Honda HR-V (2023 year). Manual in english - page 36

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Cleaning

Interior Care

Use a damp cloth with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water to remove dirt. 
Use a clean cloth to remove detergent residue.

Use a soft brush with a mixture of mild soap and warm water to clean the seat belts. 
Let the belts air dry. Wipe the openings of the seat belt anchors using a clean cloth.

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Cleaning Seat Belts

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Do not spill liquids inside the vehicle. Electrical 
devices and systems may malfunction if liquids are 
splashed on them.

Do not use silicone based sprays on electrical devices 
such as audio devices and switches. Doing so may 
cause the items to malfunction or cause a fire inside 
the vehicle.
If a silicone based spray is inadvertently used on 
electrical devices, consult a dealer.

Depending on their composition, chemicals and 
liquid aromatics may cause discoloration, wrinkles, 
and cracking to resin-based parts and textiles.
Do not use alkali solvents or organic solvents such as 
benzene or gasoline.

After using chemicals, make sure to gently wipe them 
away using a dry cloth.
Do not place used cloths on top of resin based parts 
or textiles for long periods of time without washing.

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Wipe using a glass cleaner.

The driver’s floor mat hooks over the floor 
anchors, which keep the mat from sliding 
forward. To remove a mat for cleaning, turn 
the anchor knobs to the unlock position. 
When reinstalling the mat after cleaning, turn 
the knobs to the lock position.

Do not put additional floor mats on top of 
the anchored mats.

To properly clean leather:

1.

Use a vacuum or soft dry cloth first to remove any dirt or dust.

2.

Clean the leather with a soft cloth dampened with a solution comprised of 90% 
water and 10% neutral soap.

3.

Wipe away any soap residue with a clean damp cloth.

4.

Wipe away residual water and allow leather to air dry in the shade.

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Cleaning the Window

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Floor Mats

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Cleaning the Window

Wires are mounted to the inside of the rear window. 
Wipe along the same direction as the wires with a 
soft cloth so as not to damage them.

Be careful not to spill fluids, such as water or glass 
cleaner, on or around the cover of the front wide 
view camera.

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Floor Mats

If you use any floor mats that were not originally 
provided with your vehicle, make sure they are 
designed for your specific vehicle, fit correctly, and 
are securely anchored by the floor anchors.
Position any rear seat floor mats properly. If not 
properly positioned, the floor mats can interfere with 
the front seat functions.

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Maintaining Genuine Leather

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Maintaining Genuine Leather

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It is important to clean or wipe away dirt or dust as 
soon as possible. Spills can soak into leather resulting 
in stains. Dirt or dust can cause abrasions in the 
leather. In addition, please note that some dark 
colored clothing can rub onto the leather seats 
resulting in discoloration or stains.

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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a 
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.

Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following 
conditions:

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If driving on roads with road salt.

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If driving in coastal areas.

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If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.

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Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.

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Fold in the door mirrors.

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Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.

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Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to 
enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead, 
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.

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Do not spray water directly onto the camera or the area around it. Water may 
enter the lens and cause the camera to malfunction.

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Washing the Vehicle

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Using an Automated Car Wash

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Using High Pressure Cleaners

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Do not spray water into the air intake vents.
It can cause a malfunction.

Lock the doors when washing the vehicle.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A 
high-pressure spray may cause it to open.

Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the 
fuel fill door is open. It can cause damage to the fuel 
system or engine.

If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the 
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the 
maintenance position.

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A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle’s paint from the 
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle’s paint to the 
elements, so reapply as necessary.

If you get gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid on resin coated parts, they 
may be stained or the coating may peel. Promptly wipe it away using a soft cloth and 
clean water.

Wipe using a glass cleaner.

Aluminum is susceptible to deterioration caused by salt and other road 
contaminants. When necessary, as early as possible use a sponge and mild detergent 
to wipe away these contaminants. Do not use a stiff brush or harsh chemicals 
(including some commercial wheel cleaners). These can damage the protective finish 
on aluminum alloy wheels, resulting in corrosion. Depending on the type of finish, 
the wheels also may lose their luster or appear burnished. To avoid water stains, 
wipe the wheels dry with a cloth while they are still wet.

