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Honda HR-V (2023 year). Manual in english - page 9

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

If you carry the keyless remote and press

ENGINE START/STOP

button without

depressing the brake pedal, the power mode
will change in this order: VEHICLE
OFF



ACCESSORY



VEHICLE OFF.

VEHICLE OFF:

Vehicle power is turned OFF.

ACCESSORY:

The audio system and some accessories can be
used.

ON:

All accessories can be used.

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Changing the Power Mode

ENGINE START/STOP Button

If the keyless remote is set in a storage box or another
place where its signal can be interrupted, the power
mode may not change.

When the power mode is set to ON, the power mode
will change to ACCESSORY if the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button is pressed while the transmission is in a

position other than

(

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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If you leave the vehicle for 30 to 60 minutes with the transmission in

(

and the

power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automatically goes into the mode similar to
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.

If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is set to ACCESSORY, a warning
beep sound.

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Automatic Power Off

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Power Mode Reminder

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ENGINE START/STOP Button

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When the power mode is set to any mode
other than OFF and you remove the keyless
remote from the vehicle and shut the door, an
alarm will sound. If the alarm continues to
sound, place the keyless remote in another
location.

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When the power mode is in
ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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When the power mode is in ON

An alarm will sound both inside and outside
the vehicle. In addition, a warning indicator
will appear on the instrument panel.

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Keyless Remote Reminder

Keyless Remote Reminder

When the keyless remote is within the system’s
operational range, and all the doors are closed, the
warning function cancels.

If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after
the engine has been turned on, you can no longer
change the

ENGINE START/STOP

button mode or

restart the engine. Always make sure if the keyless
remote is in your vehicle when you operate the

ENGINE START/STOP

button.

Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle
through a window does not activate the warning
buzzer.

Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in
the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to go
off. Under some other conditions that can prevent
the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the
warning buzzer may also go off even if the keyless
remote is within the system’s operational range.

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Lights

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Lights

The lights will turn on automatically
depending on the ambient brightness. They
can also be switched on and off manually.

The exterior lights will switch on automatically
when the light switch is set to

AUTO

while

the power mode is in ON.

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Manual operation

Headlights/parking lights:

Turn the light switch to

Parking lights:

Turn the light switch to

Headlight/parking lights off:

Turn the light switch to

OFF

and release it while the transmission is in

(

or the

parking brake is applied.

The lights will come back on automatically when:

•

The light switch is turned to

OFF

again and released.

•

The transmission is changed out of

(

or the parking brake is released.

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Headlights/Parking Lights

Lights

When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.

Lights On Indicator

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Headlights/Parking Lights

When the parking lights are on, the side marker, tail,
and rear license plate lights will also switch on.

Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.

When the light switch is turned to

and

the power is turned to OFF, a beeper sounds when
the driver’s door is opened.

When the light switch is turned to

AUTO

and the

ambient light levels are low, the headlights and
parking lights will switch on if you unlock a door.
They will switch off when the door is locked.

If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Lights

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When the headlights are on, push the lever forward. Pull the lever back to return to
low beams.

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Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back to switch on the high
beams.

Release the lever to return to low beams.

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High Beams

Headlights/Parking Lights

The light sensor is in the location shown below. Do
not cover this light sensor with anything; otherwise,
the automatic lighting system may not work properly.

You can adjust the auto light sensitivity as follow:

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

Setting

The exterior lights come on

when the ambient light is at

Max

High

Mid

Low

Min

U.S. models

Bright

Dark

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

* Not available on all models

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Lights

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The turn signals can be used when the power
mode is in ON.

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: Turn signal

Push the lever up or down based on the
direction you want to turn, and the turn signal
will blink.

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: One-touch turn signal

When you lightly push the lever up or down
and release it, the turn signal will blink 3
times.

If you lightly push the lever in the
opposite direction while it is blinking, the
blinking will stop.

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Turn Signals

Turn Signals

The turn signal indicator on the instrument panel will
blink when the external turn signal blinks.

Indicators

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The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several times within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in

AUTO

The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.

The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF, take the remote with you,
and close the driver’s door.

If you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF with the headlight switch on, but do not
open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in the

AUTO

position).

The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a reminder chime alerting you that the lights are on.

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Headlight Integration with Wipers

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Automatic Lighting Off Feature

Headlight Integration with Wipers

This feature activates while the headlights are off in

AUTO

The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.

At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.

You can turn the headlight integration with wipers
function on and off.

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

Automatic Lighting Off Feature

You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

* Not available on all models

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Lights

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The parking/daytime running lights come on when the following conditions have
been met:

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The headlight switch is

AUTO

•

The parking brake is released.

The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Setting the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running lights.

While the vehicle is stopped, if you turn the light switch to

OFF

and release it, the

daytime running lights will turn off. When the transmission is changed out of

(

and the parking brake is released, the lights will come on again. Otherwise, if the
light switch is once more turned to

OFF

, the lights will come on again.

