Taking Care of the Unexpected

Honda CR-V / Honda CR-V 2012-2026 Owner's Manual / Taking Care of the Unexpected

This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. It gives you information about how to safely evaluate the problem and what to do to correct it. If the problem has stranded you on the side of the road, you may be able to get going again.

If not, you will also find instructions on getting your vehicle towed.

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Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following conditions have been met: • The ignition switch is in ON . • The headlight switch is off, or in . • The park ...

Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger will clear fog, frost, and thin ice from the window. Push the defogger button to turn it on and off. The indicator in the button comes on to show the defogger is on. It ...

Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Oil Pressure Indicator This indicator should never come on when the engine is running. If it starts flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious eng ...