Honda HR-V (2019 year). Instruction - part 13

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Adjusting the Seats

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Head Restraints

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Head restraints can be removed for cleaning or repair.

To remove a head restraint:
Pull the restraint up as far as it will go. Then push the release button, and pull the 
restraint up and out.

To reinstall a head restraint:
Insert the legs back in place, then adjust the head restraint to an appropriate height 
while pressing the release button. Pull up on the restraint to make sure it is locked 
in position.

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

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Removing and Reinstalling the Head Restraints

To remove and install the rear outer head restraint, 
recline the seat-back slightly forward as the space 
between the ceiling and the seat-back is limited.

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WARNING

Failure to reinstall, or correctly reinstall, the 
head restraints can result in severe injury 
during a crash.

Always replace the head restraints before 
driving.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

After all occupants have adjusted their seats and head restraints, and put on their 
seat belts, it is very important that they continue to sit upright, well back in their 
seats, with their feet on the floor, until the vehicle is safely parked and the engine is 
off.

Sitting improperly can increase the chance of injury during a crash. For example, if 
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans forward or 
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of injury during a crash is greatly 
increased.

In addition, an occupant who is out of position in the front seat can be seriously or 
fatally injured in a crash by striking interior parts of the vehicle or being struck by an 
inflating front airbag.

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Maintain a Proper Sitting Position

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WARNING

Sitting improperly or out of position can 
result in serious injury or death in a crash.

Always sit upright, well back in the seat, 
with your feet on the floor.

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Rear Seats

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Rear Seats

Pull the lever on the right to change the angle 
of the right half of the seat-back, and left for 
the left half.

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Adjusting the Rear Seat-Backs

Release Lever

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Rear Seats

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The rear seats can be folded down separately to allow for additional storage space.

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To fold down the seat

1. Store the center seat belt first. Insert the 

latch plate into the slot on the side of the 
anchor buckle.

2. Retract the seat belt into the holder on the 

ceiling.

2 Seat Belt with Detachable Anchor P. 47

3. Lower the head restraint to its lowest 

position.

4. Pull the release lever and fold down the 

seat-back.

To return the seat to the original position, pull 
up the seat-back in the upright position.

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Folding Down the Rear Seats

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Folding Down the Rear Seats

Make sure all items in the cargo area or items 
extending to the rear seats are properly 
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have 
to brake hard.

Remove any items from the rear seat cushion and 
floor before you fold down the rear seat.

To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until 
it locks.

Make sure the seat-back, head restraints and seat 
cushion are securely latched back into place before 
driving. Also, make sure all rear shoulder belts are 
positioned in front of the seat-back, and the center 
shoulder belt is re-positioned in the holding slot.

Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press 
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the 
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work 
improperly.

2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 62

Anchor 
Buckle

Latch Plate

Release Lever

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Rear Seats

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Separately lift up the left and right halves of 
the rear seat cushions to make room for cargo 
area.

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Lifting up the seat cushion

1. Make sure the seat belt buckles are in their 

loops on the seat.

2. Pull up the rear seat cushion.
3. Fold the seat leg down while pushing the 

seat cushion firmly against the seat-back to 
lock it.

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Putting the seat in the original position

1. Hold the seat cushion in the upright 

position, and pull up the seat leg fully.

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The seat cushion can abruptly fall down 
once you pull up the seat leg.

2. Slowly put down the seat cushion and set 

the seat leg in the floor guide.

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A latch comes out when the leg is set 
properly.

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Folding the Rear Seat Up

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Folding the Rear Seat Up

After you fold the seat up, or put it back in the 
original position, make sure the seat is firmly secured 
by rocking it forward and back.

Check if there are any items on the seat before you 
pull the seat cushion up. Check if there are any 
obstacles around the floor guide before you put the 
seat back in the original position.

Loop

Seat Leg

Floor Guide

Latch

Seat Leg

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Armrest

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Armrest

The console lid can be used as an armrest.

To adjust:
Slide the armrest to the desired position.

Pull down the armrest in the center backrest.

