TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX
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VOICE COMMAND
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
CUSTOMER
INFORMATION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE
CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE
AUDIO AND
CONNECTIVITY
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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.
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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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
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*if equipped *if equipped
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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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Condition Indicators
These indicators may require you to perform an action.
Parking brake
Release the parking brake before driving. You will hear a beep if you drive
with it not fully released.
Seat belt reminder
Make sure seat belts are fastened for you and all passengers. The indicator
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remains on
after seat belts are fastened, see your dealer.
Door/tailgate open
A door or the tailgate is open.
Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible. If the indicator blinks, there is a problem with the
fuel gauge. See your dealer.
Low tire pressure
Stop in a safe place, check tire pressures, and infl ate tire(s) if necessary. If
the indicator remains on after tire infl ation, you need to calibrate the system
(see page 106). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fi tted with the
compact spare tire. Have your regular tire repaired or replaced as soon as
possible.
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)* (Canadian models only)
(Blinks) Take appropriate action to keep the vehicle within the lane.
CanadaU.S.
*if equipped
Washer uid level (Canadian models only)
Washer fl uid is low. Refi ll the reservoir (see page 123).
Brake depress
• During automatic brake hold operation, the automatic brake hold button is
pressed without pressing the brake pedal. Make sure you press the brake
pedal.
• (Blinks) Automatic brake hold is canceled during operation. Immediately
press the brake pedal.
Forward Collision Warning ( FCW)* (Canadian models only)
(Blinks) The system detects a likely collision with a vehicle in front of you,
and a beep sounds. Take appropriate action to prevent a collision.
Maintenance Minder™
Scheduled maintenance for your vehicle is due.
Immobilizer
Your key or remote transmitter cannot be recognized by the vehicle. If the
indicator blinks, you may not be able to start the engine. Turn the vehicle off,
and then on again. If it continues to blink, there may be a problem with the
system. See your dealer.
CVT models
MT models
On/Off Indicators
These indicators remind you when an item is on or off.
VSA off
VSA on (blinks)
CRUISE MAIN on
CRUISE CONTROL on
Turn signals/ hazards on
Fog lights* on
High beams on Exterior lights on
ECON mode* on
Brake hold system on
Brake hold activated
Electric parking brake on
FCW* off
LDW* off
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada
*if equipped
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on, there
may be a problem with temperature sensors.
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Exterior Lights
Rotate the switches on the headlight lever to operate the exterior lights. Push the
lever forward to turn on the high beams. Return the lever to its original position for
low beams.
OFF: All exterior lights are off.
: Turn on exterior lights except headlights.
AUTO: Turn on the automatic lighting feature*.
Headlights turn on or off depending on ambient
brightness when the vehicle is on. Headlights
automatically come on after the wipers are
engaged for a certain time.
: Turn on all exterior lights including headlights.
: Turn fog lights* on or off.
High beams
Low
beamsFlash
the high
beamsFog lights*
*if equipped
One-Touch Turn Signal
Use this quick and convenient method to signal a lane change.
Lightly push the turn signal lever up or down for a
three-blink sequence.
For a continuous signal, push the lever up or down
until it locks into place.
Left turn Right turn
Cargo Area Lights
Located on the driver’s side in the cargo area.
ON position: Cargo lights remain on.
OFF position: Cargo area lights remain off.
Interior and Exterior Lights
Operate interior and exterior lights when the vehicle is on or off.
Brightness Control
Adjust instrument panel brightness when the
vehicle is on.
To brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
To dim: Turn the knob to the left.
A beep sounds when the brightness reaches
minimum or maximum.
Interior Lights
Change the interior light settings using the switches
on the ceiling.
ON position (front only): Interior lights remain on.
Door-activated position: Interior lights come on
when any of the doors are opened, the driver’s door
is unlocked, or the vehicle is turned off.
OFF position: Interior lights remain off.
Map Lights
Press the front map lights to turn on or off.
Select/reset knob
Model with moonroof shown
Off
Door-activated positionFront
OffRear
Door-activated position
On
OnOff
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Heated Windshield Button**
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
The heated windshield automatically swicthes off
after 15 minutes.
Canadian models
*if equipped
**Canadian models
Seat Heaters*
Quickly warm the front seats when the vehicle is on.
Touch the seat heater icon on the climate control
panel.
Once: HI setting (two indicators)
Twice: LO setting (one indicator)
Three times: Turn the seat heaters off.
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 the seat heaters.
WARNING
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Using the Color Audio System*
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1. Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select the hour and adjust as necessary.
3. Select the minutes and adjust as necessary.
4. Select Set when complete.
5. Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Using the Settings Menu*
Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. Touch items to make selections.
1. From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Clock.
4. Select Clock Adjustment.
5. Adjust the hour and minute vaules.
6. Select OK when complete.
On vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signals.
