2020 HONDA HR-V Owner's Manual (in English)

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Quick Reference Guide
Driving (P423)
Depress the brake pedal and press
the release button to move out of
(P.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(P440, 442)
● Shift to
(P and depress the brake pedal when starting the engine.
Shifting
Park
Turn off or start the engine.
Transmission is locked.
Reverse
Used when reversing.
Neutral
Transmission is not locked.
Drive
Normal driving.
On models with paddle shifters,
7-speed mode can be used
temporarily. Drive (S)
●Better acceleration●Used to increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Low●Used to further increase engine braking●Used when going up or down hills
Models without paddle shifters
Drive (S)
7-speed manual shift mode can
be used.
Models with paddle shifters
Move the shift lever without
pressing the release button.
Press the release button to move
the shift lever.
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode* (P444)
● Allows you to manually shift the transmission up or
down without removing yo ur hands from the steering
wheel.
When the shift lever is in (S● Pulling a paddle shifter changes the mode from
continuously variable trans mission to 7-speed manual
shift mode.
● The M indicator and the selected speed number are
displayed in the shift indicator.
When the shift lever is in (D● Pulling a paddle shifter temporarily changes the mode
from continuously variable transmission to 7-speed
manual shift mode. The selected speed number is
displayed in the shift indicator.
Shift Down
(-
Paddle Shifter Shift Up (
+
Paddle Shifter
M
Indicator
Models with
paddle shiftersModels without
paddle shifters
Shift Lever
Release
Button
Shift Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
VSA® On and Off (P451)
● The Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®)
system helps stabilize the vehicle during
cornering, and helps maintain traction
while accelerating on loose or slippery
road surfaces.
● VSA ® comes on automatically every time
you start the engine.
● To partially disable or fully restore VSA ®
function, press and ho ld the button until
you hear a beep.
Cruise Control* (P447)
● Cruise control allows you to maintain a
set speed without keeping your foot on
the accelerator pedal.
● To use cruise control, press the CRUISE
button, then press the -/SET button once
you have achieved the desired speed
(above 25 mph or 40 km/h).
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
(P455)
● Detects a change in tire conditions and
overall dimensions due to decrease in tire
pressures.
● TPMS is turned on automatically every
time you start the engine.
● A calibration procedure must be
performed when certain conditions arise.
U.S. models only
CMBSTM On and Off*
(P466)
● When a possible collision is likely
unavoidable, the CMBS
TM can help you to
reduce the vehicle speed and the severity
of the collision.
● The CMBS
TM is turned on every time you
start the engine.
● To turn the CMBS
TM on or off, press and
hold the button until you hear a beep.
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Quick Reference Guide
Refueling (P513)
Fuel recommendation: Unleaded gasoline, pump octane number 87 or higher
Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 US gal (50 L)
aPull the fuel fill door
release handle.
bTurn the fuel fill cap
slowly to remove the
cap.
cPlace the cap in the
holder on the fuel fill
door.
dAfter refueling, screw
the cap back on until it
clicks at least once.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Honda Sensing®* (P 460)
Honda Sensing ® is a driver support system
which employs the use of two distinctly
different kinds of sensors, a radar sensor
located in the front grille and a front sensor
camera mounted to the interior side of the
windshield, behind the rearview mirror.
Front Sensor
Camera The camera is located
behind the rearview
mirror.
Radar Sensor The radar sensor is in
the front grille.
Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBS
TM) (P 463)
Can assist you when there is a possibility of
your vehicle colliding with a vehicle or a
pedestrian detected in front of yours. The
CMBS
TM is designed to alert you when a
potential collision is determined, as well as
to reduce your vehicle speed to help
minimize collision severity when a collision is
deemed unavoidable.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)
(P 473)
Helps maintain a constant vehicle speed and
a set following interval behind a vehicle
detected ahead of yours, without you
having to keep your foot on the brake or
the accelerator.
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS)
(P 486)
Provides steering input to help keep the
vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the
vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM) System
(P 495)
Alerts and helps to assist you when the
system detects a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane
markings and/or leaving the roadway
altogether.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P517)
Under the Hood (P529)
● 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 (P541)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P551)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P555)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P579)
Flat Tire (P582)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P599)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P591)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P604)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P597)
● 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
(P609)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Quick Reference Guide
What to Do If
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(0 to (q.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) to ACCESSORY.
Why?
•The steering wheel may be locked.
•Try to turn the steering wheel left and
right while turning the ignition key.
•Move the steering wheel left and right
after pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The ignition switch does
not turn from
(q to (0 and
I cannot remove the key.
Why?
The power mode does not
change from ACCESSORY
to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
Why?
The shift lever should be moved to (P.
Models without smart entry system
Canadian models with smart entry
system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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Quick Reference Guide
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P508)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the lock
position. If so, open the rear door with the
outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever to
the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
•The exterior lights are left on.
•The key is left in the ignition switch.
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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