Tailgate HONDA HR-V 2016 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 P. 376Accessories and Modifications P. 377
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 387 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 399
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 411 Battery P. 420 Remote Transmitter Care P. 422
Cleaning P. 425
Engine Does Not Start P. 443 Jump 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. 379
Handling the UnexpectedP. 431
InformationP. 465
IndexP. 478
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P139)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P387)
❙Windshield Wipers (P132, 407)
❙Headlights (P127, 399)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P127, 400)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P127, 401)
❙Tires (P411, 434)
❙Fog Lights* (P130, 401)
❙Rear Wiper (P133, 409)
❙How to Refuel (P375)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P372)
❙Back-Up Lights (P404)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P405)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P403)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P406)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P405)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P127, 402)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P99)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P113)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P114)
❙Lock Button (P101)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P71)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) IndicatorVehicle Stability Assist
(VSA®) System Indicator
VSA® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator
Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN IndicatorSupplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Starter System
Indicator*
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System
Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator
*
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P88)/Information Display (P89)/System Indicators (P72)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)
Low Temperature
Indicator (Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
U.S. models only
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
U.S. U.S.
Canada
Smart Entry System
Indicator*
Washer Level Indicator*
ECON Mode
Indicator*
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Canada
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
Canada U.S.
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Information Display
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
All-Wheel Drive ( AWD)
System Indicator*
Forward Collision
Warning (FCW)
Indicator
*
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
Indicator
*
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Continuously variable
transmission models
Brake Depressing
IndicatorManual transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Steering Wheel (P137)
● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever
towards you, adjust to the desired
position, then lock the lever back in place.
To adjust
To lock
Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside
(P106)
● Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it in one motion.
● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door
from the inner handle unlocks all the
other doors.
Tailgate (P113)
● With all the doors unlocked, press the
tailgate release button and lift open the
tailgate.
● Press the tailgate release button to
unlock and open the tailgate when you
carry the smart entry remote.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuFor Safe Driving uYour Vehicle’s Safety Features
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Safe DrivingFor the safety of you and your passenge rs, make a habit of checking these items
each time before you drive.
• After everyone has entered the vehicle, be sure all doors and the tailgate are
closed and locked. Locking the doors and the tailgate helps prevent an occupant
from being ejected and an outsider from unexpectedly opening a door or the
tailgate.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 105
•Adjust your seat to a position suitable for driving. Be sure the front seats are
adjusted as far to the rear as possible while allowing the driver to control the
vehicle. Sitting too close to a front airbag can result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash.
2 Adjusting the Seats P. 140
•Adjust head restraints to the proper position. Head restraints are most effective
when the center of the head restraint alig ns with the center of your head. Taller
persons should adjust their head restraint to the highest position.
2 Adjusting the Head Restraints P. 142
•Always wear your seat belt, and make sure you wear it properly. Confirm that any
passengers are properly belted as well.
2 Fastening a Seat Belt P. 38
•Protect children by using seat belts or chil d seats according to a child’s age, height
and weight.
2 Child Safety P. 57
■Safety Checklist1Safety Checklist
If the door and ta ilgate open indica tor is on, a door
and/or the tailgate is not completely closed. Close all
doors and the tailgate tightly until the indicator goes
off.
2 Door and Tailgate Open Indicator P. 78
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Safe Driving
Exhaust Gas Hazard
Carbon Monoxide Gas
The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon
monoxide gas will not get into the interior.
■Have the exhaust system in spected for leaks whenever
• The exhaust system is making an unusual noise.
• The exhaust system may have been damaged.
• The vehicle is raised for an oil change.
When you operate a vehicle with the tailga te open, airflow can pull exhaust gas into
the interior and create a hazardous conditio n. If you must drive with the tailgate
open, open all the windows and set the heating and cooling system
*/climate control
system* as shown below.
1. Select the fresh air mode.
2. Select the mode.
3. Set the fan speed to high.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Adjust the heating and cooling system
*/climate control system* in the same manner
if you sit in your parked vehicle with the engine running.
1 Carbon Monoxide Gas
An enclosed area such as a garage can quickly fill up
with carbon monoxide gas.
Do not run the engine with the garage door closed.
Even when the garage door is open, drive out of the
garage immediat ely after starting the engine.
3WARNING
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and
even kill you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that
expose you to carbon monoxide.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators u
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA®) System
Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Blinks when VSA ® is active.●Comes on if there is a problem with the
VSA® system or hill start assist system.
●Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
2 Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System P. 354
Vehicle Stability
Assist (VSA ®) OFF
Indicator●Comes on for a few seconds when you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on when you deactivate VSA ®.
2VSA ® OFF Button P. 355
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then
goes off.
●Comes on if any door or the tailgate is
not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if any door or the tailgate is
opened while driving.
●Goes off when all doors an d the tailgate are closed.
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the ignition
switch to ON
(w*1, and goes off when
the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with the
EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not come on at all
- Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On P. 453
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................... 94
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions................................... 96
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*........ 98
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside... 99
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .....105Childproof Door Locks .................................... 108
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 109
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ......................................................... 110
Opening and Closing the Tailgate .................. 113
Using the Tailgate Release Button ................... 114
Security System ................................................ 116
Immobilizer System......................................... 116
Security System Alarm .................................... 116
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 119
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*............. 121
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 122
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 123
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 126Turn Signals .............................................. 127
Light Switches .......................................... 127
Fog Lights
*............................................... 130
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 131
Wipers and Washers ................................. 132
Brightness Control .................................... 134
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield*.... 135Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 137
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror .............................138
Power Door Mirrors ...................................139
Adjusting the Seats Adjusting the Seat Positions....................... 140
Rear Seats .................................................146
Armrest .....................................................149
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ............................................150
Interior Convenience Items ........................152
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ...................161
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ..............165
Synchronized Mode*.................................172
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ...........173
* Not available on all 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 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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