2020 HONDA HR-V remote control

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
❙Wipers/Washers (P179)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P445)
❙ (Display) Button* (P235)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 445)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P231)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P170)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P115, 119)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P370, 393)
❙ (Information) Buttons* (P118)
❙SEL/RESET Button* (P119)
❙Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P474)
❙Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P488)
❙Cruise Control Buttons* (P447)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Fog Lights* (P174)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P452)
❙Brightness Control (P184)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P370, 393)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❙MAIN Button (P474)
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P227)
Audio Remote Controls
(P231)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/Bluetooth® Audio.
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
SiriusXM ®
*/USB/iPod/Bluetooth ® Audio/
Pandora®*/Apps/Apple CarPlayTM/Android
AutoTM.
( + / (- / / Buttons
SOURCE Button
Models with color audio system
Models with display audio system
● / Button
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD
*/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
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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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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 159
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter/smart entry
system
* may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter
*
Smart Entry
Remote*
■Built-in Key*
Release Knob
Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door or tailgate outer
handle.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light comes on when you unlock
the doors and tailgate.
No doors opened: The li ght fades out after 30
seconds.
Doors and tailgate relo cked: The light goes off
immediately. 2 Interior Lights P. 201
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the smart entry
system, the doors and tailg ate will automatically
relock.
You can lock or unlock doors using the smart entry
system only when the power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within
range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, wait at least two seconds
before unlocking it by gripping the handle.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the smart entry remote if it is above or
below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep, a nd door unlock mode settings
can be customized using the multi-information
display. 2 Customized Features P. 123
Door Lock
Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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