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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Fuel Information
Fuel recommendation Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher Use of lower octane gasoline can cause a persistent, heavy metallic knocking noise that can lead to engine damage. Top tier d ...

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 reservoir. ...

Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient brake fluid, oil residu ...