2016 HONDA HR-V heater

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P363)
❙Hood Release Handle (P388)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P375)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P47)
❙Interior Fuse Box (P458)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P47)
❙Power Window Switches (P119)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P107)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P139)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P366)
❙Seat Heater Icons* (P160)
❙Glove Box (P152)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P156)
❙USB Port(s) (P177)
❙HDMI® Port* (P178)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack* (P178)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
* (P334, 336)
Manual Transmission* (P340)
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................... 94
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions................................... 96
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*........ 98
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .....105Childproof Door Locks .................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 109
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ......................................................... 110
Opening and Closing the Tailgate .................. 113
Using the Tailgate Release Button ................... 114
Security System ................................................ 116
Immobilizer System......................................... 116
Security System Alarm .................................... 116
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 119
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*............. 121
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 122
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 123
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 126Turn Signals .............................................. 127
Light Switches .......................................... 127
Fog Lights
*............................................... 130
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 131
Wipers and Washers ................................. 132
Brightness Control .................................... 134
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*.... 135Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 137
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror .............................138
Power Door Mirrors ...................................139
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions....................... 140
Rear Seats .................................................146
Armrest .....................................................149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ............................................150
Interior Convenience Items ........................152
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ...................161
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ..............165
Synchronized Mode*.................................172
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........173
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*
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Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*
Press the rear defogger button or touch the
icon to defog the rear window and mirrors
when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
automatically switch of f after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outsid e temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to damage the heating wires.
It is critical to wipe the window from side to side
along the defogger heating wires.
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*
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Controls
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when the ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
The heated windshield automatically switch
off after 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models1 Heated Windshield Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged or deiced.
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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience Items uInterior Convenience Items
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Controls
The ignition switch must be in ON (w*1 to use
the seat heaters. The HI setting heats the seats
faster than the LO setting.
Touch the seat heater icon.
Once - The HI setting (two indicators on)
Twice - The LO setting
Three times - The OFF setting (no indicator on)
When a comfortable temperature is reached
while using the seat heater in HI, select LO to
keep the seat warm.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Seat Heaters*1 Seat Heaters*
Do not use the seat heaters even in LO when the
engine is off. Under such conditions, the battery may
be weakened, making the engine difficult to start.
In the LO setting, the heater runs continuously and
does not automatically turn off.
3WARNING
Heat induced burns are possible when
using seat heaters.
Persons with a diminished ability to sense
temperature (e.g., persons with diabetes,
lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or
with sensitive skin should not use seat
heaters.
* Not available on all models
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uuHeating and Cooling System*uUsing Vents, Heating and A/C
Controls
The heater uses heat from the engine coolant
to warm the air.
1. Adjust the fan speed using the fan control
dial.
2. Select .
3. Adjust the temperature using the
temperature control dial.
■To rapidly warm up the interior
1. Set the fan to the maximum speed.
2. Select .
3. Set the temperature to maximum warm.
4. Press the button (the indicator on).
■To dehumidify the interior
When used in combination with the heat er, the air conditioning system makes the
interior warm and dry and can prev ent the windows from fogging up.
1. Turn the fan on.
2. Press the A/C button to turn on the air conditioning.
■Heating1Heating
When you select , the mode automatically
switches to fresh air.
1To rapidly warm up the interior
Change to fresh air mode as soon as the interior gets
warm enough. The windows may fog up if kept in
recirculation mode.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parkin g brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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uuWhen Driving uStarting the Engine
Driving
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
2. Check that the shift lever is in
(N. Then
depress the brake pedal with your right
foot, and the clutch pedal with your left
foot.
u The clutch pedal must be fully depressed
to start the engine.
Models with smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, climate
control system, and rear de fogger in order to reduce
battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. If temperatures consistently
below -22°F (-30°C) are expected, the coolant
mixture should be changed to a higher concentration
to prevent freezing. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.If an improperly c oded device is used, the
engine’s fuel system is disabled. 2 Immobilizer System P. 116
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake PedalContinuously variable transmission models
Brake Pedal
Clutch Pedal
Manual transmission models
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