2016 HONDA HR-V emergency towing

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you have
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfi ed with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 136).
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). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your 2016
Honda HR-V. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get assistance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It covers all HR-V
models, so you may fi nd descriptions of features and equipment that are not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represent features
and equipment that are available on some, but not all, models.
This guide is not intended to be a substitute for the Owner’s Manual. The Owner
Information CD enclosed in your glove box kit includes the Owner’s Manual,
Navigation Manual, and vehicle and tire warranties in electronic format. This
information can be viewed on a computer (PC or Mac platform) and saved or printed
for your reference. You can also visit owners.honda.com (U.S.) or myhonda.ca
(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
If you are the fi rst registered owner of your vehicle, you may request a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the fi rst six months of vehicle purchase. To request a copy, visit owners.honda.com
(U.S.) and create or log in to your account. In Canada, please request a copy from
your Honda dealer.
American Honda Motor Company strives to be proactive in protecting our
environment and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable
portion of the information typically found in a vehicle owner’s manual, we are further
reducing our impact on the environment.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call (800) 999-1009 (U.S.) or (888) 946-6329 (Canada)
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada)
*if equipped
VISUAL INDEX .......................................1
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls...1
Dashboard and Other Controls ...........2
SAFETY INFORMATION ........................3
Important Safety Information ..............3
Seat Belts ...............................................5
Airbags ....................................................9
Child Safety ..........................................15
Safety Label Locations .......................22
Reporting Safety Defects ...................23
INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................24
Malfunction Indicators ......................24
Condition Indicators ...........................26
On/Off Indicators .................................27
Information Display ............................28
Customized Features ..........................29
VEHICLE CONTROLS ...........................30
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter ... 30
Smart Entry System* ...........................31
Door Operation ....................................32
Tailgate Operation ..............................33
Power Window Operation ................34
Power Moonroof Operation* ...........35
Interior and Exterior Lights ...............36
One-Touch Turn Signal .......................37
Wiper Operation ..................................38
Adjusting the Seats ............................39
Rear Seats ...........................................42
Adjusting the Mirrors .........................43
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ..........44
Air Conditioning System* .................44
Climate Control System* ..................45
Seat Heaters* ......................................47
Setting the Clock .................................47AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY .............48
Basic Audio Operation .......................48
Models with color audio system
Color Audio System* ..........................51
FM/AM Radio .......................................52
Compact Disc (CD) ..............................53
iPod
®......................................................54
USB Flash Drive ..................................55
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................56
Models with touchscreen
Touchscreen Operation* ...................57
HondaLink™ ........................................58
FM/AM Radio ......................................59
SiriusXM
® Radio* ...............................60
Compact Disc (CD) .............................61
iPod
®......................................................62
USB Flash Drive ..................................63
Bluetooth
® Audio ................................64
Pandora
® ..............................................65
HDMI Video ..........................................66
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ... 67
Models with color audio system
Basic HFL Operation ...........................67
Pairing a Phone ...................................68
Making a Call ......................................69
Models with touchscreen
Basic HFL Operation ...........................70
Pairing a Phone ...................................72
Making a Call ......................................73
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail* ... 75
HondaLink™ Assist ............................76
Siri™ Eyes Free ...................................76
NAVIGATION* ......................................77
Basic Navigation Operation .............77

