Honda 2002 CR-V User Manual

2003 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Owner's Identification Form
Introduction ...............................................................................................................................
...................... i
A Few Words About Safety .......................................................................................................................... ii
Important Handling Information .............................................................................................................iii
Your Vehicle at a Glance...............................................................................................................................2
Driver and Passenger Safety .......................................................................................................................5
P
roper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls...........................................................................................................................63
Instrument
panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features.......................................................................................................127
How t
o operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving ...............................................................................................................................
..............183
What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving...............................................................................................................................
............................197
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................
..................233
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care...............................................................................................................................
..........297
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected...............................................................................................................307
This section
covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them.
Technical Information...............................................................................................................................339
ID numbers,
dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada) ......................................................................353
A summary
of the warranties covering your new Honda, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)...............................................................................................................357
How t
o order manuals and other technical literature.
Index ...............................................................................................................................
.................................. I
Service Information Summary
A summary
of information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.

Honda 2002 CR-V Specifications

General

Brand	Honda
Model	2002 CR-V
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Driver and Passenger Safety

Important Safety Precautions

Key safety recommendations for driver and passengers, including seat belts and airbag awareness.

Seat Belts

Explains the importance of seat belts as the primary safety device and how to wear them properly.

Airbags

Details about front and side airbags, their function, and hazards associated with them.

Protecting Children

Guidance on properly restraining infants and children in the vehicle for maximum safety.

Instruments and Controls

Keys and Locks

Comfort and Convenience Features

Heating and Cooling

Proper use of the heating and cooling system for interior comfort and visibility.

Audio System

Information on operating the vehicle's audio system, including radio, cassette, and CD functions.

Cruise Control

Before Driving

Oil Check

Engine Coolant Check

Driving

Starting the Engine

Automatic Transmission

The Braking System

Taking Care of the Unexpected

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire, including safety warnings.

If Your Engine Won’t Start

Diagnosing and troubleshooting reasons why the engine may not start.

Jump Starting

Procedures and precautions for jump starting a vehicle with a booster battery.

If Your Engine Overheats

Steps to take if the engine overheats, including safety warnings and actions.