checking oil HONDA CR-V 2015 RM1, RM3, RM4 / 4.G Quick Guide

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VISUAL INDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 39, p. 40, p. 107
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 39
3 Wipers/washers p. 41
4 Cruise control*/Adaptive cruise control
(ACC)* buttons p. 101, p. 102
5 Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
button p. 105
6 Horn
7 Voice recognition buttons p. 74,
p. 78, p. 86
8 Audio controls p. 55
i-MID button* p. 57
9 Instrument panel p. 24
10 Information display* p. 28
Multi-Information Display (MID)* p. 29
11 INFO buttons* p. 29
SEL/RESET button* p. 29
12 Hood release handle p. 125
13 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 110
14 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 97
15 ECON button* p. 100
16 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 100
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 104
Power tailgate button* p. 36
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 115
Collision Mitigation Braking System™
(CMBS™) button* p. 106
Heated windshield button* p. 51
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
92
567111213
1815341014
16
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ....................... 78
Pairing a Phone ............................... 80
Making a Call .................................. 81
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 83
HondaLink™ Assist ........................ 84
Siri™ Eyes Free ............................... 84
NAVIGATION* .................................. 85
Entering a Destination ................... 88
Routing .............................................. 90
DRIVING ............................................ 92
Before Driving ................................. 92
Maximum Load Limit ...................... 94
Towing a Trailer .............................. 96
Starting to Drive .............................. 97
Braking ............................................. 99
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ............................................. 100
Eco Assist System ......................... 100
Cruise Control* .............................. 101
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* ... 102
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* ... 104
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS)* ............................................ 105
Collision Mitigation Braking
System™ (CMBS™)* .................... 106
LaneWatch™* ............................... 107
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 108
Multi-View Rear Camera* ........... 109
Refueling ........................................ 110
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED ... 111
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength ....111
Jump Starting ................................ 111 Shift Lever Does Not Move ......... 112
Overheating .................................... 113
Emergency Engine Stop* ............. 114
Emergency Towing ....................... 114
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ............................................ 115
Changing a Flat Tire ...................... 116
Fuse Locations ............................... 119
MAINTENANCE ............................. 122
Safety Precautions ....................... 122
Maintenance Minder™................ 123
Under the Hood .............................. 125
Engine Oil ....................................... 126
Engine Coolant .............................. 128
Checking the Battery .................... 129
Window Washer Fluid ................. 129
Changing Wiper Blades ............... 130
Tire Information ............................. 132
Tire Labeling .................................. 135
DOT Tire Quality Grading ............. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation .................................... 138
Testing of Readiness Codes ........ 139
SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 140
CUSTOMER INFORMATION ......... 141
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ............................ 141
Contact Us ...................................... 142
Honda Roadside Assistance ....... 143
Warranty Coverages ..................... 143
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ............ 144
INDEX .............................................. 151

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Engine Oil
Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certi cation Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specifi ed viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes a\
fter turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level. It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper mark
Lower mark
Ambient temperature
Adding Oil
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fi ll cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fi ll cap, and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life. Use the buttons on the steering wheel to operate the Vehicle Menu
(see page 31).
1. Press MENU.
2. Select Maintenance Info.
3. Press the SOURCE button to enter reset mode. Select Yes. The maintenance codes disappear,
and the engine oil life display returns to 100%.
Engine oil
fi ll cap
Do not fi ll the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfi lling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the system
showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mecha\
nical
problems.
NOTICE