2020 HONDA HR-V Guidelines

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Tailgate P. 156 Security System P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 187
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 201 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 212
Audio Error Messages P. 323General Information on the Audio System P. 329
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 370, 393
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 430 When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing®* P. 460
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 511 Refueling P. 513 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 515
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 529 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 541
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555 Battery P. 566 Remote Transmitter Care P. 568
Cleaning P. 571 Accessories and Modifications P. 576
Engine Does Not Start P. 591 Jump Starting P. 594 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 596
Emergency Towing P. 609 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 610
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 617 Reporting Safety Defects P. 618
Authorized Manuals P. 623 Customer Service Information P. 624
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 423
MaintenanceP. 517
Handling the UnexpectedP. 579
InformationP. 613
IndexP. 626
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Handling Information
Safe Driving
Important Handling Information
Your vehicle has higher ground clearance than a passenger vehicle designed for use
only on pavement. Higher ground clearance has many advantages for off-highway
driving. It allows you to travel over bumps, obstacles, and rough terrain. It also
provides good visibility so you can anticipate problems earlier.
These advantages come at some cost. Beca use your vehicle is taller and rides higher
off the ground, it has a higher center grav ity making it more susceptible to tipping
or roll over if you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles. In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a pe rson wearing a seat belt. As a reminder,
make sure you and your passeng ers always wear seat belts.1Important Handling Information
For information on how to reduce the risk of rollover,
read:
2 Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle
P. 438
2 Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 430
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
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uuSeat Belts uAbout Your Seat Belts
Safe Driving
■Proper use of seat belts
Follow these guidelines for proper use:
• All occupants should sit upright, well back in the seat, and remain in that position
for the duration of the trip. Slouching and leaning reduce the effectiveness of the
belt and can increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.
• Never place the shoulder part of a lap/shoulder seat belt under your arm or
behind your back. This could cause very serious injuries in a crash.
• Two people should never use the same seat belt. If they do, they could be very
seriously injured in a crash.
• Do not put any accessories on the seat belt s. Devices intended to improve comfort
or reposition the shoulder part of a seat belt can reduce the protective capability
and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.1About Your Seat Belts
If a rear seat passenger moves around and extends
the seat belt, the lockable retractor may activate. If
this happens, release the retractor by unfastening the
seat belt and allow the belt to retract completely.
Then refasten the belt.
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uuCustomized Features u
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting
Setup
GroupCustomizable FeaturesDescriptionSelectable Settings
Adjust ClockAdjusts the clock.
2 Clock P. 134—
Settings Bluetooth
Add New Device Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and create
a code for a paired
phone.
2 Phone Setup P. 376
—
Connect an Audio
Device Connects, disconnects or pairs a
Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL. —
Display
Adjustment Brightness
Changes the brightness of the audio/
information screen.
—
Contrast Changes the contrast of the audio/
information screen. —
Black Level Changes the black level of the audio/
information screen. —
Rear
Camera Camera Guideline Selects whether the guidelines come on the
audio/information screen.
On
*1/
Off
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Driving
This chapter discusses driving and refueling.
Before DrivingDriving Preparation .......................... 424
Maximum Load Limit........................ 427
Towing a Trailer Towing Your Vehicle ........................ 429
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ..... 430
When Driving Starting the Engine .................. 432, 435
Precautions While Driving................. 438
Continuously Variable Transmission ..... 439Shifting .................................... 440, 442
ECON Button ................................... 446
Cruise Control
*................................ 447
Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System .............. 450
LaneWatchTM*.................................. 452
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM*...................................... 454Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...... 455Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Required Federal Explanation ......... 458
Honda Sensing ®
*.............................. 460
Collision Mitigati on Braking SystemTM
(CMBSTM) ....................................... 463
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......... 473
Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)...... 486
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System.... 495Front Sensor Camera ....................... 500
Radar Sensor ................................... 502
Braking Brake System ................................... 503
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 508
Brake Assist System ......................... 509
Parking Your Vehicle When Stopped ................................ 510
Multi-View Rear Camera .................. 511
Refueling Fuel Information .............................. 513
How to Refuel ................................. 514
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions .... 515
* Not available on all models
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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
Continued
Driving
Maximum Load Limit
The maximum load for your ve hicle is 850 lbs (385 kg).
