Honda CR-V (2018 year). Manual - part 41

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine 

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and 
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

• Comes on when EPS steering angle center point memory is lost. This 

could be due to a number of problems to include: battery disconnect, 
main fuse blow, low battery causing reset of the EPS system, wire 
damage to EPS harness. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low 
Speed Follow (LSF)

*

, Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

*

, Vehicle 

Stability Assist (VSA®) system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF, 
Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

)

*

, low tire pressure/

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and Parking Brake and Brake 
System (Amber) indicators also come on along with a message in the 
Driver Information Interface

*

.

* Not available on all models

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle 
inspected by a dealer.
• If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow (LSF)

*

, 

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)

*

, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 

system, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF, Collision Mitigation 
Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

)

*

, low tire pressure/Tire Pressure 

Monitoring System (TPMS), and Parking Brake and Brake System 
(Amber) indicators come on along with a message in the Driver 
Information Interface

*

, you need to calibrate the VSA® and EPS 

systems.
Drive at a speed of more than 12 mph (20 km/h) for less than 10 
seconds to calibrate the VSA® and EPS systems.
If the indicators come on and stay on, park your vehicle in a safe 
place, turn off and restart the engine, then repeat the above 
operation.
If the indicators still come on and stay on, immediately have your 
vehicle inspected by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated. 
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed, 
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully avoiding abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the 
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on 
the driver side doorjamb.

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Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact 
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator will go off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

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Calibrate the TPMS after a full-size tire is reinstalled.

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause 
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always 
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working, 
turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

 and 

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box 
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the 
fuse number and box cover number.

Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push 
the tabs to open the box.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Audio AMP

*

(30 A)

−

*2, *3

−

Electric Brake Booster

40 A

Main Fan Motor

30 A

Relay Module 1

30 A

IG Main 2

*4

30 A

−

*3

−

Relay Module 2

30 A

Battery

125 A

2

EPS

70 A

IG Main 1

30 A

*4

50 A

*3

 Fuse Box Option

40 A

Fuse Box 1

60 A

Front Wiper Motor

30 A

Sub Fan Motor

30 A

3

Rear Defroster

40 A

Starter Motor

30 A

Fuse Box 2

40 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

ABS/VSA FSR

40 A

Blower Motor

40 A

*1:Models with the smart entry system have 

an ENGINE START/STOP button 
instead of an ignition switch.

*2:Canadian models without power seat
*3:Models without smart entry system
*4:Models with smart entry system

4

Option Block 1

*

(40 A)

−

*2, *3

−

Option Block 2

*

(40 A)

−

*3

−

−

−

Power Tail Gate

*

(40 A)

−

*2, *3

−

5

VB ACT

*4

7.5 A

−

*3

−

6

Washer

15 A

7

FI Main

15 A

8

FI Sub

*4

15 A

DBW

*3

9

Stop Lights

10 A

10

Injector

20 A

11

LAF

7.5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Circuit Protected

Amps

12

FI ECU

*1

10 A

−

*2

−

13

Front Wiper Deicer

*3

15 A

−

*4

−

14

Hazard

10 A

15

IG Coil

15 A

16

Transmission

*1

15 A

−

*2

−

17

−

−

18

Back Up

10 A

19

Audio

15 A

20

E-DPS

*

(20 A)

21

Rear Seat Heater

*5

(20 A)

−

*6

−

22

Front Fog Lights

*

/Lower 

Shutter Grille

(15 A)

*7

15 A

*8

23

A/C Compressor/Upper 

Shutter Grille

10 A

24

Horn

10 A

25

Cooling Fan

7.5 A

26

−

−

27

−

−

28

−

*1

−

ST Magnetic Switch

*2

(7.5 A)

29

−

−

30

−

−

*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system
*3:Canadian models
*4:U.S. models
*5:Canadian models with rear seat heater
*6:Models without rear seat heater
*7:U.S. models and Canadian models with 

power seat

*8:Canadian models without power seat

Located under the dashboard.

Fuse locations are shown on the label on 
the steering column lower cover.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse 
number and label number.

