2017 HONDA HR-V steering

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,
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(Canada) to view the complete and most current information.
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a copy from
your Honda dealer.
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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

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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


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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

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V
ISUAL
I
NDEX
Quickly locate items in the vehicle’s interior.
Steering Wheel and Nearby Controls
1 Lights/turn signals/LaneW
atch
button* p. 35, p. 36, p. 99
2 SEL/RESET knob* p. 28
Brightness control

p. 35
3 Wipers/washers p. 37
4 Cruise control buttons p. 96
5 Horn
6 Bluetooth HandsFreeLink/voice

recognition buttons
p. 68, p. 71,

p. 79
7 Audio controls p. 50
MENU button*

p. 50
Display button*

p. 58
8 Instrument panel p. 24
9 Information display p. 28
10 Hood release handle p. 121
11 Fuel fill door handle p. 102
12 ENGINE START/STOP button* p. 90
13 ECON button* p. 95
14 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) OFF

button
p. 95
Lane Departure W

arning (LDW)

button*

p. 98
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) button*

p. 107
Forward Collision W

arning (FCW)

button*

p. 97
Heated windshield button*

p. 45
VISUAL INDEX
*if equipped
*if equipped
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DRIVING....................................................................... 85
Before Driving .......................................................... 85
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2
Emissions
.................................................................. 86
Maximum Load Limit
............................................... 87
Starting to Drive
....................................................... 89
Shifting
...................................................................... 90
Braking
...................................................................... 92
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
®) .............................. 95
Eco Assist® System ................................................. 95
Cruise Control .......................................................... 96
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
......................97
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)*
.........................98
LaneWatch
™* ........................................................... 99
Multi-View Rear Camera ...................................... 100
Refueling

................................................................. 102
HANDLING THE UNEXPECTED
.............................. 103
Smart Entry Remote Battery Strength*
.............103
Shift Lever Does Not Move*
................................ 103
Jump Starting
......................................................... 104
Overheating

............................................................ 105
Emergency Engine Stop*
..................................... 106
Emergency Towing

................................................ 106
T

ire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........107
Changing a Flat Tire

.............................................. 109
Fuse Locations

....................................................... 113MAINTENANCE
........................................................
118
Safety Precautions
................................................
118
Maintenance Minder™ .......................................... 119
Under the Hood
...................................................... 121
Engine Oil

................................................................ 122
Engine Coolant

....................................................... 124
Window Washer Fluid

.......................................... 125
Checking the Battery


............................................ 125
Changing Wiper Blades

....................................... 126
Tire Information

..................................................... 128
Tire Labeling

........................................................... 131
DOT Tire Quality Grading

...................................... 132
T

esting of Readiness Codes ................................ 134
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................... 135 CUSTOMER INFORMATION
................................... 136
Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting
.136
Contact Us

.............................................................. 137
Honda Roadside Assistance
............................... 137
Warranty Coverages

............................................. 138
EP

A Contact Information ...................................... 138
VOICE COMMAND INDEX
...................................... 139
INDEX

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. 145

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor
The seat belt for the rear center seat is located in the ceiling.
1.

Pull out the seat belt’
s small latch plate and
the latch plate from each holding slot in the
ceiling.
2.

Line up the triangle marks on the small
latch plate and anchor buckle. Make sure
the seat belt is not twisted. Attach the belt
to the anchor buckle.
3.


Insert the latch plate into the buckle.
Properly fasten the seat belt the same way
you fasten the lap/shoulder seat belt.
T

o unlatch the detachable anchor, insert
the latch plate into the slot on the side of
the anchor buckle.Airbags
Your vehicle is equipped with three types of airbags: front airbags, side\
airbags, and
side curtain airbags.
Front Airbags (SRS)
The front SRS airbags inflate in a moderate-to-severe frontal collisio\
n to help
protect the head and chest of the driver and/or front passenger. They are housed
in the center of the steering wheel for the driver, and in the dashboard for the front
passenger. Both airbags are marked SRS AIRBAG.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicates that the airbags are des\
igned to
supplement seat belts, not replace them. Seat belts are the occupant’\
s primary
restraint system.
Advanced AirbagsYour front airbags have advanced features to help reduce the likelihood o\
f airbag-
related injuries to smaller occupants.
The driver’s advanced front airbag system includes
a seat position sensor. Based on information from
this sensor and the severity of the impact, the
advanced airbag system determines the optimal
deployment of the driver’s airbag.
If there is a problem with the driver’s seat position
sensor, the SRS indicator will come on and the
airbag will inflate with full (normal) force, regardless
of the driver’s seating position.
The passenger’s advanced front airbag system
has weight sensors. Although Honda recommends
against carrying an infant or small child in front, if
the sensors detect the weight of a child (up to 65 lbs
or 29 kg), the system will automatically turn off the
passenger’s front airbag.
For both advanced front airbags to work properly:
•

