Honda CR-V: Maintenance Under the Hood / Adding Engine Oil
- Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
- Add oil slowly.
- Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten
it securely.
- Wait for three minutes and recheck the
engine oil dipstick.

If any oil spills, wipe it away immediately. Spilled oil
may damage the engine compartment components.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark.
Overfilling the engine oil may result in leaks and
engine damage.
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you
check the
oil...
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain
the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed
regularly...
Other information:
Reasons for the indicator to come on
Comes on when the battery is not being charged.
What to do when the indicator comes on
Turn off the climate control system, rear defogger, and other electrical
systems. Immediately contact a dealer for repairs.
If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine...
Models with smart entry system
If the beeper sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message
appears on the driver information interface; and the ENGINE START/STOP
button
flashes and the engine will not start. Start the engine as follows:
Touch the center of the ENGINE START/
STOP button with the H logo on the smart
entry remote while the ENGINE START/STOP button is flashing...