Honda HR-V eHEV (2022 year). Manual in english

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e:HEV

Your e:HEV vehicle uses both an electric motor and a petrol engine as propulsion sources, with the electric motor receiving electricity from
an internal High Voltage battery and/or internal generator. The High Voltage battery is charged from the generator driven by the engine or
regenerative braking.

When driving, your vehicle is propelled exclusively by the electric motor, exclusively by the petrol engine, or by a combination of the two.
The system selects which propulsion source is most appropriate and automatically switches to it.

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Energy efficiency

As with a petrol-powered vehicle, hybrid vehicle fuel efficiency and driving range is most impacted by your driving style. Aggressive
acceleration and high-speed driving can easily trigger the system to switch the propulsion source to the petrol-powered engine.
In addition, heavy climate control system use negatively affects vehicle range and efficiency. Either of these use patterns will more quickly
reduce the High Voltage battery's state of charge.

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Battery types

There are two types of batteries used in this vehicle; a standard 12-volt battery that powers the airbags, the interior and exterior lights,
and other standard 12-volt systems; and a High Voltage battery that is used to power the propulsion motor and recharge the 12-volt
battery.

Not available on all models

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e:HEV MAIN COMPONENTS

Petrol Engine

– Runs the generator and under certain

conditions, drives the wheels directly.

Generator

– Starts the engine and generates electric power

when driven by the petrol engine to supply electricity to power
the electric motor and/or to charge the High Voltage battery.

Electric Motor

– Provides propulsion to drive the wheels in

conjunction with the petrol engine in certain conditions, and
provides electricity to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.

High Voltage Battery

– Provides electrical storage and serves

as a power source for the electric motor.
Learning about the High Voltage battery’s characteristics will
help you get the best handling and maximise the range of your
electric vehicle.

(P399)

High Voltage Battery Charge Level Indicator

– Displays

battery state of charge.
When the indicator:

•

Displays two or less segments, EV mode is no longer available.

•

Displays ten segments, battery charge level is full.

High
Voltage
Battery

Generator & Electric Motor

Petrol Engine

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Operating

mode

Electric Vehicle (EV)

Hybrid (HV)

Engine (Direct Drive)

Regeneration

Driving state

Stopped or driven at low speeds:

•

Only the electric motor
provides propulsion to the
wheels.

Driven in high-load conditions
(e.g., when accelerating, going
uphill):

•

The Electric Motor provides
propulsion to the wheels.

•

The petrol engine drives the
generator, supplying electricity
to the electric motor for added
propulsion or to the High
Voltage battery for charging.

Driven in high-speed, low-load
conditions:

•

The petrol engine provides
propulsion to the wheels.

•

The High Voltage battery
supplies electricity to the electric
motor for added propulsion.

•

The electric motor provides electricity
to the High Voltage battery through
regenerative braking.

The accelerator pedal is released
and the vehicle is decelerating.

•

The electric motor provides
electricity to the High Voltage
battery through regenerative
braking.

Power Flow

Monitor

Electric motor

Stopped/Running

Running

Generating/Running

Regenerating

Generator

Stopped

Generating

No Output

Stopped/No Output

Engine

Stopped

Running

Stopped/No Output

High Voltage

battery

Discharge

Charging/Discharge

Charging

Vehicle
Speed

Time

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Regenerative Energy and Regenerative Braking

When decelerating without the accelerator being depressed or the brake pedal being applied, or
while driving downhill, the electric motor acts as a generator that recovers a portion of the
electrical energy that was used to accelerate the vehicle. This regenerative braking slows the
vehicle in a manner similar to engine braking in a petrol-powered vehicle. This function is
enhanced when the shift lever is moved to

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Auto Engine Stop/Start

Your vehicle’s petrol engine automatically stops running during vehicle operation or restarts while the vehicle is stationary when it is
appropriate.
In the following cases, however, auto engine stop may not activate.

•

The vehicle momentarily needs additional power for aggressive acceleration, or driving uphill or at high speed.

•

The climate control system is in heavy use.

•

The High Voltage battery temperature is high or low.

•

The High Voltage battery is too low on charge.

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Sounds Unique to the e:HEV

When you first start driving this vehicle, you will likely hear some unfamiliar sounds, particularly when you turn on the power system, or
while you are driving or accelerating from a stop. Some of these sounds are unique to this vehicle's powertrain, fuel, and climate control,
and High Voltage battery cooling systems; others are similar to sounds generated by conventional automobiles that typically are masked by
louder noises absent from a vehicle of this design. These sounds are not a cause for concern, and you will soon recognise them as normal
and thus be able to detect any new or unusual noise should one develop.