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VOICE COMMAND
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CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
DRIVING
NAVIGATION
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VISUAL INDEX
SAFETY
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
HONDALINK®
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneWatch
button* p. 36, p. 37, p. 98
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control p. 36
3 Wipers/washers p. 38
4 Cruise control buttons p. 95
5 Horn
6 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®/voice
recognition buttons p. 67, p. 70,
p. 78
7 Audio controls p. 49
MENU button* p. 49
Display button* p. 57
8 Instrument panel p. 24
9 Information display p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 119
11 Fuel fi ll door handle p. 101
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 89
13 ECON button* p. 94
14 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) OFF
button p. 94
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
button* p. 97
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button* p. 106
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
button* p. 96
Heated windshield button* p. 46
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped *if equipped
82
1456121011
1713394
Entering a Destination .......................80
Routing ..................................................82
DRIVING ................................................84
Before Driving .....................................84
Maximum Load Limit ..........................86
Starting to Drive ..................................88
Shifting ..................................................89
Braking .................................................91
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®), aka
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ...................................................94
Eco Assist System ...............................94
Cruise Control ......................................95
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* ... 96
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* .....97
LaneWatch™* .....................................98
Models with color audio system
Multi-View Rear Camera* .................99
Models with touchscreen
Multi-View Rear Camera* ...............100
Refueling ............................................101
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED .......102
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength* ... 102
Jump Starting ....................................102
Shift Lever Does Not Move* ...........103
Overheating ........................................104
Emergency Engine Stop* .................105
Emergency Towing ...........................105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ................................................106Changing a Flat Tire ..........................107
Fuse Locations ...................................111
MAINTENANCE .................................116
Safety Precautions ...........................116
Maintenance Minder™....................117
Under the Hood ..................................119
Engine Oil ...........................................120
Engine Coolant ..................................122
Window Washer Fluid .....................123
Checking the Battery ........................123
Changing Wiper Blades ...................124
Tire Information .................................126
Tire Labeling ......................................129
DOT Tire Quality Grading .................130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) - Required Federal
Explanation ........................................132
Testing of Readiness Codes ............133
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................134
CUSTOMER INFORMATION .............135
Frequently Asked Questions/
Troubleshooting ................................135
Contact Us ..........................................136
Honda Roadside Assistance ...........137
Warranty Coverages .........................137
VOICE COMMAND INDEX ................138
INDEX ..................................................144

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CUSTOMER
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SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
HANDLING THE
UNEXPECTED
BLUETOOTH®
HANDSFREELINK®
DRIVING
HONDALINK®
NAVIGATION
Overheating
If the high temperature indicator comes on, the engine suddenly loses power, or
steam or spray comes out from under the hood, your engine is overheating.
1. Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place. Turn
off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning
lights.
2. If steam or spray is not present: Keep the engine
running and open the hood.
If steam or spray is present: Turn off the engine and
wait until it subsides. Then, open the hood.
3. Check that the cooling fan is operating and stop the engine once the high
temperature indicator goes off. If the cooling fan is not operating, immediately
stop the engine.
4. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect the coolant level and check the
cooling system components for leaks. If the coolant level in the reserve tank
is low, add coolant until it reaches the MAX mark. If there is no coolant in the
reserve tank, make sure the radiator is cool, then cover the radiator cap with a
heavy cloth and open the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to the base of the
fi ller neck, and put the cap back on.
Once the engine has cooled suffi ciently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator. If the indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer for
repairs.
Reserve tank MAX
MIN
Steam and spray from an overheated engine can seriously scald you.
Do not open the hood if steam is coming out.
WARNING
Removing the radiator cap while the engine is hot can cause the coolant to
spray out, seriously scalding you.
Always let the engine and radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap.
WARNING
Continuing to drive with the temperature gauge needle at the H mark may damage
the engine.
NOTICE
Emergency Engine Stop*
The ENGINE START/STOP button may be used to stop the engine due to an
emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, choose one of
the following operations:
• Press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for
two seconds, or
• Firmly press the ENGINE START/STOP button two
times.
The steering wheel will not lock. The power mode changes to ACCESSORY (or OFF
for manual transmission), unless the shift lever is in Park (P), in which case the
power mode changes to VEHICLE OFF.
Because turning off the engine also disables the power assist the engine provides
to the steering and braking systems, it will require signifi cantly more physical effort
and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Downshift gears and use both feet on the
brake pedal, if necessary, to slow the vehicle and stop immediately in a safe place.
Do not press the button while driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine
to be switched off.
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
All models
Flat bed equipment: The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck. This is
the best way to transport your vehicle.
2WD models
Wheel lift equipment: The tow truck uses two pivoting 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.
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.
Improper towing such as towing behind a motorhome or other motor vehicle can
damage the transmission.
NOTICE
*if equipped

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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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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
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