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Applying Wax

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

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Cleaning the Window

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Maintaining Aluminum Wheels

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NOTICE

Chemical solvents and strong cleaners can damage 
the paint, metal, and plastic on your vehicle. Wipe 
away spills immediately.

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Maintaining the Bumpers and Other Resin Coated Parts

Ask a dealer about the correct coating material when 
you want to repair the painted surface of the parts 
made of resin.

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The inside lenses of exterior lights (headlights, brake lights etc.) may fog temporarily 
if you have driven in the rain, or after the vehicle has been run through a car wash. 
Dew condensation also may build up inside the lenses when there is a significant 
enough difference between the ambient and inside lens temperatures (similar to 
vehicle windows fogging up in rainy conditions). These conditions are natural 
processes, not structural design problems in the exterior lights.
Lens design characteristics may result in moisture developing on the light lens frame 
surfaces. This also is not a malfunction.
However, if you see large amounts of water accumulation, or large water drops 
building up inside the lenses, have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

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Accessories and Modifications

Accessories

When installing accessories, check the following:

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Do not install accessories on the windshield. They can obstruct your view and 
delay your reaction to driving conditions.

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Do not install any accessories over areas marked 

SRS AIRBAG

, on the sides or 

backs of the front seats, on the sides of the rear seats, on front or side pillars, or 
near the side windows.
Accessories installed in these areas may interfere with proper operation of the 
vehicle’s airbags or may be propelled into you or another occupant if the airbags 
deploy.

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Be sure electronic accessories do not overload electrical circuits or interfere with 
proper operation of your vehicle.

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Before installing any electronic accessory, have the installer contact a dealer for 
assistance. If possible, have a dealer inspect the final installation.

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Accessories and Modifications

Honda Genuine accessories are recommended to 
ensure proper operation on your vehicle.

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WARNING

Improper accessories or modifications can 
affect your vehicle’s handling, stability, and 
performance, and cause a crash in which 
you can be seriously hurt or killed.

Follow all instructions in this owner’s 
manual regarding accessories and 
modifications.

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Modifications

Do not modify your vehicle in a manner that may affect its handling, stability, or 
reliability, or install non-genuine Honda parts or accessories that may have a similar 
effect.

Even minor modifications to vehicle systems can affect overall vehicle performance.
Always make sure all equipment is properly installed and maintained, and do not 
make any modification to your vehicle or its systems that might cause your vehicle 
to no longer meet federal, state, province, territory, and local regulations.

The on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II/SAE J1962 connector) installed on this vehicle 
is intended to be used with automobile system diagnostic devices or with other 
devices that Honda has approved. Use of any other type of device may adversely 
affect the vehicle’s electronic systems or allow them to be compromised, possibly 
resulting in a system malfunction, drained battery, or other unexpected problems.

Do not modify or attempt to repair any of the electrical components.

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Handling the Unexpected

This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.

Tools

Types of Tools .................................. 604

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 605

Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine ........................ 612
If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak ......... 614
Emergency Engine Start ................... 615
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 616

If the Battery Is Dead

....................... 617

Shift Lever Does Not Move

.............. 619

Overheating

How to Handle Overheating............. 620

Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears .... 622
If the Charging System Indicator Comes On...623
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes 

On or Blinks ................................... 623

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes 

On or Blinks ................................... 624

If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System 

Indicator Comes On ....................... 625

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On 

or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake 
System Indicator (Amber) Comes On .. 626

If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator 

Comes On or Blinks ....................... 627

Fuses

Fuse Locations ................................. 628
Inspecting and Changing Fuses........ 632

Emergency Towing

........................... 634

If You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door

... 635

If You Cannot Open the Tailgate

.... 636

Refueling

Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container ... 637

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Types of Tools

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The tools are stored in the cargo area.

Wheel Nut Wrench/

Jack Handle

Jack Handle Bar

Funnel

Tool Case

Jack

Jack

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If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

If a tire goes flat while driving, grasp the steering wheel firmly, and brake gradually 
to reduce speed. Then, stop in a safe place. Replace the flat tire with a compact 
spare tire. Go to a dealer as soon as possible to have the full-size tire repaired or 
replaced.

