2017 HONDA HR-V Quick Guide

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*if equipped
Adjusting the Mirrors
Adjust the angle of the mirrors for the best visibility when you are sit\
ting in the
correct driving position.

Rearview Mirror with Day/Night Positions*
Manually adjust the position to reduce headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. Flip the tab to switch
between day and night positions.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*When driving after dark, the automatic dimming
function reduces the glare from headlights behind
you.
Press the Auto button to turn the system on or off. A
green indicator appears when automatic dimming is on.
The system suspends when the shift lever is
in Reverse (R).
Power Door MirrorsAdjust the power door mirrors when the vehicle is on.
L/R selector switch: Select the left or right mirror.
After adjusting the mirror, return the switch to the
center position.
Mirror position adjustment switch: Press the switch
left, right, up, or down to move the mirror.
Auto button
Indicator
Adjustment switch Selector switch
Air Conditioning System*
Manually control the front heating and cooling in your vehicle’s interior using the
buttons and dials on the dashboard.
*if equipped
Fan control/
OFF dial
A/C
button Temperature
control dial
Recirculation button:
Recirculation mode (indicator on):
Recirculates air from the vehicle’s interior.
Fresh Air mode (indicator off): Maintains
outside ventilation. Rear defogger
button*Mode control
dial
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so\
that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving postur\
e.
1.

Pull up the steering wheel adjustment lever
.
2.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
3.


Push down the steering wheel adjustment lever to
lock the steering wheel in position.
To adjustTo lock Lever
Night position
Ta b
Day
position
Adjusting the steering wheel position while driving may cause you to los\
e
control of the vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING

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Climate Control System*
The automatic climate control system can maintain your preferred interio\
r
temperature by selecting the proper mix of heated or cooled air and fan \
speed.
Touch the icons on the dashboard to control the system.
U.S. models
*if equipped
AUTO: Select to
maintain a set
temperature. Use
the temperature
control to set
the preferred
temperature.
ON/OFFA/C
Recirculation
mode Rear
defogger/
heated door
mirrors*
Windshield
defroster Fan control
Mode control:
Change airflow
location.Temperature
control
Fresh air
mode
Heated Windshield Button**
Press the heated windshield button to deice the
windshield when the vehicle is on.
The heated windshield automatically switches off
after 15 minutes.
Canadian models
**Canadian models
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 airflow
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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Passenger Side Vents
Three separate front passenger side air vents allow for different air fl\
ow rates
through the vehicle.
Adjust each vent to optimize airflow throughout the
vehicle.
Open or close individual vents to adjust passenger
comfort levels.
Adjust from side to side or up and down.
MidLowHigh
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 w\
ith
diabetes, lower-limb nerve damage, or paralysis) or with sensitive skin should
not use the seat heaters.
WARNING
Changing Settings Using the Display Audio System*
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.
*if equipped
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MENU
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MENU/CLOCK button
Selector knob

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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Learn how to operate the vehicle’s audio system.
Basic Audio Operation
Connect audio devices and operate buttons and displays for the audio sys\
tem.
USB Port
1.
Open one of the USB covers under the front
console.
2.


Insert a USB flash drive or other audio device,
such as an iPod or iPhone®, into the USB port.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Applicable laws may prohibit the operation
of handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Accessory Power Socket
Open the socket cover under the front console to
use power when the vehicle is on.
Additional power sockets* are located on the back
of the center console and the right side of the cargo
area.
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can ove\
rheat the
power socket.
NOTICE
HDMI Port*
1.
Open the HDMI cover under the front console.
2.


Insert an HDMI cable to the HDMI port.
Additional cables and connectors sold separately.
USB port
Setting the Clock
Adjust the time using the steps described for your vehicle type.
Models with 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.
Models with Display Audio System
Use this method for vehicles with touchscreen. T

ouch items to make selections. On
vehicles with navigation, the time is automatically set using GPS signal\
s.
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.
*if equipped
HDMI port

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
*if equipped
Auxiliary Input Jack*
Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch
(3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.
1.

