2020 HONDA HR-V emergency towing

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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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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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 609
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 580
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 582
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 591
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .. 592
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 593
Jump Starting .................................... 594
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 596
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 597 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On....599
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 599
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ................................... 600
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On ................................................. 601
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 601
If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On ....................... 602 If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator
Comes On or Blinks ....................... 603
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 604
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 608
Emergency Towing ........................... 609
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 610
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
Check for a message on the multi-information display*.
• If the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button message appears.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 592
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 166
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
•If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all
2 Battery P. 566
•If the interior lights come on normally 2 Fuses P. 604
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try
to start the engine again.
2 Starting the Engine P. 432, 435
Check the immobilize r system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2 Immobilizer System P. 159
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 117, 120
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 608
If the problem continues:
2Emergency Towing P. 609
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.
2 Jump Starting P. 594
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment. 2 Parking Brake P. 503
2WD models
All models
2WD models
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Index
T
Tachometer.............................................. 114
Tailgate ..................................................... 156
Unable to Open ...................................... 610
Temperature
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 88
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 88
Outside Temperature Display .......... 114, 117
Temperature Sensor ........................ 114, 117
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 209
Time (Setting) ........................................... 134
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ..................................................... 455
Indicator ........................................... 90, 603
Tires .......................................................... 555
Air Pressure..................................... 557, 615
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 555
Inspection ............................................... 556
Labeling .................................................. 557
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 582
Regulations ............................................. 559
Rotation.................................................. 563
Spare Tire ....................................... 582, 615
Summer .................................................. 564
Tire Chains.............................................. 564
Wear Indicators....................................... 561
Winter .................................................... 564
Tools ......................................................... 580
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 429 Towing Your Vehicle
................................ 429
Emergency .............................................. 609
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) .................................................... 455
Indicator ............................................ 90, 603
Transmission ..................................... 440, 442
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode .................... 444
Continuously Variable .............................. 439
Fluid ........................................................ 538
Number ................................................... 616
Shift Lever Position Indicator ...... 86, 441, 443
Trip Meter ......................................... 116, 120
Troubleshooting ....................................... 579
Blown Fuse ...................................... 604, 606
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door .......... 30
Emergency Towing .................................. 609
Engine Won’t Start .................................. 591
Noise When Braking .................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 597
Puncture/Flat Tire ..................................... 582
Rear Door Won’t Open ...................... 30, 151
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 596
Warning Indicators .................................... 80
Turn Signals .............................................. 170
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 91
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 139, 148
USB Flash Drives ....................................... 332
USB Port(s) ................................................ 229
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 616
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM (VSA ®) .............. 450
Off Button............................................... 451
Off Indicator.............................................. 89
System Indicator ........................................ 89
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 531, 615
Voice Control Operation .......................... 274
Audio Commands ................................... 276
General Commands ................................ 277
Music Search Commands ........................ 277
On Screen Commands............................. 277
Phone Commands ................................... 276
Voice Portal Screen.................................. 275
Voice Recognition ................................... 274
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist
TM) .............. 450
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