Honda HR-V (2019 year). Instruction

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

1. Check that the cooling fan is operating and

stop the engine once the high temperature
indicator goes off.

If the cooling fan is not operating,
immediately stop the engine.

2. Once the engine has cooled down, inspect

the coolant level and check the cooling
system components for leaks.

If the coolant level in the reserve tank is
low, add coolant until it reaches the
MAX mark.

If there is no coolant in the reserve tank,
check that the radiator is cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a heavy cloth and open
the cap. If necessary, add coolant up to
the base of the filler neck, and put the
cap back on.

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Last thing to do

Once the engine has cooled sufficiently, restart it and check the high temperature
indicator.
If the high temperature indicator is off, resume driving. If it stays on, contact a dealer
for repairs.

How to Handle Overheating

If the coolant is leaking, contact a dealer for repairs.

Use water as an emergency/temporary measure only.
Have a dealer flush the system with proper antifreeze
as soon as possible.

WARNING

Removing the radiator cap while the
engine is hot can cause the coolant to spray
out, seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and radiator cool
down before removing the radiator cap.

MAX

Reserve Tank

MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the indicator comes on

1. Immediately park the vehicle on level ground in a safe place.
2. If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

1. Stop the engine and let it sit for about three minutes.
2. Open the hood and check the oil level.

Add oil as necessary.

2 Oil Check P. 526

3. Start the engine and check the low oil pressure indicator.

The indicator goes off: Start driving again.

The indicator does not go off within 10 seconds: Stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when the battery is not being charged.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Turn off the heating and cooling system

/climate control system

, rear

defogger, and other electrical systems, and immediately contact a dealer
for repairs.

If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes On

NOTICE

Running the engine with low oil pressure can cause
serious mechanical damage almost immediately.

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

If you need to stop temporarily, do not turn off the
engine. Restarting the engine may rapidly discharge
the battery.

* Not available on all models

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

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If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator lamp to come on or blink

• Comes on when there is a problem with the engine emissions control

system, or the fuel fill cap is missing, or loose.

• Blinks when engine misfiring is detected.

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What to do when the indicator lamp comes on

Avoid high speeds and immediately get your vehicle inspected at a
dealer.

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What to do when the indicator lamp blinks

Park the vehicle in a safe place with no flammable items and wait at least
10 minutes or more with the engine stopped until it cools.

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The message appears on when:

An evaporative system leak is detected. This may be caused by the fuel fill cap being
loose or not being installed.

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What to do when the message appears:

1. Stop the engine.
2. Check that the fuel fill cap is fully installed.

If not, loosen the cap, and then retighten it until it clicks at least once.

3. Drive for several days of normal driving.

The message should go off.

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When the malfunction indicator lamp comes on

The malfunction indicator lamp comes on if the system continues to detect a leak of
gasoline vapor. If this happens, check the fuel fill cap using the procedures described
above.

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Check/Tighten Fuel Cap Message

If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

If you drive with the malfunction indicator lamp on,
the emissions control system and the engine could be
damaged.

If the malfunction indicator lamp blinks again when
restarting the engine, drive to the nearest dealer at
31 mph (50 km/h) or less. Have your vehicle
inspected.

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on while driving

Depress the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure.
• If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the

transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator
Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

• Comes on when there is a problem with the EPS system.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine

speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On

Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop
immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.

If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.

U.S.

Canada

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If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

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If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes
On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the electric parking brake
system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Avoid using the parking brake and immediately get your vehicle
inspected at a dealer.

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What to do when the electric parking brake indicator comes on
or blinks at the same time.

Release the parking brake.

2 Parking Brake P. 497

• If the electric parking brake indicator remains on or blinks even after

releasing the parking brake, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place and call a dealer.

To prevent your vehicle from moving,
Move the shift lever to

(

• If only the electric parking brake indicator goes off, immediately get

your vehicle inspected at a dealer.

If the Electric Parking Brake System Indicator Comes On

If you apply the parking brake, it may not release.

If the electric parking brake indicator also turns on,
the parking brake is still applied.

When the electric parking brake indicator blinks at
the same time as the electric parking brake system
indicator, the system must be checked. The parking
brake may not operate under these conditions.

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

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If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or
Blinks

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Reasons for the indicator to come on or blink

A tire pressure is significantly low, or the TPMS has not been calibrated.
If there is a problem with the TPMS or the compact spare tire is installed,
the indicator blinks for about one minute, and then stays on.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Drive carefully and avoid abrupt cornering and hard braking.
Stop your vehicle in a safe place. Check the tire pressure and adjust the
pressure to the specified level. The specified tire pressure is on a label on
the driver side doorjamb.

