1998 Honda CR V Owners Manual

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lowest, are A, B, and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade as- signed to this tire is based on brak- ing (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction. CONTINUED Technical Information Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not over- loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla- tion, or excessive loading either separately or in combination, can cause heat build-up and possible tire failure. Tire Information Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Technical Information Some conventional gasolines are being blended with alcohol or an ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels to help reduce emissions. If you use an oxygenated fuel, be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement. Before using an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel's contents. Some states/provinces require this information to be posted on the pump. The following are the U.S. EPA and Canada CGSB approved percentages of oxygenates: ETHANOL (ethyl or grain alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume. Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the name "Gasohol." MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) You may use gasoline containing up to 15 percent MTBE by volume. METHANOL (methyl or wood alcohol) You may use gasoline containing up to 5 percent methanol by volume as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more than 5 percent methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber and plastic Oxygenated Fuels parts of your fuel system. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline. Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates given above are not covered under warranty. Technical Information Driving in Foreign Countries If you are planning to take your Honda outside the U.S. or Canada, contact the tourist bureaus in the areas you will be traveling in to find out about the availability of unleaded gasoline with the proper octane rating. If unleaded gasoline is not available, be aware that using leaded gasoline in your Honda will affect perfor- mance and fuel mileage, and damage its emissions controls. It will no longer comply with U.S. and Canadian emissions regulations, and will be illegal to operate in North America. To bring your vehicle back into compliance will require the re- placement of several components, such as the oxygen sensors and the three way catalytic converter. These replacements are not covered under warranty. Technical Information The burning of gasoline in your vehicle's engine produces several by- products. Some of these are carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and hydrocarbons (HC). Gasoline evaporating from the tank also produces hydrocarbons. Con- trolling the production of NOx, CO, and HC is important to the environ- ment. Under certain conditions of sunlight and climate, NOx and HC react to form photochemical "smog." Carbon monoxide does not contri- bute to smog creation, but it is a poisonous gas. The Clean Air Act The United States Clean Air Act* sets standards for automobile emissions. It also requires that automobile manufacturers explain to owners how their emissions controls work and what to do to maintain them. This section summarizes how the emissions controls work. Scheduled maintenance is on page 184. * In Canada, Honda vehicles comply with the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) for Emissions valid at the time they are manufactured. Emissions Controls Crankcase Emissions Control System Your vehicle has a Positive Crankcase Ventilation System. This keeps gasses that build up in the engine's crankcase from going into the atmosphere. The Positive Crank- case Ventilation valve routes them from the crankcase back to the intake manifold. They are then drawn into the engine and burned. Evaporative Emissions Control System As gasoline evaporates in the fuel tank, an evaporative emissions control canister filled with charcoal adsorbs the vapor. It is stored in this canister while the engine is off. After the engine is started and warmed up, the vapor is drawn into the engine and burned during driving. Technical Information Emissions Controls Exhaust Emissions Controls The exhaust emissions controls include three systems: PGM-FI, Ignition Timing Control and Three Way Catalytic Converter. These three systems work together to control the engine's combustion and minimize the amount of HC, CO, and NOx that comes out the tailpipe. The exhaust emissions control systems are separate from the crankcase and evaporative emissions control systems. Technical Information Replacement Parts The emissions control systems are designed and certified to work to- gether in reducing emissions to levels that comply with the Clean Air Act. To make sure the emissions remain low, you should use only new Genuine Honda replacement parts or their equivalent for repairs. Using lower quality parts may increase the emissions from your vehicle. The emissions control systems are covered by warranties separate from the rest of your vehicle. Read your warranty manual for more informa- tion. PGM-FI System The PGM-FI System uses sequential multiport fuel injection. It has three subsystems: Air Intake, Engine Control, and Fuel Control. The Engine Control Module (ECM) or the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) uses various sensors to determine how much air is going into the engine. It then controls how much fuel to inject under all operat- ing conditions. Ignition Timing Control System This system constantly adjusts the ignition timing, reducing the amount of HC, CO and NOx produced. Three Way Catalytic Converter The three way catalytic converter is in the exhaust system. Through chemical reactions, it converts HC, CO, and NOx in the engine's exhaust to carbon dioxide (CO 2), dinitrogen (N2), and water vapor. The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converter is referred to as a three-way catalyst, since it acts on HC, CO, and NOx. A replacement unit must be an original Honda part or its equivalent. The three way catalytic converter must operate at a high temperature for the chemical reactions to take place. It can set on fire any com- bustible materials that come near it. Park your vehicle away from high grass, dry leaves, or other flamma- bles. Three Way Catalytic Converter Keep the engine tuned-up. Have your vehicle diagnosed and repaired if it is misfiring, back- firing, stalling, or otherwise not running properly. THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER A defective three way catalytic converter contributes to air pollution, and can impair your engine's per- formance. Follow these guidelines to protect your vehicle's three way catalytic converter. Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a small amount of leaded gasoline can contaminate the catalyst metals, making the three way catalytic converter ineffective. Technical Information Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information................................. 286 U.S. Zone Office Map.................... 287 Canada Zone Office Map.............. 288 Warranty Coverages..................... 289 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles)........................... 290 Authorized Manuals...................... 291 Warranty and Customer Relations Customer Relations Information Honda dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership's management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership's management, contact your Honda Customer Relations Zone Office. Refer to the U.S. and Canadian Zone Office maps on the following pages. When you call or write, please give us this information: Vehicle Identification Number (see page 272 ) Name and address of the dealer who services your vehicle Date of purchase Mileage on your vehicle Your name, address, and tele- phone number A detailed description of the problem Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Warranty and Customer Relations U.S. Zone Office Map Western Zone P.O. Box 2260 700 Van Ness Avenue Torrance, California 90509-2260 (310)781-4565 Northwestern Zone P.O. Box 20186 12439 N.E. Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97230 (503) 256-0943 (also includes Alaska and Hawaii) South Central Zone 4529 Royal Lane Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 929-5481 Central Zone 101 South Stanfield Road Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 332-6250 Mid-Atlantic Zone 902 Wind River Ln., Suite 200 Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 (301) 990-2020 Southeastern Zone 1500 Morrison Parkway Alpharetta, Georgia 30201 (770) 442-2045 North Central Zone 601 Campus Drive, Suite A-9 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 (847) 870-5600 New England Zone 555 Old County Road Windsor Locks, Connecticut 06096 (860) 623-3310 See Zone 5 for: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area West Central Zone 1600 South Abilene Street, Suite D Northeastern Zone P.O. Box 337 Aurora, Colorado 80012 (303) 696-3935 Eastgate Industrial Park 115 Gaither Drive Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 (609) 235-5533 Includes: NYC Metro area and Fairfield County, CT area Puerto Rico and U.S. V.I. Bella International P.O. Box 190816 San Juan, PR 00919-0816 (787) 250-4318 Warranty and Customer Relations The addresses and telephone numbers are subject to change. If you cannot reach your Zone office, ask your Honda dealer for the current information. Canada Zone Office Map Warranty and Customer Relations Western Zone Honda Canada Inc. 13240 Worster Court Richmond, B.C. V6V 2B8 (604) 278-7121 Central Zone Honda Canada Inc. 715 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 2K8 (416) 299-3400 Quebec Zone Honda Canada Inc. 1750 rue Eiffel Boucherville, Quebec J4B 7W1 (514) 655-6161 Atlantic Zone Honda Canada Inc. 51 Raddal Avenue Suite 1 Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L4 (902) 468-4416 Warranty Coverages U.S. Owners Your new Honda is covered by these warranties: New Vehicle Limited Warranty — covers your new vehicle, except for the battery, emissions control systems and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship. Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance Warranty — these two warranties cover your vehicle's emis- sions control systems. Time, mileage, and coverage are conditional. Please read the warranty manual for exact information. Original Equipment Battery Limited Warranty — this warranty gives up to 100 percent credit toward a replacement battery. Seat Belt Limited Warranty — a seat belt that fails to function properly is covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Replacement Battery Limited Warranty — provides prorated coverage for a replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer. Rust Perforation Limited Warranty — all exterior body panels are covered for rust-through from the inside for the specified time period with no mileage limit. Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty — provides coverage for as long as the pur- chaser of the muffler owns the vehicle. Accessory Limited Warranty — Genuine Honda Accessories are covered under this warranty. Time and mileage limits depend on the type of accessory and other factors. Please read your warranty manual for details. Replacement Parts Limited Warranty — covers all Genuine Honda replacement parts against defects in materials and workman- ship. Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. Please read the 1998 Honda Warranty Information booklet that came with your vehicle for precise information on warranty coverages. Your Honda's original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty infor- mation is in a separate booklet. Canadian Owners Please refer to the 1998 Warranty Manual that came with your vehicle. Warranty and Customer Relations Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Vehicles) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc. If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. Warranty and Customer Relations Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be obtained from Helm Incorporated, either by filling out the attached form or, for credit card holders, calling toll-free phone number on the form. For manuals prior to the year shown below, contact Helm Incorporated, P.O. Box 07280, Detroit, Michigan 48207, or call 1-800-782-4356. Authorized Manuals Valid only for sales within the U.S. Canadian owners should contact their authorized Honda dealer. By completing this form you can order the materials desired. You can pay by check or money order or charge to your credit card. Mail to Helm , Incorporated at the address shown on the back of the order form. 61S1001 61S1001 EL 61S1030 31S10610 HON-R Authorized Manuals These publications cannot be returned for credit without receiving advance authorization within 14 days of delivery. On returns, a restocking fee may be applied against the original order. P.O. BOX 07280 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48207 1-800-782-4356 Service Manual This manual covers maintenance and recommended procedures for repair to engine and chassis components. It is written for the journeyman mechanic, but is simple enough for most mechanically-inclined owners to understand. Electrical Troubleshooting Manual This manual complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth troubleshooting information for each electrical circuit in your vehicle. Body Repair Manual This manual describes the procedures involved in the replacement of damaged body parts. Additional Information About Your SRS................................... 43 Additional Safety Precautions.... 46 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 44 How Your Airbags Work............ 43 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works........................................45 SRS Components......................... 43 Additives, Engine Oil..................... 194 Adjustments Headlights.................................. 226 Head Restraints........................... 77 Mirrors.......................................... 83 Seats.............................................. 75 Steering Wheel............................ 62 Airbag (SRS)...................................... 7 Air Cleaner Element...................... 208 Air Conditioning............................... 96 Maintenance............................... 215 Usage............................................. 96 Air Conditioning Filter.................. 216 Air Outlets (Vents).......................... 98 Air Pressure, Tires........................ 217 Normal Driving.......................... 218 Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 279 Index Antifreeze....................................... 197 Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator Light..................... 53, 163 Operation.................................... 161 Anti-theft Steering Column Lock............................................... 68 Appearance Care............................ 237 Ashtrays............................................ 91 Audio System................................. 104 Automatic Speed Control................ 64 Automatic Transmission............... 154 Capacity, Fluid........................... 274 Checking Fluid Level................ 203 Shifting........................................ 154 Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 154 Shift Lever Positions................. 154 Shift Lock Release..................... 158 CONTINUED Accessories and Modifications.... 142 Accessories................................. 142 Additional Safety Precautions.. 143 Modifications............................. 143 ACCESSORY (Ignition Key Position)........................................ 68 Accessory Power Socket................ 90 Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 203 Brake Fluid................................. 206 Clutch Fluid................................ 207 Engine Coolant........................... 197 Engine Oil................................... 193 Manual Transmission Fluid..... 204 Power Steering Fluid................. 207 Rear Differential Fluid.............. 205 Windshield Washer Fluid......... 