2022 HONDA HRV remote start

Contents
Child Safety P. 68Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 81Safety Labels P. 82
Tailgate P. 160 Security System P. 163
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 169 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 191
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 205 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 216
Audio Error Messages P. 327General Information on the Audio System P. 333
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 374, 397
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 434 When Driving P. 436 Honda Sensing®* P. 464
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 515 Refueling P. 517 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 520
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 533 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 545
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 559 Battery P. 570 Remote Transmitter Care P. 572
Cleaning P. 575 Accessories and Modifications P. 580
Engine Does Not Start P. 595 If the Battery Is Dead P. 598 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 600
Emergency Towing P. 613 If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 614
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 628 Customer Service Information P. 629
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 427
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 631
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 170
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the keyless remote inside the
vehicle.•Goes off when you bring the keyless remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Keyless Remote Reminder P. 172
•Appears when the keyless remote battery becomes
weak.• Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Remote Battery P. 572
•Appears if the keyless remo te battery is too weak to
start the engine or the key is not within operating
range to start the engine. A beeper sounds six times.• Bring the keyless remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak P. 596
Models with keyless access system
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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 Keyless 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 keyless access system
Models with keyless access 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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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 keyless remote battery
becomes weak and the 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
keyless 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. 163
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/keyless
access system
* may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter
*
Keyless
Remote*
■Built-in Key*
Release Knob
Built-in Key
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to lo cate the keyless 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 keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the ke yless remote’s battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
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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163Continued
Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when insert ing the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong ra dio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition
switch or the ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. El ectronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fiel ds. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system
*.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattendedM
Do not alter the system or add other devices to itM
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperableM
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remo te transmitter or keyless remote*, or turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is
deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0*1.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system
*, or when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON
(w*1. The security system alarm indica tor goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system
*.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.Models without keyless access system
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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