Honda CR-V: Driving / Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Driving / Off-Highway Driving Guidelines

Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-highway activities.

If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.

WARNING

Improperly operating this vehicle on or the off pavement can cause a crash or rollover in which you and your passengers could be seriously injured or killed.

Follow all instructions and guidelines in this owner’s manual.

Keep your speed low, and don’t drive faster than conditions permit.

Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result in a crash or a rollover.

Towing Your Vehicle

Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information...

Important Safety Precautions

To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and recommendations: Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Transmission Fluid

Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary. Do not attempt to check or change the continuously variable transmission fluid yourself. NOTICE Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Beverage Holders

Front seat beverage holders Are located in the console between the front seats. Rear seat beverage holders Fold the armrest down to use the rear seat beverage holders. NOTICE Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, and electrical components in the interior...