2016 HONDA HR-V maintenance

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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uBrake Fluid
Maintenance
Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the side of the reservoir.
The brake fluid reservoir is also used for your
vehicle’s clutch fluid. As long as you keep the
brake fluid level as ins tructed above, there is
no need for checking the clutch fluid level.
Specified fluid: Honda He avy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
■Checking the Brake Fluid
1Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your
vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive
damage.
If the specified brake fluid is not available, you should
use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed
container as a temporary replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion
and decrease the longevity of the system. Have the
brake system flushed and re filled with Honda Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 as soon as possible.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the MIN mark,
have a dealer inspect for l eaks or worn brake pads as
soon as possible.
MIN
MAXManual transmission models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uRefilling Window Washer Fluid
Maintenance
Refilling Window Washer Fluid
Check the amount of window washer fluid by
looking at the reservoir.
If the level is low, fill the washer reservoir.
If the washer fluid is low, the washer level
indicator comes on.
Pour the washer fluid carefully. Do not overflow the reservoir.
1Refilling Window Washer Fluid
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water
solution in the window washer reservoir.
Antifreeze can damage y our vehicle’s paint. A
vinegar/water solution can damage the window
washer pump.
Window Washer Reservoir
Models without washer level sensor
Canadian models
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Maintenance
Replacing Light Bulbs
Headlight Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.1.Remove the coupler.
2. Remove the rubber weather seal.
3. Remove the hold-down wire, then remove
the bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the hold-down wire. Hook the end
of the wire on the knob in the slot.
6. Reinstall the rubber weather seal.
7. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
High/Low beam headlight: 60/55 W (HB2 for halogen bulb type)
■High/Low Beam Headlight
1Headlight Bulbs
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot when lit.
Oil, perspiration, or a scratch on the glass can cause
the bulb to overhe at and shatter.
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
When replacing a halogen bu lb, handle it by its base,
and protect the glass from c ontact with your skin or
hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean it with
denatured alcohol and a clean cloth.
Rubber Weather Seal
Coupler
Hold-Down Wire
Bulb
Slot
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Front Turn Signal/Parking Light: 28/8 W (Amber)
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uFront Side Marker Light Bulbs
Continued
Maintenance
Front Side Marker Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Remove the old bulb and insert a new bulb.
Fog Light Bulbs*
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the clip using a flat-tip screwdriver,
and push up the inner fender.
Front Side Marker Light: 5 W
Bulb
Socket
Fog Light: 35 W (H8 for halogen bulb type)
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
NOTICE
Halogen bulbs get very hot wh en lit. Oil, perspiration,
or a scratch on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
When replacing a halogen bulb, handle it by its
plastic case, and protect the glass from contact with
your skin or hard objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alc ohol and a clean cloth.
Clip
Inner Fender
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uSide Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
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Maintenance
2. Push the tab to remove the coupler.
3. Rotate the old bulb to the left on driver side
and to the right on passenger side to
remove.
4. Insert a new bulb into the fog light
assembly and turn it to the right on driver
side and to the left on passenger side.
5. Insert the coupler into the connector of the
bulb.
Side Turn Signal/Emergency Indicator Light Bulbs*
Door mirrors have the side turn lights. Ha ve an authorized Honda dealer inspect and
replace the light assembly.
1 Fog Light Bulbs*
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver, lift and remove the center
pin to remove the clip.
Insert the clip with the center pin raised, and push
until it is flat.
Push until the pin
is flat.
Tab Bulb
Coupler
Driver side
Passenger side
Tab
Bulb
Coupler
* Not available on all models
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uRear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove
the bolts.
2. Pull the light assembly out of the rear pillar.
3. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
4. Remove the old bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb.
6. Slide the light assembly onto the guide on
the body.
Rear Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
Bolt
Bulb
Socket
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uuReplacing Light Bulbs uBack-Up Light Bulbs
Maintenance
Back-Up Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
1.Remove the cover by prying on the edge
using a flat-tip screwdriver.
u Wrap the flat-tip screwdriver with a cloth
to prevent scratches.
2. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
3. Remove the old bulb.
4. Insert a new bulb.
Back-Up Light: 16 W
Cover
Bulb
Socket
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