Honda HR-V eHEV (2022 year). Manual in english - page 10

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Locking and Unlocking the Doors

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside

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If you do not have the key on you, or if for some reason you cannot lock a door using 
the key, you can lock the door without it.

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Locking the driver’s door

Push the lock tab forward 

 or push the 

master door lock switch in the lock direction 

, then pull and hold the outside door 

handle 

. Close the door, then release the 

handle.

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Locking the passenger’s doors

Push the lock tab forward and close the door.

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Lockout prevention system

The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the keyless remote is inside the 
vehicle.

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

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Locking a Door Without Using a Key

When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors 
and tailgate lock at the same time.

Before locking a door, make sure that the key is not 
inside the vehicle.

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Locking a door

Push the lock tab forward.

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Unlocking a door

Pull the lock tab rearward.

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Using the Lock Tab

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Using the Lock Tab

When you lock/unlock the door using the lock tab on 
the driver’s door, all the other doors and the tailgate 
lock/unlock at the same time.

a

To lock

b

To unlock

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Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside

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Pull the front door inner handle.

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The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.

Press the master door lock switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all the doors and the tailgate.

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

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Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle

The front door inner handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However, this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.

Children should always ride in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.

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Childproof Door Locks

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Inner Handle

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

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Using the Master Door Lock Switch

When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the 
master door lock switch, all the other doors and the 
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.

a

To lock

b

To unlock

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Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.

Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.

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When opening the door

Open the door using the outside door handle.

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Setting the Childproof Door Locks

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Childproof Door Locks

To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.

a

Unlock

b

Lock

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Tailgate

Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or 
closing it.

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Open the tailgate all the way.

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If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may begin to close under its own weight.

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Be careful when it is windy. The wind may cause the tailgate to close.

Keep the tailgate closed while driving to:

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Avoid possible damage.

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Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.

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Carbon Monoxide Gas

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Be careful not to hit your head on the tailgate or to 
put your hands between the tailgate and the luggage 
area when closing the tailgate.

When you are storing or picking up luggage from the 
luggage area or by using a forward and back kicking 
motion under the centre of the rear bumper for 
hands free access

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, while the engine is idling, do not 

stand in front of the exhaust pipe. You may get 
burned.

Do not allow any passenger in the luggage space. 
They may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden 
acceleration, or a crash.

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WARNING

Anyone caught in the path of a tailgate 
that is being opened or closed can be 
seriously injured.

Make sure that all people are clear of the 
tailgate before opening or closing it.

Models without power tailgate

All models

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

When all the doors are unlocked or you press 
the tailgate unlock button

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 on the remote 

transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked. Press the 
tailgate outer handle and lift open the 
tailgate.
If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do 
not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.

To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, 
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed 
from outside.

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Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate

Make sure luggage or other items do not touch the 
tailgate support struts.

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 Tailgate Support Struts

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.

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Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you 
can unlock the tailgate while someone else with 
the keyless remote is within range.

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Outer Handle

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Inner Handle

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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The power tailgate can be operated by pressing the power tailgate button on the 
remote transmitter, pressing the power tailgate button in the driver’s side control 
panel, pressing the outer handle or button on the tailgate, or by raising and 
lowering your foot under the centre of the rear bumper for hands free access.

The power tailgate can be opened/closed when the transmission is in 

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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WARNING: 

Always take the ignition key with you 

whenever you leave the vehicle alone or with other 
occupants.

NOTICE

Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is 
being automatically opened or closed.
Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while 
in operation can deform the tailgate frame.

When operating the power tailgate, make sure there 
is enough space around your vehicle. People near the 
tailgate may be seriously hurt if the tailgate hits or 
closes on their heads. Be especially cautious if 
children are around.

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WARNING

Opening or closing a power tailgate while 
any part of a passenger is in the tailgate’s 
operating path can cause serious injury.

Make sure all passengers or objects are 
clear of the tailgate operating range 
before opening or closing the tailgate.

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Use a forward and back kicking motion for 
about 1 second under the centre of the rear 
bumper to open or close the power tailgate 
while carrying the keyless remote.

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Some exterior lights will flash, then the 
tailgate begins to move.

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Using the Hands Free Access

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Using the Hands Free Access

During rain or in other instances when the vehicle 
becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect 
your foot motion.

When performing work on or around the rear section 
of the vehicle, you may inadvertently open or close 
the tailgate.
To prevent this from happening, select Customized 
Features on the audio/information screen and then 
select OFF for the feature.

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How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

 

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If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long 
or sweep your foot from side to side, the power 
tailgate does not open or close.
This function will not operate if you don’t have the 
keyless remote on you. Please make sure you have 
the keyless remote on you.

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About 1 second

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Tailgate

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When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the keyless remote, the power 
tailgate will automatically close.

