2021 HONDA HR-V Wiper

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 manu al (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. 35
For Safe Driving P. 36 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 52
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 117
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 140
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166 Moonroof* P. 168
Adjusting the Seats P. 194
Climate Control System
* P. 220
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 238, 259
Customized Features P. 349, 356 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 371
2 Driving P. 427
Before Driving P. 428 Towing a Trailer P. 433
Braking P. 507 Parking Your Vehicle P. 514
2Maintenance P. 521
Before Performing Maintenance P. 522 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 555
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 574
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 583
Tools P. 584 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 586
Overheating P. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 603 Fuses P. 608
2 Information P. 617
Specifications P. 618 Identification Numbers P. 620
Emissions Testing P. 623 Warranty Coverages P. 625
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Wipers/Washers (P183)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P449)
❚ (Display) Button* (P260)
❚Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 449)
❚Audio Remote Control Buttons (P235)
❚Headlights/Turn Signals (P174, 175)
❚ (Select/Reset) Knob (P119, 123)
❚Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P374, 397)
❚ (Information) Buttons* (P122)
❚SEL/RESET Button* (P123)
❚Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons*
(P478)
❚Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) Button*
(P492)
❚Cruise Control Buttons* (P451)
❚Horn (Press an area around .)
❚Fog Lights* (P178)
❚LaneWatchTM * (P456)
❚Brightness Control (P188)
❚Voice Control Buttons (P374, 397)
❚Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
❚MAIN Button (P478)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P533)
❚Windshield Wipers (P183, 555)
❚Tires (P559, 586)
❚Fog Lights* (P178, 549)
❚Rear Wiper (P185, 557)
❚How to Refuel (P518)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P515)
❚Back-Up Lights (P552)
❚Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P553)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P551)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P554)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P553)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P174, 550)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P143)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P160)
❚Tailgate Release Button (P161)
❚Lock Button* (P144)
❚Headlights (P175, 545)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 547)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P175, 548)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P548)
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Quick Reference Guide
ENGINE START/STOP
Button
* (P170)
Press the button to change the vehicle’s
power mode.
Turn Signals (P174)
Turn Signal Control Lever
Right
Left
Lights (P175)
Light Control Switches
U.S. models
Low Beam High Beam
Flashing
Canadian models
Low Beams High Beams Flashing the
high beams
Wipers and Washers
(P183)
*1 : Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2 : Models without automa tic intermittent wipers
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
MIST
OFF
AUTO
*1: Wiper speed varies automatically
INT*2: Low speed with intermittent
LO : Low speed wipe
HI : High speed wipe Pull toward
you to spray
washer fluid.
Adjustment Ring
*
(
-: Low Sensitivity*1
(-: Lower speed, fewer sweeps*2
(+: High Sensitivity*1
(+: Higher speed, more sweeps*2
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P521)
Under the Hood (P533)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield washer
fluid. Add when necessary.
●Check brake fluid.●Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly,
you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P545)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P555)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P559)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................. 138
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key................................................................. 140
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*...... 142Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 143Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .. 152
Childproof Door Locks .................................... 155
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 156
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
*....................................................... 157
Tailgate ............................................................. 160
Opening/Closing the Tailgate.......................... 161
Security System Immobilizer System......................................... 163
Security System Alarm .................................... 163
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 166
Moonroof
*........................................................ 168 Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch ............................................... 169
ENGINE START/STOP Button ........................... 170
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison .....173Turn Signals ................................................... 174
Light Switches ................................................ 175
Fog Lights
*..................................................... 178
Daytime Running Lights .................................. 179
Auto High-Beam
*........................................... 180
Wipers and Washers....................................... 183
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*..... 186Brightness Control.......................................... 188
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ......................... 190
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror.................................. 191
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 193
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ..................................................... 194
Rear Seats ...................................................... 197
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ................... 200
Head Restraints .............................................. 201
Armrest .......................................................... 204
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ................................................. 205
Interior Convenience Items ............................. 207
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ........................ 216
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ................... 220
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ................ 229
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
When the light switch is in AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatica lly depending on the
ambient brightness.
The headlights come on when you unlock a
door in dark areas with the headlight switch in
AUTO .
u Once you lock the door, the headlights
will go off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Operation (automatic lighting control)*1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)*
We recommend that you tu rn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a de nse fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Light Sensor
Models without automatic
intermittent wipers
Light Sensor
Models with automatic intermittent
wipers
U.S. models
U.S. models
Canadian modelsCanadian models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a number of certain intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, a nd the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights tu rn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in
the AUTO
* position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers*
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)*
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follow:
2 Customized Features P. 127
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 127
Models with multi-information display
* Not available on all models
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