Battery HONDA HR-V 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Contents
Child Safety P. 57Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69Safety Labels P. 70
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 113 Security System P. 116
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 121
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 138 Adjusting the Seats P. 140
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 161 Climate Control System* P. 165
Audio Error Messages P. 231General Information on the Audio System P. 235
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 323 When Driving P. 325 Braking P. 363
Refueling P. 374 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 376
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 385 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 397
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 409 Battery P. 419 Remote Transmitter Care P. 421
Cleaning P. 424 Accessories and Modifications P. 429
Engine Does Not Start P. 443Jump Starting P. 446 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 448
Emergency Towing P. 461 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 462
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 469 Reporting Safety Defects P. 470
Authorized Manuals P. 475 Customer Service Information P. 476
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 71
ControlsP. 93
FeaturesP. 175
DrivingP. 313
MaintenanceP. 377
Handling the UnexpectedP. 431
InformationP. 465
IndexP. 478
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P377)
Under the Hood (P385)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window 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 the lever, and lift
up the hood.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is
firmly locked in place.
Lights (P397)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P405)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P409)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P431)
Flat Tire (P434)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P451)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P443)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P456)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P449)
● 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 (P461)
● Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON (w*1, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the engine oil pressure
is low.
●Comes on while driving - Immediately stop in a
safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On
P. 451
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off either
when the engine starts or after several
seconds if the engine did not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been set, it
blinks five times before it goes off.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
emissions control system.
●Blinks when a misfire in the engine’s
cylinders is detected.
●Readiness codes are part of the on board diagnostics
for the emissions control systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 471●Comes on while driving - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
●Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe place where
there are no flammable objects. Stop the engine for
10 minutes or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks P. 452
Charging System
Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
●Comes on while driving - Turn off the heating
and cooling system*/climate control system* and
rear defogger in order to reduce electricity
consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator Comes On
P. 451
Shift Lever Position
Indicator*
●Indicates the current shift lever position.
2 Shifting P. 334, 336
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2Check Fuel Cap Message P. 452
●Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the ENGINE START/STOP
button to turn the engine off without the shift lever
in
(P.
●Push the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.
●Move the steering wheel left and right while
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button at the
same time.
●Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote
back inside the vehicle and close the door.
●Appears when the smart entry remote’s battery
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 421
Models with smart entry system
Canadian models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
U.S. models with manual transmission
Canadian models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the smart entry remote to start and stop
the engine, and to lock and unlock all the
doors and tailgate. You can also use the smart
entry system to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate.
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also use the re mote transmitter to
lock and unlock the doors and tailgate.
■Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 116
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•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.
•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/smart entry
system
* may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
Ignition Key
with Remote
Transmitter
*
Smart
Entry
Remote
*
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry 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 the built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.Release Knob
Built-in Key
■Key Number Tag1 Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry 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 smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on re gularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
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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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art entry remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate.
You can lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate within a radius of about 32 inches (80
cm) of the outside door or tailgate outer
handle.
■Locking the doors and tailgate
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all the doors and tailgate lock;
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote,
you can lock/unlock the doors and the tailgate
while someone else with the remote is within
range.
•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, wait at least two seconds
before unlocking it by gripping the handle.
•The door might not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door ha ndle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors and the
tailgate with the smart entry remote if it is above or
below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low. Replace the
button battery as soon as possible.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 421
Door Lock
Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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