2017 HONDA HR-V ESP

Devices That Emit Radio WavesThe following products and systems on your vehicle emit radio waves when\
in
operation:
•

Audio system

• Immobilizer system
•


Bluetooth
Audio
• Remote transmitter
•


Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
• Smart Entry System
Each of the above complies with the appropriate requirements or the requ\
ired
standards of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Industry \
Canada,
described below:
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interf\
erence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter\
ference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsib\
le for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
As required by Industry Canada:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s\
).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device \
may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, \
including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act The airbags, seat belt tensioners, and CR-type batteries in this vehicle\
may
contain perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.
ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for more information.
California Proposition 65 WarningWARNING: This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.\
DISCLOSURES
Event Data RecordersThis vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of
an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, suc\
h as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in unde\
rstanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typicall\
y
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such d\
ata as:
•

How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
•


Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fasten\
ed;
•


How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or b\
rake
pedal; and,
•


How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances \
in
which crashes and injuries occur

. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by th\
e EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data \
routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and acces\
s to
the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacture\
r, other
parties such as law enforcement that have the special equipment can read\
the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belong to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by anyone e\
lse
except as legally required or with the permission of the vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with service-related devices that record inform\
ation
about powertrain performance. The data can be used to verify emissions l\
aw
requirements and/or help technicians diagnose and solve service problems. It may
also be combined with data from other sources for research purposes, but\

it remains confidential.

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S AFETY
V
ISUAL I NDEX
Dashboard and Other Controls
1 Touchscreen* p. 58
2 Hazard warning button
3 Climate control system p. 44
Seat heater switches*

p. 46
4 USB/HDMI* port p. 49Auxiliary input jack* p. 50
Accessory power socket p. 49
5 Power window switches p. 33
Door lock switches
p. 31


Door mirror controls
p. 42
6 Electric parking brake p. 93
Brake hold switch
p. 94
7 Shift lever* p. 90
Manual transmission*
p. 92
*if equipped
Your safety—and the safety of others—is very important, and operati\
ng 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 fr\
om 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 att\
ention.
Y

ou WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow



instructions.
Y

ou CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow

instructions.



Y

ou 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
15
46
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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace\
any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, the control unit and other related parts mu\
st be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt tensioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have your dealer inspect the foll\
owing: the
driver’s seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat
belt tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
Do not remove or modify a front seat without first consulting a dealer
This would likely disable the driver’s seat position sensor or the weight sensors
in the passenger’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or modify a front seat to
accommodate a person with disabilities, contact a Honda dealer. For U.S.
vehicles, call Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Fo\
r Canadian
vehicles, call Honda Canada Customer Relations at (888) 946-6329.Child Safety
Each year, many children are injured or killed in vehicle crashes because they are
either unrestrained or not properly restrained. In fact, vehicle collisi\
ons are the
number one cause of death of children ages 12 and under.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that all children ages 12 and under be properly restrained in \
a rear seat.
Some states or provinces/territories have laws restricting where childre\
n may ride.
To reduce the number of child deaths and injuries, every state, Canadian \
province
and territory requires that infants and children be properly restrained \
when they ride
in a vehicle.
Protecting Child Passengers•
An inflating front or side airbag can injure or kill a child sitting i\
n the front
seat.
•

A child in the front seat is more likely to interfere with the driver’\
s ability to
safely control the vehicle.
•

Statistics show that children of all sizes and ages are safer when they \
ar
e
properly restrained in a rear seat.
•

Any child who is too small to wear a seat belt correctly must be restrai\
n
ed in an
approved child seat that is properly secured to the vehicle using either\
the lap
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the lower anchors of the LATCH system.
•

Never hold a child on your lap because it is impossible to protect them \
in t
he
event of a collision.
•

Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the bel\
t w
ould
likely press deep into the child and cause serious or fatal injuries.
•

Never let two children use the same seat belt. Both children could be ve\
r
y
seriously injured in a crash.
•

Do not allow children to operate the doors, windows, or seat adjusters.
•


Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, especially in hot weath\
er when
the inside of the vehicle can get hot enough to kill them. They could al\
so act

ivate
vehicle controls, causing it to move unexpectedly.
Children who are unrestrained or improperly restrained can be seriously \
injured or killed in a crash.
Any child too small for a seat belt should be properly restrained in a c\
hild
seat. A larger child should be properly restrained with a seat belt, usi\
ng a
booster seat if necessary.
WARNING

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
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.

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
Touchscreen Operation*
Use simple gestures—including touching, swiping, and scrolling—to \
operate certain
audio functions.
Some items may be grayed out during driving to reduce the potential for \
distraction.
You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or use voice commands*.
Wearing gloves may limit or prevent touchscreen response.
*if equipped
**HondaLink can be accessed only if the app is installed on your
smartphone, and the phone is connected to the system (see page 59).
HOME
MENU
BA CK
VO L
Power button:
Turn audio on
or off.
HOME
(screen shown)
MENU: Display
menu items for the
selected screen.
BACK: Go back to
the previous screen. button:
Change screen
brightness.
Settings: Choose
Audio for options. HondaLink: View apps when
your phone is connected
through HondaLink**. Audio: Display
current audio
information.
Volume
Display button:
Change the display.
Changing Icon Order You can change the order of the icons on the Home screen.
1.

