2016 HONDA HR-V maintenance

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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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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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P139)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P387)
❙Windshield Wipers (P132, 407)
❙Headlights (P127, 399)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P127, 400)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P127, 401)
❙Tires (P411, 434)
❙Fog Lights* (P130, 401)
❙Rear Wiper (P133, 409)
❙How to Refuel (P375)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P372)
❙Back-Up Lights (P404)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P405)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P403)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P406)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P405)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P127, 402)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P99)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P113)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P114)
❙Lock Button (P101)
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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
Maintenance (P379)
Under the Hood (P387)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of
the dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push the lever, and lift
up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P399)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P407)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P411)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles, and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regul arly scheduled maintenance.
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without cons ulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors in the
passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remo ve or modify a front seat to accommodate
a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American
Honda Automobile Customer Service at 800-999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles,
Honda Canada Customer Relations at 888-9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system alarm
has been set.
2Security System Alarm P. 116
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator●Comes on when you press the CRUISE
button.2 Cruise Control P. 344
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator●Comes on if you have set a speed for
cruise control.2 Cruise Control P. 344
Washer Level
Indicator*●Comes on when the washer fluid gets
low.●Refill washer fluid.
2Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 398
Maintenance
Minder Indicator●Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.2Maintenance MinderTM P. 383
All-Wheel Drive
(AWD ) System
Indicator
*
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
AWD.
●Blinks when the AWD system is
overheated. The system is inactive.
●Stays on constantly - the engine drives only the
front wheels in this state. Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - the engine drives only the
front wheels in this state. Stop in a safe place, shift
to
(P, and idle the engine until the indicator goes
off. If the indicator does not stop blinking, take your
vehicle to a dealer.
2 Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM* P. 358
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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