2020 HONDA HR-V mirror controls

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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Visual Index
6
Quick Reference Guide
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P503)
❙Hood Release Handle (P530)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Handle (P514)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag (P53)
❙Interior Fuse Boxes (P606)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag (P53)
❙Power Window Switches (P162)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch (P150)
❙Door Mirror Controls (P189)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P506)
❙Seat Heater Icons* (P211)
❙Glove Box (P203)
❙Accessory Power Socket (P207)
❙USB Port(s) (P229)
❙Shift Lever
Continuously Variable
Transmission
(P440, 442)
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................. 134
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key................................................................. 136
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*...... 138Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 139Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .. 148
Childproof Door Locks .................................... 151
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 152
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
*....................................................... 153
Tailgate ............................................................. 156
Opening/Closing the Tailgate.......................... 157
Security System Immobilizer System......................................... 159
Security System Alarm .................................... 159
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 162
Moonroof
*........................................................ 164 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch ............................................... 165
ENGINE START/STOP Button ........................... 166
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison .....169Turn Signals ................................................... 170
Light Switches ................................................ 171
Fog Lights
*..................................................... 174
Daytime Running Lights .................................. 175
Auto High-Beam
*........................................... 176
Wipers and Washers....................................... 179
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*..... 182Brightness Control.......................................... 184
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......................... 186
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror.................................. 187
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 189
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ..................................................... 190
Rear Seats ...................................................... 193
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ................... 196
Head Restraints .............................................. 197
Armrest .......................................................... 200
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ................................................. 201
Interior Convenience Items ............................. 203
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ........................ 212
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ................... 216
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ................ 225
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAuto High-Beam*
Controls
■Automatic switchin g between high-beam and low-beam
When auto-high beam is active, the head lights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.
■Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam
If you want to manually switch the h eadlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedur es below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.
Using the lever:
Pull the lever toward you for flashing the hi gh beams then release it within about
one second while driving. u To reactivate the auto hi gh-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driv ing. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.
Using the light switch:
Turn the light switch to .
u To reactivate the au to high-beam, turn the light switch to AUTO when the
lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.
1How to Use the Auto High-Beam
In the following cases, th e auto high-beam system
may not switch the head lights properly or the
switching timing may be ch anged. In case of the
automatic switching operat ion does not fit for your
driving habits, please swit ch the headlights manually.
•The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.
•Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).
•Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traf fic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.
•The brightness le vel of the road ahead constantly
changes.
•The road is bumpy or has many curves.•A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.
•Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.•A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.
•The oncoming vehicle freq uently disappears under
roadside trees or be hind median barriers.
•The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.
The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:
•Windshield wipers are operating.
•The camera has been detected a dense fog.
Switching to high beam:
All of the following conditions
must be met before the high
beams turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 45 mph
(72 km/h) or more.
• There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with
headlights or taillights turned
on.
• There are few street lights on
the road ahead.
Switching to low beam:
One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.
•Your vehicle speed is 30 mph
(48 km/h) or less.
• There is a preceding or
oncoming vehicle with
headlights or taillights turned
on.
• There are many street lights on
the road ahead.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Press the rear defogger button or touch the
icon to defog the rear window and mirrors*
when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
*
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Controls
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when th e ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
The heated windshield automatically switch
off after 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models1 Heated Windshield Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
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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.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 190
Tab
Daytime
Position Night
Position
* Not available on all models
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uuAdjusting the Mirrors uInterior Rearview Mirror
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Controls
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the auto button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the auto indicator comes
on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
Models without HomeLink buttons
Sensor
Auto Button
Models with HomeLink buttons
* Not available on all models
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