Open the AUX
cover under the front console.
2.

Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device
into the jack. The audio system switches to
AUX

mode. Use the device to control the audio.
Steering Wheel ControlsYou can operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering \
wheel
controls.
SOURCE button: Cycle through available audio
modes.
t/u buttons: Change presets, tracks, albums, or
folders.
+/- buttons: Adjust audio volume.
MENU button*: From the audio screen, press and
hold to choose options for the current audio mode
(models with touchscreen). Use the +/- buttons and
the SOURCE button to scroll and enter selections.
FM/AM/XM Radio
Press t or u for the next or previous station.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous strong station.
CD/iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio
Press t or u for the next or previous track.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).
Pandora
Press u for the next song.
Press and hold t or u for the next or previous station.

Menu
button
Adjusting the SoundAdjust various sound settings.
Models with color audio system
Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.
1.

Press the Sound button.
2.


Select a sound mode to change, and adjust it
using the selector knob.
3.


Press the Back button to exit the menu.
Models with touchscreen
Make selections using the touchscreen.
1.


From the HOME screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Audio.
3.


Select Sound.
4.


Select the tabs to change the sound mode and
adjust the setting.
5.


Select OK when complete.
*if equipped
Sound button Selector knob
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Color Audio System*
Use the buttons to control the display and audio system.
Selector knob:
Make and enter
selections.
Volume/power
knob MENU/CLOCK
button:
Display menu
options. Press
and hold for clock
adjustment.
BACK
button:
Go back to the
previous display.
Display button:
Adjust display
brightness. Sound button:

Adjust sound.
FM/AM Radio
Play FM or AM radio stations.
Models with color audio system
Radio button:
Select a band.
Preset
buttons (1–6): Press and hold
a preset button to store the current
station. Press a preset button to
select a previously stored station.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Search up and
down the selected
band for a station
with a strong signal.
Selector knob:
Rotate to tune
radio frequency.
Press to for more
options.

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Compact Disc (CD)
The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC
formats.
Models with color audio system
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting th\
ese
types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.
NOTICE
CD eject button
CD

slot
CD/AUX

button:
Play a CD.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display a track list.Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play
mode, such as random, repeat, etc.
Corresponding icons appear above
each button.
iPod®
Play and operate an iPod through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with color audio system
Connect your device (see page 49).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod.
1.

From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.


Select a search option.
3.


Select the track you want to play
.
iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press
and hold to move
rapidly within a
track. CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
iPod. Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
enter the music
search list.
Play mode buttons (3, 5, 6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.

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USB Flash Drive
Play and operate a USB flash drive through the vehicle’s audio system.
Models with color audio system
Connect your device (see page 49).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the flash drive.
1.

From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.


Select a folder
.
3.

Select the track you want to play
.
Selector knob:
Rotate to change
tracks. Press to
display the folder
list.
CD/AUX button:
Play a connected
USB flash drive.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Press to change
tracks. Press and
hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Play mode buttons (1–6): Select a play mode,
such as random, repeat, etc. Corresponding
icons appear above each button.
Bluetooth® Audio
Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through the ve\
hicle’s
audio system. Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check
phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.
Models with color audio system
Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (see page 69).
Searching for Music
Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the device.
1.

From the audio screen, press the selector knob.
2.


Select a category
.
3.

Select the track you want to play
.
Notes:
•

Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted.
•


Y
ou may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback.
•

The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on\
all
phones.
Seek/Skip buttons:
Change audio
tracks. CD/AUX button:
Play Bluetooth
Audio.
Preset button 1:
Resume audio.
Preset button 2:
Pause audio.
Selector knob:
Press to enter the
music search list.
Applicable laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a vehicle.
Launch streaming audio on your phone only when it is safe to do so.