1997 CR-V Online Reference Owner's Manual
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... i
A Few Words About Safety.................................................................................................................ii
Important Handling Information.....................................................................................................iii
Driver and Passenger Safety ..............................................................................................................3
Proper use and care of your vehicle's seat belts, and Supplemental Restraint System.
Instruments and Controls.................................................................................................................31
Instrum
ent panel indicator and gauge, and how to use dashboard and steering column controls.
Comfort and Convenience Features ...............................................................................................73
How to operate the climate control system, the audio system, and other convenience features.
Before Driving...................................................................................................................................95
What gasoline to use, how to brea
k-in your new vehicle, and how to load luggage and other cargo.
Driving ..............................................................................................................................................105
The proper way to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park, plus towing a trailer.
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................129
The Maintenance Schedule shows you when you need to take yo
ur vehicle to the dealer.
Appearance Care..............................................................................................................................181
Tips on cleaning and protecting your vehicle. Things to look for if your vehicle ever needs body repairs.
Taking Care of the Unexpected......................................................................................................189
This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, a
nd how to handle them.
Technical Information.....................................................................................................................213
ID numbers, dimensions, capacities, and technical information.
Warranty and Customer Relations (U.S. and Canada)................................................................225
A summary of the warranties covering your new Acura, and how to contact us.
Authorized Manuals (U.S. only)......................................................................................................231
How to order manuals and other technical literature.
Index...................................................................................................................................................... I
Gas Station Information
Information you need when you pull up to the fuel pump.
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines...................................................................................................233
Owner's Identification Form
