Lock Motor 2 (Unlock)15 A9Door Lock Motor 1 (Unlock)15 A
10Trailer*(7.5 A)
11 Moonroof*(20 A)
12Accessory Power Socket
(Center Console)(20 A)
13 − −
14Seat Heaters*(20 A)
15Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Unlock)10 A
16Driver's Power Seat Sliding*(20 A)
17Driver's Power Seat
Reclining
*(20 A)
18−−
19 ACC 7.5 A
20ACC Key Lock7.5 A
21 Daytime Running Lights 7.5 A
22A/C7.5 A
23 Rear Wiper 10 A
24ABS/VSA7.5 A
25 Audio 10 A
26−−
27Accessory Power Socket
(Front)20 A
28Washer15 A
29 ODS 7.5 A
30Driver’s Door Lock Motor
(Lock)*10 A
31 − −
Circuit ProtectedAmps32Door Lock Motor 2 (Lock)15 A
33 Door Lock Motor 1 (Lock) 15 A
34Small Lights10 A
35 Illumination 7.5 A
36−−
37 − −
38Left Headlight High Beam10 A
39 Right Headlight High Beam 10 A
40TPMS7.5 A
41 Door Lock 20 A
42Driver’s Power Window20 A
43Rear Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
44Front Passenger’s Side
Power Window20 A
45Rear Driver’s Side Power
Window20 A
46−−
Circuit ProtectedAmps
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uuFusesuInspecting and Changing Fuses
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Inspecting and Changing Fuses
1.Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0. Turn
headlights and all accessories off.
2.Remove the fuse box cover.
3.Check the large fuse in the engine
compartment.
uIf the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.
4.Inspect the small fuses in the engine
compartment and the vehicle interior.
uIf there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.1Inspecting and Changing FusesNOTICEReplacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.
Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on
P. 335 to 336.
Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and
conform the specific amperage on the fuse label.
2Fuse Locations P. 335
There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.
Combined
FuseBlown Fuse
Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
â– Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
â– Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1Emergency TowingNOTICETrying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICEImproper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
All models
2WD models

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1.Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
2.To open the tailgate, push the tailgate
while sliding the lever to the side using a
flat-tip screwdriver.â– What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate1What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
What to do-following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it
does not hit anyone or any object.
Cover
Lever