2020 HONDA HR-V towing

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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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
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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uuBefore Driving uMaximum Load Limit
428
Driving
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That we ight may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tra iler, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicl e. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage
load capacity of your vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants,
accessories, cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.1 Maximum Load Limit
Towing a Trailer:
See Towing a Trailer to determine whether your
vehicle is designed to tow a trailer.
2 Towing a Trailer P. 429
Load Limits Example
Example1
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 2 = 300 lbs (68 kg x 2 = 136 kg) Cargo Weight
550 lbs
(249 kg)
Example2
Max Load 850 lbs
(385 kg) Passenger Weight
150 lbs x 5 = 750 lbs (68 kg x 5 = 340 kg) Cargo Weight
100 lbs
(45 kg)
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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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