2016 HONDA HR-V tow

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INDEX
VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfi ed with the decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.
U.S. Owners:
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
• Vehicle Identifi cation Number
• Date of purchase
• Odometer reading of your vehicle
• Your name, address, and telephone number
• A detailed description of the problem
• Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to youCanadian Owners:
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
Tel: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected] Q: Why can’t I select an item using the selector knob or touchscreen*?
A: To prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited are inoperable while the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q: Where can I nd the vehicle identi cation number (VIN)?
A: Check the label on the driver’s doorjamb.
*if equipped
Honda Roadside Assistance
24-hour emergency road service is available to you in the United States and Canada
throughout your 3-year/36,000-mile warranty term. Services include jump starting,
fl at tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).
Warranty Coverages
Below is a brief summary of the warranties covering your new vehicle.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty: Covers your new vehicle, except for the emissions
control system and accessories, against defects in materials and workmanship.
Emissions Control Systems Defects Warranty and Emissions Performance
Warranty: Covers your vehicle’s emissions control systems. Time, mileage, and
coverage are conditional.
Seat Belt Limited Warranty: Covers seat belts that fail to function properly.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty: Covers all exterior body panels that rust through
from the inside.
Accessory Limited Warranty: Covers Honda accessories.
Replacement Parts Limited Warranty: Covers all Honda replacement parts against
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement Battery Limited Warranty: Provides prorated coverage for a
replacement battery purchased from a Honda dealer.
Replacement Muf er Lifetime Limited Warranty: Covers a replacement muffl er for
the duration of the ownership.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to all these warranties. See the Warranty Manual
on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) for complete descriptions of each warranty, including time, mileage, and
other conditional limitations.
Your vehicle’s original tires are covered by their manufacturer. Tire warranty
information can be found on the Owner Information CD or at owners.honda.com
(U.S.) or myhonda.ca (Canada).

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VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
INDEX
ABS ................................................................25
Accessory Power Socket ...........................48
Airbags ............................................................9
About Your Airbags ..................................11
Advanced Airbags ......................................9
Airbag Care ...............................................14
Airbag System Components ...................13
Airbag System Indicators .......................11
Front Airbags (SRS) ....................................9
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .............12
Side Airbags ..............................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ................................10
Supplemental Restraint System Indicator 11
Air Conditioning System .............................44
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................................25
Ambient Meter .............................................94
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .............25, 92
Audio Commands .......................................141
Audio Operation ...........................................48
Accessory Power Socket .......................48
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................49
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................56, 64
Color Audio System ..................................51
Compact Disc (CD) .............................53, 61
FM/AM Radio ......................................52, 59
HDMI Port ..................................................48
HDMI Video ...............................................66
HondaLink™ ..............................................58
iPod
® .....................................................54, 62
Pandora® ....................................................65
SiriusXM® Radio .......................................60
Sound .........................................................50
Steering Wheel Controls .........................49
Touchscreen Operation ...........................57
USB Flash Drive ..................................55, 63
USB Port ....................................................48
Automatic Brake Hold .................................93
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror .......43
AUX Commands .........................................142
Auxiliary Input Jack .....................................49
AWD ...............................................................25
BACK button .................................................67
Battery .........................................................123
Bluetooth
® Audio ...................................56, 64
Bluetooth® Audio Commands ..................142
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) .............67
E-Mail .........................................................75
HFL Controls ........................................67, 70
HondaLink™ Assist ..................................76
Making a Call ......................................69, 73
Pairing a Phone ..................................68, 72
Siri Eyes Free ............................................76SMS Text Messaging ...............................75
Speed Dial ...........................................69, 74
Talk Button Tips .........................................71
Brake Assist System ...................................92
Brake depress ..............................................27
Brake hold .....................................................27
Brake system ..........................................24, 25
Braking ..........................................................91
Brightness Control .......................................36
Built-in key ....................................................30
Calibration ...................................................106
Carbon Monoxide Gas ..................................4
Cargo Area Lights ........................................37
Changing a Flat Tire ...................................107
Changing Settings ........................................29
Changing Wiper Blades ............................124
Charging system ..........................................24
Childproof Door Locks .................................32
Child Safety ...................................................15
Child Seat ......................................................17
Adding Security with a Tether ................20
Installing a Child Seat ..............................18
Selecting a Child Seat .............................17
Climate Control Commands ......................140
Climate Control System ...............................45
Clock ..............................................................47
Color Audio System .....................................51
Compact Disc (CD) .................................53, 61
Compact Disc (CD) Commands ................141
Contact Us ...................................................136
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) 89
Coolant .........................................................122
