maintenance HONDA HR-V 2021 Owner's Manual (in English)

The data belongs to the vehicle owner and may not be accessed by
anyone else except as legally required or with the permission of the
vehicle owner.
Service Diagnostic Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with se rvice-related devices that record
information about powertrain perfo rmance. The data can be used
to verify emissions law requirem ents and/or help technicians
diagnose and solve service problems . It may also be combined with
data from other sources for research purposes, but it remains
confidential. Some diagnostic and maintenance information is
uploaded to Honda upon vehicle start up.
California Perchlorate Contamination Prevention Act
The airbags, seat belt tensioners , and CR type batteries in this
vehicle may contain perchlorate materials - special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazard ouswaste/perchlorate/
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded
by a symbol. This information is intended to help you avoid
damage to your vehicle, othe r property, or the environment.
Software End User License Agreement
Your vehicle comes equipped with software, which is governed by
the End User License Agreement in Owner’s Manual, and which
contains a binding arbitration clau se. Please refer to the End User
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your
use of the installed software, as we ll as the applications, services,
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of
the installed software wi ll serve as your consent to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
NOTICE
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software
by sending a signed, written noti ce to HONDA at American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. Honda Automobile Customer Services Mail Stop
100-5E-8A, 1919 Torrance Blvd. Torrance, CA 90501-2746.
Privacy Notice
This vehicle may share location an d usage information. To manage
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices .
To learn more about how we collect and use Personal
Information, please read our Privacy Policy, accessible
at www.honda.com .
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Contents
This owner’s manual should be considered a permanent part of the
vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when it is sold.
This owner’s manual covers all models of your vehicle. You may find
descriptions of equipment and features that are not on your
particular model.
Images throughout this owner’s manu al (including the front cover)
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but
not all, models. Your particular mo del may not have some of these
features.
This owner’s manual is for vehicles sold in the United States and
Canada.
The information and specifications in cluded in this publication were
in effect at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications
or design at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.2 Safe Driving P. 35
For Safe Driving P. 36 Seat Belts P. 42 Airbags P. 52
2Instrument Panel P. 83
Indicators P. 84 Gauges and Displays P. 117
2Controls P. 137
Clock P. 138 Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 140
Opening and Closing the Windows P. 166 Moonroof* P. 168
Adjusting the Seats P. 194
Climate Control System
* P. 220
2 Features P. 231
Audio System P. 232 Audio System Basic Operation P. 238, 259
Customized Features P. 349, 356 HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver* P. 371
2 Driving P. 427
Before Driving P. 428 Towing a Trailer P. 433
Braking P. 507 Parking Your Vehicle P. 514
2Maintenance P. 521
Before Performing Maintenance P. 522 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 555
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate Control System* Maintenance P. 574
2 Handling the Unexpected P. 583
Tools P. 584 If a Tire Goes Flat P. 586
Overheating P. 601 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 603 Fuses P. 608
2 Information P. 617
Specifications P. 618 Identification Numbers P. 620
Emissions Testing P. 623 Warranty Coverages P. 625
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Child Safety P. 68Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 81Safety Labels P. 82
Tailgate P. 160 Security System P. 163
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 169 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 191
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 205 Heating and Cooling System
* P. 216
Audio Error Messages P. 327General Information on the Audio System P. 333
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® P. 374, 397
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines P. 434 When Driving P. 436 Honda Sensing®* P. 464
Multi-View Rear Camera P. 515 Refueling P. 517 Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 520
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 533 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 545
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 559 Battery P. 570 Remote Transmitter Care P. 572
Cleaning P. 575 Accessories and Modifications P. 580
Engine Does Not Start P. 595 If the Battery Is Dead P. 598 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 600
Emergency Towing P. 613 If You Cannot Open the Tailgate P. 614
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 621 Reporting Safety Defects P. 622
Authorized Manuals P. 628 Customer Service Information P. 629
Quick Reference GuideP. 6
Safe DrivingP. 35
Instrument PanelP. 83
ControlsP. 137
FeaturesP. 231
DrivingP. 427
MaintenanceP. 521
Handling the UnexpectedP. 583
InformationP. 617
IndexP. 631
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❚Power Door Mirrors (P193)
❚Maintenance Under the Hood (P533)
❚Windshield Wipers (P183, 555)
❚Tires (P559, 586)
❚Fog Lights* (P178, 549)
❚Rear Wiper (P185, 557)
❚How to Refuel (P518)
❚Multi-View Rear Camera (P515)
❚Back-Up Lights (P552)
❚Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights (P553)
❚Rear Turn Signal Lights (P551)
❚Rear License Plate Lights (P554)
❚High-Mount Brake Light (P553)
❚Side Turn Signal Lights* (P174, 550)
❚Door Lock/Unlock Control (P143)
❚Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P160)
❚Tailgate Release Button (P161)
❚Lock Button* (P144)
❚Headlights (P175, 545)
❚Front Turn Signal Lights (P174, 547)
❚Front Side Marker Lights (P175, 548)
❚Parking/Daytime Running Lights (P548)
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Quick Reference Guide
Instrument Panel (P83)
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 (P117)/Information Display* (P119)/Multi-Information Display*(P122)/
System Indicators
(P84)
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
Maintenance (P521)
Under the Hood (P533)
●Check engine oil, engine coolant, and windshield 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 (P545)
●Inspect all lights regularly.