Calibrate the TPMS after the tire pressure is adjusted.

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What to do when the indicator blinks, then remains on

Have the tire inspected by a dealer as soon as possible. If the compact
spare tire causes the indicator to blink, change the tire to a full-size tire.
The indicator goes off after driving for a few miles (kilometers).

U.S. models

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks

NOTICE

Driving on an extremely underinflated tire can cause
it to overheat. An overheated tire can fail. Always
inflate your tires to the prescribed level.

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Fuses

Fuse Locations

If any electrical devices are not working,
turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

and

check to see if any applicable fuse is blown.

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Fuse box A

Located near the brake fluid reservoir. Push
the tabs to open the box.
Fuse locations are shown on the fuse box
cover. Locate the fuse in question by the
fuse number and box cover number.

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Tab

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Headlight Low Beam Main

20 A

Driver’s Power Seat Sliding

(20 A)

Hazard

10 A

Drive By Wire

15 A

Wiper

(30 A)

Stop

10 A

IGP

15 A

IG Coil

15 A

Daytime Running Lights

(10 A)

–

(20 A)

–

(30 A)

Main Fan

30 A

Starter SW

(30 A)

MG Clutch

7.5 A

Battery Sensor

(7.5 A)

Small Light

10 A

Driver’s Power Seat

Reclining

(20 A)

Horn

10 A

Fog Light

(10 A)

Windshield Defroster

(10 A)

*1:Models with the smart entry system have

an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.

Circuit Protected

Amps

Back Up

10 A

Audio

(10 A)

Sub Fan

(30 A)

–

(30 A)

STRLD

(7.5 A)

IGP CAM

(7.5 A)

–

(30 A)

IGP LAF

(7.5 A)

IGPS

(7.5 A)

32 Right Headlight Low Beam

10 A

Left Headlight Low Beam

10 A

* Not available on all models

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Fuse box B

Tab

b c

Pull up the cover on the + terminal, then
remove it while pulling out the tab as
shown.
Replacement of engine compartment fuses
should be done by a dealer.

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Battery Main

100 A

RB Main 1

70 A

RB Main 2

80 A

CAP Main

70 A

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Fuse Locations

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Fuse box A

Located behind the instrument panel.
Fuse locations are shown on the label under
the steering column.
Locate the fuse in question by the fuse
number and label number.

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Interior Fuse Boxes

Fuse Label

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

Door Lock

20 A

–

Smart

(10 A)

Driver Side Door Unlock

10 A

Passenger Side Door Unlock

10 A

Driver Door Unlock

10 A

Driver Door Lock

10 A

Driver’s Power Window

20 A

Passenger’s Power Window

20 A

Rear Left Power Window

20 A

Rear Right Power Window

20 A

Driver Side Door Lock

10 A

Passenger Side Door Lock

10 A

–

15 Right Headlight High Beam

10 A

STS

(7.5 A)

–

(20 A)

Moonroof

(20 A)

Front Seat Heater

(20 A)

–

Circuit Protected

Amps

Adaptive Cruise Control

(7.5 A)

Washer

15 A

Rear Wiper

(10 A)

A/C

7.5 A

Daytime Running Lights

7.5 A

Starter Cut

(7.5 A)

ABS/VSA

7.5 A

SRS

10 A

Left Headlight High Beam

10 A

ACG

10 A

IG Relay

10 A

Fuel Pump

15 A

SRS

(7.5 A)

Meter

7.5 A

Mission SOL

7.5 A

Front Accessory Power

Socket

20 A

ACC

(7.5 A)

–

(7.5 A)

Option

10 A

Rear Wiper

10 A

−

* Not available on all models

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Fuse box B

Remove the cover by putting the flat-tip
screwdriver into the side slot as shown.

Fuse Label

Cover

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Circuit protected and fuse rating

Circuit Protected

Amps

EPS

70 A

IG Main

30 A

50 A

Fuse Box Main 2

50 A

ABS/VSA Motor

40 A

Fuse Box Main 1

30 A

Fuse Box Main 3

40 A

Rear Defogger

30 A

Left Electric Parking Brake

30 A

IG Main2

–

30 A
30 A

Heater Motor

40 A

Right Electric Parking Brake

30 A

ABS/VSA FSR

30 A

*1:Models with smart entry system
*2:Models without smart entry system

Circuit Protected

Amps

–

AWD

(20 A)

Heated Windshield

(10 A)

Rear Accessory Power

SOCKET

(20 A)

–

Interior Light

7.5 A

Accessory Power Socket

(Console)

(20 A)

−

ACC Key Lock

(7.5 A)

Heated Door Mirror

(10 A)

A/C Blower SW

(7.5 A)

–

Wiper

30 A

* Not available on all models

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

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Inspecting and Changing Fuses

1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK

(

. Turn

headlights and all accessories off.

