Honda CR-V: Engine Coolant / Adding the Coolant
- Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
- Turn the reserve tank cap 1/8 turn
counterclockwise and relieve any pressure
in the coolant system.
- Push down and turn the reserve tank cap
counter-clockwise to remove it.
- Pour coolant into the reserve tank until it
reaches the MAX mark.
- Put the reserve tank cap back on, and
tighten it fully.
NOTICE
Pour the fluid slowly and carefully so you do not spill
any. Clean up any spills immediately; they can
damage components in the engine compartment.
Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
Check the amount of coolant in the reserve tank.
If the coolant level is below the MIN mark, add the specified
coolant until it reaches the MAX mark...
Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission
fluid
yourself...
Other information:
Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The parking brake and brake system
indicator comes on for 15 seconds when
you pull up the electric parking brake
switch.
Check that the shift lever is in
, then
depress the brake pedal.
Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in , it is safer to start it in
...
The vehicle stops with the shift lever in
and the brake pedal depressed.
When you shift into quickly with depressing the brake pedal, the Auto Idle
Stop
continues to operate, even if the brake pedal is released.
If you move the shift lever slowly, the engine may automatically
restarts...