2017 HONDA HR-V remove seats

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Seat Belt Inspection
Regularly check the condition of your seat belts as follows:
•

Pull each belt out fully
, and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear.
•

Check that the latches and buckles work smoothly and the belts retract e\
asily
.
If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning the belt may correct the problem. Use
only mild soap and warm water. Do not use bleach or cleaning solvents. Make
sure the belt is completely dry before allowing it to retract.
Any belt that is not in good condition or working properly will not prov\
ide proper
protection and should be replaced as soon as possible.
A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level \
of
protection in a subsequent crash. Have your seat belts inspected by a de\
aler after
any collision. Fastening a Seat Belt Adjust your seat to the proper position (see page 38), and then follow\
the below
steps.
1.

Pull the seat belt out slowly
.
2.

Insert the latch plate into the buckle, then tug
on the belt to make sure the buckle is secure.
Make sure that the belt is not twisted or caught
on anything.
3.


Position the lap part of the belt as low as possible
across your hips, then pull up on the shoulder
part of the belt so the lap part fits snugly

. This lets
your strong pelvic bones take the force of a crash
and reduces the chance of internal injuries.
4.

If necessary
, pull up on the belt again to remove
any slack, then make sure that the belt rests
across the center of your chest and over your
shoulder. This spreads the forces of a crash over
the strongest bones in your upper body.
T

o release the belt, push the red PRESS button
then guide the belt by hand until it has retracted
completely.
Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or d\
eath if
the seat belts do not work properly when needed.
Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon a\
s
possible.
WARNING
Pull out
slowly.
Lap belt
as low as
possible.
Latch
plate
Buckle
Improperly positioning the seat belts can cause serious injury or death \
in a
crash.
Make sure all seat belts are properly positioned before driving.
WARNING
Adjusting the Shoulder AnchorThe front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller a\
nd
shorter occupants.
1.

Move the anchor up and down while pulling the
release outward.
2.


Position the anchor so that the belt rests across
the center of your chest and over your shoulder

.

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer re\
ar
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rig\
id or flexible
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 cargo 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.

T
ighten the tether strap according to the seat
maker’s instructions.
6.

Make sure the child seat is firmly 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 cargo cover.* Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1.
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 firmly 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.
T

o deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt to
wind up all the way.
*if equipped (Canadian models)
Marks
Rigid type
Lower anchors
Flexible type
Anchor
Tether strap hook

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Improperly positioning head restraints reduces their effectiveness and
increases the likelihood of serious injury in a crash.
Make sure head restraints are in place and positioned properly before dr\
iving.
WARNING
Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the head restraints can re\
sult in
severe injury during a crash.
Always replace the head restraints before driving.
WARNING
Adjusting the Head Restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints in all seating positions. H\
ead
restraints are most effective for protection against whiplash and other \
rear-impact
crash injuries.
The center of the back of the occupant’s head
should rest against the center of the restraint. The
tops of the occupant’s ears should be level with the
center height of the restraint.
To raise the head restraint: Pull it upward.
To lower the head restraint: Push it down while
pressing the release button.
To remove the head restraint: Pull the restraint up as
far as it will go. Then push the release button, and
pull the restraint up and out.
To reinstall a head restraint: Insert the legs back
in place, then adjust the head restraint to an
appropriate height while pressing the release button.
Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked in
position.
For the head restraint system to work properly:
•

Do not hang any items on the head restraints, or from the restraint legs\
.
•


Do not place any object between an occupant and the seat-back.
•


Install each restraint in its proper location.
Rear outer
seat shown
Rear Seats
Fold rear seats up or down to allow for additional storage space.
Folding Down Rear Seats1.
Store the center seat belt. Insert the latch plate
into the slot on the side of the anchor buckle.
Retract the seat belt into the holder on the ceiling
(see page 8).
2.


Lower the head restraint to its lowest position.
3.


Pull the release lever and fold down the seat-
back.
Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly secured.
Loose items can fly forward if you have to brake
hard.
T

o return the seat to the original position, pull up the
seat-back to the upright position.
Folding Up Rear Seats
1.
Make sure the seat belt buckles are in their loops
on the seat.
2.


Pull up the rear seat cushion.
3.


Fold the seat leg down while pushing the seat
cushion firmly against the seat-back to lock it.
T

o return the seat to its original position, hold the
seat cushion in the upright position, and pull up the
seat leg fully. Slowly put down the seat cushion and
set the seat leg in the floor guide.
Make sure the seat is firmly secured by rocking it
forward and back.
Anchor
buckle Latch plate
Release lever
Loop
Seat leg
Seat leg
Latch
Floor guide

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DRIVING
NAVIGATION
Taking a Detour
You can calculate a detour route manually if you encounter a road closure\
or other
obstacle.
1.

When en route, press MENU from the map
screen.
2.


Select Detour
. The system attempts to calculate
a new route by avoiding the next 5 miles (8 km)
while on a freeway or 1 mile (1 km) while on a
surface street.
Traffic
View traffic flow, incidents, and construction in major metro areas. You can also
route around congestion or incidents using voice commands. Press the Talk
button before saying each command. Available on U.S. models only.
1.

When en route, say
“Display traffic incidents.”
A list of incidents on your route appears.
2.

Say the number of the incident you want to avoid.
3.


Say
“Avoid” and the incident list returns.
4.

Say
“Recalculate route” to set the new route.
Canceling Your RouteYou can cancel your route at any time.
1.

When en route, press MENU from the map
screen.
2.


Select Cancel Route. The route is cleared and the
map screen returns. Y

ou can also press the Talk
button and say “Cancel route.” Learn about preparation for driving, as well as other features.
Before Driving
Check the following items before you begin driving.
Exterior Checks
•
Make sure there are no obstructions on the windows, door mirrors, exte
rior
lights, or other parts of the vehicle.
•

Remove any frost, snow
, or ice.
•

Make sure the hood is securely closed.
•


Heat from the engine and exhaust can ignite flammable materials left u\
nder
the hood, causing a fire. If you’ve parked your vehicle for an exte\
nded period,
inspect and remove any debris that may have collected, such as dried g

rass
and leaves that have fallen or have been carried in for use as a nest by\
a small
animal. Also check under the hood for leftover flammable materials aft\
er you or
someone else has performed maintenance on your vehicle.
•

Make sure the tires are in good condition.
•


Make sure there are no people or objects behind or around the vehicle.
DRIVING
If the doors are frozen shut, use warm water around the door edges to me\
lt any
ice. Do not try to force them open, as this can damage the rubber trim a\
round the
doors. When done, wipe dry to avoid further freezing.
NOTICE
Interior Checks•
Store or secure all items on board properly
.
•

Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
•


Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure t\
he floor

mats.
•

If you have any animals on board, do not let them move freely around in \
the
vehicle.
•

Securely close and lock all doors and the tailgate.
•


Adjust your seating position, mirrors, and steering wheel properly
.
•

Make sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll\
under the
seats.
•


Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
•


Make sure that the indicators in the instrument panel come on when you s\
tart
the vehicle, and go off soon after

.