Honda CR-V (2022 year). Manual in english - page 45

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Dust and Pollen Filter

Replace the dust and pollen filter according to your vehicle’s recommended 
maintenance schedule. It is recommended to replace the filter even sooner if the 
vehicle has been driven in a dusty environment.

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Maintenance Schedule

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1.

Open the glove box.

2.

Disengage the two tabs by pushing on each 
side panel, then push down the stopper.

3.

Pivot the glove box out of the way.

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When to Replace the Dust and Pollen Filter

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How to Replace the Dust and Pollen Filter

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Dust and Pollen Filter

If the airflow from the climate control system 
deteriorates noticeably, and the windows fog up 
easily, the filter may need to be replaced.

The dust and pollen filter collects pollen, dust, and 
other debris in the air.

If you are not sure how to replace the dust and pollen 
filter, have it replaced by a dealer.

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Tab

Stopper

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4.

Push in the tabs on the corners of the filter 
case cover, and remove it.

5.

Remove the filter from the case.

6.

Install a new filter in the case.

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Cleaning

Interior Care

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust before using a cloth.
Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt. 
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.

Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts. 
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the loops of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.

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Cleaning Seat Belts

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Interior Care

Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical 
devices and systems may malfunction if liquids are 
splashed on them.

Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices 
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may 
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside 
the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on 
electrical devices, consult a dealer.

Depending on their composition, chemicals and 
liquid aromatics may cause discolouration, wrinkles, 
and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as 
benzene or petrol.

After using chemicals, make sure to gently wipe them 
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts 
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.

Be careful not to spill a liquid type air freshener.

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Wipe using a glass cleaner.

To properly clean leather:

1.

Use a vacuum or soft dry cloth first to remove any dirt or dust.

2.

Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with a solution comprised of 90% 
water and 10% neutral soap.

3.

Wipe away any soap residue with a clean damp cloth.

4.

Wipe away residual water and allow leather to air dry in the shade.

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Cleaning the Window

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Maintaining Genuine Leather

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Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window. 
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a 
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

Be careful not to spill fluids, such as water or glass 
cleaner, on or around the cover of both the front 
sensor camera and the rainfall/light sensor

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Maintaining Genuine Leather

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It is important to clean or wipe away dirt or dust as 
soon as possible. Spills can soak into leather resulting 
in stains. Dirt or dust can cause abrasions in the 
leather. In addition, please note that some dark 
coloured clothing can rub onto the leather seats 
resulting in discolouration or stains.

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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches 
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you 
find a scratch, promptly repair it.

Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following 
conditions:

•

If driving on roads with road salt.

•

If driving in coastal areas.

•

If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.

•

Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.

•

Fold in the door mirrors.

•

For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.

•

Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.

•

Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to 
enter the vehicle interior.

•

Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead, 
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.

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Washing the Vehicle

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Using an Automated Car Wash

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Using High Pressure Cleaners

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Washing the Vehicle

Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can 
cause a malfunction.

If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the 
windscreen, first set the wiper arms to the 
maintenance position.

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A good coat of automotive body wax helps to protect your vehicle’s paint from the 
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the 
elements, so reapply as necessary.

If you get petrol, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they may 
be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and 
clean water.

Wipe using a glass cleaner.

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Applying Wax

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

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Cleaning the Window

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Applying Wax

NOTICE

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage 
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe 
away spills immediately.

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when 
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts 
made of resin.

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Aluminium is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road 
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent 
to wipe away these contaminants. Do not use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals 
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish 
on aluminium alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish, 
the wheels also may lose their lustre or appear burnished. To avoid water stains, 
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet. 

The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights, etc.) may fog temporarily 
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash. 
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant 
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to 
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural 
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame 
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops 
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:

•

Do not install accessories on the windscreen. They can obstruct your view and 
delay your reaction to driving conditions.

•

Do not install any accessories over areas marked SRS Airbag, on the sides or backs 
of the front seats, on front or side pillars, or near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the 
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags 
deploy.

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Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with 
proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for 
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

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Accessories and Modifications

When properly installed, mobile phones, alarms, two-
way radios, radio antennas, and low-powered audio 
systems should not interfere with your vehicle’s 
computer controlled systems, such as your airbags 
and anti-lock brakes.

Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to 
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.

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WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can 
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and 
performance, and cause a crash in which 
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s 
manual regarding accessories and 
modifications.

