2018 HONDA HR-V emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 57Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 115 Security System P. 118
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 140 Adjusting the Seats P. 142
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 163 Climate Control System* P. 167
Audio Error Messages P. 233General Information on the Audio System P. 237
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 337 When Driving P. 339 Braking P. 377
Refueling P. 388 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 390
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 399 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 423 Battery P. 433 Remote Transmitter Care P. 435
Cleaning P. 438 Accessories and Modifications P. 443
Engine Does Not Start P. 457Jump Starting P. 460 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 462
Emergency Towing P. 475 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 476
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 483 Reporting Safety Defects P. 484
Authorized Manuals P. 489 Customer Service Information P. 490
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 95
FeaturesP. 177
DrivingP. 327
MaintenanceP. 391
Handling the UnexpectedP. 445
InformationP. 479
IndexP. 492
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P445)
Flat Tire (P448)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P465)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P457)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P470)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P463)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing (P475)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuTowing a Trailer uTowing Your Vehicle
Driving
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed be hind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refe r to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 475
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to
(N.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition sw itch to ACCESSORY
(q*1.
u Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
u This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
1 Towing Your Vehicle
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if
any other items are recommended or required for
your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
Manual transmission models
Manual transmission models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 446
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 448
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 457
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....458
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 459
Jump Starting .................................... 460
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 462
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 463 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 465
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 465
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 466
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 467
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 467 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 468
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 469
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 470
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 474
Emergency Towing ........................... 475
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 476
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2Battery P. 433●If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 470
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 339, 342
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 118
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 93
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 474
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 475
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 460
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 377
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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Index
Shift Lever.......................... 21, 348, 350, 354
Operation ................................. 21, 349, 351
Releasing ................................................ 462
Won’t Move ........................................... 462
Shift Lever Position Indicator .... 77, 349, 351
Shifting (Transmission) ............ 348, 350, 354
Shoulder Anchor ........................................ 40
Side Airbags ............................................... 51
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 53
Siri ® Eyes Free ........................................... 232
Snow Tires ................................................ 432
Spare Tire ......................................... 448, 481
Spark Plugs ............................................... 480
Specifications ........................................... 480
Specified Fuel ................................... 388, 480
Speedometer .............................................. 90
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 47
Starter System Indicator ............................ 82
Starting the Engine .......................... 339, 342
Does Not Start ........................................ 457
Engine Switch Buzzer ...................... 124, 127
Jump Starting ......................................... 460
Steering Wheel Adjusting ................................................ 139
Stopping ................................................... 385
Summer Tires ............................................ 432
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 47
Switches (Around the Steering
Wheel) ............................................ 4, 5, 124T
Tachometer ................................................. 90
Tailgate ..................................................... 115
Unable to Open ....................................... 476
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 79
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 79
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 160
Time (Setting) ............................................. 96
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 373
Indicator ............................................ 81, 469
Tires ........................................................... 423
Air Pressure ..................................... 425, 481
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 423
Inspection ................................................ 424
Labeling .................................................. 425
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 448
Regulations ............................................. 427
Rotation .................................................. 431
Spare Tire ........................................ 448, 481
Summer .................................................. 432
Tire Chains .............................................. 432
Wear Indicators ....................................... 429
Winter ..................................................... 432
Tools .......................................................... 446
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 333
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 334
Emergency .............................................. 475 TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 373
Indicator............................................ 81, 469
Transmission ............................. 348, 350, 354
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 352
Continuously Variable ............................. 347
Fluid ........................................................ 408
Manual ................................................... 354
Number................................................... 482
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 77, 349, 351
Trip Meter ................................................... 92
Troubleshooting ....................................... 445
Blown Fuse...................................... 470, 472
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 26
Emergency Towing .................................. 475
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 457
Noise When Braking .................................. 26
Overheating ............................................ 463
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 448
Rear Door Won’t Open...................... 26, 110
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 462
Warning Indicators .................................... 74
Turn Signals .............................................. 129
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 82
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