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Honda HR-V (2019 year). Instruction - part 1

 

 

Event Data Recorders

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). 
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near 
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a 
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s 
systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related 
to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of 
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is 
designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were 

buckled/fastened;

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WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning

Operating, servicing and maintaining a 
passenger vehicle or off-highway motor 
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including 
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, 
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the 
State of California to cause cancer and birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. To 
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, 
do not idle the engine except as necessary, 
service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area 
and wear gloves or wash your hands 
frequently when servicing your vehicle. For 
more information go to 
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator 

and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the 
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data 
are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation 
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving 
conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and 
crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law 
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of 
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash 
investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, 
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the 
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that 
have the special equipment, can read the information if they have 
access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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 service-related devices that record 
information about powertrain performance. The data can be used 
to verify emissions law requirements 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/hazardouswaste/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, other 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 clause. Please refer to the End User 
License Agreement for the terms and conditions governing your 
use of the installed software, as well as the applications, services, 
functions, and content provided through the software. Your use of 
the installed software will serve as your consent to the terms and 
conditions of the End User License Agreement.
You may opt out within 30 days of your initial use of the Software 
by sending a signed, written notice 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 and usage information. To manage 
this setting, visit www.hondalink.com/vehicle-data-choices.

A Few Words About Safety

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. And 
operating this vehicle safely is an important responsibility.

NOTICE

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have 
provided operating procedures and other information on labels and 
in this manual. This information alerts you to potential hazards that 
could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the 
hazards associated with operating or maintaining your vehicle. You 
must use your own good judgment.

You will find this important safety information in a variety of forms, 
including:

● Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
● Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol 

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 and 

one of three signal words: DANGERWARNING, or CAUTION.
These signal words mean:

● Safety Headings - such as Important Safety Precautions.
● Safety Section - such as Safe Driving.
● Instructions - how to use this vehicle correctly and safely.

This entire book is filled with important safety information - please 
read it carefully.

3DANGER

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don’t follow instructions.

3WARNING

You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if 
you don’t follow instructions.

3CAUTION

You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow 
instructions.

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 manual (including the front cover) 
represent features and equipment that are available on some, but 
not all, models. Your particular model 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 included 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.

Safe Driving P. 33

For Safe Driving P. 34

Seat Belts P. 40

Airbags P. 50

Instrument Panel P. 79

Indicators P. 80

Gauges and Displays P. 112

Controls P. 131

Clock P. 132

Locking and Unlocking the Doors P. 134

Opening and Closing the Windows P. 160
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 163
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 198

Features P. 223

Audio System P. 224

Audio System Basic Operation P. 230, 251

Customized Features P. 341, 348

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 363, 386

Driving P. 417

Before Driving P418

Towing a Trailer P. 423

Braking P. 497

Parking Your Vehicle P. 504

Maintenance P. 511

Before Performing Maintenance P. 512

Maintenance Minder

TM

 P. 515

Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades P. 545
Heating and Cooling System

*

/Climate Control System

*

 Maintenance P. 564

Handling the Unexpected P. 573

Tools P. 574

If a Tire Goes Flat P. 576

Overheating P. 591

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking P. 593

Fuses P. 598

Information P. 607

Specifications P. 608

Identification Numbers P. 610

Emissions Testing P. 613

Warranty Coverages P. 615

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Visual Index

*1 : Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

ENGINE START/STOP Button

*1

 

(P164)

Steering Wheel Adjustments 

(P184)

Hazard Warning Button

Ignition Switch

*

 

(P163)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Button

*

 

(P450)

 (Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®) System OFF) Button 

(P445)

Heated Windshield Button

*

 

(P183)

Road Departure Mitigation Button

*

 

(P489)

Collision Mitigation Braking System

TM

 (CMBS

TM

) OFF Button

*

 

(P457)

ECON Button 

(P440)

Rear Defogger 

(P182)

Heated Mirror Icon

*

 

