Honda CR-V: Opening and Closing the Hood

1. Park the vehicle, and set the

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

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.

3. Holding the grip, pull the support

3. Holding the grip, pull the support rod out of its clip. Insert the end into the hole in the hood designated by an arrow.

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.

READ NEXT:

 Oil Check

Wait a few minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil. 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Insert the d

 Engine Coolant Check

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 for information on add

 Fuel Economy

SEE MORE:

 Battery

WARNING A battery can explode if you do not follow the proper procedure, causing serious injury to anyone nearby. Follow all procedures carefully and keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Use an ED-18 Battery Tester, and follow the manufacturer's procedures. If you don't have one of the

 DTC Troubleshooting

DTC B1000: Communication Bus Line Error (Bus-off) 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS. 2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II). 3. Wait for 6 seconds or more. 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS. Is DTCs B1000 and/or B1008 and B1011 indicated? YES-Go to step 5. NO-Intermittent failure, the

© 2016-2024 Copyright www.hcrv.net