remote control HONDA HR-V 2018 Owner's Manual (in English)

Contents
Child Safety P. 57Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 70Safety Labels P. 71
Opening and Closing the Tailgate P. 115 Security System P. 118
Opening and Closing the Moonroof* P. 123
Adjusting the Mirrors P. 140 Adjusting the Seats P. 142
Heating and Cooling System
* P. 163 Climate Control System* P. 167
Audio Error Messages P. 233General Information on the Audio System P. 237
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 337 When Driving P. 339 Braking P. 377
Refueling P. 388 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 390
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 399 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 411
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 423 Battery P. 433 Remote Transmitter Care P. 435
Cleaning P. 438 Accessories and Modifications P. 443
Engine Does Not Start P. 457Jump Starting P. 460 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 462
Emergency Towing P. 475 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 476
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 483 Reporting Safety Defects P. 484
Authorized Manuals P. 489 Customer Service Information P. 490
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 29
Instrument PanelP. 73
ControlsP. 95
FeaturesP. 177
DrivingP. 327
MaintenanceP. 391
Handling the UnexpectedP. 445
InformationP. 479
IndexP. 492
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P134)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)* (P353)
❙ (Display) Button* (P206)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)* (P 353)
❙Audio Remote Control Buttons (P182)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P129)
❙Fog Lights* (P132)
❙LaneWatchTM * (P370)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob (P91)
❙Brightness Control (P136)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P358)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® System
(P274, 297)
❙Voice Control Buttons (P274, 297)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons*
() See the Navigation System Manual
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Features (P177)
Audio Remote Controls
(P182)
●
(+ / (- Button
Press to adjust the volume up/down.
● SOURCE Button
Press to change the audio mode: FM/AM/
CD/USB/iPod/ Bluetooth® Audio/Pandora ®
*/
AhaTM */Apps*, *1/AUX*/AUX HDMI ®*.
● / Button
*1 : Appears only when connected to HondaLink ®.
Radio: Press to change the preset station.
Press and hold to select the next or
previous strong station.
CD/USB device: Press to skip to the beginning of
the next song or return to the
beginning of the current song.
Press and hold to change a folder.
(+ / (- / / Buttons
SOURCE Button
Audio System (P178)
For navigation system operation () See the Navigation System Manual
(P184)
Models with color audio system
MENU/CLOCK Button
LIST/SELECT Knob
(Day/Night)
Button
(Back) Button
(Sound) Button
VOL /
(Volume/Power)
Knob
CD Slot
(CD Eject) Button
Preset Buttons (1-6) (Phone) Button
RADIO
Button
/
(Skip/Seek) Buttons
CD/AUX Button Audio/Information Screen
*
Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................................... 96
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions................................... 98
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
*...... 100Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside ... 101Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside .. 107
Childproof Door Locks .................................... 110
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ......................... 111
Customizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting ......................................................... 112
Opening and Closing the Tailgate .................. 115
Using the Tailgate Release Button ................... 116
Security System Immobilizer System......................................... 118
Security System Alarm .................................... 118
Opening and Closing the Windows ................ 121
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
*............. 123
Operating the Switches Around the Steering
Wheel
Ignition Switch.......................................... 124
ENGINE START/STOP Button ..................... 125
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison ... 128Turn Signals .............................................. 129
Light Switches .......................................... 129
Fog Lights
*............................................... 132
Daytime Running Lights ............................ 133
Wipers and Washers ................................. 134
Brightness Control .................................... 136
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*... 137Adjusting the Steering Wheel ................... 139
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
Adjusting the Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirror.................................. 140
Power Door Mirrors ........................................ 141
Adjusting the Seats Front Seats ..................................................... 142
Head Restraints .............................................. 144
Maintain a Proper Sitting Position ................... 147
Rear Seats ...................................................... 148
Armrest .......................................................... 151
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items Interior Lights ................................................. 152
Interior Convenience Items ............................. 154
Heating and Cooling System
*Using Vents, Heating and A/C ........................ 163
Climate Control System*Using Automatic Climate Control ................... 167
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ................ 175
* 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. 118
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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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
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 handle. 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. 435
Door Lock
Button
Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u A beeper sounds and verifies the security
system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle with the remote transmitter,
the doors will automatically relock.
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior light s come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30
seconds.
Doors relocked with the remote transmitter: The
lights go off immediately.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not lock the vehicle when
a door is open.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button
Unlock Button
LED
Lock Button
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the driver’s door unlocks.
Twice: u The remaining doors and the tailgate unlock.1Using the Remote Transmitter
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. 435
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