2019 HONDA HR-V maintenance

Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or le ss. The EDR in this vehicle is
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
3WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area
and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded. Howeve r, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could co mbine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data rout inely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an ED R, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that
have the special equipment, can re ad the information if they have
access to the vehicle or the EDR.
The data belongs to the vehicle ow ner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally requir ed or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems. It may also be combined with
data from other sources for res earch purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 33
For Safe Driving P. 34 Seat Belts P. 40 Airbags P. 50
2Instrument Panel P. 79
Indicators P. 80 Gauges and Displays P. 112
2Controls P. 131
Clock P. 132 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 134
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 160
Operating the Switches Ar ound the Steering Wheel P. 163
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 198
2 Features P. 223
Audio System P. 224 Audio System Basic Operation P. 230, 251
Customized Features P. 341, 348 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® P. 363, 386
2 Driving P. 417
Before Driving P. 418 Towing a Trailer P. 423
Braking P. 497 Parking Your Vehicle P. 504
2Maintenance P. 511
Before Performing Maintenance P. 512 Maintenance MinderTM P. 515
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 564
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 573
Tools P. 574 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 576
Overheating P. 591 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 593 Fuses P. 598
2 Information P. 607
Specifications P. 608 Identification Numbers P. 610
Emissions Testing P. 613 Warranty Coverages P. 615
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Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 154 Security System P. 157
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 162
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 185 Adjusting the Seats P. 187
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 209 Climate Control System* P. 213
Audio Error Messages P. 319General Information on the Audio System P. 325
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 424 When Driving P. 426 Honda Sensing®* P. 454
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 505 Refueling P. 507 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 509
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 523 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 535
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 549 Battery P. 560 Remote Transmitter Care P. 562
Cleaning P. 565 Accessories and Modifications P. 570
Engine Does Not Start P. 585 Jump Starting P. 588 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 590
Emergency Towing P. 603 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 604
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 611 Reporting Safety Defects P. 612
Authorized Manuals P. 617 Customer Service Information P. 618
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 131
FeaturesP. 223
DrivingP. 417
MaintenanceP. 511
Handling the UnexpectedP. 573
InformationP. 607
IndexP. 620
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P186)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P523)
❙Windshield Wipers (P177, 545)
❙Tires (P549, 576)
❙Fog Lights* (P172, 539)
❙Rear Wiper (P179, 547)
❙How to Refuel (P508)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P505)
❙Back-Up Lights (P542)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P543)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P541)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P544)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P543)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P168, 540)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P137)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P154)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P155)
❙Lock Button* (P138)
❙Headlights (P169, 535)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P168, 537)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P169, 538)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P538)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P79)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist®
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P112)/Information Display* (P114)/Multi-Information Display*(P117)/
System Indicators
(P80)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)/Low
Temperature Indicator
(Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
ECON Mode
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
M (7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
System Indicator*Brake Depressing
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
Models with information display
*
Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P511)
Under the Hood (P523)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly,
you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P535)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P545)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P549)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the
heating and cooling system
*/climate control system* is on, never leave them in the
vehicle unattended as the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* can
shut off at any time.
* Not available on all models
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not infl ate, have your dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a fron t seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Hond a Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, including the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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