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

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Safe Driving
Safety Labels
Label Locations
These labels are in the locations shown. They warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury or death. Read these labels
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read (except for the U.S. dashboard label which may be removed by the owner), contact a dealer
for a replacement.
Sun Visor
U.S. models
Canadian models
Radiator CapU.S. models
U.S. models onlyDashboard
Canadian models Doorjambs U.S. models only Sun Visor

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Maintenance
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap) Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic
Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)Battery

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uuMaintenance Under the HooduEngine Coolant
Maintenance
1. Make sure the engine and radiator are
cool.
2.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise and
relieve any pressure in the coolant system.
Do not push the cap down when turning.
3.Push down and turn the radiator cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
4.The coolant level should be up to the base
of the filler neck. Add coolant if it is low.
5.Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it
fully.
6.Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark. Put the cap back
on the reserve tank.■Radiator1Radiator
NOTICEPour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
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.Radiator Cap

uuOverheatinguHow to Handle Overheating
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Handling the Unexpected
■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.
■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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Index
Display Button............................................ 81
Door Mirrors............................................. 121
Doors.......................................................... 97
Auto Door Locking.................................. 103
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 103
Door Open Indicator ........................... 28, 72
Keys.......................................................... 97
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside .................................................... 101
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Outside ................................................... 99
Lockout Prevention System ..................... 100
DOT Tire Quality Grading........................ 301
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support................. 122
Driving...................................................... 225
Automatic Transmission .......................... 242
Braking ................................................... 254
Cruise Control ........................................ 246
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines .............. 237
Shifting Gear .......................................... 243
Starting the Engine ................................. 239
Dust and Pollen Filter.............................. 311
DVD Player............................................... 174
EEco Assist System.......................................... 7
ECON Button............................................ 245
Elapsed Time.............................................. 82
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator ........................................... 73, 333Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 249
Emergency................................................ 338
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes)....... 347
Engine....................................................... 344
Coolant ................................................... 282
Jump Starting .......................................... 326
Oil ........................................................... 277
Starting ................................................... 239
Switch Buzzer .......................................... 111
Engine Coolant......................................... 282
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 283
Adding to the Reserve Tank ..................... 282
Overheating ............................................ 329
Temperature Gauge .................................. 77
Engine Oil................................................. 277
Adding .................................................... 279
Checking ................................................. 278
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 269
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.................. 68, 331
Recommended Engine Oil........................ 277
EPS (Electric Power Steering)
System............................................... 73, 333
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide).. 65
Exterior Care (Cleaning)........................... 314
Exterior Mirrors........................................ 121FFeatures..................................................... 149
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 311Oil ........................................................... 280
Flat Tire..................................................... 319
Floor Mats................................................. 313
Fluids
Automatic Transmission .......................... 284
Brake ...................................................... 285
Engine Coolant ....................................... 282
Windshield Washer ................................. 286
Fog Light Indicator..................................... 74
Folding Down the Rear Seats.................. 129
Foot Brake................................................ 255
Front Airbags (SRS)..................................... 40
Front Seats................................................ 122
Adjusting ................................................ 122
Fuel...................................................... 16, 260
Economy ................................................. 263
Gauge ....................................................... 77
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 70
Range ................................................. 79, 82
Recommendation .................................... 260
Refueling................................................. 260
Fuel Economy........................................... 263
Fuel Fill Cap.............................................. 262
Message.................................................. 332
Fuel Fill Door............................................ 261
Fuses.......................................................... 335
Inspecting and Changing......................... 337
Locations......................................... 335, 336