(P182)

Heating and Cooling System

*

 

(P209)

Climate Control System

*

 

(P213)

Audio/Information Screen 

(P231, 252)

Audio System 

(P224)

Navigation System

*

() See the Navigation System Manual

System Indicators 

(P80)

Gauges 

(P112)

Information Display

*

 

(P114)

Multi-Information Display

*

 

(P117)

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Wipers/Washers 

(P177)

Paddle Shifter (Shift Up)

*

 

(P439)

 (Display) Button

*

 

(P231)

Paddle Shifter (Shift Down)

*

 

(P 439)

Audio Remote Control Buttons 

(P227)

Headlights/Turn Signals 

(P168)

Fog Lights

*

 

(P172)

LaneWatch

TM*

 

(P446)

 (Select/Reset) Knob 

(P114, 118)

Brightness Control 

(P180)

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® System 

(P363, 386)

Voice Control Buttons 

(P363, 386)

Navigation System Voice Control Buttons

*

 

() See the Navigation System Manual

 (Information) Buttons

*

 

(P117)

SEL/RESET Button

*

 

(P118)

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Buttons

*

 

(P468)

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) 
Button

*

 

(P482)

Cruise Control Buttons

*

 

(P441)

Horn (Press an area around 

.)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

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Electric Parking Brake Switch 

(P497)

Hood Release Handle 

(P524)

Fuel Fill Door Release Handle 

(P508)

Passenger’s Front Airbag 

(P53)

Interior Fuse Boxes 

(P600)

Driver’s Front Airbag 

(P53)

Power Window Switches 

(P160)

Power Door Lock Master Switch 

(P148)

Door Mirror Controls 

(P186)

Automatic Brake Hold Button 

(P500)

Seat Heater Icons

*

 

(P208)

Glove Box 

(P200)

Accessory Power Socket 

(P204)

USB Port(s) 

(P225)

Shift Lever
Continuously Variable 
Transmission 

(P434, 436)

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Front Seat 

(P187)

Rearview Mirror 

(P185)

Side Airbags 

(P57)

Accessory Power Socket 

(P204)

Side Curtain Airbags 

(P59)

Interior Lights 

(P198)

Seat Belts 

(P40)

Seat Belts (Installing a Child Seat) 

(P71)

Seat Belt to Secure a Child Seat 

(P73)

Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor 

(P47)

Cargo Area Light 

(P199)

Cargo Cover

*

 

(P207)

Cargo Floor Box 

(P203)

Accessory Power Socket

*

 

(P204)

Rear Seat 

(P194)

LATCH to Secure a Child Seat 

(P69)

Map Lights 

(P199)

Moonroof Switch

(P162)

Sun Visors

Vanity Mirrors

Grab Handle

Coat Hook 

(P205)

* Not available on all models

Visual Index

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Power Door Mirrors 

(P186)

Maintenance Under the Hood 

(P523)

Windshield Wipers 

(P177, 545)

Tires 

(P549, 576)

Fog Lights

*

 

(P172, 539)

Rear Wiper 

(P179, 547)

How to Refuel 

(P508)

Multi-View Rear Camera 

(P505)

Back-Up Lights 

(P542)

Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights 

(P543)

Rear Turn Signal Lights 

(P541)

Rear License Plate Lights 

(P544)

High-Mount Brake Light 

(P543)

Side Turn Signal Lights

*

 

(P168, 540)

Door Lock/Unlock Control 

(P137)

Opening/Closing the Tailgate 

(P154)

Tailgate Release Button 

(P155)

Lock Button

*

 

(P138)

Headlights 

(P169, 535)

Front Turn Signal Lights 

(P168, 537)

Front Side Marker Lights 

(P169, 538)

Parking/Daytime Running Lights 

(P538)

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Eco Assist® System

Ambient Meter

The color of the ambient meter changes to green to 
indicate that the vehicle is being driven in a fuel 
efficient manner.

