Honda CR-V: Maintenance Under the Hood / Transmission Fluid

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance Under the Hood / Transmission Fluid

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.

NOTICE

Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.

Using a transmission fluid other than HCF-2 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle’s transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to HCF-2 is not covered by Honda’s new vehicle limited warranty.

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...

Brake Fluid

Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Checking the Brake Fluid The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reserve tank...

Other information:

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

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Advanced Airbags

The airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood of airbag related injuries to smaller occupants. The driver's advanced airbag system includes a seat position sensor. Based on information from this sensor and the severity of the impact, the advanced airbag system determines the optimal deployment of the driver’s airbag...