202 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts........................ 40 Lap Belt......................................... 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 41 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Index Battery Charging System Indicator............................ 52, 261 Jump Starting............................. 256 Maintenance............................... 211 Specifications............................. 275 Before Driving............................... 135 Belts, Seat........................................... 6 Beverage Holder.............................. 86 Body Repair.................................... 244 Brakes Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 161 Break-in, New Linings .............. 136 Fluid............................................ 206 Light, Burned-out...................... 228 Parking.......................................... 84 System Indicator.................. 52, 263 Wear Indicators......................... 160 Brakes, ABS Operation.................................... 161 System Indicator..................53, 163 Braking System.............................. 160 Break-in, New Car......................... 136 Brightness Control, Instruments... 59 Brights, Headlights......................... 58 Built-in Table....................................87 Bulb Replacement Back-up Lights........................... 230 Brake Lights............................... 230 Cargo Area Light....................... 234 Ceiling Light............................... 234 Front Parking Lights................. 229 Front Side Marker Lights......... 229 Headlights.................................. 228 High-mount Brake Light.......... 233 Interior Light.............................. 234 License Plate Lights.................. 231 Rear Side Marker Lights.......... 232 Specifications............................. 275 Spotlight...................................... 234 Turn Signal Lights..................... 229 Bulbs, Halogen............................... 228 Cables, Jump Starting With.......... 256 Capacities Chart............................. 274 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 47 Cargo Area Light............................. 93 Cargo Floor Pockets........................ 89 Cargo Hooks..................................... 91 Carrying Cargo.............................. 144 Cassette Player Care..................................... 112, 133 Operation............................ 110, 130 CAUTION, Explanation of............... ii CD Changer........................... 113, 126 CD Player............................... 113, 124 Center Pocket.................................. 89 Center Table..................................... 85 Certification Label......................... 272 Chains............................................. 223 Change Oil How to......................................... 195 When to....................................... 184 Changing a Flat Tire..................... 246 Changing Engine Coolant............. 199 Charging System Indicator.... 52, 261 Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid........................................ 230 Battery Condition...................... 211 Brake Fluid................................. 206 Clutch Fluid................................ 207 Drive Belts.................................. 216 Engine Coolant........................... 140 Engine Oil................................... 139 Fuses........................................... 264 Manual Transmission Fluid ..... 204 Power Steering Fluid................. 207 Rear Differential Fluid.............. 205 Checklist, Before Driving............. 149 Childproof Door Locks................... 73 Child Safety...................................... 17 Cleaner, Air.................................... 208 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels.....................239 Carpeting.................................... 241 Exterior....................................... 238 Fabric.......................................... 241 Interior........................................ 241 Seat Belts.................................... 242 Vinyl............................................ 241 Windows..................................... 242 Clock, Setting the ........................... 85 Clutch Fluid.................................... 207 CO in the Exhaust......................... 281 Cold Weather, Starting in............. 151 Consumer Information*................ 285 Controls, Instruments and.............. 49 Coolant Adding......................................... 197 Checking..................................... 140 Proper Solution.......................... 197 Replacing.................................... 199 Temperature Gauge.................... 55 Corrosion Protection..................... 243 Crankcase Emission Control System.........................................281 Cruise Control Operation............... 64 Customer Relations Office........... 286 DANGER, Explanation of................. ii Dashboard........................................ 50 Daytime Running Lights................. 58 Dead Battery, What to Do............ 256 Defects, Reporting Safety............. 290 Defog and Defrost......................... 101 Defogger, Rear Window................. 61 Defrosting the Windows............... 101 DEXRON® III Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 203 Dimensions..................................... 274 Dimming the Headlights................ 58 Dipstick Automatic Transmission........... 203 Index Engine Oil................................... 139 Directional Signals........................... 59 Disabled, Towing Your Car If...... 269 Disc Brake Wear Indicators......... 160 Disposal of Used Oil...................... 196 Doors Locking and Unlocking............... 68 Power Door Locks....................... 69 DOT Tire Quality Grading........... 277 Downshifting, 5-speed Manual Transmission.............................. 152 Drive Belts...................................... 216 Driving............................................ 147 Economy..................................... 141 In Bad Weather.......................... 164 In Foreign Countries................. 280 Driving Guidelines......................... 148 CONTINUED Index Economy, Fuel............................... 141 Emergencies on the Road............. 245 Battery, Jump Starting.............. 256 Brake System Indicator............ 263 Changing a Flat Tire................. 246 Charging System Indicator...... 261 Checking the Fuses................... 265 Low Oil Pressure Indicator...... 260 Malfunction Indicator Lamp.... 262 Overheated Engine................... 258 Emergency Brake............................ 84 Emergency Flashers....................... 61 Emission Controls......................... 281 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... 55 Malfunction Indicator Lamp................................. 52, 262 Oil Pressure Indicator......... 52, 260 Oil, What Kind to Use............... 193 Overheating................................ 258 Specifications............................. 274 Ethanol in Gasoline ....................... 279 Evaporative Emission Controls.... 281 Exhaust Fumes................................ 47 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by......................................... 17 Exterior, Cleaning the................... 238 Fabric, Cleaning............................. 241 Fan, Interior...................................... 96 Features, Comfort and Convenience................................. 95 Filling the Fuel Tank..................... 137 Filters Air............................................... 208 Air Conditioning........................ 216 Oil............................................... 195 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level................ 204 Shifting the................................. 152 Flashers, Hazard Warning.............. 61 Flat Tire, Changing a.................... 246 Fluids Automatic Transmission........... 203 Brake...........................................206 Clutch..........................................207 Manual Transmission............... 204 Power Steering........................... 207 Rear Differential........................ 205 Windshield Washer................... 202 FM Stereo Radio Reception............................108, 122 Folding Rear Seat............................ 80 Foreign Countries, Driving in...... 280 Four-way Flashers........................... 61 Front End, Towing by Emergency Wrecker................. 269 Fuel..................................................136 Fill Door and Cap....................... 137 Gauge............................................ 55 Octane Requirement................. 136 Oxygenated................................ 279 Reserve Indicator......................... 53 Tank, Filling the......................... 137 Fuses, Checking the...................... 264 Gas Mileage, Improving................ 141 Gasohol........................................... 279 Gasoline.......................................... 136 Fuel Reserve Indicator................ 53 Gauge............................................ 55 Octane Requirement................. 136 Tank, Filling the......................... 137 Gas Station Procedures................. 137 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature .... 55 Fuel................................................55 Gearshift Lever Positions Automatic Transmission........... 152 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 154 Glass Cleaning............................... 242 Glove Box......................................... 75 Halogen Headlight Bulbs.............. 228 Hazard Warning Flashers............... 61 Headlights Aiming......................................... 226 Daytime Running Lights............. 58 High Beam Indicator................... 53 High Beams, Turning on............ 58 Low Beams, Turning on............. 58 Reminder Beeper......................... 58 Replacing Halogen Bulbs ......... 228 Turning on.................................... 58 Head Restraints............................... 77 Heating and Cooling........................ 96 High Altitude, Starting at.............. 151 High-Low Beam Switch .................. 58 High-mount Brake Light............... 233 Hood, Opening the ........................ 138 Horn................................................... 57 Hot Coolant, Warning about........ 197 Hydraulic Clutch............................ 207 Hydroplaning.................................. 165 Identification Number, Vehicle.... 272 If Your Car Has to be Towed....... 269 Ignition Keys............................................... 67 Switch............................................ 67 Timing Control System............. 282 Important Safety Precautions .......... 4 Indicator Lights. Instrument Panel.............................................. 51 Infant Restraint................................ 27 Inflation, Proper Tire .................... 217 High Speed Driving................... 277 Normal Driving.......................... 218 Inside Mirror.................................... 83 Index Inspection, Tire.............................. 219 Instrument Panel............................. 51 Instrument Panel Brightness......... 59 Interior Cleaning............................ 241 Interior Light.................................... 92 Introduction......................................... i Jacking up the Vehicle.................. 249 Jack, Tire........................................ 246 Jump Starting................................. 256 Keys...................................................67 Label, Certification........................ 272 Lane Change, Signaling.................. 59 Lap Belt............................................. 41 Lap/Shoulder Belts......................... 40 Leaking of Exhaust into Car.......... 47 CONTINUED Index Lights Bulb Replacement..................... 228 Indicator........................................ 51 Parking.......................................... 58 Turn Signal................................... 59 LOCK (Ignition Key Position)....... 68 Locks Anti-theft Steering Column........ 68 Fuel Fill Door............................. 137 Glove Box..................................... 75 Power Door.................................. 69 Tailgate......................................... 73 Low Coolant Level......................... 140 Low Fuel Indicator.......................... 53 Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 52, 260 Lubricant Specifications Chart.... 274 Manual Transmission.................... 152 Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 204 Maximum Allowable Shift Speeds................................. 153, 157 Meters, Gauges................................ 54 Methanol in Gasoline.................... 279 Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 84 Pressure Indicator............... 52, 260 Selecting Proper Viscosity Chart....................................... 194 ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 68 Opening the Hood......................... 138 Opening the Tailgate....................... 73 Operation in Foreign Countries... 208 Outside Mirrors............................... 84 Overheating, Engine..................... 258 Neutral Gear Position.................... 156 New Vehicle Break-in ................... 136 Normal Shift Speeds...................... 153 NOTICE, Explanation of................... ii Numbers, Identification................ 272 Paint Touch-up............................... 240 Panel Brightness Control............... 59 Park Gear Position......................... 155 Parking............................................ 159 Parking Brake.................................. 84 Parking Lights.................................. 58 Parking Over Things that Burn... 283 PGM-FI System.............................. 282 Polishing and Waxing................... 239 Power Door Locks................................... 69 Mirrors.......................................... 84 Steering....................................... 207 Windows....................................... 82 Maintenance................................... 179 Owner Maintenance Checks.... 191 Record.................................189 - 190 Required Indicator....................... 56 Safety........................................... 180 Schedule............................. 184 - 188 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 52, 262 Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 136 Odometer.......................................... 54 Odometer, Trip................................ 54 Off-Highway Guidelines................ 173 Oil Change, How to ......................... 195 Change, When to....................... 184 Checking Engine....................... 139 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist............... 9 Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 17 Protecting Adults............................. 10 Additional Safety Precautions.... 17 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Protecting Children......................... 19 Protecting Infants........................ 27 Protecting Larger Children........ 35 Protecting Small Children.......... 31 Using Child Seats with Tethers......................................38 Radiator Overheating.................... 258 Radio/Cassette Sound System.... 104 Rear Differential Fluid.................. 205 Rear End Towing........................... 269 Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement... 230 Rear Seat, Folding........................... 80 Rear View Mirror............................. 83 Rear Window Defogger.................. 61 Rear Window Wiper and Washer.. 61 Reclining the Seat Backs................ 73 Recommended Shift Speeds ........ 153 Reminder Lights.............................. 51 Remote Transmitter........................ 70 Replacement Information Air Cleaner Element.................. 208 Air Conditioning Filter.............. 216 Coolant........................................199 Engine Oil and Filter................. 195 Fuses........................................... 265 Light Bulbs................................. 228 Schedule..................................... 