2023 HONDA HRV check engine

Contents
Child Safety P. 70Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 83Safety Labels P. 84
Tailgate P. 153 Security System P. 156 Windows P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163 Mirrors P. 178
Climate Control System P. 203
Audio Error Messages P. 314 General Information on the Audio System P. 316
Refuel Recommend P. 408
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 416 When Driving P. 418 Honda Sensing® P. 449
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 545 Refueling P. 547 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 550
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 563 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 575
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 581 Battery P. 592 Remote Transmitter Care P. 594
Cleaning P. 596 Accessories and Modifications P. 601
Engine Does Not Start P. 612If the Battery Is Dead P. 617 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 619
Emergency Towing P. 634 If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 635
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 643 Reporting Safety Defects P. 644
Authorized Manuals P. 650 Customer Service Information P. 651 Open Source License P. 652
Quick Reference GuideP. 8
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 85
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 211
DrivingP. 409
MaintenanceP. 551
Handling the UnexpectedP. 603
InformationP. 639
IndexP. 653
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Quick Reference Guide
Safe Driving (P 33)
Airbags (P50)
●Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.
Child Safety (P70)
●All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.●Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.●Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.
Exhaust Gas Hazard (P83)
●Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain
carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.
Before Driving Checklist (P38)
●Before driving, check that the front seats, head
restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors have been
properly adjusted.
Seat Belts (P39)
●Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well
back in the seat.
●Check that your passengers are wearing
their seat belts correctly.
Fasten your lap belt as
low as possible.
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P551)
Under the Hood (P563)
●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 (P575)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P577)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P581)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
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Handling the Unexpected (P603)
Flat Tire (P605)
●Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P622)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P612)
●If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P628)
●Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P620)
●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 (P634)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Instrument Panel
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Red)
Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator (Amber)
U.S.
Canada
U.S.
Canada Automatic Brake
Hold System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
*1 : When you set the power mode to ON, these indicators come on to indicate that system checks are being performed. They go off a few seconds later or after the engine
has started. If an indicator does not come on or turn off, ther e may be a malfunction in the corresponding system. To resolve the issue, follow the instructions in the
owner's manual.
 P. 88*1
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
Vehicle Stability AssistTM
(VSA®) System Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA®) OFF Indicator
Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator*
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Turn Signal and Hazard
Warning Indicators
Lights On Indicator
High Beam Indicator
System Message Indicator
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (Amber)
Lane Keeping Assist System
(LKAS) Indicator (Amber)
Safety Support Indicator
(Green/Gray)

P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 90
 P. 91
 P. 91*1 *1

P. 95
*1
Shift Position Indicator P. 91
Transmission System
Indicator P. 91
 P. 92
 P. 92 
P. 93
 P. 93
 P. 96

P. 94
*1
*1
 P. 94
*1 P. 93
 P. 99
*1
 P. 96
 P. 96

P. 96
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Security System Alarm
Indicator P. 97

P. 98
 P. 100
 P. 103
*1
Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) with Low Speed
Follow Indicator (White/
Green) P. 99
*1
Lane Keeping Assist
System (LKAS) Indicator
(White/Green) P. 100
*1Safety Support Indicator
(Amber) P. 101
*1
Cruise Mode Indicator
(White/Green) P. 99
*1
Low Temperature
Indicator P. 92
 P. 97*1 *1
ECON
Mode Indicator P. 98
NORMAL Mode Indicator P. 98
SNOW Mode Indicator P. 98
Hill Descent Control System
Indicator (White/Green) P. 98*1
*1 *1
*1
*1
* Not available on all models
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•After you have set the power mode to ON,
the vehicle performs system checks.
However, if the readiness codes have not
been set by that time, this indicator will blink
five times and then go off.•Readiness codes are part of the on-board
diagnostics for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 645
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control systems.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
2If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On
or Blinks P. 623
Charging System
Indicator
•Comes on when there is a problem with the
charging system.•Stop in a safe place and contact a dealer
immediately.
2 Checking the Battery P. 592
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 623
Shift Position
Indicator
• Indicates the current shift position.
2 Shifting P. 427
Transmission
System Indicator
•Blinks if the transmission system has a
problem.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.
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IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Seat Belt
Reminder
Indicator
•Blinks and the beeper sounds for a few
seconds if you are not wearing a seat belt
when you set the power mode to ON, then
the indicator comes on.
• If the front passenger is not wearing a seat
belt, the indicator comes on a few seconds
later.
• Comes on for a while when the rear seat
belt is unfastened while the power mode in
ON.
• Blinks while driving if you and/or any
passenger has not fastened a seat belt. The
beeper sounds and the indicator blinks at
regular intervals.•The beeper stops and the indicator goes off when
you and the passengers fasten their seat belts.
• Stays on after you and/or the passengers has
fastened the seat belt(s) - A detection error may
have occurred in the sensor. Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 Seat Belt Reminder P. 41
Low Fuel Indicator
(Amber)
•Comes on when the fuel reserve is running
low (approximately 2.1 U.S. gal./8.0 Liter
left).• Comes on - Refuel your vehicle as soon as
possible.
●Blinks if there is a problem with the fuel
gauge.• Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
Low Temperature
Indicator
•Comes on when the engine coolant
temperature is low.•If the indicator stays on after the engine has
reached normal operating temperature, there may
be a problem with the temperature sensors. Have
your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
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*1:Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake pedal before selecting the ON mode.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Immobilizer
System Indicator
●Blinks if the immobilizer system cannot
recognize the key information.•Blinks - You cannot start the engine. Set the
power mode to VEHICLE OFF*1, then select the ON
mode again.
• Repeatedly blinks - The system may be
malfunctioning. Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
• Do not attempt to alter this system or add other
devices to it. Electrical problems can occur.
Security System
Alarm Indicator
●Blinks when the security system alarm has
been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 156
U.S.
Canada
Indicator
Indicator
U.S.
Canada
Indicator
Indicator
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