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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.
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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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Dashboard and Other Controls
1 Touchscreen* p. 57
2 Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system p. 45
Seat heater switches* p. 47
4 USB/HDMI* port p. 48
Auxiliary input jack* p. 49
Accessory power socket p. 48
5 Power window switches p. 34
Door lock switches p. 32
Door mirror controls p. 43
6 Electric parking brake p. 92
Brake hold switch p. 93
7 Shift lever* p. 89
Manual transmission* p. 91
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operating this vehicle
safely is an important responsibility. While we strive to help you make informed
decisions about safety, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. Therefore, you must
use your own good judgment.
Important Safety Information
This guide explains many of your vehicle’s safety features and how to use them.
Please read this information carefully. Following the instructions below will also help
to keep you and your passengers safe.
Important Safety Precautions
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Secure all children in the proper restraint system.
• Be aware of airbag hazards.
• Don’t drink and drive.
• Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely.
• Control your speed.
• Keep your vehicle in safe condition.
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.
Safety Messages
When you see the following messages throughout this guide, pay close attention.
You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
This information is intended to help you avoid damage to your
vehicle, other property, or the environment.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
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Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for
use only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-
highway driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain.
It also provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Because your vehicle is taller and rides
higher off the ground, it has a higher center gravity making it more susceptible
to tipping or rollover if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a signifi cantly
higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted
person is signifi cantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. As a
reminder, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle and
follow the instructions set forth below, you will not accumulate dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gas in the vehicle interior.
Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailgate open, airfl ow can pull exhaust gas
into the interior and create a hazardous condition. If you must drive with the
tailgate open, open all the windows and set the climate control system as shown
below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the
mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the climate control system in the same manner if you sit in your parked
vehicle with the engine running.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.
WARNING
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fi ll up with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed. Even when the garage door is
open, drive out of the garage immediately after starting the engine.
Seat Belts
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped
with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts and
wear them properly.
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belts
All fi ve seating positions are equipped with lap/shoulder seat belts with
emergency locking retractors. In normal driving, the retractor lets you move
freely while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop,
the retractor locks to restrain your body. The rear seat belts also have a lockable
retractor for use with child seats.
The front seats are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners to enhance
safety. The tensioners automatically tighten the front seat belts during a moderate
to severe frontal collision, sometimes even if the collision is not severe enough to
infl ate the front airbags.
Proper Use of Seat Belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that
position for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduces the
effectiveness of the belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a
crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belts. Devices intended to improve
comfort or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective
capability and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• No one should sit in a seat with an inoperative seat belt or one that does not
appear to be working correctly. Using a seat belt that is not working properly
may not protect the occupant in a crash. Have a dealer check the belt as soon
as possible.
Not wearing a seat belt properly increases the chance of a serious injury or
death in a crash, even though your vehicle has airbags.
Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts and wear them
properly.
WARNING
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Allowing a child to play with a seat belt or wrap one around their neck can
result in serious injury or death.
Instruct children not to play with any seat belt and make sure any unused seat
belt a child can reach is buckled, fully retracted, and locked.
WARNING
Protecting Infants
An infant must be properly restrained in a rear-facing, reclining child seat until the
infant reaches the seat maker’s weight or height limit for the seat, and the infant
is at least one year old. Many experts recommend use of a rear-facing seat for
a child up to two years old if the child’s height and weight are appropriate for a
rear-facing seat.
Child seats must be placed and secured in a rear
seating position. Rear-facing child seats should
never be installed in a forward-facing position.
When properly installed, a rear-facing child seat may prevent the driver or a front
passenger from moving their seat all the way back, or from locking their seat-back
in the desired position. If this occurs, we recommend that you install the child
seat directly behind the front passenger’s seat, move the seat as far forward as
needed, and leave it unoccupied. Or, you may wish to get a smaller rear-facing
child seat.
Placing a rear-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious injury or
death during a crash.
Always place a rear-facing child seat in the rear seat, not the front.
WARNING
Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a fi rmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat
can be hazardous, even with advanced front airbags
that automatically turn the passenger’s front airbag
off. A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious
injury or death if the front airbag infl ates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
WARNING
Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a fl exible-type connector.
