Honda CR-V: When Driving / Continuously Variable Transmission

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving / When Driving / Continuously Variable Transmission

Creeping

The engine runs at a higher idle speed and creeping increases. Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed when stopped.

Kickdown

Quickly depressing the accelerator pedal while driving uphill may cause the transmission to drop to a lower ratio, unexpectedly increasing vehicle speed. Depress the accelerator pedal carefully, especially on slippery roads and curves.

Precautions While Driving

NOTICE Do not operate the shift lever while pressing the accelerator pedal. You could damage the transmission. NOTICE If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel in the full left or right position for a while, the electric power steering (EPS) system heats up...

Shifting

Change the shift position in accordance with your driving needs. You cannot turn the ignition switch to LOCK *1 and remove the key unless the shift lever is in ...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: 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...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Cargo Area Lights and Glove Box

Cargo Area Lights The lights come on when you open the tailgate. Glove Box Pull the handle to open the glove box. You can lock the glove box with the master key or the built-in key. WARNING An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash, even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt...