Honda CR-V: Driving Preparation / Exterior Checks
- Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors,
exterior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
- Remove any frost, snow, or ice.
- Remove any snow on the roof, as this can slip down and obstruct your
field of
vision while driving. If frozen solid, remove ice once it has softened.
- When removing ice from around the wheels, be sure not to damage the
wheel
or wheel components.
- Make sure the hood is securely closed.
- If the hood opens while driving, your front view will be blocked.
- Make sure the tires are in good condition.
- Check air pressures, and check for damage and excessive wear.
- Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
- There are blind spots from the inside.
NOTICE
When doors are frozen shut, use warm water around
the door edges to melt any ice. Do not try to force
them open, as this can damage the rubber trim
around the doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid
further freezing.
Do not pour warm water into the key cylinder.
You will be unable to insert the key if the water
freezes in the hole.
Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite
flammable materials left under the hood, causing a
fire. If you've parked your vehicle for an extended
period, inspect and remove any debris that may have
collected, such as dried grass and leaves that have
fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by a
small animal. Also check under the hood for leftover
flammable materials after you or someone else has
performed maintenance on your vehicle.
Store or secure all items on board properly.
Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your
vehicle's
handling, stability, stopping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe...
Other information:
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON *1 .
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the headlights and other exterior
lights will switch on and off automatically depending on the ambient brightness...
ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
When any doors are opened.
You unlock the driver's door.
Models without smart entry system
You remove the key from the ignition
switch...