VTC

Variable Timing Control - Allows the timing of the intake camshaft to be continously varied throughout the engine's entire rpm range.

Along with helping boost power, VTC also provides a more stable idle (allowing idle speed to be reduced) and reduced pumping losses by effectively creating an internal EGR - (exhaust gas regeneration) effect at low and mid engine speeds. The result is increased fuel economy and lowered N0x emissions.

PGM-FI

The lastest iteration of Honda's sophisticated programmal fuel-injection system. Controlled by microprocessor that uses a comprehensive array of sensors to monitor throttle position, intake manifold pressure, coolant temperature, intake air temperature, atmosphere pressure and the oxygen content of the exhaust gases, as well as the relative positions of the camshaft and crankshaft. Based on the input it receives, the PGM-FI signals an efficient multi-orifice injector for each cylinder to introduce the proper amount of atomized fuel at the precisely timid instant to ensure ideal combustion. Internal feedback circuitry allow the PGM-FI to custom match its real-time operation to accommodate the specific air-fuel conditions that exist in each individual cylinder.

Realtime 4WD - Dual Pump System

If either of the front driving wheels begins to lose traction, the dual pump system generates hydraulic pressure that activates a multi-plate clutch, transmitting power and torque to all four wheels simultaneously, providing automatic immediate response rather than depending on driver dexterity.

S-Matic

Seameatial automatic transmission provides quick manual up and down gearshift control

I DSI

New intelligent, Dual and Sequential Ignition, uses a compact cobustion chamber to generate optimal swire. Ideal ignition timing of each spark plug allows quick, waste - free combustion and superb effieciency in all rev and load ranges.

SRS

Supplemental Restraint System (Airbags). The SRS airbag inflates during frontal collisions to provide supplemental (seat belts are the primary protection) protection of the driver and passenger. They supplement seatbelts and their operation for any collision is designed under the assuption that the occupant will be wearing a seatbelt.

i-VTEC

i-Series Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control System - Honda's latest generation VTEC, the new powerplant takes its name from an innovative combination of "intelligent" valve control technologies that realize ideal combustion in all rpm ranges. This system provides higher performance in response to driving demands, for quick acceleration and powerful torane, together with outstanding fuel economy and clean emissions. It also greatly enhances torque at low and mid range speeds while also providing high power output at high speeds. Furthermore this powerplant uses a secondary balancer to lessen engine vibration, for measurably smoother and quieter operation.

CR-V

Comfortable Roundabout Vehicle

ABS

Anti-lock Braking System - designed to help drivers retain steering control when braking hard on slippery surfaces. Should the system malfunction, Honda's fail Safe feature ensures that regular braking will resume.

TCS

Traction Control System - Uses the ABS wheel-speed sensors and helps optimize traction at speeds up to 80 kph. It prevents spinning of the tyres during acceleration on slippery surfaces by minutely suppressing engine output.

EBD

Electronic Brake Distribution compensates for differences in cargo weight load, dividing braking force between the front and rear wheels to provide a good balance of brake response.

LEV

Low Emission Vehicle - In response to environmental needs, Honda has been leading the way to the development of cleaner engine emission technology. LEV, introduced in 1996, cuts Co, HC and NOx emissions to one-tenth the current permissible levels.

ULEV

Ultra Low Emission Vehicle - By utilizing the lean-burn VTEC-E powerplant to reduce start-up and idling emissions, redesigning and repositioning the catalytic converter for faster-acting, more efficient operation, and employing a monitoring system that continuously adjusts the air/fuel mixture in each cylinder for ideal combustion, Honda created the first gasoline powered vehicle to comply with the state of California's strict future environmental regulations - the ULEV Accord.

ZLEV

Zero Level Emission Vehicle - California's ZLEV standard was established with electric vehicles in mind. But Honda meets the standard with a gasoline engine that uses a 3 stage Emission Management System to reduce harmful emission to near-zero levels. This amazing ZLEV engine produces less than 10% the emission of ULEV.

