2020 HONDA HR-V Maintenance Minder

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 manual (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. 113
2Controls P. 133
Clock P. 134 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 136
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 162 Moonroof* P. 164
Adjusting the Seats P. 190
Climate Control System
* P. 216
2 Features P. 227
Audio System P. 228 Audio System Basic Operation P. 234, 255
Customized Features P. 345, 352 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 367
2 Driving P. 423
Before Driving P. 424 Towing a Trailer P. 429
Braking P. 503 Parking Your Vehicle P. 510
2Maintenance P. 517
Before Performing Maintenance P. 518 Maintenance MinderTM P. 521
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 551
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 570
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 579
Tools P. 580 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 582
Overheating P. 597 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 599 Fuses P. 604
2 Information P. 613
Specifications P. 614 Identification Numbers P. 616
Emissions Testing P. 619 Warranty Coverages P. 621
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P79)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(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/
Transmission System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P113)/Information Display* (P115)/Multi-Information Display*(P118)/
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
Models with information display
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you press the
ECON button.2 ECON Button P. 446
Security
System Alarm
Indicator
•Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 159—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*• Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control* P. 447—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
• Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 447—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
•Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 521—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the mu lti-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 600
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 526
•Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 540
•Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2 Customized Features P. 123
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuGauges and Displays uInformation Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows the outside temperature in Fahrenheit.
■Adjusting the outside temperature indicator
Adjust the temperature reading up to ± 5°F if the temperature reading seems
incorrect.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w.
2. Press and hold the (select/ reset) knob for 10 seconds or more while the outside
temperature is shown on the information display.
u The information display goes into temp erature adjustment mode. The display
starts showing from -5°F to +5°F.
3. Release the knob when the right adjustment amount is shown.
u The adjustment is complete.
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 521
Displays the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
■Outside Temperature
■Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
■Fuel Gauge
1Outside Temperature
The temperature sensor is in the front bumper.
Road heat and exhaust from another vehicle can
affect the temperature reading when your vehicle
speed is less than 19 mph (30 km/h).
It may take several minutes for the display to be
updated after the temperature reading has stabilized.
When the engine oil life is shown on the information
display, you cannot adjust the outside temperature.
Push the knob to select the other display.
1 Fuel Gauge
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches .
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire,
damaging the cata lytic converter.
The actual amount of remain ing fuel may differ from
the fuel gauge reading.E
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uuGauges and Displays uMulti-Information Display*
Instrument Panel
Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg (U.S.) or l/100
km (Canada). The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the
average fuel economy is also reset.
Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel. This distance is
estimated from the fuel economy of your previous trips.
Shows the time elapsed since Trip A or Trip B was reset.
Shows the average speed in mph (U.S.) or km /h (Canada) since Trip A or Trip B was
reset.
Shows the instant fuel economy as a bar gr aph in mpg (U.S.) or l/100 km (Canada).
Shows the remaining oil life and Maintenance Minder
TM.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 521
■Average Fuel Economy
■Range
■Elapsed Time
■Average Speed
■Instant Fuel Economy
■Engine Oil Life
1Average Fuel Economy
You can change when to reset the average fuel
economy.
2 Customized Features P. 123
1Elapsed Time
You can change when to reset the elapsed time.
2 Customized Features P. 123
1Average Speed
You can change when to reset the average speed.
2 Customized Features P. 123
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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 518
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 519
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 520
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 521
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 529
Opening the Hood ........................... 530
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 531
Oil Check ......................................... 532
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 533
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 534
Engine Coolant ................................ 536
Transmission Fluid ............................ 538
Brake Fluid ....................................... 539
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 540
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 541
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 551Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 555
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 557
Tire Labeling .................................... 557
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 559Wear Indicators................................ 561 Tire Service Life ................................ 561
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 562
Tire Rotation .................................... 563
Winter Tires ..................................... 564
Battery ............................................... 566
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 568
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 570
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 571
Exterior Care.................................... 573
Accessories and Modifications ........ 576
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages
appear on the information display or the multi-information display every time you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The messages notify you when to change the
engine oil, or when to bring your vehi cle to a dealer for indicated maintenance
services.
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2. Press the (select/reset) knob repeatedly
until the engine oil life appears on the
information display.
The Maintenance Minder indicator ( ) stays
on in the instrument panel after the engine oil
life becomes 0% . Have the indicated
maintenance done by a dealer immediately.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Models with info rmation display
1Displaying the Engine Oil Life
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
Displayed Engine Oil Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
00
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