See the Tire and Loading Informatio n label attached to the driver’s
doorjamb.
This figure includes the total weig ht of all occupants, cargo, and
accessories, and the tongue load if you are towing a trailer.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit -
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers
that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4)The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For exampl e, if the “XXX” amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1,400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
1 Maximum Load Limit
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all accesso ries and all cargo.
2 Specifications P. 614
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR):
The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle axle. 2 Specifications P. 614
3WARNING
Overloading or improper loading
can affect handling and stability
and cause a crash in which you
can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other
loading guidelines in this manual.
Label Example
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Driving
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail-blazing, or other challenging off-highway activities.
If you decide to drive on unpaved roads, you will find that it requires somewhat
different driving skills and that your vehicle will handle somewhat differently than it
does on pavement. Pay attention to the precautions and tips in this section, and get
acquainted with your vehicle before leaving the pavement.
Important Safety Precautions
To avoid loss of control or rollover, be sure to follow all precautions and
recommendations:
•Be sure to store cargo properly and do not exceed your cargo load limits.
2 Maximum Load Limit P. 427
•Whenever you drive, make sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts.
• Keep your speed low, and never go faster than the conditions allow.
• It’s up to you to continually assess the situation and drive within the limits.
1Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
Failure to operate your vehicle correctly might result
in a crash or a rollover.
2 Important Handling Information P. 36
2 Precautions While Driving P. 438
3WARNING
Improperly operating this vehicle on or off-
pavement can cause a crash or rollover in
which you and your passengers could be
seriously injured or killed.
•Follow all instructions and guidelines in
this owner’s manual.
• Keep your speed low, and don’t drive
faster than conditions permit.
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uuOff-Highway Driving Guidelines uAvoiding Trouble
Driving
Avoiding Trouble
• Check Out Your Vehicle before you leave the pavement and make sure that all
scheduled maintenance has been completed. Pay special attention to the
condition of the tires, and check the tire pressures.
• Remember the route you choose presents limi ts (too steep or bumpy), you have
limits (driving skill and comfort), and your vehicle has limits (traction, stability, and
power). Failing to recognize these limits will likely put you and your passengers in
a hazardous situation.
• Accelerating and Braking should be done slowly and gradually. Trying to start
or stop too fast can cause a loss of traction and you could lose control.
• Avoiding Obstacles and Debris in the road reduces the likelihood of a rollover
or damage to your suspension or other components.
• Driving on Slopes increases your risk of a rollover , particularly if you attempt to
drive across a slope that is too steep. Goin g straight up or down a slope is usually
the safest. If you can’t clearly see all cond itions or obstacles on a slope, walk it
before you drive it. If there is any doubt whether you can safely pass, don’t try it.
Find another route. If you get stuck when climbing, do not try to turn around.
Back down slowly following the same route you took up the hill.
• Crossing a Stream - Avoid driving through deep wa ter. If you encounter water
in your route (a small stream or large pu ddle, for example), evaluate it carefully
before going ahead. Make sure it is shallow, flowing slowly, and has firm ground
underneath. If you are not sure of the depth or the ground, turn around and find
another route. Driving through deep water can also damage your vehicle. The
water can get into the transmission and di fferential, diluting the lubricant and
causing an eventual failure. It can also wash the grease out of the wheel bearings.
• If You Get Stuck , carefully go in the direction that you think will get you
unstuck. Do not spin the tires as this will only make things worse and could
damage the transmission. If you are unable to free yourself, your vehicle will need
to be towed.
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