From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.


Select System.
3.


Select Home.
4.


Select Home Screen Edit Order
.
5.

Select and hold the icon you want to move and slide
it to a different position.
HondaLink®
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the audio system to enable int\
egration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to control
the phone’s apps through the touchscreen.
To check smartphone compatibility and connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.com.
To get more information on HondaLink features and apps, visit www.hondalink.com.

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Models with touchscreen
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
Receive and send messages from your paired and connected phone. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Standard message rates apply. This feature is limited while the vehicle is moving.
Receiving and Responding to Messages
When you receive a new message, a pop-up appears on the touchscreen. You can
view the message when the vehicle is stopped. You can also reply to it using fixed
phrases or call the sender.
1.

When the prompt appears, select Read.
2.


The message is displayed, and the system reads
it aloud.
T

o reply: With the message open, select Reply,
and choose one of the six available responses.
Select Send to send the message. You cannot
create a new text message.
To call the sender: With the message open,
select Call.
Selecting an Account
If your phone has both text message and e-mail accounts, you can select \
only one
of them at a time to be active and receive notifications.
1.

From the Home screen, select Settings.
2.


Select Phone.
3.


Select Select Account.
4.


Select T
ext Message or an e-mail account.
*if equipped
Models with touchscreen
HondaLink® Assist
Automatically attempt to connect and talk to an operator who can locate \
your
vehicle and request emergency help in the event of a collision. Your phone must be
paired to the system and have good cellular connection. Visit www.hondalink.com
(U.S.) or honda.ca/hondalinkassist (Canada) for more information.
1.
Make sure your phone is on and paired to
Bluetooth

HandsFreeLink (see page 73).
2.

Select Call Now
, or the system automatically
connects after 10 seconds. The vehicle information
and its position are sent to the operator.*
3.

Select T
alk Now to immediately talk to the operator.
4.

When the call is complete, select Hang Up or press
the Hang Up/Back button on the steering wheel.
Siri® Eyes Free
Activate Siri through your vehicle when an iPhone is paired to the syste\
m. Visit
handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or honda.ca/siri (Canada) to check phone compatibility.
Hang-Up/Back button: Exit Siri Eyes Free mode, or
cancel a command.
Talk button: Press and hold to activate Siri Eyes Free
mode. The Smartphone screen appears. Say your
command after you hear the Siri tone. If you only press
and release the Talk button, the standard voice recognition system is activated.
Here are some examples of Siri commands:
“Call John Smith”
“Read my new text message”
“Find a nearby sushi restaurant”
Notes:
•

Any requests that include visual feedback from Siri on your phone are no\
t
displayed in the vehicle.
•


Certain commands rely on the iPhone’
s features and existing apps.
•

T
o hear turn-by-turn directions or songs through the vehicle, set the aud\
io source
to Bluetooth Audio.
Siri and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
“Remind me to pick up dinner”
“Set up a meeting today at 3 p.m.”
“Play song XYZ”
*Depending on your phone and cellular signal capability, your vehicle’s location may not be sent to the operator.
BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®BLUETOOTH® HANDSFREELINK®

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DRIVING
DRIVING
Cruise Control
Maintain a constant vehicle speed without having to keep your foot on th\
e
accelerator pedal. Use cruise control on freeways or open roads where yo\
u can
travel at a constant speed with little acceleration or deceleration.
CRUISE button
RES/+ button
-/SET button CANCEL button
Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.
Use cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.
WARNING
Activating and Setting the Vehicle Speed
1.
Press the CRUISE button. The CRUISE MAIN indicator
appears.
2.


Accelerate to the desired speed (above 25 mph/

40 km/h). Take your foot off the pedal and press the
-/SET button to set the speed. The CRUISE CONTROL
indicator appears.
Adjusting the Vehicle Speed
Press the RES/+ button to increase speed, or the -/SET
button to decrease speed.
Each time you press the button, the vehicle speed is
increased or decreased by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h). If you
keep the button pressed, the vehicle speed increases or
decreases until you release it.
Canceling Cruise ControlPress the CANCEL button or the brake pedal. The CRUISE
CONTROL indicator goes off.
After cruise control has been canceled, you can still resume
the prior set speed by pressing the RES/+ button while
driving at a speed of at least 25 mph (40 km/h).
Press the CRUISE button to turn the system off.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
If the camera mounted between the windshield and the rearview mirror det\
ects
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 pr\
ovides you with
visual and audible warnings.
If you do not brake in time or take preventive
action, the FCW indicator blinks and a beep sounds
continuously.
Changing Vehicle DistancePress 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.
To turn the systen on or off, press and hold the
button until you hear a beep.
Important Safety Reminder
FCW cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; a\
ccuracy
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 resp\
onsibility to
safely operate the vehicle and avoid collisions.
*if equipped. Canadian models only.
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