Maintenance

Maintenance schedule

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Owner Inspections During vehicle operation, perform all of the following inspections at the specified intervals.

• Engine oil level: check at every refueling.

• Engine coolant level: For vehicles with a gasoline engine, check the coolant level in the reserve tank at every refueling.

For vehicles with a diesel engine, check the coolant level in the reserve tank at every refueling.

• Washer fluid level: check the washer fluid level monthly. If you use the washers frequently due to bad weather, check the washer fluid level at every refueling.

• Wiper blades: check the condition of the wiper blades monthly.

If the windshield wiping quality has deteriorated, inspect the blades for signs of wear, cracks, and other damage.

• Automatic transmission: check the fluid level monthly.

• Brake system and clutch hydraulic system: check the fluid level monthly.

• Brake pedal: check the brake pedal operation and travel.

• Parking brake: check the smooth operation of the parking brake lever in both directions.

• Tires: check the tire air pressure monthly, then initialize the tire pressure monitoring system. At the same time, check the tread wear and check for small stones or other objects lodged in the tread.

• Battery: check the battery charge state monthly and check the battery terminals and clamps for signs of corrosion.

• Air conditioning system: check the system operation weekly.

• Windshield defroster system: monthly, turn on the heater and air conditioner and check the operation of the windshield defroster nozzles.

• Exterior lighting and signaling devices - check the operation of the headlights, front and rear position lights, brake lights (including the high-mounted brake light), turn signals and license plate lights monthly.

• Doors - check that all doors, including the rear liftgate, open and close smoothly, and that the door locks engage securely.

• Horn - check that the horn operates properly.

Test yourself

A quick Honda CR-V quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.