oil dipstick HONDA HR-V 2017 2.G Quick Guide

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Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Inspect suspension component s
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of s\
oot in the air from industryand diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every \
15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission uid changes mo\
re frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehic\
le under these
conditions, have the transmission uid changed every 25,000 miles (4\
0,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
6Replace rear differential uid*
Continuously variable transmission models only
Under the Hood
Opening the Hood
1.
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the
parking brake.
2.


Pull the hood release handle under the lower left
corner of the dashboard.
3.


Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the
hood to release the lock mechanism, and then
open the hood.
4.


Remove the support rod from the clamp using the
grip. Mount the support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the hood.
Remove your hand at a height of approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
Engine coolant reserve tank
Washer fluid
(blue cap) Engine oil fill cap
Engine oil
dipstick (orange)
Brake/Clutch* fluid
(black cap)
Battery
Radiator cap
Lever
Support rod Grip
Clamp
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strik\
e the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.
NOTICE

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Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
•
Premium-grade 0W
-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil 1.
Remove the dipstick (orange).
2.


Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3.


Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4.


Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary

.
Ambient temperature
Upper mark
Lower mark
Adding Oil1.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2.


Add oil slowly
.
3.

Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely

.
4.

W
ait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results\
in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to seriou\
s
mechanical problems.
NOTICE
Engine oil fill cap
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the eng\
ine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
NOTICE
Resetting the Engine Oil Life If you change or replace the vehicle’s engine oil yourself, you must reset the
engine oil life.
1.

Press the select/reset knob until the oil life
screen is displayed.
2.


Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds, or until
the maintenance codes and oil life blink.
3.


Press and hold the knob for 5 seconds, or until
the maintenance codes disappear and the
engine oil life display returns to 100%.