2021 HONDA HR-V Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
To open: Push the switch down.
To close: Pull the switch up.
Release the switch when the window reaches
the desired position.
■Opening/Closing Windows without Auto-Open/Close
Function1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
While driving with any of the windows open, you
may hear a booming, throbbi ng, or helicopter-type
noise or pressure. This is ca lled wind buffeting. This is
a normal occurrence th at can be minimized.
If you hear a wind buffeti ng noise with any of the
windows open, lower all of the other windows
slightly or open the moonroof
*.
Close
Open
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Moonroof*
Opening/Closing the Moonroof
You can only operate the moonroof when the power mode is in ON. Use the switch
in the front of the ceiling to open and close the moonroof.
■Automatic operation
To open: Pull the switch back firmly.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly.
The moonroof will automatically open or close
all the way. To stop the moonroof midway,
touch the switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open: Pull the switch back lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close: Push the switch forward lightly, and
hold it until the desired position is reached.
■Tilting the moonroof up
To tilt: Push on the center of the moonroof
switch.
To close: Push the switch forward firmly,
then release.
■Using the Moonroof Switch
1 Opening/Closing the Moonroof
NOTICE
Opening the moonroof in below freezing
temperature or when it is covered with snow or ice
can damage the moonr oof panel or motor.
The moonroof can be opera ted for up to 10 minutes
after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
When resistance is detected, the auto reverse
function causes the moonroof to change directions,
then stop. Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed to ensure that it fully
closes. Make sure that al l objects, including fingers,
are clear of the moonroof.
3WARNING
Opening or closing the moonroof on
someone’s hands or fingers can cause
serious injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers are clear of
the moonroof before opening or closing it.
Open
CloseTilt
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models without smart entry system
1Ignition Switch
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in
( P.
If you open the driver’s door when the key is in LOCK
(0 or ACCESSORY (q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When the warning buzzer sounds, the following
messages appear on the multi-information display:
•In LOCK ( 0: the symbol with an Remove
Key From Ignition
•In ACCESSORY ( q: the symbol with a
Return Ignition Switch To Lock (0) Position
If the key won’t turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wh eel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
Models with multi-information display
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.
( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
( w ON: This is the position when driving.
(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON ( w when you let go of
the key.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1: Canadian models
*2: U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting
low, the engine may not start when you push the
ENGINE START/STOP button. If the engine does not
start, refer to the following link. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 596
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
ON mode:
The ENGINE START/STOP button is on (in red), if the
engine is running.
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON
when you get out.
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical
components is turned off.
Press the button without the
transmission in
( P.
Press the button with the
transmission in
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Put the transmission into (P*2.
*2
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in (P and the
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry
system.
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to switch the mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2Changing the Power Mode P. 170
■Automatic Power Off1Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not change from VEHICLE
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button while moving the st eering wheel left and
right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing the
mode to change.
Canadian models
Canadian models
All models
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Controls
If you open the driver’s door when th e power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning
buzzer sounds.
When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the smart
entry remote from the vehicle and shut the
door, an alarm will sound. If the alarm
continues to sound, place the smart entry
remote in another location.
■When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY
The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in ON
An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle
after the engine has been started, you can no longer
change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is
in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer
to activate. Under some other conditions that can
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote
is within the system’s operational range.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
*1 : Canadian models
Ignition Switch
PositionLOCK (0
(with/without
the key)ACCESSORY (qON (wSTART (e
Without Smart Entry
System• Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
• The steering wheel is
locked.
• No electrical
components can be
used.•Engine is turned off.
• Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.• Normal key position
while driving.
• All electrical
components can be
used.•Use this position to start
the engine.
• The ignition switch
returns to the ON
(w
position when you
release the key.
Power ModeVEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)ACCESSORYONSTART
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
ButtonButton-Off
• Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
• The steering wheel is
locked
*1.
• No electrical
components can be
used.
Button-Blinking
•Engine is turned off.
• Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.Button-
Blinking (engine is turned
off)
On (engine is running)
• All electrical
components can be
used.Button-On
•The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
Button is: Blinking On
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1.
■(A): Turn signal
When turning the car, push the lever up or
down based on the direction you want to
turn, and the turn signal will blink.
■(B): One-touc h turn signal
When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Turn Signals
The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks. 2 Indicators P. 84(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
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