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Daytime Running Lights

Daytime Running Lights

The daytime running lights come on dimmer when
the headlight switch is in

than when it is in

AUTO

. In

AUTO

, if the ambient brightness is dark,

the low beam headlights come on.

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Auto High-Beam

The front wide view camera detects the light sources ahead of the vehicle such as
the lights of a preceding or oncoming vehicle, or street lights. When you are driving
at night, the system automatically switches the headlights between low beam and
high beam depending on the situation.

When all of the following conditions have been met, the auto high-beam indicator
comes on and the auto high-beam is activated.

•

The power mode is in ON.

•

The light switch is in

AUTO

•

The lever is in the low beam position.

•

The headlights have been automatically
activated.

•

It is dark outside the vehicle.

If the auto high-beam indicator does not come on even when all the conditions have
been met, carry out the following procedure and the indicator will come on.

•

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it while driving.

Auto High-Beam

The auto high-beam system does not always operate
in every situation. This system is just for assisting the
driver. Always observe your surroundings and switch
the headlights between high beam and low beam
manually if necessary.

If you find the timing of beam changes inconvenient
for driving, change the headlight beams manually.

The range and the distance at which the camera can
recognize varies depending on conditions
surrounding your vehicle.

Regarding the handling of the camera mounted to
the inside of the windshield, refer to the following.

Front Wide View Camera

P. 525

For the auto high-beam to work properly:

•

Do not place an object that reflects light on the
dashboard.

•

Keep the windshield around the camera clean.
When cleaning the windshield, be careful not to
apply the windshield cleanser to the camera lens.

•

Do not attach an object, sticker or film to the area
around the camera.

•

Do not touch the camera lens.

If the camera receives a strong impact, or repairing of
the area near the camera is required, consult a dealer.

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How to Use the Auto High-Beam

Front Wide View Camera

Light Switch

Auto High-Beam
Indicator

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Automatic switching between high-beam and low-beam

When auto high-beam is active, the headlights switch between high beam and low
beam based on the following conditions.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

In the following cases, the auto high-beam system
may not switch the headlights properly or the
switching timing may be changed. In case of the
automatic switching operation does not fit for your
driving habits, please switch the headlights manually.

•

The brightness of the lights from the preceding or
oncoming vehicle is intense or poor.

•

Visibility is poor due to the weather (rain, snow,
fog, windshield frost, etc.).

•

Surrounding light sources, such as street lights,
electric billboards and traffic lights are illuminating
the road ahead.

•

The brightness level of the road ahead constantly
changes.

•

The road is bumpy or has many curves.

•

A vehicle suddenly appears in front of you, or a
vehicle in front of you is not in the preceding or
oncoming direction.

•

Your vehicle is tilted with a heavy load in the rear.

•

A traffic sign, mirror, or other reflective object
ahead is reflecting strong light toward the vehicle.

•

The oncoming vehicle frequently disappears under
roadside trees or behind median barriers.

•

The preceding or oncoming vehicle is a motorcycle,
bicycle, mobility scooter, or other small vehicle.

The auto high-beam system keeps the headlight low
beam when:

•

Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.

•

The camera has detected a dense fog.

Switching to high beam:

All of the following conditions
must be met before the high
beams turn on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 25 mph
(40 km/h) or more.

•

There are no preceding or
oncoming vehicle with
headlights or taillights turned
on.

•

There are few street lights on
the road ahead.

Switching to low beam:

One of the following conditions
must be met before the low beams
turn on.

•

Your vehicle speed is 15 mph
(24 km/h) or less.

•

There is a preceding or
oncoming vehicle with
headlights or taillights turned
on.

•

There are many street lights on
the road ahead.

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Manual switching between high-beam and low-beam

If you want to manually switch the headlights between high beam and low beam,
follow either of the procedures below. Note that when you do this, the auto high-
beam indicator will turn off and the auto high-beam will be deactivated.

Using the lever:

Pull the lever toward you for flashing the high beams then release it within about
one second while driving.

To reactivate the auto high-beam, pull the lever toward you for flashing the
high beams then release it while driving. The auto high-beam indicator will
come on.

Using the light switch:

Turn the light switch to

To reactivate the auto high-beam, turn the light switch to

AUTO

when the

lever is in the low beam position, the auto high-beam indicator will come on.

How to Use the Auto High-Beam

How to turn off the Auto High-Beam System

You can turn the auto high-beam system on and off.

Settings

P. 123

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

P. 357

If the

Some driver assist systems cannot operate:

Camera temperature too high

message appears:

•

Use the climate control system to cool down the
interior and, if necessary, also use defroster mode
with the airflow directed toward the camera.

•

Start driving the vehicle to lower the windshield
temperature, which cools down the area around
the camera.

