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

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Door Mirrors (P189)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P529)
❙Windshield Wipers (P179, 551)
❙Tires (P555, 582)
❙Fog Lights* (P174, 545)
❙Rear Wiper (P181, 553)
❙How to Refuel (P514)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P511)
❙Back-Up Lights (P548)
❙Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P549)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P547)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P550)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P549)
❙Side Turn Signal Lights* (P170, 546)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P139)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P156)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P157)
❙Lock Button* (P140)
❙Headlights (P171, 541)
❙Front Turn Signal Lights (P170, 543)
❙Front Side Marker Lights (P171, 544)
❙Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P544)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P79)
Lights Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
IndicatorAnti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA® ) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) System Indicator Lights On Indicator High Beam Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator Supplemental Restraint
System Indicator
Door and Tailgate
Open Indicator
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator/
Transmission System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Gauges (P113)/Information Display* (P115)/Multi-Information Display*(P118)/
System Indicators
(P80)
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)/Low
Temperature Indicator
(Blue)
System Indicators
System Indicators
Brake System Indicator
(Red)
CRUISE CONTROL
Indicator
System Indicators
Charging System
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Maintenance Minder
Indicator Fog Light Indicator
*
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
M
(7-speed manual shift mode)
Indicator/Shift Indicator
*
Information Display
Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
Indicator All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
System Indicator
*
Brake Depressing
Indicator
Models with information display
Low Tire Pressure/
TPMS Indicator
* Not available on all models
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Quick Reference Guide
002300
Lights On Indicator
System Indicators
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Low Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS ) Indicator
Vehicle Stability Assist
TM
(VSA ®) System Indicator
VSA ® OFF Indicator
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
Indicator
*
Electric Power
Steering (EPS) System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator
System Indicators
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Red) Supplemental
Restraint System
Indicator
Tachometer Speedometer
Fuel Gauge
Security System Alarm Indicator
Shift Lever Position Indicator/
Transmission Sy
stem Indicator
Immobilizer System
Indicator
ECON Mode Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Models with multi-information display
Parking Brake and
Brake System Indicator
(Amber)
System Indicators
Lights Indicators
High Beam Indicator
Fog Light Indicator*
Adaptive Cruise
Control (
ACC)
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
System Message
Indicator Collision Mitigation
Braking System
TM
(CMBSTM) Indicator
Road Departure
Mitigation (RDM)
Indicator
Lane Keeping Assist
System (
LKAS)
Indicator (Amber/
Green)
Smart Entry System
Indicator
*
U.S.
Canada
Canada U.S.
High Temperature
Indicator (Red)/Low
Temperature Indicator
(Blue)Automatic Brake Hold
System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
Electric Parking Brake
System Indicator
Electric Parking Brake
IndicatorU.S.
Canada
Auto High-Beam
Indicator
All-Wheel Drive (
AWD)
System Indicator*
M (7-speed manual shift mode ) Indicator/Shift Indicator*
Multi-Information Display
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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
Why does the brake pedal
pulsate slightly when
applying the brakes?This can occur when the ABS activates and does not indicate a
problem. Apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal. Never
pump the brake pedal.
2Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) (P508)
The rear door cannot be
opened from inside the
vehicle. Why?Check if the childproof lock is in the lock
position. If so, open the rear door with the
outside door handle.
To cancel this function, push the lever to
the unlock position.
Why do the doors lock
after I unlocked the doors?If you do not open the doors within 30 seconds, the doors are
relocked automatically for security.
Why does the beeper
sound when I open the
driver’s door?The beeper sounds when:
•The exterior lights are left on.
•The key is left in the ignition switch.
•The power mode is in ACCESSORY.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
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Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the light s on again, turn the lever to
OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even if you
do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights
come on automatically when:
• The transmission is moved out of
(P and
the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 92
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is
abnormal, have your vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause th e battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking lights, side
marker, tail, and rear license
plate lights
Turns on headlights, side
marker, parking lights, tail, and
rear license plate lights
U.S. models
Canadian models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Canadian models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDaytime Running Lights
Controls
Daytime Running Lights
The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in ON
(w*1.
• The headlight switch is OFF.
• The headlight switch is AUTO.
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set th e parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHI CLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The daytime running lights are off once the h eadlight switch is turned on, or when
the head light switch is in AUTO
* and it is getting darker outside.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Daytime Running Lights
The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in than when it is in
AUTO
*. In AUTO*, if the ambient brightness is dark,
the low beam headlights come on.U.S. models
Canadian models
All models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
The cargo cover can be used to conceal your
items and protect them from direct sunlight.
■To remove:
Pull out the cargo cover rearwards and
remove it.
■To fold:
The cargo cover is collapsible.
1. Take the opposite sides, fold the cover
halfway, then twist into opposite ways.
2. Curl to narrow the cover as shown.
■Cargo Cover
Canadian models1Cargo Cover
Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area
while driving. Loose items ca n cause injury if you have
to brake hard.
Do not stack objects higher than the top of the seat
in the cargo area. They could block your view and be
thrown about the vehicle during a sudden stop.
To prevent cargo cover damage, do not:
•Place items on the cargo cover.•Put weight on the cargo cover.
When reinstalling the carg o cover, put the tagged
side first.
Tag
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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 427
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock al l doors and the tailgate.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 148
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Adjusting the Seats P. 190
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 197
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wh eel properly for your driving.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 187
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 186
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area, have the aiming
readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified technician.
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Driving
When Driving
Starting the Engine
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
2. Check that the tr ansmission is in
(P, then
depress the brake pedal.
u Although it is possible to start the vehicle
in
(N, it is safer to start it in (P.
Models without smart entry system
1Starting the Engine
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the engine.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altitudes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When starting the engine in cold weather, turn off all
electrical accessories such as the lights, heating and
cooling system
*/climate control system*, and rear
defogger in order to reduce battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If the exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
* Not available on all models
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