182 Spark Plugs................................. 209 Timing Belt................................. 217 Tires 221 Wiper Blades............................ 213 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash.............................................42 Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 140 Restraint, Child................................ 19 Reverse Gear Position................... 156 Rotation, Tire................................. 220 Safety Belts......................................... 6 Safety Defects, Reporting* .......... 290 Safety Checklist, Pre-Drive.............. 9 Index Safety Features.................................. 5 Airbags............................................ 7 Door Locks..................................... 9 Head Restraints............................. 8 Seat Belts........................................ 6 Seats & Seat-Backs........................ 8 Safety Labels, Location of.............. 48 Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 40 Lap Belt......................................... 41 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 41 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Seat Belts............................................ 6 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Child Seat Anchor Plate.............. 39 Cleaning...................................... 242 Frayed or Torn............................. 41 Maintenance................................. 41 Reminder Light and Beeper................................. 40, 52 Replacement................................. 41 System Components.................... 40 Tether Attachment Points.......... 38 CONTINUED Index Seat Belts Use During Pregnancy................ 17 Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 13 Wearing the Lap Belt.................. 14 Seats, Adjusting the......................... 75 Serial Number................................ 272 Service Intervals............................ 184 Service Manual* ............................ 291 Service Station Procedures.......... 137 Setting the Clock ............................. 85 Shifting The Automatic Transmission .. 154 The 5-speed Manual Transmission.......................... 152 Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 154 Shift Lock Release......................... 158 Side Marker Lights, Bulb Replacement in.......................... 229 Signaling Turns................................ 59 Snow Tires...................................... 222 Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 238 Sound System................................. 104 Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 209 Specifications Charts..................... 274 Speed Control................................... 64 Speedometer.................................... 54 SRS, Additional Information........... 43 Additional Safety Precautions.... 46 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 44 How Your Airbags Work............ 43 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works........................................ 44 SRS Components......................... 43 SRS Service................................... 45 SRS Indicator.............................. 45, 52 START (Ignition Key Position)..... 68 Starting the Engine........................ 150 In Cold Weather at High Altitude................................... 151 With a Dead Battery ................. 256 Steam Coming from Engine......... 258 Steering Wheel Adjustment................................... 62 Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 68 Stereo Sound System.................... 104 Storage Box...................................... 89 Storing Your Vehicle..................... 235 Supplemental Restraint System....... 7 Service Precautions..................... 46 Servicing....................................... 45 SRS Indicator.......................... 45, 52 System Components.................... 43 Tensioners, Seat Belts ................ 44 Synthetic Oil................................... 194 Tachometer...................................... 54 Tailgate Opening the.................................. 73 Open Indicator............................. 53 Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 230 Taking Care of the Unexpected .. 245 Tape Player.......................... 110, 130 Technical Descriptions Emission Control Systems........ 281 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 283 Tire Information........................ 276 Temperature Gauge........................ 55 Tensioners, Seat Belts.................... 44 Tether Attachment Points.............. 38 Three Way Catalytic Converter... 281 Time, Setting the............................. 85 Timing Belt..................................... 217 Tire Chains..................................... 223 Tire, How to Change a Flat.......... 246 Tires................................................ 217 Air Pressure............................... 217 Checking Wear.......................... 219 DOT Tire Quality Grading....... 277 Inflation....................................... 217 Inspection................................... 219 Maintenance............................... 219 Replacing.................................... 221 Rotating....................................... 220 Snow............................................222 Specifications............................. 275 Technical Information.............. 276 Technical Information................... 271 Emission Controls..................... 281 Identification Numbers............. 272 Specifications............................. 274 Three Way Catalytic Converter................................ 283 Tire Information........................ 276 Tools, Tire Changing.................... 246 Torn Seat Belts................................ 41 Towing ATrailer......................................l66 Behind a Motorhome................ 171 Emergency Wrecker................. 269 Transmission Checking Fluid Level, Automatic............................... 203 Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 204 Fluid Selection ................... 203, 204 Identification Number............... 272 Shifting the Automatic..............154 Shifting the Manual................... 152 Treadwear...................................... 277 Trip Meter........................................ 54 Turn Signals..................................... 59 Underside, Cleaning...................... 243 Unexpected, Taking Care of the........................................... 245 Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 277 Unleaded Gasoline......................... 136 Upholstery Cleaning...................... 241 Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 196 Index Vehicle Dimensions....................... 274 Vehicle Identification Number..... 272 Vehicle Storage.............................. 235 Ventilation......................................... 99 VIN.................................................. 272 Vinyl Cleaning................................ 241 Viscosity, Oil................................... 194 Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 58 Key in Ignition.............................. 68 Seat Belts...................................... 52 WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii Warning Labels, Location of.......... 48 Warranty Coverages*................... 289 Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 202 Operation...................................... 60 Washing.......................................... 238 Waxing and Polishing................... 239 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 145 CONTINUED * : U.S. and Canada only Index Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 62 Alignment and Balance............. 219 Wrench....................................... 248 Windows Cleaning...................................... 242 Operating the Power................... 82 Rear, Defogger............................ 61 Windshield Cleaning........................................ 60 Defroster.................................... 101 Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 213 Operation...................................... 