Honda CR-V: Owner’s Maintenance Checks
You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed.
Engine oil level - Check every time you fill the fuel tank.
Engine coolant level - Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank.
Automatic transmission - Check the fluid level monthly.
Brakes - Check the fluid level monthly.
Tires - Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects.
Lights - Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate light monthly.
NOTE:
Independent of themaintenance items in the information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
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Fluid Locations
Fluid Locations
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage co
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
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Cam Chain Inspection
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the splash shield (see step 21).
3. Remove the drive belt.
4. Remove the cylinder head cover.
5. Set the No.1 piston at top dead center (TDC). The
punch mark on the variable valve timing control
(VTC) actuator and the punch mark on the exhaust
camshaft sproc
Radio Theft Protection
Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
from electrical power for any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specific code using the preset
buttons (icon on vehicle’s with
navigation system). Because there
are hundreds of number
combinations
