Before Driving

Honda CR-V / Honda CR-V 2012-2025 Owner's Manual / Before Driving

Before you begin driving your vehicle, you should know what gasoline to use and how to check the levels of important fluids. You also need to know how to properly store luggage or packages. The information in this section will help you. If you plan to add any accessories to your vehicle, please read the information in this section first.

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Paddle Shifters
● Paddle shifters allow you to shift gears much like a manual transmission (1st through 6th). This is useful for engine braking. ● D-paddle shift mode: The transmission will shift back ...

Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. All models ■ Flat bed equipment The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is the best way to transpor ...

Modifications
Do not modify your vehicle or use non-Honda components that can affect its handling, stability, and reliability. Overall vehicle performance can be affected. Always make sure all equipment is proper ...