1.

Carry the keyless remote and press the walk 
away close button.

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The indicator on the walk away close 
button will turn green when the walk 
away close is activated.

2.

Walk at least 1.0 m (3 feet) away from the 
vehicle within 30 seconds of pressing the 
walk away close button.

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Some exterior lights will flash then the 
power tailgate begins to close.

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Power Tailgate Walk Away Close

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Walk Away Close Button

Walk at least 1.0 m (3 feet) away

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Press the power tailgate button for more than 
one second to operate when the power mode 
is in VEHICLE OFF.

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Some exterior lights will flash.

If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for more than one second, 
and the power tailgate will reverse direction.

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Customizing when to open the tailgate

Anytime: 

The power tailgate unlocks and opens at the same time. This is the 

default setting.

When unlocked: 

The tailgate opens when all doors are unlocked.

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How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

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Using the Remote Transmitter

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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The power tailgate may not open or close under the 
following conditions:

•

You activate the power system while the tailgate is 
automatically opening or closing.

•

The vehicle is parked on a steep hill.

•

The vehicle is swayed in a strong wind.

•

The tailgate or the roof is covered with snow or ice.

If you replace the 12-volt battery or the power 
tailgate fuse while the tailgate is open, the power 
tailgate may be disabled. The power tailgate resumes 
once you manually close the tailgate.

Installing aftermarket components other than Honda 
genuine accessories on the power tailgate may 
prevent it from fully opening or closing.

Make sure the power tailgate is fully open before you 
get your luggage in and out.

The beeper sounds when you start driving while the 
power tailgate is still open, or closing.

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Power Tailgate Button

* Not available on all models

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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To open or close the power tailgate, press the 
power tailgate button for about one second.

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Some exterior lights will flash.

If you press the button again while the power 
tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the button for about one second, and 
the power tailgate will reverse direction.

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Using the Power Tailgate Button

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening 
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the 
direction. The beeper sounds three times.

The auto reverse function stops sensing when the 
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully 
closes.

Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the 
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you 
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the 
tailgate.

Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp 
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the 
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for 
no longer than one second, the tailgate opens 
automatically.

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If you want to open the tailgate 
manually, press the outer handle for 
more than one second.

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Opening/Closing the Tailgate

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If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do 
not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.

If you press the outer handle again while the 
power tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press the outer handle, and the power tailgate 
will reverse direction.

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

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Using the Tailgate Outer Handle

•

Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.

•

Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you 
can unlock the tailgate while someone else with 
the keyless remote is within range.

You can change the power tailgate operation setting 
on and off.

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How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

 

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Outer Handle

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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Press the tailgate inner button on the tailgate 
to close the power tailgate.

If you press the tailgate inner button again 
while the power tailgate is moving, it will stop.
Press and release the tailgate inner button 
again, and the power tailgate will reverse 
direction.

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Using the Tailgate Inner Button

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Tailgate Inner Button

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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The extent to which the power tailgate 
automatically opens can be programmed.

To program:

1.

Open the tailgate to the desired position.

2.

Press and hold the tailgate inner button. 
You will hear one long beep, followed by 
two short beeps.

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Programming Tailgate Position

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Programming Tailgate Position

If the tailgate is only slightly opened, the position 
cannot be programmed, even if you push the tailgate 
inner button.

If you want to reprogram the power tailgate to open 
all the way, manually raise the tailgate to its upper 
most position and follow the directions step 2.

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Tailgate Inner Button

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Tailgate

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Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate

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If you manually close the power tailgate, it latches automatically.

Automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that the fully 
opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by snow on 
the tailgate). The beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.

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Auto-Closer

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Power Tailgate Fall Detection

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Auto-Closer

The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push 
the tailgate outer handle while the power tailgate is 
closing.

NOTICE

Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power 
tailgate is latching.

Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you 
manually close the tailgate and let it latch 
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands 
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

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Power Tailgate Fall Detection

If you try to manually close the power tailgate 
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate 
fall detection may activate.

Once the power tailgate fall detection activates, wait 
until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from 
the power tailgate when it is in motion.

If the power tailgate fall detection constantly 
activates, consult at a dealer.

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Security System

Immobilizer System

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power 
system.

Pay attention to the following when pressing the 

POWER

 button:

•

Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the 

POWER

 button.

•

Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

•

Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the 

POWER

 

button.

Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic device, such as televisions and 
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can become 
magnetic.

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Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the 
vehicle unattended.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.

If the system repeatedly does not recognise the 
coding of your key, contact a dealer. If you have lost 
your key and cannot start your vehicle, contact a 
dealer.

Apply and hold the brake pedal before set the power 
mode to ON the first time after the 12-volt battery 
has been disconnected.

Right-hand drive type