Do not spill any liquid on or under the seats.
•


Do not put any object under the passenger’
s seat.
•

Make sure any objects are positioned properly on the floor
. Improperly
positioned objects can interfere with the advanced airbag sensors.
•

All occupants should sit upright and wear their seat belts properly
.
•

Do not place any cover over any part of the passenger side dashboard.
•


Make sure the floor mat behind the front passenger’
s seat is hooked to the floor
mat anchor. An improperly placed mat can interfere with the advanced airbag
sensors.
Driver’s
seat
position
sensor
Passenger’s
seat
weight
sensorsLatch plate
Anchor
buckle
Latch plate
Latch plate
Buckle Small latch plate
Anchor
buckle
Using the seat belt with the detachable anchor unlatched increases the
chance of serious injury or death in a crash.
Before using the seat belt, make sure the detachable anchor is correctly\

latched.
WARNING

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso and pelvis of the driver o\
r a front
passenger during a moderate-to-severe side impact. They are housed in th\
e
outside edge of the driver’s and front passenger’s seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG.
Side Curtain AirbagsSide curtain airbags help protect the head and torso of the driver and p\
assengers
in outer seating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact. The \
side
curtain airbags equipped in this vehicle are also designed to help reduc\
e the
likelihood of partial and complete ejection of vehicle occupants through\
side
windows in crashes, particularly rollover crashes.
The side curtain airbags are located in the ceiling
above the side windows on both sides of the
vehicle.
The side curtain airbags are designed to deploy
in a rollover or moderate-to-severe side impact.
If the SRS control unit senses that your vehicle is
about to roll over, it immediately deploys both side
curtain airbags and activates both front seat belt
tensioners. If the impact is on the passenger’s side,
the passenger’s side curtain airbag will inflate even
if there are no occupants on that side of the vehicle.
To get the best protection from the side curtain airbags, occupants shoul\
d wear
their seat belts properly and sit upright and well back in their seats.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars, as they c\
an interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collision
One or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe a\
ngled
frontal collision. In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy sl\
ightly after the
front airbags.
Side curtain airbag storage
Deployed side curtain airbag
Important Facts About Your AirbagsAlways wear your seat belt properly, and sit upright and as far back from the
steering wheel as possible while allowing full control of the vehicle. A\
front
passenger should move their seat as far back from the dashboard as possi\
ble.
Do not place hard or sharp objects between yourself and a front airbag. Carrying
hard or sharp objects on your lap, or driving with a pipe or other sharp\
object in
your mouth, can result in injuries if your front airbag inflates.
Do not attach or place objects on the front airbag covers. Objects on the covers
marked SRS AIRBAG could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags or be
propelled inside the vehicle and hurt someone if the airbags inflate.
Do not attach accessories on or near the side airbags. They can interfere with the
proper operation of the airbags, or hurt someone if an airbag inflates\
.
Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roof pillars. They can interfere
with the proper operation of the side curtain airbags.
Do not cover or replace the front seat-back covers. This can prevent your side
airbags from properly deploying during a side impact.
Airbag System IndicatorsIf a problem occurs in the airbag system, the SRS indicator comes on.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) indicator
If the indicator comes on at any other time besides
vehicle start-up, or does not come on at all, have the
system checked by a dealer as soon as possible. If
you don’t, your airbags and seat belt tensioners may
not work properly when they are needed. An open glove box can cause serious injury to your passenger in a crash,\

even if the passenger is wearing the seat belt.
Always keep the glove box closed while driving.
WARNING
Ignoring the SRS indicator can result in serious injury or death if the \
airbag
systems or tensioners do not work properly.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS
indicator alerts you to a possible problem.
WARNING

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S AFETY
S
AFETY
Passenger Airbag Off indicator
The indicator comes on to alert you that the front
passenger’s front airbag has been turned off. This
occurs when the front passenger’s weight sensors
detect 65 lbs (29 kg) or less, the weight of an infant
or small child, on the seat.
Infants and small children should always ride properly restrained in a b\
ack seat.
Objects placed on the seat can also cause the indicator to come on.
If the front passenger‘s seat is empty, the passenger’s front airbag will not deploy
and the indicator will not come on.
If the indicator comes on with no occupant or objects in the front passe\
nger’s
seat, something may be interfering with the weight sensors, such as:
•

An object hanging on the seat or in the seat-back pocket.
•


A child seat or other object pressing against the rear of the seat-back.\
•


A rear passenger pushing or pulling on the back of the front passenger’\
s seat.
•

The front seat or seat-back is forced against an object on the seat or fl\
oor
behind it.
•


An object placed under the front passenger’
s seat.
If none of these conditions exist, have your vehicle checked by a dealer\
as soon
as possible.
The passenger airbag off indicator may go on and off repeatedly if the t\
otal weight
on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
1 Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked SRS AIRBAG.
2 Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. The airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked\

