2019 HONDA HR-V sensor

uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
You can change the auto light sensitivity
setting.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)*1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)*
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian modelsCanadian models
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the
adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating du e to any obstacle such as
the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
( q or LOCK (0*1, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload.
Wiper operation will return to normal within a few
minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headligh ts behind you. Press
the AUTO button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the AUTO indicator
comes on.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1 Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors befo re you start driving.
2 Front Seats P. 187
Tab
Daytime
Position Night PositionUp
Down
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
The rear seats can be folded down separa tely to allow for additional storage space.
■To fold down the seat
1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the
latch plate into the slot on the side of the
anchor buckle.
2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the
ceiling.
2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 47
3.Lower the head restraint to its lowest
position.
4. Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
To return the seat to th e original position, pull
up the seat-back in the upright position.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats1 Folding Down the Rear Seats
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.
Remove any items from th e rear seat cushion and
floor before you fold down the rear seat.
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat
cushion are securely latche d back into place before
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center
shoulder belt is re-posit ioned in the holding slot.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 62
Anchor
Buckle
Latch Plate
Release Lever
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uuClimate Control System*uAutomatic Climate Control Sensors
Controls
Automatic Climate Control Sensors
The automatic climate control system is
equipped with sensors. Do not cover or spill
any liquid on them.Sensor
Sensor
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 418
Maximum Load Limit........................ 421
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 423
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 424
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 426, 429
Precautions While Driving................. 432
Continuously Variable Transmission.. 433
Shifting .................................... 434, 436
ECON Button ................................... 440
Cruise Control
*................................ 441
Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System ...............444
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 446Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control
SystemTM*............................................. 448Tire Pressure Monito ring System (TPMS) ....449Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) -
Required Federal Explanation ......... 452
Honda Sensing ®
*.............................. 454
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 457
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 467
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) .. 480
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System .. 489
Front Sensor Camera ....................... 494
Radar Sensor ................................... 496
Braking Brake System ................................... 497
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 502
Brake Assist System ......................... 503
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 504
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 505
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 507
How to Refuel ................................. 508
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 509
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Be sure items placed on the floor behind the front seats cannot roll under the
seats.
u They can interfere with the driver’s ability to operate the pedals, the operation
of the seats, or the operation of the sensors under the seats.
• Everyone in the vehicle must fasten their seat belt.
2Fastening a Seat Belt P. 44
•Make sure that the indicators in the ins trument panel come on when you start the
vehicle, and go off soon after.
u Always have a dealer check the vehicle if a problem is indicated.
2 Indicators P. 80
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Driving
Honda Sensing®*
Honda Sensing® is a driver support system which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors: a radar sensor lo cated in the front grille and a front sensor
camera mounted to the interior side of the windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
Honda Sensing® has following functions.
■The functions which do not require switch operations to activate
• Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
2 P. 489
• Collision Mitigation Braking SystemTM (CMBSTM) 2 P. 457
■The functions wh ich require switch operations to activate
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
2 P. 467
• Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 2 P. 480
* Not available on all models
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