60 Worn Tires..................................... 219 Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 269 Brake Fluid: Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 206 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold): Front/Rear: 26 psi (180 kPa , 1.8 kgf/cm2) Service Information Summary Gasoline: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity: 15.3 US gal (58 l, 12.8 Imp gal) Recommended Engine Oil: API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30 viscosity (see page 193 ). Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.0 US qt (3.8 l, 3.3 Imp qt) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as a temporary replacement (see page 203 ). 5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an API service SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement (see page 204 ). Capacity (including differential): 1.8 US qt (1.7 l, 1.5lmpqt) Rear Differential Fluid: Honda CVT Fluid preferred, or a DEXRON® III ATF as temporary replacement (see page 205 ). Capacity: 1.1 US qt (1.0 l, 0.9 Imp qt) Power Steering Fluid: Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF (see page 207 ). 1998 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual Use these links (and links throughout this manual) to navigate through this reference. For a printed owner's manual, click on authorized manuals or go to www.helminc.com. Contents Owner's Identification Form Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3 Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System. Instruments and Controls................................................................................................................ 49 Instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls. Comfort and Convenience Features .............................................................................................. 95 How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features. Before Driving..................................................................................................................................135 What gasoline to use, how to break-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo. Driving ..............................................................................................................................................147 The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................179 The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take your vehicle to the dealer. Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................237 Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs. Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................245 This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and how to handle them. Technical Information.....................................................................................................................271 ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information. Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)............................................................... .285 A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us. Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................291 How to 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. Accord Value Package Audio System Introduction As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by information is intended to help you avoid damage to your Honda, other property, or the environment. symbol. This NOTICE Congratulations ! Your selection of a 1998 Honda CR-V was a wise investment. It will give you years of driving pleasure. One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Honda is to read this manual. In it, you will learn how to operate its driving controls and convenience items. Afterwards, keep this owner's manual in your vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. Several warranties protect your new Honda. Read the warranty booklet thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Maintaining your vehicle according to the schedules given in this manual helps to keep your driving trouble-free while it preserves your investment. When your vehicle needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Honda dealer's staff is specially trained in servicing the many systems unique to your Honda. Your Honda dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You must use your own good judgement. You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, including: Safety Labels — on the vehicle. Safety Messages — preceded by a safety alert symbol three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: and one of You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don't follow instructions. You CAN be HURT if you don't follow instructions. Safety Headings — such as Important Safety Reminders or Important Safety Precautions. Safety Section — such as Driver and Passenger Safety. Instructions — how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire book is filled with important safety information — please read it carefully. Important Handling Information Your CR-V has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier. These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides higher off the ground, it has a high center of gravity. This means your vehicle can tip or roll over if you make abrupt turns. For proper driving techniques, read "Driving Guidelines" on page 148 of this manual and the Off-Highway Driving Guidelines section on page 173 . Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. This section gives you important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It shows you how to use seat belts properly. It explains your Supple- mental Restraint System. And it tells you how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. Important Safety Precautions.......... 4 Your Vehicle's Safety Features........ 5 Seat Belts........................................ 6 Airbags............................................ 7 Seats & Seat-Backs........................ 8 Head Restraints............................. 8 Door Locks..................................... 9 Pre-Drive Safety Checklist........... 9 Protecting Adults............................. 10 1. Close and Lock the Doors...... 10 2. Adjust the Front Seats............ 10 3. Adjust the Seat-Backs............. 11 4. Adjust the Head Restraints.... 12 5. Fasten and Position the Seat Belts...................................... 13 6. Adjust the Steering Wheel..... 16 7. Maintain a Proper Sitting Position................................. 16 Advice for Pregnant Women...... 17 Additional Safety Precautions.... 17 Protecting Children......................... 19 All Children Must Be Restrained................................ 19 Children Should Sit in the Back Seat............................................ 20 The Passenger's Airbag Poses Serious Risks to Children....... 20 If You Must Drive with Several Children.................................... 22 If a Child Requires Close Attention................................... 22 Driver and Passenger Safety Additional Safety Precautions.... 22 General Guidelines for Using Child Seats................................ 23 Protecting Infants........................ 27 Protecting Small Children.......... 31 Protecting Larger Children........ 35 Using Child Seats with Tethers......................................38 Additional Information About Your Seat Belts..................................40 Seat Belt System Components... 40 Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 40 Lap Belt......................................... 41 Seat Belt Maintenance................ 41 Additional Information About Your SRS............................................ 43 SRS Components......................... 43 How Your Airbags Work............ 43 How the Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners Work..................... 44 How Your SRS Indicator Light Works........................................ 45 SRS Service................................... 45 Additional Safety Precautions.... 46 Carbon Monoxide Hazard.............. 47 Safety Labels.................................... 