*if equipped
AUTO: Select to
maintain a set
temperature. Use the
temperature control
to set the preferred
temperature. ON/OFF A/C
Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors* Windshield
defroster Passenger’s side
temperature control
Mode control:
Change airfl ow
location.Driver’s side
temperature
control
Recirculation
mode:
Recirculation
(indicator on)
Fresh air
(indicator off)
Fan control
SYNC: Set the
passenger’s side
temperature to
the same as the
driver’s side.
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Navigation Display and Controls
Use the touchscreen to enter information and make selections.
Voice Prompt Volume
Adjust volume for navigation and voice command confi rmation. This does not
affect audio or Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® volume, which is controlled by the
volume bar.
1. From the Home Screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Volume.
4. Adjust the level, or select off.
Voice Prompt
Turn the voice feedback feature on or off.
1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Select Voice Prompt.
4. Select On or Off.
Talk Button Tips
• When using the Talk button, wait until you hear a beep before speaking.
• To bypass the system prompts, simply press the Talk button again to say your
command.
• When the Talk button is pressed, all available voice commands are highlighted
in yellow.
• Speak in a clear, natural voice.
• Reduce all background noise.
• Adjust the dashboard vents away from the microphone on the audio system.
• Close the windows and moonroof.
HOME
MENU
BACK
VOL
Navi: Display the
map screen. HOME
(screen shown)
Info: Select items
such as trip
computer, traffi c
incidents, and
more.
BACK: Go back
to the previous
display.
Settings: Select Navi from the
Settings screen for map and
navigation options. MENU: From
the map screen,
select various
destination
options.
GPS signal
strengthTraf c
incident
iconTraf c
o w Current
map scaleCurrent
vehicle
position Map
orientation
Current
street Traf c
status
Map
menuLandmark
icon
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror detects
a vehicle in front of you when your vehicle speed is 15 km/h or higher—and it
determines there is a likelihood of a frontal collision—the system provides you with
visual and audible warnings. Available on Canadian models only.
If you do not brake in time or take preventive
action, the FCW indicator blinks and a beep
sounds continuously.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy
of the system will vary based on weather, speed, extreme interior heat, and other
factors. FCW does not include a braking function. It is always your responsibility to
safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
*if equipped
*if equipped
Lane Departure Warning ( LDW)*
A camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror determines if
your vehicle begins to move away from the center of a detected lane while driving
between 64–145 km/h. Available on Canadian models only.
If you cross a detected lane line without using
your turn signal, the LDW indicator blinks and a
beep sounds.
Turning LDW On or Off
Press LDW to turn the system on or off. A green
indicator light appears on the button when the
system is on.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LDW has limitations. Over-reliance on LDW may result
in a collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the vehicle within your lane.
LDW only alerts you when lane drift is detected without a turn signal in use. LDW
may not detect all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed, and lane marker condition. It is always your responsibility to safely
operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
LDW buttonIndicator
Beep
Changing Vehicle Distance
Press the FCW button to change the alert range for
the vehicle ahead of you. Each time you press the
button, the distance setting cycles through short,
normal, long, and off.
Beep
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LaneWatch™*
Check the passenger-side rear areas in the upper display when the right turn signal
is activated.
LaneWatch display
Activating LaneWatch
Activate the right turn signal. The LaneWatch display
appears. Check the display for blind spots, and
visually confi
rm that it is safe to change lanes.
You can also press the LaneWatch button on the end
of the turn signal switch to view a constant real-time
display. Press it again to turn the display off.
Changing Settings Customize the display and how and when the display appears.
1.
From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2. Select Camera.
3. Select LaneWatch.
4. Select an option and make the preferred changes.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has limitations. Over-reliance on the system
may result in a collision.
Failure to visually confi rm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may
result in a crash and serious injury or death.
Do not rely only on LaneWatch while driving. Always look in your mirrors, to
either side of your vehicle, and behind you for other vehicles before ch\
anging
lanes.
WARNING
*if equipped The rear camera view is restricted. You cannot see the corner ends of the bumper or what is
underneath the bumper. Its unique lens also makes objects appear closer or farther than they \
actually are.
Visually confi rm that it is safe to drive before backing up. Certain conditions (such\
as weather,
lighting, and high temperatures) may also restrict the rear view. Do not rely on the rearview display,
which does not give you all information about conditions at the rear of \
your vehicle.
*if equipped
Multi-View Rear Camera*
When you shift into Reverse (R), a real-time image of the area behind \
your vehicle is
shown in the display, along with helpful parking guidelines.
Models with color audio system
Changing Camera SettingsTurn the guidelines on or off. Use the selector knob to make and enter se\
lections.
1.
Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Rear Camera.
4. Select Camera Guideline.
5. Select On or Off.
6. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Wide view Normal view Top down view
Press the selector knob to change views.