Cruise Control .........................................27, 95
Customer Information ...............................135
Customized Features ...................................29
CVT .................................................................89
Dashboard and Other Controls ....................2
Destination ....................................................80
Detour ............................................................83
Dialing a Number ...................................69, 73
Door Mirrors .................................................43
Door Operation .......................................31, 32
Door/tailgate open .......................................26
DOT Tire Quality Grading ..........................130
Driving ............................................................84
Braking .......................................................91
Cruise Control ...........................................95
Eco Assist System ....................................94
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .........96
Ignition .......................................................88
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ............97
LaneWatch™ .............................................98Maximum Load Limit ................................86
Multi-View Rear Camera .................99, 100
Paddle Shifters .........................................90
Power Mode ..............................................89
Refueling ..................................................101
Shifting .......................................................89
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ...............94
Eco Assist System .......................................94
ECON Button .................................................94
ECON mode ...................................................27
Electric parking brake .....................25, 27, 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................25
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............94
E-Mail .............................................................75
Emergency Engine Stop ............................105
Emergency Towing ....................................105
Engine and Fuel ..........................................134
Engine Coolant ...........................................122
Engine Oil ....................................................120
ENGINE START/STOP button .....................89
Exterior lights ..........................................27, 37
Fastening a Seat Belt ....................................7
FCW ..........................................................25, 27
Find Nearest Place ......................................81
Find Place Commands ...............................139
Flat Tire ........................................................107
Floor Mats .....................................................40
Fluids ............................................................134
FM/AM Radio ..........................................52, 59
FM/AM Radio Commands .........................141
Fog lights .................................................27, 37
Foot Brake .....................................................91
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) .25, 27, 96
Frequently Asked Questions ....................135
Front Airbags (SRS) .......................................9
Front Door Inner Handle .............................32
Front Seats ....................................................39
Front Wipers .................................................38
Fuel Information .........................................101
Fuse Locations ...........................................111
Handling Information .....................................4
Hang-Up/Back button .....................67, 70, 77
Hazard lights .................................................27
HDMI Port .....................................................48
HDMI Video ...................................................66
Headlight-Wiper Integration ......................38
Head Restraints ............................................41
Heated Windshield Button .........................46
HFL Controls ............................................67, 70
High beams ...................................................27
High temperature .........................................25
Home Address ..............................................80
HondaLink™ ..................................................58
HondaLink™ Assist ......................................76
Honda Roadside Assistance ....................137Hood .............................................................119
Ignition ...........................................................88
Immobilizer ....................................................27
Info Commands ..........................................143
Information Display .....................................28
Instrument Panel ..........................................24
Condition Indicators .................................26
Malfunction Indicators ............................24
On/Off Indicators ......................................27
Interior Lights ...............................................36
Intermittent Wipers .....................................38
iPod
® ........................................................54, 62
iPod® Commands .......................................142
Jump Starting .............................................102
Key ..................................................................30
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ....25, 26, 97
LaneWatch™ ................................................98
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...............................5
LATCH-Compatible Child Seat....................18
LDW ..............................................25, 26, 27, 97
Light Bulbs ..................................................134
Lights ..............................................................36
Locking the Tailgate .....................................31
Lock Tab .........................................................32
Low fuel .........................................................26
Low oil pressure ...........................................24
Low temperature ..........................................26
Low tire pressure .........................................26
Maintenance ..............................................116
Maintenance Minder™ ...................27, 117
Safety Precautions .................................116
Service Codes .........................................118
Under the Hood .......................................119
Making a Call ..........................................69, 73
Malfunction indicator lamp ........................25
Manual Transmission ..................................91
Map Display Commands ...........................138
Map Legend ..................................................82
Map Lights ....................................................36
Master Door Lock Switch ...........................32
Maximum Load Limit ...................................86
Mirrors ...........................................................43
Moonroof .......................................................35
Multi-View Rear Camera ....................99, 100
Navigation .....................................................77
Detour .........................................................83
Display and Controls ................................78
Entering a Destination .............................80
Find Nearest Place ...................................81
Home Address ..........................................80
Map Legend ..............................................82
Place Category .........................................81
Routing .......................................................82
Steering Wheel Controls .........................77