SIDE AIRBAG.
3 Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags a\
re stored in the ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillar\
s are
marked SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG.
4 An electronic control unit that continually monitors and can record information about the sensors, the airbag activators, the seat belt tens\
ioners,
and driver and front passenger seat belt use when the vehicle is on.
5 Automatic front seat belt tensioners. The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts incorporate sensors that detect whether or not they are fastened.
6 A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will inflate with less force.
7 Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less\
(the weight
of an infant or small child).
8 Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impa\
ct.
9 An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger\
’s front airbag has been turned off.
10 An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible pro\
blem with the airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
11 Safing sensor
12 A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll ov\
er.
Airbag System Components
6
78
912
810
8
8
8
8
11
U.S.
Canada

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I NSTRUMENT P
ANELI
NSTRUMENT P
ANEL
Malfunction indicator lamp (check engine light)
• The emissions control system may have a problem, or the fuel cap is\
loose

or missing.
• (Blinks) A

misfire in the engine’s cylinders is detected. Stop in a safe place,
and wait for the engine to cool down.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
There is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. Your vehicle still has
normal braking ability, but no anti-lock function.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (U.S. models only)
There is a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system, or the vehi\
cle is
fitted with the compact spare tire.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)* (Canadian models only)
There is a problem with the FCW system.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)* (Canadian models only)
There is a problem with the LDW system.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
There is a problem with the VSA system or hill start assist system.
Brake system
There is a problem with the automatic brake hold system.
Electric parking brake system
There is a problem with the electric parking brake system. Avoid using the
parking brake. Have your vehicle inspected immediately.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
There is a problem with the EPS system. Stop in a safe place, and restar\
t the
vehicle.
Starter system*
There is a problem with the starter system.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)*
There is a problem with the AWD system. If the indicator blinks, the system
is overheated and inactive. Stop in a safe place, and idle until the ind\
icator
goes off.
High temperature
The engine coolant temperature is high. Drive slowly to prevent overheat\
ing.
If the indicator remains on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe plac\
e (see
page 105).
Canada U.S.
U.S.
Canada
Learn about the indicators, gauges, and displays related to driving the \
vehicle.
Indicators briefly appear with each engine start and then go out. Red \
and amber
indicators are most critical. Blue and green indicators are used for gen\
eral
information.
Malfunction Indicators
These are the most critical indicators. If they come on and stay lit whi\
le driving or at
any other time, there may be a problem. See your dealer if necessary. Brake system
• Brake fluid is low.
• The brake system has a problem.
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. If normal, check \
the brake fluid level when you stop. If abnormal, take immediate actio\
n. If
necessary, downshift the transmission to slow the vehicle using engine
braking. Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Low oil pressure
Engine oil pressure is low. Stop in a safe place. Open the hood. Check the oil
level, and add oil if necessary (see page 123). If the indicator does \
not turn
off, have your vehicle repaired immediately.
Charging system
The battery is not charging. Turn off all electrical items, but do not turn off
the vehicle to prevent further battery discharge. Have your vehicle repa\
ired
immediately.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
There is a problem with one of the airbag systems or seat belt tensioner\
s.
Smart Entry system*
There is a problem with the smart entry system.
Canada
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
*if equipped
*if equipped
Low temperature
The engine coolant temperature is low. If the indicator remains on for
more than 10 minutes (2–8 minutes is normal), there may be a proble\
m with
temperature sensors.

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
Reclining the seat-back too far can result in serious injury or death in\
a crash.
Adjust the seat-back to an upright position, and sit well back in the se\
at.
WARNING
Adjusting the Seats
Make seat adjustments before driving to ensure the best comfort and safe\
ty.
Adjusting the Front Seats
Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible while
allowing you to maintain full control of the vehicle.
You should be able to sit upright and well back in the
seat, adequately press the pedals without leaning
forward, and grip the steering wheel comfortably.
The passenger’s seat should be adjusted so that it
is as far back from the front airbag in the dashboard
as possible.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada
recommend that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the ce\
nter of the
steering wheel and the chest.
Move back and allow sufficient space.
Height adjustment
(Driver’s seat only) Pull up or push down
the lever to raise or lower the seat.
Seat-back angle
adjustment
Pull up the lever to
change the angle.
Horizontal position adjustment
Pull up on the bar to move the
seat, then release the bar.
Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious injury or de\
ath in a
crash.
Always sit upright, well back in the seat, with your feet on the floor\
.
WARNING
Adjusting the Rear Seats Pull the release lever on the right to change the
angle of the right half of the seat-back. Repeat for
the left seat-back.
Floor MatsPosition the front seat floor mats properly, and
anchor them. If they are not properly positioned,
the floor mats can interfere with the front seat
functions.
Do not put additional floor mats on top of the
anchored mats.
Unlock
Lock
Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious injury or deat\
h if the
front airbags inflate.
Always sit as far back from the front airbags as possible while maintain\
ing
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Release lever

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V EHICLE C ONTROLS
V
EHICLE C ONTROLS
*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