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child
seat manufacturer’s use and care instructions as well as the instructions in this
manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be
secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt. In addition, the
child seat manufacturer may advise that a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-
compatible seat once a child reaches a specifi ed weight. Please read the child
seat owner’s manual for proper installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
1. Raise the head restraint to its highest position.
2. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
3. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat maker’s instructions, and
insert the latch plate into the buckle. Insert the
latch plate fully until it clicks.
4. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all the
way out until it stops. This activates the lockable
retractor.
5. Let the seat belt completely wind up into the
retractor, then try to pull it out to make sure the
retractor is locked. If you are able to pull the
shoulder belt out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Pull the seat belt all the way out, and
repeat steps 4 – 5.
6. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near the
buckle, and pull up to remove any slack from
the lap part of the belt. When doing this, place
your weight on the child seat and push it into the
vehicle seat.
7. Make sure the child seat is fi rmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to
wind up all the way.
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or fl exible
type of connectors.
1. Locate the lower anchors under the marks.
2. Raise the head restraint to its highest position.
3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object. If necessary, remove the tonneau cover.*
4. Route the tether strap between the head restraint
legs. Make sure the strap is not twisted. Secure
the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
6. Make sure the child seat is fi rmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked. If necessary, reinstall the tonneau cover.*
Marks
Rigid type
Lower anchors
Flexible type
Anchor
Tether strap
hook
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Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the vehicle.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Indicators briefl y appear with each engine start and then go out. Red and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for general
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit while driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary.
Brake system
• Brake fl uid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check
the brake fl uid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate action. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 121). If the indicator does not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repaired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioners.
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is loose
or missing.
• (Blinks) A misfi re in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System ( ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ( TPMS) (U.S. models only)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehicle is
fi tted with the compact spare tire.
Forward Collision Warning ( FCW)* (Canadian models only)
There is a problem with the FCW system.
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)* (Canadian models only)
There is a problem with the LDW system.
Vehicle Stability Assist ( VSA
®)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the automatic brake hold system.
Electric parking brake system
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. Avoid using the
parking brake. Have your vehicle inspected immediately.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the EPS system. Stop in a safe place, and restart the
vehicle.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
All Wheel Drive ( AWD)*
There is a problem with the AWD system. If the indicator blinks, the system
is overheated and inactive. Stop in a safe place, and idle until the indicator
goes off.
High temperature
The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheating.
If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place (see
page 104).
CanadaU.S.
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
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*if equipped
Information Display
Consists of several displays that provide you with useful information.
Press the select/reset knob to change information in the center of the display.
Select/reset knobInstant fuel economy
Clock
Outside temperature
Fuel gauge
These items are always displayed.
Odometer
Trip meter A
Engine oil lifeRange
Trip meter A
Average fuel economy A
Trip meter A Average fuel economy B
Trip meter B
Changing Settings Using the Touchscreen*
Select items on the touchscreen to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select
SETTINGS.
2. Select an option (Phone, Audio,
Bluetooth, Info, Camera, System,
or Navi*).
3. Select a setting option, and make
your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
Customized Features
Use the Settings menu to customize certain features when the vehicle is stopped.
Changing Settings Using the Color Audio System*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select a setting option, and make
your preferred changes.
4. Press BACK to exit the menus.
VOLHOME
MENU
BACK
MENU/CLOCK button
Selector knob
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Smart Entry System*
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/ Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver’s door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver’s door. Grab the
front passenger’s door handle to unlock all doors
and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on the front
door handle when the vehicle is off. If the remote
transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors will not
lock.
Unlocking/ Locking the Tailgate
To unlock: Press the tailgate release button under
the tailgate handle to unlock the doors and the
tailgate. The vehicle can be on or off.
To lock: Press the tailgate lock button to lock the
tailgate and all doors. If the remote transmitter is
inside the vehicle, the tailgate and doors will not
lock.
Tailgate
release button
Lock button
*if equipped *if equipped
Learn about the various controls necessary for operating and driving the vehicle.
Using the Key or Remote Transmitter
Lock or unlock the doors and tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Leaving the key or remote transmitter in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take it with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
NOTICE
Unlock button: Press once to
unlock the driver’s door. Press
again to unlock all doors and the
tailgate.
Built-in key: Slide the release
knob on the back of the
transmitter and pull out the
built-in key. Lock button: Press to lock
the doors and tailgate. Press
again for audible verifi cation.
Panic button: Press and
hold to sound the alarm for
30 seconds. Press again to
cancel.
Release knob
Built-in key
Tailgate button*: Press
to unlock the tailgate.
Door lock
button