Honda CR-V: Preparing to Drive
You still need to exercise the same
care when accelerating, steering, and
braking that you would in a twowheel
drive vehicle.
1. Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove frost, snow,
or ice.
2. Check that the hood is fully closed.
3. Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure.
4. Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
fastened down securely.
5. Check the seat adjustment.
6. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors.
7. Check the steering wheel adjustment.
8. Make sure the doors and the
tailgate are securely closed and
locked.
9. Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have fastened
their seat belts.
10. When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel.
READ NEXT:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. In cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
4. W
These indicators on the instrument
panel show which position the shift
lever is in.
The ‘‘D’’ indicator comes on for a
few seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
SEE MORE:
Component Location Index
NAVIGATION UNIT or
AUDIO UNIT
IMMOBILIZER-KEYLESS
CONTROL UNIT
(Built-in receiver)
MICU (Built into the under-dash fuse/relay box)
HEADLIGHTS
HORN
HOOD SWITCH
SECURITY INDICATOR
UNLOCK BUTTON
IGNITION KEY
PANIC BUTTON
LOCK BUTTON
TRANSMITTER
IGNITION K
Door Lock Actuator Test
Driver's Door and Left Rear Door
1. Remove the door panel.
Front
Rear
2. Disconnect the 10P connector (A) from the actuator
(B).
NOTE: The illustration shows the driver's door.
3. Check the actuator operation by connecting power
and ground according to the table. To
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