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

Contents
Child Safety P. 64Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 77Safety Labels P. 78
Tailgate P. 156 Security System P. 159
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 165 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 187
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 201 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 212
Audio Error Messages P. 323General Information on the Audio System P. 329
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 370, 393
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 430 When Driving P. 432 Honda Sensing®* P. 460
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 511 Refueling P. 513 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 515
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 529 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 541
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 555 Battery P. 566 Remote Transmitter Care P. 568
Cleaning P. 571 Accessories and Modifications P. 576
Engine Does Not Start P. 591 Jump Starting P. 594 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 596
Emergency Towing P. 609 When You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 610
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 617 Reporting Safety Defects P. 618
Authorized Manuals P. 623 Customer Service Information P. 624
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 79
ControlsP. 133
FeaturesP. 227
DrivingP. 423
MaintenanceP. 517
Handling the UnexpectedP. 579
InformationP. 613
IndexP. 626
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Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance (P517)
Under the Hood (P529)
● Check engine oil, engine coolant, and window washer fluid.
Add when necessary.
● Check brake fluid.
● Check the battery condition monthly.
aPull the hood release handle under the corner of the
dashboard.
bLocate the hood latch lever, push it to the side, and then
raise the hood. Once you have raised the hood slightly,
you can release the lever.
cWhen finished, close the hood and make sure it is firmly
locked in place.
Lights (P541)
● Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P551)
● Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield.
Tires (P555)
● Inspect tires and wheels regularly.
● Check tire pressures regularly.
● Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P579)
Flat Tire (P582)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Indicators Come On
(P599)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner’s manual.
Engine Won’t Start (P591)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P604)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P597)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P609)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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uuIndicators u
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Low Oil
Pressure
Indicator•Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON (w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the engine oil
pressure is low.•Comes on while driving - Immediately
stop in a safe place.
2 If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator
Comes On P. 599
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off either when the engine
starts or after several seconds if
the engine did not start. If
“readiness codes” have not been
set, it blinks five times before it
goes off.
• Comes on if there is a problem
with the emissions control system.
• Blinks when a misfire in the
engine’s cylinders is detected.
•Readiness codes are part of the on board
diagnostics for the emissions control
systems.
2 Testing of Readiness Codes P. 619•Comes on while driving - Have your
vehicle checked by a dealer.
• Blinks while driving - Stop in a safe
place where there are no flammable
objects. Stop the engine for 10 minutes
or more, and wait for it to cool down.
Then, take your vehicle to a dealer.
2 If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Comes On or Blinks P. 600
Charging
System
Indicator
•Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and
goes off when the engine starts.
• Comes on when the battery is not
charging.
•Comes on while driving - Turn off the
heating and cooling system*/climate
control system* and rear defogger in
order to reduce electricity consumption.
2 If the Charging System Indicator
Comes On P. 599
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uInformation Display Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Information Display Warning and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the information display.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 600
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.• Stays on constantly - Have your vehicle checked
by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.• Change the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
2 ENGINE START/STOP Button P. 166
•Appears when you close the door with the power
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside
the vehicle.•Goes off when you bring the smart entry remote back
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2 Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 168
•Appears when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak.•Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 568
•Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine. A beeper
sounds six times.•Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 592
Models with smart entry system
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when there is a problem with the sensor on
the battery.•Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Checking the Battery P. 566
•Appears when the starter system has a problem.•As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while
pressing the brake pedal, and manually start the
engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.U.S. models
Canadian models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry remote battery
becomes weak and th e 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 th e built-in key into the
smart entry remote until it clicks.1 Key
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 159
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•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, dust and sand.
•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*
■Built-in Key*
Release Knob
Built-in Key
* 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
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 batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 568
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 123
Models with multi-information display
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