How to Check/Refill the Battery Electrolyte in a Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is a versatile and reliable car that will last if you properly maintain it. Part of your regular maintenance should be checking the battery electrolyte level. If you have a low-maintenance or traditional battery, you can also refill the battery. Regardless of the type of battery in your CR-V, you can check it quickly and easily.

Instructions

1

Park your Honda CR-V on level ground and turn the engine off. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel. Push the hood latch located under the hood to open the hood.

2

Locate the battery on the driver's side in front of the window washer fluid container.

3

Determine whether you have a maintenance-free battery or a low-maintenance or traditional battery. A maintenance-free battery is sealed, while the other types contain six separate cells with removable caps.

4

Use the hydrometer's built-in eye on the maintenance-free battery to check your battery's electrolyte levels. Typically, a green eye means that the battery is properly charged with plenty of fluid. A black eye means that the battery is low in charge and low in electrolyte fluid. A yellow eye means that the electrolyte and charge is low and you'll need to replace your battery.

5

Remove the six vent caps with a screwdriver if you have a low-maintenance or traditional battery. Check the battery electrolyte level in each cell by comparing it to the indicator line. If the fluid isn't up to the indicator line, add distilled water to that cell.