When regenerative braking is in
operation

Motor

High Voltage Battery

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Safety Precautions

Do not touch the High Voltage system

Attempting to take a High Voltage system component apart or disconnect one of its wires
can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure that any maintenance or repairs to the High
Voltage system is performed by a Honda dealer.

If a crash occurs

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Be careful of electric shock hazard.

If a severe crash damages your vehicle’s High Voltage system, there is a possibility of electrical

shock due to exposed High Voltage components or wires. If this happens, do not touch any of
the High Voltage system components or any of its orange wires.

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Avoid contact with High Voltage battery fluid.

The High Voltage battery contains a flammable electrolyte that could leak as a result of a

severe crash. Avoid skin or eye contact with the electrolyte as it is corrosive. If you accidentally
come into contact with the electrolyte, rinse the exposed skin or flush your eyes with copious
amounts of water for at least five minutes, and seek medical attention immediately.

●

Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.

Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with even a small quantity of water, from a garden

hose for instance, can be dangerous.

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Anytime the vehicle is damaged in a crash, have it repaired by a dealer.

Emergency Shutdown System for the High Voltage System

If the vehicle is involved in a crash, the emergency shutdown system will activate depending
on the severity of the impact. When the system activates, the High Voltage system
automatically shuts down, and the vehicle can no longer move under its own power. To
return the High Voltage system back to normal operation, consult a dealer.

When the vehicle is disposed

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The High Voltage battery is a Lithium ion battery. Honda collects and recycles used High

Voltage batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your
vehicle is not repairable.

Do not cover the air intake

Air Intake

If the air intake is obstructed
during vehicle operation, the High
Voltage battery can become too
hot. To protect the battery, the
system may start to limit the
battery's output and cause the
power system and 12-volt battery
charging system indicators to
come on.

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Safe Driving

(P39)

Airbags

(P58)

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Your vehicle is fitted with airbags to help to protect you and
your passengers during a moderate-to-severe collision.

Child Safety

(P73)

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

●

Small children should be properly restrained in a front-facing child restraint
system.

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Infants must be properly restrained in a rear-facing child restraint system on a
rear seat.

Exhaust Gas Hazard

(P98)

●

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

(P44)

●

Before driving, check that the front seats, head restraints,
steering wheel, and mirrors have been properly adjusted.

Seat Belts

(P45)

●

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

(P101)

Indicators

(P102)

/Gauges

(P132)

/Driver Information Interface

(P135)

POWER/CHARGE Gauge

(P132)

Speedometer

(P132)

Traffic Sign Recognition System

(P134)

Deceleration Paddle Selector Indicator

(P108)

Driver Information Interface

(P135)

Shift Position Indicator

(P108)

Transmission System Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Outside Temperature

Odometer

Ambient Meter

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Controls

(P149)

Clock

(P150)

You can adjust the clock and customize the
clock display.

(P266)

POWER Button

(P180)

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

Turn Signals

(P185)

Lights

(P183)

Turn Signal Control Lever

Light Control Switches

Low Beam

High Beam

Flashing the high beams

Wipers and Washers

(P196)

AUTO

should always be turned

OFF

before

the following situations in order to prevent
severe damage to the wiper system:

•

Cleaning the windscreen

•

Driving through a car wash

•

No rain present

Wiper/Washer Control Lever

MIST
OFF
AUTO

: Wiper speed varies

automatically

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Pull towards
you to spray
washer fluid.

Adjustment Ring

(

: Low sensitivity

(

: High sensitivity

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Steering Wheel

(P202)

●

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

Unlocking the Front
Doors from the Inside

(P160)

●

Pull either front door inner handle to
unlock and open it at the same time.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

Tailgate

(P163)

●

Press the outer handle to unlock and
open the tailgate when you carry the
keyless remote on you.

●

Press the power tailgate button on the
driver’s side control panel.

●

Press the power tailgate button on the
remote transmitter.

Models with power tailgate

With the keyless remote on you, raise and
lower your foot (in a kicking motion) under
the centre of the rear bumper to open or
close the tailgate.

Models with power tailgate

1 sec.

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Power Door Mirrors

(P204)

●

With the power mode in ON, move the
selector switch to

●

Push the appropriate edge of the
adjustment switch to adjust the mirror.