CVT

Continuously Variable Transmission; Honda Multi Matic. This innovative transmission provides stepless shifting for smooth, shockless transmission of power, excellent fuel economy and no output loss. In place of gears, it utilizes a steel belt on contracting and expanding pulleys.

Grade Logic Control System

Honda's intellegent Grade Logic Control System adjusts shift timing based on the slope on the road. Uphill, it improves power and smoothness by eliminating excess shifting. Downhill, it optimizes engine braking.

VTEC

Valve timing and Lift Electionic Control System - This significantly improves engine performance by varying the timing and lift of the valves depending on engine rpm. it offers high levels of power, fuel economy, tractability and driving pleasure.

ELR Seatbelts

Emergency Locking Retractor Seatbelts - Under normal conditions, this seatbelt can be freely withdrawn, but when the device senses a shock (from emergency braking for example) the ELR device fitted out the belt locks.

DOHC

Dual Overhead Camshafts - The camshaft have the job of opening the valves that let air into and exhaust out of the engine. The camshaft uses rotating lobes called cams, that push against the valves to open them. Springs on the valves return them to their closed position. This is a critical job, and can have a great impact on an engine's performance at different speeds. The main benefit of DOHC is that they allow an engine to have four valves per cylinder. Each camshaft operates two of the valves, one camshaft handles the intake valves, and one handles the exhaust valves.

SOHC

Single Overhead Camshaft - There is a single camshaft per bank of cylinders. So both the exhaust and intake cam lobes one on the same crankshaft.

ECU Immobilizer

Engine Control Unit Immobilizer - A sophisticated theft deterrant system that immobilizes the vehicle if someone tries to start it without the authorized manufacturers key. A computer microchip in the key sends its ID code to the units ECU when inserted. If the code in the key and the code in the ECU agree, then the ECU allows the engine to start.

i-side airbags

Designed to control inflation, as determined by the force of any side collision as well as the passenger's sitting posture.

VSA

Vehicle Stability Assist system adds side slip control to ABS and TCS systems. This system controls sudden changes in vehicle behavior, giving the driver the time to keep control of the situation. When driving in the rain the system stabilizes the vehicle, reducing counter-productive driver tension.

OPDS

Occupant Position Detection System operates in the event of a side impact, sensors will cause side airbags to immediately inflate. The OPDS uses a total of seven sensors in the front passenger's seatback to detect the height and seating position of the passenger. If a child or small-statured adult is leaning forward into the path of the side airbag, the sensors will deactivate the airbag. The driver will immediately be notified by a warning light. Similarly, the warning light will turn off as soon as the passenger sits back in the upright position.

LATCH

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for easy installation of compatible child seats

HID

High Intensity Discharge headlights with twice the brightness of halogen lamps These may also be referred to as Xenon headlights. These are the brightest lights that will light up the most area you can get. Honda HID headlights usually have either a purple or bluish tint to them.

Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™

Fast responding electronics take the place of a traditional throttle cable and produce greater response, fuel economy and drivability with minimum adjustment and maintenance.

ACE

Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body Structure that enhances frontal collision energy management through a network of load bearing structures in the front of the vehicle. incorporates newly-shaped upper and lower frame members to significantly enhance energy dispersion in a frontal collision throughout more load bearing channels in the body. The ACE concept differs from traditional crash designs that guide a high percentage of collision force through a vehicle's two lower channels in a collision.

Its polygonal front structure helps reduce the potential for misalignment with the frame of the opposing vehicle. Taken together, these features are designed to increase compatibility between vehicles of different size categories for enhanced occupant protection in the event of a frontal collision. The ACE Body Structure is configured for high energy absorption. In the event of a frontal collision, the body structure with its front-mounted polygonal main frame is designed to prevent structural penetration while distributing forces evenly through multiple major load bearing pathways - and away from the passenger compartment. For comparison, a conventional body structure generally concentrates the loads from a collision through two pathways running longitudinally through the lower portion of the frame.