Before Driving

Honda CR-V / Honda CR-V 2012-2026 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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Compass*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON , the compass self-calibrates, and the compass display appears. Compass Calibration If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the compass display bl ...

Information Display
The information display shows the odometer, trip meter, engine oil life and maintenance service item codes, and other gauges. ■Switching the Display Press the (Select/Reset) knob to change ...

Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly. Change the oil and filter ...