Street Address ..........................................80

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VISUAL INDEX
VOICE COMMAND
INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Talk Button Tips .........................................79
Traffi c..........................................................83
Voice Prompt .............................................79
Navigation Commands ..............................138
One-Touch Turn Signal ................................37
On-screen Commands ..............................143
Opening the Hood ......................................119
Overheating ................................................104
Paddle Shifters .............................................90
Pairing a Phone ......................................68, 72
Pandora
® .......................................................65
Pandora® Commands ................................142
Panic button ..................................................30
Parking brake ...............................................26
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................12
Phone .......................................................68, 72
Phonebook ..............................................69, 73
PHONE button ...............................................67
Phone Commands ......................................143
Pick-Up button ..................................67, 70, 77
Place Category .............................................81
Power Door Mirrors ....................................43
Power Mode .................................................89
Power Moonroof ..........................................35
Power Windows ...........................................34
Radio ........................................................52, 59
Readiness Codes .......................................133
Rear Camera .........................................99, 100
Rear Seats ...............................................40, 42
Rearview Mirror ...........................................43
Rear Wiper ....................................................38
Refueling .....................................................101
Remote Battery Strength ..........................102
Remote Transmitter .....................................30
Reporting Safety Defects ...........................23
Roadside Assistance .................................137
Route Commands .......................................140
Routing ...........................................................82
Safety Information .........................................3
Carbon Monoxide Gas ...............................4
Childproof Door Locks .............................32
Child Safety ...............................................15
Handling Information .................................4
Reporting Safety Defects ........................23
Safety Label Locations ............................22
Safety Messages ........................................3
Seat Belts ........................................................5
Fastening a Seat Belt .................................7
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts ...........................5
Seat Belt Inspection ..................................6
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................26
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor ..........8
Shoulder Anchor ........................................7
Seat Heaters .................................................47
Seats ..............................................................39Front Seats ................................................39
Rear Seats ...........................................40, 42
Selector knob ...............................................67
Select/reset knob ...................................28, 29
Service Codes ............................................118
Settings ..........................................................29
Setting the Clock ..........................................47
Shifting ...........................................................89
Shift Lever Does Not Move ......................103
Shoulder Anchor ............................................7
Side Airbags .................................................10
Side Curtain Airbags ...................................10
Siri Eyes Free ................................................76
SiriusXM
® Radio ...........................................60
SiriusXM® Radio Commands ....................141
Smart entry system ................................25, 31
SMS Text Messaging ..................................75
Song By Voice™ Commands ....................141
Sound .............................................................50
Specifi cations .............................................134
Speed Dial ...............................................69, 74
Starter system ..............................................25
Steering Wheel ............................................44
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls ........1
Steering Wheel Controls ......................49, 77
Street Address .............................................80
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 11, 24
System message ..........................................26
Tailgate ..............................................30, 31, 33
Talk button .........................................67, 70, 77
Talk Button Tips ......................................71, 79
Text Messaging ............................................75
Tire Chains...................................................128
Tire Information ..........................................126
DOT Tire Quality Grading .......................130
Infl ation Guidelines ................................126
Tire and Loading Information Label .....127
Tire and Wheel Replacement ...............127
Tire Identifi cation Number (TIN) ..........129
Tire Labeling ............................................129
Tire Service Life ......................................128
Tire Terminology .....................................129
Wear Indicators ......................................126
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
.........................................................25, 106, 132
Tires ..............................................................134
Touchscreen Operation ..............................57
Towing ..........................................................105
TPMS .............................................25, 106, 132
Traffi c .............................................................83
Troubleshooting ..........................................135
Turn Signal ..............................................27, 37
Under the Hood ..........................................119
USB Commands .........................................142
USB Flash Drive .....................................55, 63USB Port ........................................................48
Vehicle .........................................................134
Vehicle Controls ...........................................30
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) ......25, 27, 94
Visual Index ....................................................1
Voice Command Index ..............................138
Voice Prompt ................................................79
VSA
® ...................................................25, 27, 94
Warranty Coverages .................................137
Washer fl uid level ........................................27
Wear Indicators .........................................126
Window Washer Fluid ...............................123
Windows .......................................................34
Winter Tires.................................................128
Wiper Blades ..............................................124
Wiper Operation ...........................................38