checking oil HONDA HR-V 2019 Owner's Manual (in English)

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 512
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 513
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 514
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 515
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Un der the Hood .... 523
Opening the Hood ........................... 524
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 525
Oil Check ......................................... 526
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 527
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 528
Engine Coolant ................................ 530
Transmission Fluid ............................ 532
Brake Fluid ....................................... 533
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 534
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 535
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades.... 545Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 549
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 551
Tire Labeling .................................... 551
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 553Wear Indicators................................ 555 Tire Service Life ................................ 555
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 556
Tire Rotation .................................... 557
Winter Tires ..................................... 558
Battery ............................................... 560
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 562
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 564
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 565
Exterior Care.................................... 567
Accessories and Modifications ........ 570
* Not available on all models
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance
For your safety, perform all listed inspections and maintenance to keep your vehicle
in good condition. If you become aware of any abnormality (noise, smell, insufficient
brake fluid, oil residue on the ground, etc.), have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
(Note, however, that service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in
effect.)
■Daily inspections
Perform inspections before long distance trips, when washing the vehicle, or when
refueling.
■Periodic inspections
• Check the brake fluid level monthly.
2 Brake Fluid P. 533
•Check the tire pressure monthly. Examin e the tread for wear and foreign objects.
2Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 549
•Check the operation of the exterior lights monthly.
2 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 535
•Check the condition of the wiper bl ades at least every six months.
2Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
■Types of Inspection and Maintenance
1Inspection and Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and systems may be
done by any automotive repair establishment or
individuals using parts that are “certified” to
EPA standards.
According to state and fede ral regulations, failure to
perform maintenance on the maintenance main
items marked with # will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all ma intenance services should
be performed in accordan ce with the intervals
indicated by the information display
*/multi-
information display*.
2 Maintenance Service Items P. 517
If you want to perform complex maintenance tasks
that require more skills a nd tools, you can purchase a
subscription to the Service Express website at
www.techinfo.honda.com .
2 Authorized Manuals P. 617
If you want to perform ma intenance yourself, make
sure that you have the necessary tools and skills first.
After performing ma intenance, update the records in
the separate maintenance booklet.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 574
If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 576
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 585
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak ....586
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 587
Jump Starting .................................... 588
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 590
Overheating How to Handle Overheating ............. 591 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 593
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 593
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks ..................................... 594
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On...................................................... 595
If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator Comes On ....................... 595 If the Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 596
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 597
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 598
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 602
Emergency Towing ........................... 603
When You Cannot Open the Tailgate..... 604
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Index
620
Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode.................... 438
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 502
Accessories and Modifications ................. 570
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 204
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Indicator .................................................... 96
Additives Coolant ................................................... 530
Engine Oil ................................................ 525
Washer .................................................... 534
Additives, Engine Oil ................................ 525
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 197
Front Seats .............................................. 187
Head Restraints........................................ 190
Mirrors .................................................... 185
Rear Seats................................................ 194
Steering Wheel ........................................ 184
Temperature .................................... 113, 116
Adjusting the Sound ......................... 235, 267
Air Conditioning System Climate Control System ........................... 213
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ....................................... 212, 216
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 564
Heating and Cooling System .................... 209 Air Conditioning System (Climate Control
System)
Synchronization Mode............................. 221
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling ................................................... 212
Heating ................................................... 211
Air Pressure ....................................... 551, 609
Airbags ........................................................ 50
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 56
Airbag Care............................................... 63
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 53
Indicator.............................................. 61, 87
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 62
Sensors ..................................................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 57
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 59
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) ............................ 448
Android Auto ........................................... 312
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 502
Indicator.................................................... 87
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 308
Armrest ..................................................... 197
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 227
Audio System ............................................ 224
Adjusting the Sound........................ 235, 267
Error Messages ........................................ 319
General Information ................................ 325