Wiper Blades (P555)
●Replace blades if they leave streaks
across the windshield or become noisy.
Tires (P559)
●Inspect tires and wheels regularly.●Check tire pressures regularly.●Install snow tires for winter driving.
* Not available on all models
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uuFor Safe Driving uImportant Safety Precautions
Safe Driving
■Pay appropriate attention to the task of driving safely
Engaging in cell phone conversation or other activities that keep you from paying
close attention to the road, other vehicles , and pedestrians could lead to a crash.
Remember, situations can change quickly, and only you can decide when it is safe to
divert some attention away from driving.
■Control your speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.
Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum
speed posted.
■Keep your vehicle in safe condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous.
To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all re gularly scheduled maintenance.
■Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle
Children, pets and people needing assistan ce left unattended in the vehicle may be
injured if they activate one or more of the vehicle controls. They may also cause the
vehicle to move, resulting in a crash in wh ich they and/or another person(s) can be
injured or killed. Also, depending on the am bient temperature, the temperature of
the interior may reach extreme levels, which ca n result in harm or death. Even if the
heating and cooling system
*/climate control system* is on, never leave them in the
vehicle unattended as the heating and cooling system*/climate control system* can
shut off at any time.
* Not available on all models
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uuAirbags uAirbag Care
Safe Driving
Airbag Care
You do not need to, and should not, perform any maintenance on or replace any
airbag system components yourself. However, you should have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer in the following situations:
■When the airbags have deployed
If an airbag has inflated, th e control unit and other related parts must be replaced.
Similarly, once an automatic seat belt te nsioner has been activated, it must be
replaced.
■When the vehicle has been in a moderate-to-severe collision
Even if the airbags did not inflate, have yo ur dealer inspect the following: the driver’s
seat position sensor, weight sensors in the passenger’s seat, front seat belt
tensioners, and each seat belt that was worn during the crash.
■Do not remove or modify a front seat without consulting a dealer
This would likely disable or affect the proper operation of the driver’s seat position
sensor or the weight sensors in the passenge r’s seat. If it is necessary to remove or
modify a front seat to accommodate a pe rson with disabilities, contact a Honda
dealer, or for U.S. vehicles, American Ho nda Automobile Customer Service at 1-800-
999-1009 and for Canadian vehicles, Hond a Canada Customer Relations at 1-888-
9-HONDA-9.
1 Airbag Care
We recommend against the use of salvaged airbag
system components, includi ng the airbag, tensioners,
sensors, and control unit.
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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
ECON Mode
Indicator
•Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.
• Comes on when you press the
ECON button.2 ECON Button P. 450
Security
System Alarm
Indicator
•Blinks when the security system
alarm has been set.
2 Security System Alarm P. 163—
CRUISE MAIN
Indicator*• Comes on when you press the
CRUISE button.2 Cruise Control* P. 451—
CRUISE
CONTROL
Indicator
*
• Comes on if you have set a speed
for cruise control.
2 Cruise Control* P. 451—
Maintenance
Minder
Indicator
*
•Comes on when the scheduled
maintenance is due soon.
2 Maintenance MinderTM P. 525—
Indicator
Indicator
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uMulti-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
Multi-Information Display Warn ing and Information Messages*
The following messages appear only on the multi-information display. Press the (information) button to see the message again
with the system me ssage indicator on.
MessageConditionExplanation
•Appears when the fuel fill cap is loose or is not
installed.
2 Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message P. 604
•Appears when the scheduled maintenance is due
soon.
u Consequently, Maintenance Due Now and
Maintenance Past Due follow.
2Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-
Information Display P. 530
•Appears when the washer fluid is low.•Refill the washer fluid.
2 Refilling Window Washer Fluid P. 544
•Appears while you are customizing the settings and
the shift lever is moved out of
(P.2 Customized Features P. 127
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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