2001-2005 Honda CR-V SUV Before Driving -> Service Station Procedures User Manual

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Before Driving -> Service Station Procedures for Your Honda CR-V SUV Second Generation (2001-2005)

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Service Station Procedures  
Refueling  
3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.  
You may hear a hissing sound as  
pressure inside the tank escapes.  
The fuel fill cap is attached to the  
fuel filler with a tether. Put the  
attachment on the fuel fill cap into  
the slit on the fuel fill door.  
Gasoline is highly flammable  
and explosive. You can be  
burned or seriously injured  
when handling fuel.  
Stop the engine, and keep  
heat, sparks, and flame away.  
Handle fuel only outdoors.  
Wipe up spills immediately.  
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel  
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do  
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave  
some room for the fuel to expand  
with temperature changes.  
Pull  
ATTACHMENT  
1. Park with the driver’s side closest  
to the service station pump.  
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off  
even though the tank is not full,  
there may be a problem with your  
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery  
system. The system helps keep  
fuel vapors from going into the  
atmosphere. Try filling at another  
pump. If this does not fix the  
problem, consult your dealer.  
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling  
on the handle located under the  
lower left corner of the dashboard.  
FUEL FILL  
CAP  
TETHER  
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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on  
until it clicks at least once. If you  
do not properly tighten the cap,  
the malfunction indicator lamp  
may come on (see page 234 ).  
Opening and Closing the Hood  
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE  
LATCH  
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until  
it latches.  
1. Park the vehicle, and set the  
parking brake. Pull the hood  
release handle located under the  
lower left corner of the dashboard.  
The hood will pop up slightly.  
2. Reach in between the hood and  
the front grille with your fingers.  
The hood latch handle is above  
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up  
until it releases the hood. Lift the  
hood.  
If the hood latch handle moves  
stiffly, or if you can open the hood  
without lifting the handle, the  
mechanism should be cleaned and  
lubricated.  
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Oil Check  
SUPPORT ROD  
DIPSTICK  
UPPER MARK  
LOWER MARK  
CLIP  
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip,  
and insert the end into the  
Wait a few minutes after turning the  
engine off before you check the oil.  
4. Remove the dipstick again, and  
check the level. It should be  
between the upper and lower  
marks.  
designated hole in the hood.  
1. Remove the dipstick (orange  
handle).  
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to  
remove the support rod from the  
hole. Put the support rod back into  
its holding clip. Lower the hood to  
about a foot (30 cm) above the  
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it  
is securely latched.  
If it is near or below the lower mark,  
see Adding Engine Oil on page 193 .  
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean  
cloth or paper towel.  
3. Insert it all the way back in its hole.  
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Engine Coolant Check  
Refer to Owner’s Maintenance  
Checks on page 186 for  
information about checking other  
items on your vehicle.  
MAX  
RESERVE TANK  
MIN  
Look at the coolant level in the  
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is  
between the MAX and MIN lines. If  
it is below the MIN line, see Adding  
Engine Coolant on page 196 for  
information on adding the proper  
coolant.  
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