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or 
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar 
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not 
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle 
to no longer meet your country’s and local regulations.

The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle 
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other 
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely 
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly 
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.

Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools .................................. 730

If a Tyre Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tyre ........................ 732

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine ........................ 741

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak.. 742

Emergency Engine Stop ................... 743

If the Battery Is Dead

....................... 744

Shift Lever Does Not Move

*

............ 746

Models with keyless access system

Models with keyless access system

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating............. 747

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes 

On ............................................. 749

If the Charging System Indicator Comes 

On ................................................. 749

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes 

On or Blinks ................................... 750

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes 

On or Blinks ................................... 751

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 

or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake 
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On..752

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 

Indicator Comes On ....................... 753

If the Low Tyre Pressure/Deflation Warning 

System Indicator Comes On or Blinks..... 754

If the Low Oil Level Symbol Appears.....755

Fuses

Fuse Locations ................................. 756
Inspecting and Changing Fuses........ 762

Emergency Towing

........................... 763

If You Cannot Open the Tailgate

.... 764

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Tools

Types of Tools

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The tools are stored in the luggage area.

Jack

Jack Handle Bar

Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle

Jack

Screwdriver

Grip

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Tool Bag

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Jack Handle Bar

Wheel Nut Wrench/
Jack Handle

Tool Case

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Grip

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Jack

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If a Tyre Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tyre

If a tyre goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tyre with a compact 
spare tyre. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tyre repaired or 
replaced.

1.

Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface, and apply the parking 
brake.

2.

Put the transmission into 

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2.

Put the transmission into 

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3.

Set the parking brake.

4.

Turn on the hazard warning lights and turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

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Changing a Flat Tyre

Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tyre pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure.
Specified Pressure: 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi)

When driving with the compact spare tyre, keep the 
vehicle speed under 80 km/h (50 mph). Replace with 
a full-size tyre as soon as possible.

The compact spare tyre and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact 
spare tyre or wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tyre chains on a compact spare tyre.
If a chain-mounted front tyre goes flat, remove one 
of the full-size rear tyres and replace it with the 
compact spare tyre. Remove the flat front tyre and 
replace it with the full-size tyre that was removed 
from the rear.
Mount the tyre chains on the front tyre.

A compact spare tyre gives a harsher ride and less 
traction on some road surfaces. Use greater caution 
while driving.

Do not use more than one compact spare tyre at the 
same time.

The compact spare tyre is smaller than the regular 
tyre. Your vehicle’s ground clearance reduces when 
the compact spare tyre is installed. Driving over road 
debris or bumps could possibly damage the 
underside of your vehicle.

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Lower the third row seat head restraint to 
its lowest position.
Unlock the seat-back by pulling the strap. 
Push the seat-back forward.

2.

Remove the floor lid.

3.

Remove the luggage area floor lid.

4.

Unlock the seat cushion by pulling the strap 
(Yellow).
Push the seat cushion forward, then hook 
the strap (Black) to the head restraint.

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Changing a Flat Tyre

WARNING: 

The jack can only be used for helping an 

emergency vehicle breakdown, not for changing the 
regular seasonal tyre or any other normal 
maintenance or repair operation.

NOTICE

Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call 
your dealer or a professional towing service.

Do not use the compact spare tyre if you are towing 
a trailer.

Make sure all items in the luggage area or items 
extending to the third row seats are properly secured. 
Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake hard.

Strap

Floor Lid

Models with third row seat

Luggage Area Floor Lid

Strap (Yellow)

Strap (Black)

Seat Cushion

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Open the luggage area floor lid.

6.

Take the tool case out of the luggage area.
Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle 
bar out of the tool case.

6.

Take the tool bag out of the luggage area. 
Take the wheel nut wrench and jack handle 
bar out of the tool bag.

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Getting Ready to Replace the Flat Tyre

Be careful not to hurt yourself when removing or 
storing the spare tyre.

Lid

Models without third row seat

Models with third row seat

Tool Case

Spare Tyre

Wing Bolt and 
Spacer Cone

Models with third row seat

Tool Bag

Spare Tyre

Models without third row seat

Wing Bolt and 
Spacer Cone

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Take the jack out of the spare tyre area.

8.

Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the 
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tyre.

9.

Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear 
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tyre.

10.

Place the compact spare tyre (wheel side 

up) under the vehicle body, near the tyre 
that needs to be replaced.

Jack

All models

Wheel 
Blocks

The tyre to be replaced.