2016 HONDA HR-V emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 57Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 113 Security System P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 121
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 138 Adjusting the Seats P. 140
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 161 Climate Control System* P. 165
Audio Error Messages P. 231General Information on the Audio System P. 235
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 323 When Driving P. 325 Braking P. 363
Refueling P. 374 Fuel Economy P. 376Accessories and Modifications P. 377
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 387 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 399
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 411 Battery P. 420 Remote Transmitter Care P. 422
Cleaning P. 425
Engine Does Not Start P. 443 Jump Starting P. 446 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 448
Emergency Towing P. 461 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 462
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 469 Reporting Safety Defects P. 470
Authorized Manuals P. 475 Customer Service Information P. 476
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 93
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 313
MaintenanceP. 379
Handling the UnexpectedP. 431
InformationP. 465
IndexP. 478
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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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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 461
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition sw itch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 432
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 434
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 443
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....444
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 445
Jump Starting .................................... 446
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 448
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 449 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressu
re Indicator Comes
On................................................ 451
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 451
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 452
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 453
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 453 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 454
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 455
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 456
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 460
Emergency Towing ........................... 461
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 462
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 420●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 456
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 325, P. 328
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 116
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 91
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 460
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 461
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 446
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 363
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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Index
Security System......................................... 116
Immobilizer System Indicator ..................... 81
Security System Alarm Indicator ................. 82
Select Lever ................................. 21, 334, 340
Operation .......................... 21, 335, 336, 337
Releasing ................................................. 448
Won’t Move ............................................ 448
Select/Reset Knob ....................................... 89
Selecting a Child Seat ................................. 61
Selector Knob (Audio) .............................. 182
Setting the Clock ........................................ 94
Shift Lever ........................... 21, 334, 336, 340
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 75, 335, 337
Shifting (Transmission) ............. 334, 336, 340
Shoulder Anchor ......................................... 40
Side Airbags ................................................ 51
Side Curtain Airbags ................................... 53
Siri Eyes Free ............................................. 230
Snow Tires ................................................. 419
Spare Tire .......................................... 434, 467
Spark Plugs ................................................ 466
Specifications ............................................ 466
Specified Fuel .................................... 374, 466
Speedometer ............................................... 88
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starter System Indicator ............................. 80
Starting the Engine .......................... 325, 328
Does Not Start ......................................... 443
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 122
Jump Starting .......................................... 446 Steering Wheel
......................................... 137
Adjusting ................................................ 137
Stopping ................................................... 371
Summer Tires ............................................ 419
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 122
T
Tachometer ................................................. 88
Tailgate ..................................................... 113
Unable to Open....................................... 462
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 77
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 77
Tie-down Hooks ....................................... 158
Time (Setting) ............................................. 94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 359
Indicator.................................................... 79
Tires ........................................................... 411
Air Pressure ..................................... 412, 467
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 411
Inspection ............................................... 411
Labeling .................................................. 412
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 434
Regulations ............................................. 414
Rotation .................................................. 418
Spare Tire ........................................ 434, 467
Summer .................................................. 419 Tire Chains.............................................. 419
Wear Indicators....................................... 416
Winter .................................................... 419
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 159
Tools ......................................................... 432
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 319
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 320
Emergency .............................................. 461
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 359
Indicator ................................................... 79
Transmission ............................. 334, 336, 340
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 338
Continuously Variable ............................. 333
Fluid ....................................................... 396
Manual ................................................... 340
Number .................................................. 468
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 75, 335, 337
Trip Meter .................................................. 90
Troubleshooting ...................................... 431
Blown Fuse ..................................... 456, 458
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 26
Emergency Towing ................................. 461
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 443
Noise When Braking ................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 449
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 434
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 26, 108
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 448
Warning Indicators.................................... 72
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