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Interior Fuse Box

Fuse Label

Fuse Box

* Not available on all models

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

1

Accessory

10 A

2

Key Lock

5 A

3

Option 3

10 A

4

Option 2

*1

5 A

Transmission

*2

(10 A)

5

Option

10 A

6

SRS Indicator

10 A

7

Meter

10 A

8

Fuel Pump

15 A

9

A/C

10 A

10

Accessory Power Socket 

(Center Console)

(20 A)

11

Engine Control

5 A

12 Passenger's Side Door Lock

10 A

13

Driver's Side Door Unlock

10 A

14

Rear Driver's Side Power 

Window

20 A

15

Front Passenger's Side 

Power Window

20 A

16

Door Lock

20 A

17

Transmission

*1

Option 2

*2

(10 A)

5 A

Circuit Protected

Amps

18

Front Driver's Lumber 

support

*

(10 A)

19

Moonroof

*

(20 A)

20

Starter

10 A

21

ACG

10 A

22

Daytime Running Light

10 A

23

Steering Wheel Heater

*

 

(10 A)

24

Option

5 A

25

Driver's Door Lock

(10 A)

26

Passenger's Side Door 

Unlock

10 A

27

Rear Passenger's Side 

Power Window

20 A

28

Driver's Power Window

20 A

29

Front Accessory Power 

Socket

20 A

30

Smart Entry

*1

STS

*2

10 A

5 A

31

Driver's Power Seat 

Reclining

*

(20 A)

32

Front Seat Heater

*

(20 A)

33 Driver's Power Seat Sliding

*

(20 A)

34

ABS/VSA

10 A

35

SRS

10 A

36

HAC Option

*

20 A

37

Trailer

*

15 A

38

Driver's Side Door Lock

10 A

*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system

39

Driver's Door Unlock

(10 A)

a

Power Tailgate Closer

*

(20 A)

b

Passenger's Power Seat 

Sliding

*

(20 A)

c

Passenger's Power Seat 

Reclining

*

(20 A)

d

Panorama Shade Motor

(20 A)

e

Rear Blower

(20 A)

f

EPT L

(20 A)

g

EPT R

(20 A)

h

Accessory Power Socket 

(Cargo Area)

(20 A)

Circuit Protected

Amps

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK 

(

0

*1

. Turn 

headlights and all accessories off.

2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Check the large fuse in the engine 

compartment.

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If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head 
screwdriver to remove the screw and 
replace it with a new one.

4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine 

compartment and the vehicle interior.

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If there is a blown fuse, remove it with 
the fuse puller, and replace it with a new 
one.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating 
greatly increases the chances of damaging the 
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified 
amperage.

Use the charts to locate the fuse in question and 
conform the specific amperage on the fuse label.

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There is a fuse puller on the back of the engine 
compartment fuse box cover.

Combined 
Fuse

Blown Fuse

Fuse Puller

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

■

Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off 
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to 
tow your vehicle.

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Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will 
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed 
to support the vehicle's weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing, such as towing behind a 
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the 
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift 
from side to side or break.

Make sure the parking brake is released. If you 
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must 
be transported by the flat bed equipment.

2 Parking Brake P. 524

All models

2WD models

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When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure:

1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the 

cover on the inside of the tailgate.

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Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth 
to prevent scratches.

2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate 

while pushing the lever to the right using a 
flat-tip screw driver.

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What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate

1

When You Cannot Open the Tailgate

Following up:
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the 
vehicle checked.

When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure 
there is enough space around the tailgate, and it 
does not hit anyone or any object.

Cover

Lever

Models with power tailgate

Screwdriver

Models without power tailgate

Lever

Screwdriver

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Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

1. Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to 

make it pop up slightly.

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The fuel fill door opens.

3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the 

cargo area.

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4. Place the end of the funnel on the lower 

part of filler opening, then insert it slowly 
and fully.

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Make sure that the end of the funnel 
goes down along with the filler pipe.

5. Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel 

container.

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Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.

6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.

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Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before 
storing it.

7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container

NOTICE

Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container 
or any funnel other than the one provided with your 
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel 
tank with foreign objects. This can damage the fuel 
system and its seal.

Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is 
gasoline before you refuel.

3

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.

• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, 

and flame away.

• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models

Model

Honda CR-V

No. of Passengers:
Front

2

Rear

3

Total

5

Weights:
Gross Vehicle Weight 
Rating 

U.S.:

4,695 lbs (2,130 kg)

Canada: 2,130 kg

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Front)

U.S.:

2,425 lbs (1,100 kg)

Canada: 1,100 kg

Gross Axle Weight 
Rating (Rear)

U.S.:

2,292 lbs (1,040 kg)

*1

2,369 lbs (1,075 kg)

*2

Canada: 1,040 kg

*1

1,075 kg

*2

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Air Conditioning

*1: 2.4 L engine models
*2: 1.5 L engine models

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Engine Specifications

*1: 2.4 L engine models
*2: 1.5 L engine models

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Fuel

■

Washer Fluid

Refrigerant Type 

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Charge Quantity

14.6 – 16.4 oz (415 – 465 g)

