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Where is the Honda CRV hood release lever located?

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DelJoy
09/02/25 2:40am

Honda CRV hood release lever is located at the lower left side of the driver's seat. Pull the lever to open the hood. The CRV is a compact SUV from Honda. In terms of power, this vehicle is equipped with two engine options: a 1.5L turbocharged engine and a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine. The Honda CRV measures 4550mm in length, 1820mm in width, and 1685mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2620mm. For safety features, the vehicle comes with SRS dual airbags, door beams, front and rear 3-point ELR seat belts, seat belt reminder, and seat safety system with pretensioners and load limiters.

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DeMolly
09/14/25 5:01am

After driving the Honda CR-V for so many years, I remember the hood release lever is that small plastic handle located in the footwell near the driver's left foot, close to the door. You can easily spot it when bending down, and it pulls effortlessly. The placement ensures convenient operation without obstructing foot movement—newcomers might need to search for it initially, but with practice, you can locate it blindfolded. Once pulled, the hood pops open slightly, requiring you to lift the secondary safety latch at the front to fully open it. I use it regularly for DIY maintenance tasks like checking fluids or cleaning the engine bay—just be careful not to confuse it with the trunk release switch.

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DelSawyer
10/28/25 5:44am

Looking for the CRV hood release? That little lever on the floor near your left foot is it – super easy to spot! Positioned near the door side under the driver's seat, just a quick pull to pop the hood. I often reach for it when driving to check washer fluid or battery levels – such thoughtful design. If you're new to this, just check the manual or feel around the floor, you'll find it instantly. After pulling the switch, the hood will slightly lift – don't forget to push the safety latch at the front to fully open it.

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OColton
12/11/25 6:00am

I often take care of my car myself, and popping the hood is just a foot stretch away for me—in the CRV, it's the small lever on the floor near the door under my left foot. Pull it, and the hood will pop open a gap, then just walk to the front and push the latch to open it fully. Simple and practical, it prevents accidental opening while driving. I use it frequently when changing the air filter or topping up the windshield washer fluid—just make sure it doesn't get clogged with dust.

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