●

Press the folding door mirror button to
fold in and out the door mirrors.

Selector Switch

Adjustment Switch

Folding Door Mirror Button

Power Windows

(P177)

●

With the power mode in ON, open and
close the power windows.

●

If the power window lock button is in the
off position, each passenger’s window
can be opened and closed with its own
switch.

●

If the power window lock button is in the
on position (indicator on), each
passenger’s window switch is disabled.

Power Window Lock Button

Window Switch

Indicator

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Climate Control System

(P236)

●

Press the

AUTO

button to activate the climate control system.

●

Press the

button to turn the system on or off.

●

Press the

button to defrost the windscreen.

Models without SYNC button

Air flows
from
dashboard
vents.

Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents.

Air flows
from
floor
vents.

Air flows from
floor and
windscreen
demister vents.

AUTO

Button

Temperature Control Dial

Fan Control Dial

MODE Control Dial

(Windscreen Demister) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

A/C

(Air Conditioning) Button

(Recirculation) Button

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Models with SYNC button

Air flows
from
dashboard
vents.

Air flows from
floor and
dashboard
vents.

Air flows
from
floor
vents.

Air flows from
floor and
windscreen
demister vents.

AUTO

Button

(Recirculation) Button

Fan Control Dial

(Windscreen Demister) Button

MODE

Control Button

SYNC

(Synchronization) Button

A/C

(Air Conditioning) Button

(ON/OFF) Button

Driver’s Side Temperature Control Dial

Passenger’s Side Temperature Control Dial

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Features

(P245)

Audio System

(P246, 248)

For navigation system operation

()

See the Navigation System Manual

Audio/Information Screen

(Home) Button

(Back) Button

VOL/

AUDIO

(Volume/Power) Knob

(Seek/Skip) Button

Display Mode

Icon

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Audio Remote Controls

(P252)

●

VOL

(

VOL

(

(Volume) Buttons

Press to adjust the volume up/down.

●

Left Selector Wheel
When selecting the audio mode

Press the

(home) button, then roll up

or down to select

(audio) on the

driver information interface, and then
press the left selector wheel.

Roll up or down:

To cycle through the

audio modes, roll up or down and then
press the left selector wheel:
FM/AM/DAB/iPod/USB/Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto/

Bluetooth

Audio

Depending on a connected device, the
displayed modes may be changed.

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Left
Selector
Wheel

VOL

(

VOL

(

(Volume) Buttons

(Home)

Button

(Back) Button

●

(Seek/Skip) Buttons

Depending on a connected device,
operations may be changed.

Radio:Press

to change the

preset radio station.

iPod, USB device,

Bluetooth

Audio or

Smartphone Connection:

Press

to skip to the

beginning of the next song or
return to the beginning of the
current song.

Radio:Press and hold

change the strong station.

USB device:

Press and hold

change a folder.

iPod: Press and hold

change a song.

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Driving

(P351)

Transmission

(P364, 365)

●

Shift to

(

and depress the brake pedal when turning on the power.

Depress the brake pedal and press the shift
lever release button to shift.

Shift without pressing the shift lever
release button.

Press the shift lever release button and
shift.

Park

Used when parking or before turning the power
on or off.
Transmission is locked.

Reverse

Used when reversing.

Neutral

Transmission is not locked.

Drive

Used for normal driving.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be used
temporarily.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be used when
SPORT mode is on.

Drive (B)

●

Used when driving down a long hill and to increase
regenerative braking.

●

The deceleration paddle selector can be used.

Release Button

Shift Lever

Shift selection

POWER

Button

Safety Support Switch
(VSA OFF) Button

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Deceleration Paddle Selector

(P367)

When you release the accelerator pedal, you can control the rate of deceleration without
releasing your hands from the steering wheel. Using the deceleration paddle selector situated
on the steering wheel, you can sequentially shift through four stages of deceleration.

●

When shift position is in

(

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change temporarily, and
the stage will appear in the instrument panel.

●

When shift position is in

(

and SPORT mode is ON or when shift position is in

If you pull back the paddle selector, the rate of deceleration will change and the stage
along with

will appear in the instrument panel.

(

Paddle

Selector

(

Paddle

Selector

Deceleration
stage

When shift
position is in

(

the deceleration
stage appears.

When shift position is in

(

and SPORT mode is

ON or when shift position
is in

, the deceleration

stage and

appear.

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