48 Driver and Passenger Safety Be Aware of Airbag Hazards While airbags save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and short adults are at the greatest risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this manual. (See page 5.) Control Your Speed Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted. Don't Drink and Drive Alcohol and driving don't mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don't drink and drive, and don't let your friends drink and drive, either. Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance. (See page 184.) Important Safety Precautions You'll find many safety recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. Following are a few recommendations we consider most important. Always Wear Your Seat Belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a severe frontal collision. So even with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 13.) Restrain All Children Children are safest when they are properly restrained in the back seat, not the front seat. A child who is too small for a seat belt must be properly restrained in a child safety seat. (See page 19 .) Driver and Passenger Safety Your Vehicle's Safety Features Your vehicle is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passengers during a crash. Some safety features do not require any action on your part. These include a strong steel framework that forms a safety cage around the passenger compartment; front and rear crush zones that are designed to crumple and absorb energy during a crash; and a collapsible steering column. These safety features are designed to reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. However, you and your passengers can't take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belts properly. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. Driver and Passenger Safety (1) Safty Carge (2) Crush Zones (3) Seats & Seat-Backs (4) Head Restraints (5) Collapsible Steering Column (6) Seat Belts (7) Airbags (8) Seat Belt Tensioners (9) Door Locks Your Vehicle's Safety Features Seat Belts For your safety, and the safety of your passengers, your vehicle is equipped with seat belts in all seating positions. Your seat belt system also includes a light on the instrument panel to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. Why Wear Seat Belts Seat belts are the single most effective safety device for adults and larger children. (Infants and smaller children must be properly restrained in child seats.) Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags. Driver and Passenger Safety In addition, most states and all Canadian provinces require you to wear seat belts. Help keep you from being thrown against the inside of the vehicle and against other occupants. Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of serious injury or death in a crash, even if you have airbags. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them properly. When properly worn, seat belts: Keep you connected to the vehicle so you can take advantage of the vehicle's built-in safety features. Help protect you in almost every type of crash, including side and rear impacts and rollovers. (Your airbags can only be helpful in a severe frontal collision.) Keep you from being thrown outside of the vehicle. Help keep you in a good position should the airbags ever deploy. A good position reduces the risk of injury from an inflating airbag, and allows you to get the best advantage from the airbag. Of course, seat belts cannot completely protect you in every crash. But in most cases, seat belts can reduce your risk of serious injury. What you should do: Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Airbags Your vehicle has a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with frontal airbags to help protect the driver and a front seat passenger. This system also includes SRS an indicator light on the instrument panel to alert you to a possible problem with the system. Following are the most important things you need to know about your airbags: Airbags do not replace seat belts. They supplement seat belts by providing extra protection for the heads and chests of front seat occupants. Airbags offer no protection in side impacts, rear impacts, rollovers, or minor or moderate collisions. Airbags are designed to deploy only during a severe frontal collision (such as a 25 mph [40 km/h] crash into a parked vehicle of similar size and weight). Airbags can pose serious hazards. To do their job, airbags must inflate with tremendous force and speed. So while airbags save lives, they can cause serious injuries to adults and larger children who are not wearing seat belts, are not wearing them properly, are sitting too close to the airbag, or are not sitting in a proper position. Infants and small children are at an even greater risk of injury or death. What you should do: Always wear your seat belt properly and sit upright and as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. Driver and Passenger Safety Your Vehicle's Safety Features What you should do: Move the front seats as far back as possible, and keep adjustable seat-backs in an upright position whenever the vehicle is moving. Head Restraints Head restraints can help protect you from whiplash and other injuries. For maximum protection, the back of your head should rest against the center of the head restraint. Seats & Seat-Backs Your vehicle's seats are designed to keep you in a comfortable, upright position so you can take full advantage of the protection offered by seat belts and the seats' energy absorbing materials. How you adjust your seats and seat- backs can also affect your safety. For example, sitting too close to the steering wheel or dashboard increases your risk of being injured by striking the inside of the vehicle or being injured by an inflating airbag. Reclining a seat-back too far makes your seat belt less effective and increases your chance of sliding under the seat belt and being seriously injured in a crash. Driver and Passenger Safety Door Locks Keeping your doors locked reduces the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. It also helps prevent occupants from accidentally opening a door and falling out, and outsiders from unexpectedly opening your doors. Your Vehicle's Safety Features Head restraints are properly adjusted (see page 12 ). All doors and the tailgate are closed and locked (see page 10). All cargo is properly stored or secured (see page 144). The rest of this section gives more detailed information about how you can maximize your safety. Remember, however, that no safety system can prevent all injuries or deaths that can occur in severe crashes, even when seat belts are properly worn and the airbags deploy. Pre-Drive Safety Checklist To make sure you and your passengers get the maximum protection from your vehicle's safety features, check the following each time before you drive away: All adults, and children who have outgrown child safety seats, are wearing their seat belts and wearing them properly (see page 13). Any infant or small child is properly restrained in a child seat in the back seat (see page 19). Front seat occupants are sitting as far back as possible from the steering wheel and dashboard (see page 10). Seat-backs are upright (see page 11). Driver and Passenger Safety For safety, locking the doors reduces the chance of a passenger, especially a child, opening a door while the vehicle is moving and accidentally falling out. It also reduces the chance of someone being thrown out of the vehicle during a crash. For security, locked doors can prevent an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door when you come to a stop. See page 68 for how to lock the doors. 2.Adjust the Front Seats Any driver who sits too close to the steering wheel is at risk of being seriously injured or killed by striking the steering wheel or being struck by an inflating airbag during a crash. Protecting Adults Introduction The following pages provide instructions on how to properly protect the driver and other adult occupants. These instructions also apply to children who have outgrown child seats and are large enough to wear lap/shoulder belts. (See page 35 for important additional guidelines on how to properly protect larger children.) 