If the

Some driver assist systems cannot operate:

Clean front windshield or poor viewing
condition.

message appears:

•

Park your vehicle in a safe place, and clean the
windshield. If the message does not disappear after
you have cleaned the windshield and driven for a
while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Models with 7-in. Color Touchscreen

Models with 9-in. Color Touchscreen

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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Wipers and Washers

The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the power mode is in ON.

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MIST

The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.

■

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)

Move the lever up or down to change the
wiper settings.

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Adjusting wiper operation

Turn the adjustment ring to adjust the wiper
operation.

■

Washer

Sprays while you pull the lever toward you.
When you release the lever for more than one
second, the spray stops, the wipers sweep two
or three more times to clear the windshield,
then stop.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

NOTICE

Do not use the wipers when the windshield is dry.
The windshield will get scratched, or the rubber
blades will get damaged.

NOTICE

Turn the washers off if no washer fluid comes out.
The pump may get damaged.

NOTICE

In cold weather, the blades may freeze to the
windshield.
Operating the wipers in this condition may damage
the wipers. Use the defogger or heated windshield

to warm the windshield, then turn the wipers on.

If the vehicle speeds up while the wipers are
operating intermittently, the length of the wipe
interval shortens.
When the vehicle speeds up, the wiper operation’s
shortest delay setting (

) and the

setting become

the same.

Models with intermittent time adjustment ring

Pull to
use
washer.

MIST

INT

OFF

: Low speed wipe

: High speed wipe

Intermittent Time
Adjustment Ring

Lower speed, fewer sweeps

Higher speed, more sweeps

* Not available on all models

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Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper and washer can be used when
the power mode is in ON.

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Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

Change the wiper switch setting according to
the amount of rain.

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Washer (

)

Sprays on the rear window while you rotate
the switch to this position. Hold it to activate
the rear wiper and to spray the washer. Once
released, the washer spray will stop and the
rear wiper will return to its selected switch
setting after a few sweeps.

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Operating in reverse

When you put the transmission to

(

with the windshield wiper activated, the rear

wiper operates automatically as follows even if its switch is off.

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Rear Wiper/Washer

Wipers and Washers

If the wipers stop operating due to an obstacle such as
the buildup of snow, park the vehicle in a safe place.
Rotate the wiper switch to

OFF

, and set the power

mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF, then remove
the obstacle.

The wiper motor may stop motor operation
temporarily to prevent an overload.
Wiper operation will return to normal within a few
minutes.

: Continuous wipe

OFF

INT

: Intermittent

Washer

Front Wiper Position

Rear Wiper Operation

INT

(Intermittent)

Intermittent

(Low speed wipe)

(High speed wipe)

Continuous

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

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Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

Press the rear defogger and heated door mirror

button to defog the rear window

and mirrors

when the power mode is in ON.

The rear defogger and heated door mirror

automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes
depending on the outside temperature.
However, if the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C) or below, it does not automatically
switch off.

Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice
the windshield at the wiper park area of the
windshield when the power mode is in ON.

The heated windshield will automatically
switch off after 15 minutes.

Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror

Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been defogged.
Also, do not use the system for a long time while the
engine is idling. This may weaken the battery, making
it difficult to start the engine.

When the power mode is set to ON and the outside
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the heated door
mirror may automatically activate for 10 minutes.

Models with heated door mirror

Canadian models

Heated Windshield Button

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off
when the window has been deiced.
Also, do not use the system for a long period when
the engine is idling. This may weaken the battery,
making it difficult to start the engine.

* Not available on all models

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

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Adjusting the Steering Wheel

The steering wheel height and distance from your body can be adjusted so that you
can comfortably grip the steering wheel in an appropriate driving posture.

While the vehicle is stopped, push the
steering wheel adjustment lever down.

The steering wheel adjustment lever is
under the steering column.

Move the steering wheel up or down, and
in or out.

Make sure you can see the instrument
panel gauges and indicators.

Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up
to lock the steering wheel in position.

After adjusting the position, make sure
you have securely locked the steering
wheel in place by trying to move it up,
down, in, and out.

Adjusting the Steering Wheel

WARNING

Adjusting the steering wheel position while
driving may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured in a crash.

Adjust the steering wheel only when the
vehicle is stopped.

To adjust

To lock

Lever

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Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirror

Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.

Flip the tab to switch the position.
The night position will help reduce the glare
from headlights behind you when driving
after dark.

When you are driving after dark, the
automatic dimming rearview mirror reduces
the glare from headlights behind you. Press
the AUTO button to turn this function on and
off. When activated, the AUTO indicator
comes on.

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Rearview Mirror with Day and Night Positions

Interior Rearview Mirror

Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.

Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.

Front Seats

P. 180

Tab

Daytime
Position

Night
Position

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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The auto dimming function cancels when the
transmission is in

(

Sensor

Auto Button

* Not available on all models

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