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Off-Highway Guidelines.............. 178
General Information................. 178
Important Safety
This section gives you tips on
starting the engine under various
conditions, and how to operate the
5-speed manual and automatic
transmissions. It also includes
important information on parking
your vehicle, the braking system,
and facts you need if you are plan-
ning to tow a trailer or drive off-
highway.
Stalling the Engine....................... 154
Starting in Cold Weather
Precautions............................. 179
Driving Tips............................... 180
at High Altitude.................... 155
5-speed Manual Transmission.... 156
Recommended Shift Points...... 157
Maximum Allowable Speeds.... 157
Automatic Transmission.............. 158
Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 158
Shift Lever Positions................ 158
Maximum Allowable Speeds.... 161
Shift LockRelease.................... 162
Parking...........................................163
The Braking System..................... 164
Brake Wear Indicators............. 164
Brake System Design............... 165
Anti-lock Brakes....................... 165
Important Safety
Reminders......................... 166
ABS Indicator........................ 167
Driving in Bad Weather............... 168
Towing a Trailer........................... 170
Towing Your Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome................................. 176
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Driving Guidelines
Four-wheelDrive Models
Your CR-V has higher ground
clearance than a passenger vehicle
designed only for use on pavement.
Higher ground clearance has many
advantages for off-highway driving.
It allows you to travel over bumps
and unpaved roads. It also provides
good visibility so you can anticipate
problems earlier.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers whenever possible.
Your CR-V is equipped with a unique
four-wheel drive (4WD) system.
Normally, power is delivered only to
the front wheels. When the system
senses a loss of front-wheel traction,
it automatically transfers some
power to the rear wheels. This gives
you better traction and mobility.
Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that would raise the center of
gravity.
Do not cany heavy cargo on the
roof.
While this system can provide
increased traction on slippery
surfaces, you still need to exercise
the same care when accelerating,
steering, and braking that you would
in a two-wheel drive vehicle.
These advantages come at some cost.
Because your vehicle is taller and
rides higher off the ground, it has a
high center of gravity. This means
that your vehicle can tip or roll over
if you make abrupt turns. Utility
vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of
vehicles.
See page 177 for additionalguidelines
for driving off-highway.
To prevent the risk of rollover or
loss of control:
Take corners at slower speeds
than you would with a passenger
vehicle.
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Preparing to Drive
You should do the following checks
and adjustments every day before
you drive your vehicle.
5. Check the adjustment of the seat
(see page 77 ).
10.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Check the indicator lights in the
instrument panel.
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page 85 ).
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
11.Start the engine (see page 154 ).
12.Check the gauges and indicator
lights in the instrument panel (see
page 53 ).
7. Check the adjustment of the
steering wheel (see page 64).
2. Check that the hood and tailgate
are fully closed.
8. Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seal belts (see page 15 ).
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying with you inside are stored
properly or fastened clown
securely.
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Starting the Engine
6. If the engine still does not start,
press the accelerator pedal all the
way down and hold it there while
starting in order to clear flooding.
As before, keep the ignition key in
the START (III) position for no
more than 15 seconds. Return to
step 5 if the engine does not start.
If it starts, lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal so the engine
does not race.
1. Apply the parking brake.
4. Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. If the engine
does not start right away, do not
hold the key in START (III) for
more than 15 seconds at a time.
Pause for at least 10 seconds
before trying again.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Manual Transmission:
Push the clutch pedal down all the
way. START (III) does not
function unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.
5. If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed half-way
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.
Automatic Transmission:
Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
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