HONDA HR-V 2020 Owner's Manual (in English)

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
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Controls
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON (w*1.
■MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT*2/AUTO*3, LO,
HI)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Adjusting wiper operation*
Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
delay.
■Washer
Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the le ver for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
*2: Models with manual intermittent operation
*3: Models with automati c intermittent operation
■Windshield Wiper/Washer1Wipers and Washers
NOTICE
Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get sc ratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.
NOTICE
In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defroster to warm the
windshield, then turn the wipers on.
If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting ( ) and the LO setting become
the same.
Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.
Models with intermittent time adjustment ring
All models
Pull to
use
washer.
MIST
INT
*2/AUTO*3OFF
LO : Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe
Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring*
Lower speed, fewer sweeps
Higher speed, more sweeps
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you push the lever down to AUTO, the
windshield wipers sweep once, and go into
the automatic mode.
The wipers operate intermittently, at low
speed, or at high speed and stops in
accordance with the am ount of rainfall the
rainfall sensor detects.
■Auto sensitivity adjustment
When in AUTO, you can also adjust the rainfall sensor sensitivity using the
adjustment ring.
Sensor sensitivity
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Intermittent Wipers*1 Wipers and Washers
If the wiper stops operating du e to any obstacle such as
the build-up of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to OFF, and turn the ignition
switch to ACCESSORY
( q or LOCK (0*1, then
remove the obstacle.
The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload.
Wiper operation will return to normal within a few
minutes, once the circuit has returned to normal.
1 Automatic Intermittent Wipers*
The rainfall sensor is in the location shown below.
NOTICE
AUTO should always be turned OFF before the
following situations in order to prevent severe
damage to the wiper system:
•Cleaning the windshield
•Driving through a car wash
•No rain present
Rainfall Sensor
Adjustment Ring
Low sensitivity
High sensitivity
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uWipers and Washers
Controls
The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
■Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)
Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.
■Washer ( )
Sprays while you rotate the switch to this
position.
Hold it to activate th e wiper and to spray the
washer. Once released , it stops operating
after a few more sweeps.
■Operating in reverse
When you shift the transmission to
(R with the windshield wiper activated, the rear
wiper operates automati cally as follows even if its switch is off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Wiper/Washer
ON
OFF INT: Intermittent
Washer
Front Wiper PositionRear Wiper Operation
INT* (Intermittent)
AUTO* (Intermittent)
Intermittent
LO (Low speed wipe)
HI (High speed wipe)Continuous
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Controls
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Press the rear defogger button or touch the
icon to defog the rear window and mirrors*
when the ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
The rear defogger and heated door mirrors
*
automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, they do not automatically
switch off.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button1 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
Models with heating and cooling system
Models with climate control system
Models with climate control system
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDefogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heated Windshield*
Controls
Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield when th e ignition switch is
turned to ON
(w*1.
The heated windshield automatically switch
off after 15 minutes.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Heated Windshield Button
Canadian models1 Heated Windshield Button
This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
Brightness Control
When the ignition switch is in ON (w*1, you
can use the (select/reset) knob to adjust
instrument panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.
Dim: Turn the knob to the left.
You will hear a beeper when the brightness
reaches minimum or maximum. Several
seconds after you have adjusted the
brightness, you will be returned to the
previous screen.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Brightness Control
The brightness of the in strument panel will be
reduced when the following conditions:
•The ignition switch is in ON ( w*1.
•The parking lights are turned on.
•The light switch is in any position other than off
and it is da rk outside.
To cancel the reduced in strument panel brightness
when the exterior lights are on, turn the knob to the
right until the brightness display is up to max, the
beeper sounds.
The brightness can be set differently for when the
exterior lights are on, and when they are off.
Models without automatic lighting control
Models with automatic lighting control
(Select/Reset) Knob
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uBrightness Control
Controls
■Brightness level indicator
The brightness level is shown on the
information display/multi-information display
while you are adjusting it.Models with information display
Models with multi-information
display
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uAdjusting the Steering Wheel
Controls
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.
1.Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.
u The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.
u Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.
3. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever
down to lock the steering wheel in position.
u After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.1Adjusting the Steering Wheel
3WARNING
Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.
Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.To adjust
To lock
Lever
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.
Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help to reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.
■Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions*
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and out side mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving. 2 Front Seats P. 190
Tab
Daytime
Position Night
Position
* Not available on all models
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Controls
When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the auto button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the auto indicator comes
on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror*
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in (R.
Sensor
Auto Button
Indicator
Models without HomeLink buttons
Sensor
Auto Button
Models with HomeLink buttons
* Not available on all models
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