2017 HONDA HR-V maintenance schedule

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I NSTRUMENT P
ANELI
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ANEL
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 indica\
tor
blinks and beeps sound continuously if you or your front passenger has not
fastened your seat belts when you begin driving. If the indicator remain\
s 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 inflate tire(s) if n\
ecessary. If
the indicator remains on after tire inflation, you need to calibrate t\
he system
(see page 107). The indicator also appears if your vehicle is fitted\
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.
Canada
U.S.
*if equipped
Washer fluid level (Canadian models only)
Washer fluid is low. Refill the reservoir (see page 125).
Brake depress
•

During automatic brake hold operation, the automatic brake hold button i\
s
pressed without pressing the brake pedal. Make sure you press the brake \
pedal.
•


(Blinks) Automatic brake hold is canceled during operation. Immediatel\
y
press the brake pedal.
Forward Collision W

arning (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 th\
e
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.
CV T 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

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Learn about basic maintenance that you can perform on the vehicle yourse\
lf, as well
as information about how to best maintain the vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Some of the most important safety precautions are listed below; however, we cannot
warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing mainte\
nance.
Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.
Maintenance Safety
•
T
o reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks\
, and flames
away from the battery and all fuel-related parts.
•

Never leave rags, towels, or other flammable objects under the hood. H\
eat
from
the engine and exhaust can ignite them, causing a fire.
•

T
o clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
gasoline.
•

W
ear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the battery\
or
compressed air.
•

Do not run the engine in confined spaces where carbon monoxide gas can\

accumulate.
Vehicle Safety
•
The vehicle must be stationary
, and parked on level ground with the parking
brake set and the engine off.
•

Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
•


Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
MAINTENANCEMaintenance Minder™
Reminds you when indicated maintenance service is due.
When maintenance is due, the Maintenance Minder indicator comes on and a\

message appears on the display every time you turn the vehicle on. Press\
the select/
reset knob to change displays.
Maintenance
Minder indicator
Main items
Sub items
Maintenance Minder message
• Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake fl\
uid
every 3 years.
•

Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
•


Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy
.
U.S. models
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and sys\
tems
may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individuals using \
parts
that are certified to EPA standards.
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on the
maintenance main items marked with # will not void your emissions warranties.
However, all maintenance services should be performed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the multi-information display.
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem befo\
re
driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. \
Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according
to the schedules in this guide.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can \
cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures and precautions in this guide.
WARNING