1.

Park the vehicle on firm, level, non-slippery surface and apply the parking brake.

2.

Put the transmission into 

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Turn on the hazard warning lights and set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

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Changing a Flat Tire

Follow compact spare precautions:
Periodically check the tire pressure of the compact 
spare. It should be set to the specified pressure. 
Specified Pressure: 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm

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When driving with the compact spare tire, keep the 
vehicle speed under 50 mph (80 km/h). Replace with 
a full-size tire as soon as possible.

The compact spare tire and wheel in your vehicle are 
specifically for this model. Do not use them with 
another vehicle. Do not use another type of compact 
spare tire or wheel with your vehicle.

Do not mount tire chains on a compact spare tire. 
If a chain-mounted front tire goes flat, remove one of 
the full-size rear tires and replace it with the compact 
spare tire. Remove the flat front tire and replace it 
with the full-size tire that was removed from the rear. 
Mount the tire chains on the front tire.

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Fold the cargo area floor lid into three parts.

2.

Take the tool case out of the cargo area. 
Take the wheel nut wrench, jack handle bar 
and jack out of the tool case.

3.

Unscrew the wing bolt, and remove the 
spacer cone. Then, remove the spare tire.

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Changing a Flat Tire

NOTICE

Do not use the jack if it doesn’t work properly. Call 
your dealer or a professional towing service.

Floor Lid

Tool Case

Jack

Spare Tire

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Place a wheel block or rock in front and rear 
of the wheel diagonal to the flat tire.

5.

Place the compact spare tire (wheel side up) 
under the vehicle body, near the tire that 
needs to be replaced.

6.

Loosen each wheel nut about one turn 
using the wheel nut wrench.

Wheel 
Blocks

The tire to be replaced.

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Place the jack under the jacking point 
closest to the tire to be changed.

2.

Turn the end bracket clockwise as shown in 
the image until the top of the jack contacts 
the jacking point.

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Make sure that the jacking point tab is 
resting in the jack notch.

3.

Raise the vehicle, using the jack handle bar 
and the jack handle, until the tire is off the 
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How to Set Up the Jack

Do not use the jack with people or luggage in the 
vehicle.

Use the jack provided in your vehicle.
Other jacks may not support the weight (“load”) or 
may not fit the jacking point.

The following instructions must be followed to use 
the jack safely:

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Do not use while the engine is running.

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Use only where the ground is firm and level.

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Use only at the jacking points.

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Do not get in the vehicle while using the jack.

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Do not put anything on top of or underneath the 
jack.

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The vehicle can easily roll off the jack, 
seriously injuring anyone underneath.

Follow the directions for changing a tire 
exactly, and never get under the vehicle 
when it is supported only by the jack.

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Handle 
Bar

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Remove the wheel nuts and flat tire.

2.

Wipe the mounting surfaces of the wheel 
with a clean cloth.

3.

Mount the compact spare tire.

4.

Screw the wheel nuts until they touch the 
lips around the mounting holes, then stop 
rotating.

5.

Lower the vehicle and remove the jack. 
Tighten the wheel nuts in the order 
indicated in the image. Go around, 
tightening the nuts, two to three times in 
this order.

Wheel nut torque:

80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)

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Replacing the Flat Tire

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra 
torque using your foot or a pipe.

Wheel 
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Remove the center cap.

2.

Place the flat tire face down in the spare tire 
well.

3.

Remove the spacer cone from the wing 
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the 
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.

4.

Securely store the wheel nut wrench, jack 
handle bar and jack back in the tool case. 
Store the case in the cargo area under the 
cargo floor lid.

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Storing the Flat Tire

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Storing the Flat Tire

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WARNING

Loose items can fly around the interior in a 
crash and can seriously injure the 
occupants. 

Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely 
before driving.

Center Cap

For full-size 
tire

For compact 
spare tire

Wing Bolt

Spacer 
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If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator 
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), 

Tire 

pressure monitor system problem

 will appear on the driver information interface 

and the indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on; however, this 
is normal and is no cause for concern.

Calibrate the TPMS when you replace the tire with a specified regular tire.

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