iPod ................................................ 242, 286
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................... 239, 245, 295 Recommended CDs ................................ 326
Recommended Devices ........................... 328
Remote Controls ..................................... 227
Security Code ......................................... 226
Theft Protection ...................................... 226
USB Flash Drives...................................... 328
USB Port(s) .............................................. 225
Audio/Information Screen ............... 231, 252
Authorized Manuals ................................ 617
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 150
Customize .............................................. 151
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 173
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 500
Indicator ........................................... 83, 500
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator ........................................... 83, 500
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 222
Average Fuel Economy .................... 115, 120
Average Speed ......................................... 120
B
Battery...................................................... 560
Charging System Indicator ................ 85, 593
Jump Starting ......................................... 588
Maintenance (Checking the Battery) ....... 560
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 562
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 40
Beverage Holders ..................................... 201
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 363, 386
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 76
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Index
Dipstick (Engine Oil)................................. 526
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) .............. 168
Display Setup .................................... 236, 268
Door Mirrors ............................................. 186
Doors ......................................................... 134
Auto Door Locking .................................. 150
Auto Door Unlocking ............................... 150
Door and Tailgate Open Indicator .. 38, 39, 89
Keys ........................................................ 134
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside ..................................................... 146
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .................................................. 137
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 145
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 553
Driving ....................................................... 417
Braking .................................................... 497
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 433
Cruise Control ......................................... 441
Shifting Position............................... 434, 436
Starting the Engine .......................... 426, 429
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 564
E
ECO Assist® System ....................................... 9
ECON Button ............................................. 440
ECON Mode Indicator ................................. 93
Elapsed Time ............................................. 120
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator .................................................... 82 Electric Parking Brake System
Indicator............................................ 82, 596
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator............................................ 90, 595
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 444
Emergency ................................................ 603
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 613
Engine
Coolant ................................................... 530
Jump Starting .......................................... 588
Number................................................... 610
Oil ........................................................... 525
Starting ........................................... 426, 429
Switch Buzzer.......................................... 163
Engine Coolant ......................................... 530
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 531
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 530
High Temperature Indicator ....................... 88
Low Temperature Indicator........................ 88
Overheating ............................................ 591
Engine Oil ................................................. 525
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking................................................. 526
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 515, 519
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 85, 593
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 525
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .. 77
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 567
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 186
F
Features.................................................... 223
Filters Dust and Pollen....................................... 564
Oil .......................................................... 528
Flat Tire ..................................................... 576
Floor Mats ................................................ 566
Fluids
Brake ...................................................... 533
Continuously Vari able Transmission
(CVT) .................................................... 532
Engine Coolant ....................................... 530
Windshield Washer ................................. 534
FM/AM Radio ................................... 237, 274
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 92
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 195
Folding the Rear Seat Up ........................ 196
Foot Brake ................................................ 499
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 53
Front Seats Adjusting ................................................ 187
Front Sensor Camera ............................... 494
Fuel ..................................................... 25, 507
Economy................................................. 509
Gauge ............................................ 116, 119
Instant Fuel Economy ...................... 115, 120
Low Fuel Indicator..................................... 87
Range ............................................. 115, 120
Recommendation.................................... 507
Refueling .......................................... 25, 507
Fuel Economy ........................................... 509
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Index
Precautions ............................................. 513
Radiator .................................................. 531
Remote Transmitter ................................ 562
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 535
Safety ..................................................... 513
Service Items ................................... 517, 521
Tires........................................................ 549
Transmission Fluid ................................... 532
Under the Hood ...................................... 523
Malfunction Indicator Lamp ............. 85, 594
Map Lights ................................................ 199
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 421
Meters, Gauges ........................................ 112
Mirrors ...................................................... 185
Adjusting ................................................ 185
Door ....................................................... 186
Exterior ................................................... 186
Interior Rearview ..................................... 185
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 570
Moonroof ................................................. 162