ECON Button 

(P440)

Helps maximize fuel economy.

ECON Mode Indicator 

(P93)

Comes on when ECON button is pressed.

The message is displayed for a few 
seconds when the ECON button is 
pressed.

Models with multi-information display

* Not available on all models

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Safe Driving 

(P 33)

Airbags 

(P50)

● Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help protect you and 

your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety 

(P64)

● All children 12 and younger should be seated in the rear seat.

● Smaller children should be properly restrained in a forward-facing child seat.

● Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard 

(P77)

● Your vehicle emits dangerous exhaust gases that contain 

carbon monoxide. Do not run the engine in confined spaces 
where carbon monoxide gas can accumulate.

Before Driving Checklist 

(P38)

● Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints, 

steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts 

(P40)

● Fasten your seat belt and sit upright well 

back in the seat.

● Check that your passengers are wearing 

their seat belts correctly.

Fasten your lap belt as 
low as possible.

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Instrument Panel 

(P79)

Lights Indicators

Malfunction Indicator 

Lamp

Low Oil Pressure 

Indicator

Anti-lock Brake System 

(ABS) Indicator

Vehicle Stability Assist® 

(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

Low Fuel Indicator

Gauges 

(P112)

/Information Display

*

 

(P114)

/Multi-Information Display

*

(P117)

/

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

Low Tire Pressure/TPMS 

Indicator

Models with information display

* Not available on all models

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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® 
(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

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

 

(CMBS

TM

) 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 

Indicator

U.S.

Canada

Electric Parking Brake 

System Indicator

Electric Parking Brake 

Indicator

U.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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Controls 

(P131)

Clock 

(P132)

The navigation system receives signals from 
GPS satellites, updating the clock 
automatically.

The clock in the multi-information display

*

/

information display

*

 is automatically 

updated along with the audio system’s clock 
display.

Models with navigation system

Models without navigation system

a

Select the 

 (HOME) icon, then select 

Settings.

b

Select Clock/Info, then Clock 
Adjustment

c

Adjust the hours and minutes by 
selecting  

/ .

d

Select OK.

Models with display audio system

3

4

a

Press and hold the MENU/CLOCK 
button.

b

Rotate 

 to change hour, then press 

.

c

Rotate 

 to change minute, then 

press .

d

Select SET, then press 

.

These indications are used to show how to 
operate the LIST/SELECT (List/Selector) knob.

Rotate 

 to select.

Press 

 to enter.

Models with color audio system

* Not available on all models

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ENGINE START/STOP 
Button

*

 

(P164)

Press the button to change the vehicle’s 
power mode.

Turn Signals 

(P168)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Right

Left

Lights 

(P169)

Light Control Switches

U.S. models

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing

Canadian models

Low Beams

High Beams

Flashing the high beams

Wipers and Washers 

(P177)

*1 : Models with automatic intermittent wipers
*2 : Models without automatic intermittent wipers

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST
OFF
AUTO

*1

: Wiper speed varies automatically

INT

*2

: Low speed with intermittent

LO: Low speed wipe
HI: High speed wipe

Pull toward 
you to spray 
washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

*

(

-: Low Sensitivity

*1

(

-

: Lower speed, fewer sweeps

*2

(

+: High Sensitivity

*1

(

+

: Higher speed, more sweeps

*2

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Steering Wheel 

(P184)

● To adjust, pull the adjustment lever 

towards you, adjust to the desired 
position, then lock the lever back in place.

To adjust

To lock

Unlocking the Front 
Doors from the Inside 

(P147)
● Pull either front door inner handle to 

unlock and open it in one motion.

● Unlocking and opening the driver’s door 

from the inner handle unlocks all the 
other doors.

Tailgate 

(P154)

● With all the doors unlocked, press the 

tailgate release button and lift open the 
tailgate.

● Press the tailgate release button to 

unlock and open the tailgate when you 
carry the smart entry remote.

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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