2016 HONDA HR-V EB indicator

Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manual (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 29
For Safe Driving P. 30 Seat Belts P. 35 Airbags P. 44
2Instrument Panel P. 71
Indicators P. 72 Gauges and Displays P. 88
2Controls P. 93
Clock P. 94 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 96
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 119
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 122
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 150
2 Features P. 175
Audio System P. 176 Audio System Basic Operation P. 182, 203
Customized Features P. 238 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 260, 283
2 Driving P. 313
Before Driving P. 314 Towing a Trailer P. 319
Parking Your Vehicle P. 371 Multi-View Rear Camera P. 372
2Maintenance P. 379
Before Performing Maintenance P. 380 Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 407
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 424
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 431
Tools P. 432 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 434
Overheating P. 449 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 451 Fuses P. 456
2 Information P. 465
Specifications P. 466 Identification Numbers P. 468
Emissions Testing P. 471 Warranty Coverages P. 473
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Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
Visual Index
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
❙ENGINE START/STOP Button*1 (P123)
❙Steering Wheel Adjustments (P137)
❙Hazard Warning Button
❙Ignition Switch* (P122)
❙System Indicators (P72)
❙Gauges (P88)
❙Information Display (P89)
❙Audio/Information Screen (P183, 204)
❙Audio System (P176)
❙Navigation System*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙Heating and Cooling System*
(P161)
❙Climate Control System* (P165)
❙Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button* (P360)
❙ (Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ) System OFF) Button (P355)
❙Heated Windshield Button* (P136)
❙Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Button* (P352)
❙Forward Collision Warning (FCW) Button* (P349)
❙Rear Window Defogger (P135)
❙Heated Mirror Button* (P135)
❙ECON Button* (P343)
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Quick Reference Guide
Eco Assist System
Ambient Meter
●Changes color to reflec t your driving style.
Green: Fuel efficient driving
Light green: Moderate acceleration/deceleration
White: Aggressive acceleration/deceleration
● The ambient meter color changes in accordance with
your brake or accelerator pedal operation.
● You can change color while the vehicle is at a stop in
ACCESSORY
(q, LOCK (0 or VEHICLE OFF with the
ambient meter on. Press the select/reset knob
repeatedly; the color changes from white
*1, blue,
purple, pink, red, amber to yellow.
*1 : Default setting2 Changing Ring Color (P92)
ECON Mode Indicator*
(P81)
Comes on when the ECON button is
pressed.
ECON Button* (P343)
Helps maximize your fuel economy.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Starter System
Indicator*
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P88)/Information Display (P89)/System Indicators (P72)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
U.S. models only
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S. U.S.
Canada
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Washer Level Indicator*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Canada
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
Canada U.S.
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
All-Wheel Drive ( AWD)
System Indicator*
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
*
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
IndicatorManual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Power Door Mirrors
(P139)
●With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, move
the selector switch to L or R.
● Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.
*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an
ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition
switch.
Selector Switch
Adjustment Switch
Power Windows (P119)
● With the ignition switch in ON
(w*1, open
and close the power windows.
● If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.
● If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.
Power Window Lock Button
Window Switch
Indicator
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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P313)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Manual Transmission* (P340)
Continuously Variable Transmission*
(P334, 336)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters, 7-speed
mode can be used temporarily.
Drive (S)●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Low●Used to further incr ease engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.
Models with paddle shifters
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P338)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
continuously variable trans mission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.
● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable transmission to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Down
Paddle Shifter
Shift Up
Paddle Shifter (M Indicator
Models with
paddle shiftersModels without
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Shift Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P431)
Flat Tire (P434)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P451)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P443)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P456)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P449)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P461)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Safe Driving
You can find many safety recommendations throughout this chapter, and throughout this manual.
For Safe DrivingImportant Safety Precautions ............. 30
Important Handling Information......... 32
Your Vehicle’s Safety Features............ 33
Seat Belts About Your Seat Belts ........................ 35
Fastening a Seat Belt .......................... 38
Seat Belt Inspection............................ 43
Airbags Airbag System Components ............... 44
Types of Airbags ................................ 47
Front Airbags (SRS) ............................ 47 Side Airbags ...................................... 51
Side Curtain Airbags .......................... 53
Airbag System Indicators.................... 54
Airbag Care ....................................... 56
Child Safety Protecting Child Passengers ............... 57
Safety of Infants and Small Children .... 59
Safety of Larger Children ................... 67
Exhaust Gas Hazard Carbon Monoxide Gas ....................... 69
Safety Labels Label Locations .................................. 70
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