*1

15.3 – 17.1 oz (435 – 485 g)

*2

Lubricant Type

RB100EV-01

*1

RL85HM (POE)

*2

Quantity

5.80 - 6.53 cu-in (95 - 107 cm

3

)

*1

4.70 - 6.28 cu-in (77 – 103 cm

3

)

*2

Displacement

143.72 cu-in (2,356 cm

3

)

*1

91.38 cu-in (1,498 cm

3

)

*2

Spark Plugs

NGK

DILKAR7H11GS

*1

DILKAR7G11GS

*1

ILZKAR8J8SY

*2

DENSO

DXE22HQR-D11S

*1

Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number 
of 87 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 US gal (53 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

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Light Bulbs

Headlights (Low Beam)

55 W (H11)

*

LED

*

Headlights (High Beam)

60 W (HB3)

*

LED

*

Fog Lights

*

35 W (H8)

Front Turn Signal/
Front Side Marker Lights

LED

Parking/Daytime Running Lights

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)

*

LED

Tail and Brake/Rear Turn Signal/
Rear Side Marker Lights

LED

Back-Up Lights

16 W

Taillights

LED

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Rear License Plate Light

LED

Interior Lights

Map Lights

8 W

*

LED

*

Ceiling Light

8 W

*

LED

*

Cargo Area Lights

5 W

Vanity Mirror Lights

*

1.8 W

* Not available on all models

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Brake Fluid

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Continuously Variable Transmission 
Fluid

*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD models

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Rear Differential Fluid

*

Specified

Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid

Capacity

Change

3.9 US qt (3.7 L)

*1

4.5 US qt (4.3 L)

*2

Specified

Honda DPSF-II

Capacity

Change

1.32 US qt (1.247 L)

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Engine Oil

*1: 2.4 L engine models
*2: 1.5 L engine models

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Engine Coolant

*1: 2.4 L engine models
*2: 1.5 L engine models

Recommended

·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

4.4 US qt (4.2 L)

*1

3.4 US qt (3.2 L)

*2

Change including 
filter

4.7 US qt (4.4 L)

*1

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

*2

Specified

Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.65 US gal (6.24 L)

*1

1.64 US gal (6.20 L)

*2

(change including the remaining 0.17 US gal 
(0.65 L) in the reserve tank)

*1

(change including the remaining 0.2 US gal 
(0.75 L) in the reserve tank)

*2

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Tire

*1: Vehicle with 17 inch wheel
*2: Vehicle with 18 inch wheel

Regular

Size

*1

235/65R17 104H

Pressure

*1

psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

Front

32 (220 [2.2])

Rear

30 (210 [2.1])

Size

*2

235/60R18 103H

Pressure

*2

psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

Front

33 (230 [2.3])

Rear

30 (210 [2.1])

Compact 
Spare

Size

T155/90D17 112M

Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm

2

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

17 x 7 1/2J

*1

18 x 7 1/2J

*2

Compact Spare

17 x 4T

* Not available on all models

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Identification Numbers

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, 
and Transmission Number

Your vehicle has a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) used to register your 
vehicle for warranty purposes, and for licensing and insuring your vehicle.
The locations of your vehicle’s VIN, engine number, and transmission number are 
shown as follows:

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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number, and 
Transmission Number

The interior vehicle identification number (VIN) is 
located under the cover.

Cover

Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number

Continuously Variable 
Transmission Number

1.5 L engine models

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Vehicle Identification Number

Engine Number

Certification Label/
Vehicle Identification Number

Continuously Variable 
Transmission Number

2.4 L engine models

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Devices that Emit Radio Waves

The following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when in operation.

Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the required 
standards of FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry Canada 
Standard, described below:

As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to 
operate the equipment.

This device complies with industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Audio System
Bluetooth® Audio
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver

*

HondaLink

*

Immobilizer System
Remote Transmitter
Smart Entry System

*

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM*

* Not available on all models

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Reporting Safety Defects

In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to 
notifying American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists 
in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved 
in individual problems between you, your dealer, or American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 
Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov.

In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you 
should immediately inform Honda Canada Inc. and you may also inform Transport Canada.

If Transport Canada receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety 
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may lead to a recall and remedy campaign. However, Transport Canada 
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Honda Canada Inc.

To contact Transport Canada’s Defect Investigations and Recalls Division, you may call 1-800-333-0510. For 
more information on reporting safety defects or about motor vehicle safety, go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/
roadsafety.