Honda Automobile Customer Service
Your authorized Honda dealer should be able to answer any questions you h\
ave
about your vehicle. However, if you are dissatisfied with the information you receive,
you can call Honda Automobile Customer Service (see page 137).
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,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
). This Owner’s Guide is intended to help you quickly get acquainted with your
2017 Honda HR-V. It provides basic information and instructions on technology and
convenience features, as well as emergency procedures and how to get ass\
istance.
This guide is for vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. It cove\
rs all HR-V
models, so you may find descriptions of features and equipment that ar\
e not in your
vehicle. Images throughout this guide are from U.S. vehicles and represe\
nt 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 first registered owner of your vehicle, you may request\
a complimentary
printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation Manual, or Vehicle Warranty within
the first 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 Co., Inc. strives to be proactive in protecting our\
environment
and natural resources. By using electronic delivery for a considerable p\
ortion 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
VEHICLE CONTROLS
..................................................
29
Using the Key or Remote T
ransmitter
..................
29
Smart Entry System*
...............................................
30
Door Operation
........................................................
31
Tailgate Operation
...................................................
32
Power Window Operation
.....................................
33
Power Moonroof Operation*
................................
34
Interior and Exterior Lights
....................................
35
One-Touch Turn Signal
...........................................
36
Wiper Operation
......................................................
37
Adjusting the Seats
.................................................
38
Rear Seats
...............................................................
41
Adjusting the Mirrors
..............................................
42
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
...............................
43
Air Conditioning System*
......................................
43
Climate Control System*
.......................................
44
Seat Heaters*
..........................................................
46
Customized Features
..............................................
47
Setting the Clock
.....................................................
48AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY
....................................
49
Basic Audio Operation
...........................................
49
Color Audio System*
...............................................
52
FM/AM Radio
........................................................
53
Compact Disc (CD)
...............................................
54
iPod® ...................................................................... 55
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 56
Bluetooth
® Audio .................................................. 57
T
ouchscreen Operation* ........................................ 58
HondaLink
® ........................................................... 59
FM/AM Radio ....................................................... 60
SiriusXM
® Radio* ................................................. 61
Compact Disc (CD) .............................................. 62
iPod® ...................................................................... 63
USB Flash Drive .................................................... 64
Bluetooth
® Audio .................................................. 65
Pandora® ............................................................... 66
HDMI Video ........................................................... 67
BLUETOOTH
® HANDSFREELINK® (HFL) ................. 68
Basic HFL Operation
............................................... 68
Pairing a Phone
....................................................... 69
Making a Call
........................................................... 70
Basic HFL Operation
............................................... 71
Pairing a Phone
....................................................... 73
Making a Call
........................................................... 74
SMS Text Messaging and E-Mail*
....................... 76
HondaLink
® Assist ................................................... 77
Siri® Eyes Free ......................................................... 77
NA
VIGATION* ............................................................. 78
Basic Navigation Operation
..................................78
Entering a Destination
............................................ 81
Routing
...................................................................... 83
136 || 137
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Learn about information specific to you as a Honda customer and how to\
get help.
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
Below are some frequently asked questions and troubleshooting items that\
you may
have about the vehicle.
Q:
How do I set the vehicle clock?
A:
For vehicles without navigation, see page 48. For vehicles with navigati\
on, the
time is automatically set using GPS signals.
Q:
Why doesn’
t the vehicle start when I press the ENGINE START/STOP button?*
A:
The brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine.
Q:
What is the AUTO setting on my headlight lever?
A:
When in the AUTO position, the vehicle’
s exterior lights will automatically turn
on or off depending on the ambient lighting.
Q:
Why won’
t the driver’s door unlock when I grab the door handle, even though
the keyless access remote is within range?*
A:
If you pull the handle too quickly
, the system may not have time to confirm the
door is unlocked. W
ait to hear a beep to confirm the door is unlocked. If you are
wearing gloves, the system may be slow to respond.
Q:
After my battery was disconnected or went dead, the audio system is aski\
ng for
a code. Where do I find this?
A:
In most cases, you do not need to enter a code. T
urn on the vehicle and the
audio system, and press and hold the power button until the system react\
ivates.
Q:
Why can’
t I operate Pandora through the audio system?
A:
Audio may be streaming through
Bluetooth Audio. Make sure Pandora mode
is selected and the phone cable is properly connected to the USB adapter\
.
Some phones may prompt you to “Allow” a connection.
Q:
Is my phone compatible with
Bluetooth features?
A:
Visit handsfreelink.com (U.S.) or handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone
compatibility for
Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, and SMS text
messaging.
Q:
Every time I press the T
alk button, the system gives me voice prompts. Can I turn
these off?*
A:
From the Home screen, select Settings. Select the V
oice Recog tab, then select
V
oice Prompt. Select Off.
CUSTOMER INFORMATION
*if equipped
Contact Us
Honda dealer personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to\
answer
all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does\
not solve
to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s service manager or
general manager. If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’\
s
management, contact Honda Automobile Customer Service.U.S. owners
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Automobile Customer Service
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Mail Stop 500-2N-7A
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 999-1009
In Puerto Rico and
the U.S. Virgin Islands
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel: (787) 620-7546
When you call or write, please give us the following information:
•
V
ehicle Identification Number
•
Date of purchase
•
Odometer reading of your vehicle
•
Y
our name, address, and telephone number
•
A detailed description of the problem
•
Name of the dealer who sold the vehicle to you Canadian owners
Honda Canada, Inc.
Customer Relations
180 Honda Blvd.
Markham, ON
L6C 0H9
T
el: (888) 946-6329
Fax: (877) 939-0909
e-mail: [email protected]
Q:
Why can’
t I select an item using the selector knob or touchscreen*?
A:
T
o prevent driver distraction, certain items are limited or inoperable wh\
ile the
vehicle is moving. Use voice commands or pull over to select the items.
Q:
Where can I find the vehicle identification number (VIN)?
A:
Check the label on the driver’
s doorjamb.
*if equipped
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,
flat tire and lockout assistance, towing, and more (limitations apply\
).
Call (866) 864-5211 (U.S.) or (800) 465-7587 (Canada).