Honda CR-V: Before Performing Maintenance / Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we
cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance.
Only you can decide whether you should perform a given task.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or
failing to correct a problem before driving
can cause a crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection and
maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this owner's manual.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance
instructions and precautions can cause you
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and
precautions in this owner's manual.
Maintenance Safety
- To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks,
and flames
away from the battery and all fuel related parts.
- Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood.
- Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite them causing a fire.
- To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner,
not
gasoline.
- Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the
battery or
compressed air.
- Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill
you.
- Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.
Vehicle Safety
- The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
- Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake
is set, and
the engine is off.
- Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
- Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly
before
touching vehicle parts.
- Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
- Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and
limbs away
from moving parts.
- Do not open the hood while the Auto Idle Stop function is activated.
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 residue on the ground, etc...
The use of Honda genuine parts and fluids is recommended when maintaining and
servicing your vehicle. Honda genuine parts are manufactured according to the
same high quality standards used in Honda vehicles...
Other information:
If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake
gradually
to reduce speed. Then stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact
spare
tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or
replaced...
The front airbags are housed in the center of the steering wheel for the
driver, and
in the dashboard for the front passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
During a frontal crash severe enough to cause one or
both front airbags to deploy, the airbags can inflate
at different rates, depending on the severity of the
crash, whether or not the seat belts are latched, and/
or other factors...