MP3 ........................................... 239, 245, 295
Multi-Information Display ....................... 117
Multi-View Rear Camera ......................... 505
N
Numbers (Identification)......................... 610
O
Odometer.......................................... 115, 119
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 424
Oil (Engine) ............................................... 525
Adding .................................................... 527
Checking ................................................. 526
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 515
Displaying the Maintenance Minder
Information ........................................... 519
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 85, 593
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 525
Viscosity .................................................. 525
Open Source Licenses ............................... 318
Opening and Closing the Moonroof ....... 162
Opening/Closing Hood ....................................................... 524
Moonroof................................................ 162
Power Windows ...................................... 160
Tailgate ................................................... 154
Outside Temperature Display .......... 113, 116
Overheating .............................................. 591
P
Paddle Shifters (7-Speed Manual Shift
Mode) ........................................ 23, 438, 439
Pandora® ................................................... 293
Panic Mode ............................................... 159
Parking ...................................................... 504
Parking Brake ........................................... 497
Passenger Front Airb ag Off Indicator....... 62Passing Indicators
..................................... 169
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 248, 298
Power Windows ....................................... 160
Precautions While Driving Driving Guidelines for Your Utility
Vehicle .................................................. 432
Rain ........................................................ 432
Pregnant Women ....................................... 48
Puncture (Tire) .......................................... 576
R
Radiator.................................................... 531
Radio (FM/AM) ................................. 237, 274
Radio (SiriusXM ®) ..................................... 278
Radio Data System (RDS) ................. 238, 276
Range ................................................ 115, 120
RDS (Radio Data System) ................. 238, 276
Readiness Codes (Emissions Testing) ....... 613
Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System
TM.................................................. 448
Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror Button ..................................................... 182
Rear Seats (Folding Down) ...................... 195
Rearview Mirror ....................................... 185
Refueling .................................................. 507
Fuel Gauge...................................... 116, 119
Gasoline .......................................... 507, 608
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 87
Regulations ............................... 452, 553, 611
Remote Transmitter ................................. 142
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Index
Rotation.................................................. 557
Spare Tire ....................................... 576, 609
Summer .................................................. 558
Tire Chains.............................................. 558
Wear Indicators....................................... 555
Winter .................................................... 558
Tools ......................................................... 574
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 423
Towing Your Vehicle ............................... 423
Emergency .............................................. 603
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 449
Indicator ........................................... 90, 597
Transmission ..................................... 434, 436
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode ................... 438
Continuously Variable ............................. 433
Fluid ....................................................... 532
Number .................................................. 610
Shift Lever Position Indicator ..... 86, 435, 437
Trip Meter ........................................ 115, 119
Troubleshooting ...................................... 573
Blown Fuse ..................................... 598, 600
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 29
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 603
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 585
Noise When Braking ................................. 31
Overheating ............................................ 591
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 576
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 30, 149
Shift Lever Won’t Move .......................... 590 Warning Indicators .................................... 80
Turn Signals .............................................. 168
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ...................... 91
U
Unlocking the Doors ........................ 137, 146
USB Flash Drives ........................................ 328
USB Port(s) ................................................ 225
V
Vanity Mirrors ............................................... 7
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ....... 610
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA® ).................. 444
Off Button ............................................... 445
Off Indicator .............................................. 89
System Indicator ........................................ 89
Viscosity (Oil) .................................... 525, 609
Voice Control Operation .......................... 270
Audio Commands ................................... 272
General Commands ................................. 273
Music Search Commands ........................ 273
On Screen Commands ............................. 273
Phone Commands ................................... 272
Voice Portal Screen .................................. 271
Voice Recognition .................................... 270
VSA ® (Vehicle Stability Assist) .................. 444
W
Walk away auto lock®.............................. 140
Wallpaper ......................................... 233, 257
Warning and Info rmation Messages ... 98, 99
Warning Indicator On/Blinking ............... 593
Warning Labels ........................................... 78
Warranties (Warranty Manual provided separately) .............................................. 615
Watts ......................................................... 608
Wear Indicators (Tire) .............................. 555
Wheel Nut Wrench (Jack Handle) ... 574, 580
Wi-Fi Connection ...................................... 305
Window Washers ..................................... 177
Adding/Refilling Fluid .............................. 534
Switch ..................................................... 177
Windshield ................................................ 177
Cleaning ......................................... 565, 568
Defrosting/Defogging .............. 183, 212, 216
Washer Fluid ........................................... 534
Wiper Blades ........................................... 545
Wipers and Washers................................ 177
Winter Tires
Snow Tires .............................................. 558
Tire Chains .............................................. 558
Wipers and Washers ................................. 177
Checking and Replacing Wiper Blades ........................................... 545, 547
WMA ......................................... 239, 245, 295
Worn Tires ........................................ 549, 555
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