Honda CR-V: Handling the Unexpected / Refueling
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable
fuel
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.
- Turn off the engine.
- Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to
make it pop up slightly.
- The fuel fill door opens.

- Take the funnel out of the tool case in the
cargo area.
- Place the end of the funnel on the lower
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly
and fully.
- Make sure that the end of the funnel
goes down along with the filler pipe.
- Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel
container.
- Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
- Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
- Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before
storing it.
- Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured
when handling fuel.
- Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks,
and flame away.
- Handle fuel only outdoors.
- Wipe up spills immediately.
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or any funnel other than the one provided with your
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is
gasoline before you refuel.
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:
Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches...
Other information:
The maximum load for your vehicle is 850 lbs (385 kg). See the Tire
and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weight of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer...
WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely
before driving.
Remove the center cap.
Remove the cargo area lid as shown.
Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire
well...