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Using the Front Seat Armrest

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Using the Rear Seat Armrest

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* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items

Interior Lights

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ON

The interior lights come on regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Door activated

The interior lights come on in the following 
situations:
• When any doors are opened.
• You unlock the driver’s door.

• You remove the key from the ignition 

switch.

• When the power mode is set to VEHICLE 

OFF (LOCK).

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OFF

The interior lights remain off regardless of 
whether the doors are open or closed.

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Interior Light Switches

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Interior Light Switches

In the door activated position, the interior lights fade 
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors are 
closed.
The lights go off after about 30 seconds in the 
following situations:

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When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open it.

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When you remove the key from the ignition switch 
but do not open a door.

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When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) but do not open a door.

You can change the interior lights dimming time.

2 Customized Features P. 122

The interior lights go off immediately in the following 
situations:

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When you lock the driver’s door.

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When you turn the ignition switch to ON 

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When you close the driver’s door with the key in 
the ignition switch.

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When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY 
mode.

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

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

Models with multi-information display

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

On

Off

Door Activated Position

Front

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Rear

Door Activated Position

Off

Models without smart entry system

Models with smart entry system

* Not available on all models

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Interior Lights

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The map lights can be turned on and off by 
pressing the lenses.

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ON

The light comes on when you open the 
tailgate, and goes off when closed.

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OFF

The light stays off with or without opening the 
tailgate.

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Map Lights

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Interior Light Switches

To avoid draining the battery, do not leave the 
interior light on for an extended length of time when 
the engine is off.

If you leave any of the doors open in VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK) mode, or without the key in the ignition 
switch, the interior lights go off after about 15 
minutes.

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Map Lights

When the front interior light switch is in the door 
activated position and any door is open, the map 
light will not go off when you press the lens.

Models with moonroof

Models with moonroof

Models without moonroof

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Cargo Area Light

On

Off

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Interior Convenience Items

Pull the handle to open the glove box.

Pull the handle to open the console 
compartment.

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Glove Box

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Glove Box

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WARNING

An open glove box can cause serious injury 
to your passenger in a crash, even if the 
passenger is wearing the seat belt.

Always keep the glove box closed while 
driving.

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Console Compartment

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Front seat beverage holders

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Center console beverage holders

To put a short-size beverage: Push down 
the bottom plate.

To put a tall-size beverage: Pull up the 
bottom plate.

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Beverage Holders

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Beverage Holders

NOTICE

Spilled liquids can damage the upholstery, carpeting, 
and electrical components in the interior.

Be careful when you are using the beverage holders. 
Hot liquid can scald you.

Front Door

Center Console

Bottom plate

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Rear seat beverage holders

Rear Door

At the Back of the Center Console

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Pull up the cargo area floor lid.

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Cargo Floor Box

Cargo Floor Box

2WD models

AWD models

Cargo Floor Box

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The accessory power socket can be used when the ignition switch is in ACCESSORY 

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Accessory power socket (console panel)

Open the cover to use it.

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Accessory power socket (rearward of 
center console)

Open the cover to use it.

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

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Accessory Power Sockets

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Accessory Power Sockets

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter 
element.
This can overheat the power socket.

Each accessory power socket is designed to supply 
power for 12 volt DC accessories that are rated 180 
watts (15 amps) or less.

To prevent battery drain, only use the power socket 
with the engine running.

When both sockets are being used, the combined 
power rating of the accessories should not exceed 
180 watts (15 amps).

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Accessory power socket (cargo area)

Open the cover to use it.

There is a coat hook on the rear left grab 
handle. Pull it down to use it.

Canadian models

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Coat Hook

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Coat Hook

The coat hook is not designed for large or heavy 
items.

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The tie-down anchors on the cargo area floor 
can be used to install a net for securing items.

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Tie-down Anchors

Front Anchors

Rear Anchors

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The cargo cover can be used to conceal your 
items and protect them from direct sunlight.

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To remove:

Pull out the cargo cover rearwards and 
remove it.

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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.

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Cargo Cover

Canadian models

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Cargo Cover

Do not let anyone access items in the cargo area 
while driving. Loose items can 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:

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Place items on the cargo cover.

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Put weight on the cargo cover.

When reinstalling the cargo cover, put the tagged 
side first.

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