2. Check the fuses on the battery in the

engine compartment.

If the fuse is blown, have it replaced by a
dealer.

3. Remove the fuse box cover.
4. Inspect the small fuses in the engine

compartment and the vehicle interior.

If there is a burned out fuse, remove it
with the fuse puller and replace it with a
new one.

5. Check the large fuse in the vehicle interior.

If the fuse is blown, use a Phillips-head
screwdriver to remove the screw and
replace it with a new one.

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

ignition switch.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

NOTICE

Replacing a fuse with one that has a higher rating
greatly increases the chances of damaging the
electrical system.

Replace fuse with a spare fuse of the same specified
amperage.
Confirm the specified amperage using the charts on

2 Fuse Locations P. 598

There is a fuse puller in the back of the engine
compartment fuse box cover.

Fuse Box on the Battery

Blown

Fuse Puller

Combined Fuse

Blown Fuse

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Emergency Towing

Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.

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Flat bed equipment

The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.

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Wheel lift equipment

The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.

Emergency Towing

NOTICE

Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle’s weight.

NOTICE

Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.

Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.

Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.

2 Parking Brake P. 497

2WD models

All models

2WD models

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Specifications

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Vehicle Specifications

*1: 2WD
*2: AWD

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Air Conditioning

Model

HR-V

No. of Passengers:
Front

Rear

Total

Weights:
Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating

4,001 lbs (1,815 kg)

4,166 lbs (1,890 kg)

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)

2,127 lbs (965 kg)

2,178 lbs (988 kg)

Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)

1,873 lbs (850 kg)

1,988 lbs (902 kg)

Refrigerant Type

HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)

Charge Quantity

13.9 - 15.7 oz (395 - 445 g)

Lubricant Type

ND-OIL14 (POE)

Quantity

4.27-5.00 cu-in (70-82 cm

)

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Engine Specifications

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Fuel

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Washer Fluid

Displacement

109.8 cu-in (1,799 cm

)

Spark Plugs

NGK

DILZKR7B11GS

DENSO

DXU22HCR-D11S

Fuel:
Type

Unleaded gasoline, Pump octane number
of 87 or higher

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 US gal (50 L)

Tank Capacity

U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

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Light Bulbs

*1: Models without LED headlights
*2: Models with LED headlights

Headlights (Low Beam)

55W (H11)

Headlights (High Beam)

60W (HB3)

Headlights (High/Low Beam)

LED

Fog Lights

35W (H8)

LED

Parking/Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Side Marker Lights

LED

Front Turn Signal Lights

28/8W (Amber)

LED

Brake/Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights LED
Back-Up Lights

16W

Rear Turn Signal Lights

21W (Amber)

High-Mount Brake Light

LED

Side Turn Signal Lights

LED

Rear License Plate Lights

Interior Lights

Vanity Mirror Light

1.4W

Map Lights

Ceiling Light

Cargo Area Light

* Not available on all models

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Brake Fluid

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Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid

*1: 2WD
*2: AWD

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Rear Differential Fluid

Specified

Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Specified

Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid

Capacity

Change

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

4.2 US qt (4.0 L)

Specified

Honda DPSF-II

Capacity

Change

1.318 US qt (1.247 L)

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Engine Oil

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Engine Coolant

Recommended

·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil

Capacity

Change

3.7 US qt (3.5 L)

Change
including
filter

3.9 US qt (3.7 L)

Specified

Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2

Ratio

50/50 with distilled water

Capacity

1.41 US gal (5.32 L)
(change including the remaining
0.13 US gal (0.5 L) in the reserve tank)

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Tire

*1: Original tire size is mentioned on the tire information label on

the driver’s doorjamb.

*2: Models with 215/55R17
*3: Models with 225/50R18

Regular

Size

215/55R17 94V
225/50R18 95V

Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm

])

Front

32 (220 [2.2])

Rear

30 (210 [2.1])

28 (190 [1.9])

Compact
Spare

Size

T135/90D16 102M

Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm

])

60 (420 [4.2])

Wheel Size

Regular

17 x 7 1/2J

18 x 7 1/2J

Compact Spare

16 x 4T

* Not available on all models

Honda HR-V (2019 year). Instruction - part 38