1 .Close and Lock the Doors After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure the doors and tailgate are closed and locked. Your vehicle has a tailgate open indicator light on the instrument panel to indicate when the tailgate is not tightly closed. Driver and Passenger Safety To reduce the chance of injury, wear your seat belt properly, sit upright with your back against the seat, and move the seat as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining full control of the vehicle. Also make sure your front seat passenger moves their seat as far to the rear as possible. Sitting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbags inflate. Always sit as far back from the airbags as possible. Most shorter drivers can get far enough away from the steering wheel and still reach the pedals. However, if you are concerned about sitting too close, we recommend that you investigate whether some type of adaptive equipment may help. Once your seat is adjusted correctly, rock it forward and back to make sure the seat is locked in position. See page 75 for how to adjust the front seats. 3.Adjust the Seat-Backs Adjust the driver's seat-back to a comfortable, upright position, leaving ample space between your chest and the airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel. If you sit too close to the steering wheel, you could be injured if the airbag inflates. Protecting Adults A front passenger should also adjust the seat-back to an upright position, as far from the dashboard as possible. If the passenger sits too close to the dashboard, they could be injured if the airbag inflates. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Adults Reclining a seat-back so that the shoulder part of the belt no longer rests against an occupant's chest reduces the protective capability of the belt. It also increases the chance of sliding under the belt and being seriously injured in a crash. The farther a seat-back is reclined, the greater the risk of injury. 4.Adjust the Head Restraints Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Adjust the seat-back to an upright position and sit well back in the seat. See page 76 for how to adjust seat- backs. Before driving, make sure everyone with an adjustable head restraint has properly positioned the head restraint. The restraint should be positioned so the back of the occupant's head rests against the center of the restraint. A taller person should adjust the restraint as high as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and you can be seriously injured in a crash. Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before driving. Properly adjusted head restraints will help protect you from whiplash and other crash injuries. See page 77 for how to adjust the head restraints. 5.Fasten and Position the Seat Belts Using a Lap/Shoulder Belt Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Also check that the belt is not twisted, because a twisted belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. Protecting Adults If necessary, pull up on the belt again to remove any slack from the shoulder part, then check that the belt rests across the center of your chest and over your shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over the strongest bones in your upper body. Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before you drive. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Adults If the seat belt touches or crosses your neck, or if it crosses your arm instead of your shoulder, you need to adjust the seat belt anchor height. An improperly positioned seat belt can cause severe neck injuries if the belt is positioned too high, or serious chest or internal injuries if the belt is positioned too low. Driver and Passenger Safety Using the Lap Belt To adjust the height of a front seat belt anchor, squeeze the two release buttons and slide the anchor up or down as needed (it has four positions). Never place the shoulder portion of a lap/shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash. Insert the latch plate into the buckle marked CENTER. If the belt is too short, hold the latch plate at a right angle and pull on the plate to extend the belt. Then insert the latch plate into the buckle, and tug on the belt to make sure the belt is securely latched. Protecting Adults See page 40 for additional information about your seat belt system and how to take care of your belts. If a Seat Belt Doesn't Work Properly If your seat belt does not seem to work as it should, it may not protect you in a crash. Anyone using an inoperative seat belt can be seriously injured or killed. No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt, Have your Honda dealer check the belt as soon as possible. Position the belt as low as possible across your hips. This lets your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash and reduces the chance of internal injuries. Pull on the loose end of the belt for a snug but comfortable fit. Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Adults 6.Adjust the Steering Wheel 7.Maintain a Proper Sitting Position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, with their bodies well back in their seats and both feet on the floor, until the vehicle is parked and the engine is off. Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward, or puts one or both feet up, their chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased. In addition, if an occupant is out of position in the front seat, they can be seriously or fatally injured by striking interior parts of the vehicle, or by being struck by an inflating airbag. Adjust the steering wheel, if needed, so that the wheel points toward your chest, not toward your face. Pointing the steering wheel toward your face decreases the protective capability of the driver's airbag. See page 62 for how to adjust the steering wheel. Driver and Passenger Safety Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor. Remember, to get the best protection from your vehicle's airbags and other safety features, you must sit properly and wear your seat belt properly. Advice for Pregnant Women Because protecting the mother is the best way to protect her unborn child, a pregnant woman should always wear a seat belt whenever she drives or rides in a vehicle. We recommend that pregnant women use a lap/shoulder belt whenever possible. Remember to keep the lap portion of the belt as low as possible across your hips. Pregnant women should also sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel or dashboard. This will reduce the risk of injuries to both the mother and her unborn child that can be caused by a crash or an inflating airbag. Each time you have a check-up, ask your doctor if it's okay for you to drive. Additional Safety Precautions Never let passengers ride in the cargo area or on top of a folded- down back seat. All passengers must sit in locked, upright seats and be properly restrained by seat belts. Passengers should not stand up or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, Protecting Adults against other occupants, or out of the vehicle. Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very seriously injured in a crash. Do not put any accessories on seat belts. Devices intended to improve occupant comfort, or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt, can severely compromise the protective capability of seat belts and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. CONTINUED Driver and Passenger Safety Protecting Adults Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and an airbag. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp object in your mouth, can result in injuries if your airbags inflate. Keep your hands and arms away from the airbag covers. If your hands or arms are close to the SRS covers in the center of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, they could be injured if the airbags inflate. Driver and Passenger Safety Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash.

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