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

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

If the engine does not start, check the starter.

Checking the Engine

If you must start the vehicle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it.

If the Battery Is Dead

P. 617

Depending on the situation, it may be possible to
temporarily start the engine using the emergency
start procedure.

Emergency Engine Start

P. 615

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Engine Does Not Start

Checking the Engine

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Starter condition

Checklist

Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.

The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.

Check for a message on the driver information interface.

•

If the

To start, touch start button with emblem side of remote

message appears.

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

P. 614

Check the fuses.

Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

P. 632

Check the battery.

Have the battery checked by a dealer.

Battery

P. 592

The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.

There may be a problem with a
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly.

Review the engine start procedure.

Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.

Starting the Engine

P. 418

Check the immobilizer system indicator.

When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.

Immobilizer System

P. 156

Check the fuel level.

There should be enough fuel in the tank.

Fuel Gauge

P. 104

Check the fuses.

Check all fuses, or have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

Inspecting and Changing Fuses

P. 632

If the problem continues:

Emergency Towing

P. 634

614

Engine Does Not Start

If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

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If the Keyless Remote Battery is Weak

If the beeper sounds, the

To start, touch start button with emblem side of

remote

message appears on the driver information interface, the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button flashes, and the engine won’t start, start the engine as follows:

Touch the center of the

ENGINE START/

STOP

button with the

logo on the keyless

remote while the

ENGINE START/STOP

button is flashing. The buttons on the
keyless remote should be facing you.

The

ENGINE START/STOP

button

flashes for about 30 seconds.

Depress the brake pedal and press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button within 10

seconds after the beeper sounds while the

ENGINE START/STOP

button changes

from flashing to on.

If you don’t depress the pedal, the mode
will change to ACCESSORY.

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Engine Does Not Start

Emergency Engine Start

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Emergency Engine Start

If the engine does not start using the normal engine starting procedure, you may be
able to start it using the emergency start procedure below.
Do not use this procedure if it is not an emergency.

Check that the parking brake is engaged.

Check that the transmission is in

(

, then set the power mode to ACCESSORY.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and hold down the

ENGINE START/STOP

button

for at least 15 seconds.

This should be considered a system malfunction even if you are able to start the
engine using the above procedure.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

Emergency Engine Start

Refer to the following if you cannot move the shift
lever out of the

(

position.

Shift Lever Does Not Move

P. 619

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Engine Does Not Start

Emergency Engine Stop

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Emergency Engine Stop

The

ENGINE START/STOP

button may be used to stop the engine due to an

emergency situation even while driving. If you must stop the engine, do either of the
following operations:

•

Press and hold the

ENGINE START/STOP

button for about two seconds.

•

Firmly press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button three times.

The steering wheel will not lock. However, because turning off the engine disables
the power assist the engine provides to the steering and braking systems, it will
require significantly more physical effort and time to steer and slow the vehicle. Use
both feet on the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle and stop immediately in a
safe place.
The power mode is in ACCESSORY when the engine is stopped.
To change the mode to VEHICLE OFF, put the transmission into

(

after the vehicle

comes to a complete stop.

Emergency Engine Stop

Do not press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving unless it is absolutely necessary for the engine
to be turned off.
If you press the

ENGINE START/STOP

button while

driving, the beeper sounds.

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If the Battery Is Dead

Jump Starting Procedure

Turn off the power to electric devices, such as audio and lights. Turn off the engine,
then open the hood.

Open the cover on the positive

terminal.

Connect the first jumper cable to your
vehicle’s battery

terminal.

Connect the other end of the first jumper
cable to the booster battery

terminal.

Use a 12-volt booster battery only.

When using the automotive battery
charger to boost your 12-volt battery,
select a lower charging voltage than 15-
volt. Check the charger manual for the
proper setting.

Connect the second jumper cable to the
booster battery

terminal.

Connect the other end of the second
jumper cable to the stud bolt as shown. Do
not connect this jumper cable to any other
part.

If your vehicle is connected to another
vehicle, start the assisting vehicle’s engine
and increase its rpm slightly.

Attempt to start your vehicle’s engine. If it
turns over slowly, check that the jumper
cables have good metal-to-metal contact.

Jump Starting Procedure

Securely attach the jumper cables clips so that they
do not come off when the engine vibrates. Be careful
not to tangle the jumper cables or allow the cable
ends to touch each other while attaching or
detaching the jumper cables.

Battery performance degrades in cold conditions and
may prevent the engine from starting.

WARNING

A battery can explode if you do not follow
the correct procedure, seriously injuring
anyone nearby.

Keep all sparks, open flames, and smoking
materials away from the battery.

Booster Battery

If the Battery Is Dead

Jump Starting Procedure

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Once your vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the following
order.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s stud bolt.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery

terminal.

Disconnect the jumper cable from your vehicle’s battery

terminal.

Disconnect the other end of the jumper cable from the booster battery

terminal.

Have your vehicle inspected by a nearby service station or a dealer.

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What to Do After the Engine Starts

Jump Starting Procedure

The Vehicle Stability Assist

(VSA

) system, Adaptive

Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow, brake
system (amber), safety support and low tire pressure/
TPMS

indicators may come on in amber along with

a message in the driver information interface when
you set the power mode to ON after reconnecting
the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/
h). Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have
your vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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Shift Lever Does Not Move

Follow the procedure below if you cannot move the shift lever out of the

(

position.

Set the parking brake.

Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.

Remove the built-in key from the keyless
remote.

Insert the key into the shift lock release slot.

While pushing the key in, press the shift
lever release button, and place the shift
lever into

(

The lock is now released. Have the shift
lever checked by a dealer as soon as
possible.

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Releasing the Lock

Release
Button

Shift Lock
Release Slot

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

Overheating symptoms are as follows:

•

Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

appears

on the driver information interface.

•

Steam or spray comes out of the engine compartment.

■

First thing to do

Immediately park the vehicle in a safe place.

Turn off all accessories and turn on the hazard warning lights.

No steam or spray present:

Keep the engine running and open the hood.

Steam or spray is present:

Turn off the engine and wait until it subsides.

Then, open the hood.

How to Handle Overheating

NOTICE

Continuing to drive with

Engine temperature too

hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

on the

driver information interface may damage the engine.

WARNING

Steam and spray from an overheated
engine can seriously scald you.

Do not open the hood if steam is coming
out.

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Overheating

How to Handle Overheating

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Next thing to do

Check that the cooling fan is operating and
stop the engine once

Engine temperature

too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to
cool.

on the driver information interface

disappears.

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

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 driver information
interface.
If

Engine temperature too hot. Do not drive. Allow engine to cool.

does not

appear, resume driving. If it appears again, 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.

Reserve Tank

MAX

MIN

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Engine oil pressure low Warning Appears

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Reasons for the warning to appear

Appears when the engine oil pressure is low.

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What to do as soon as the warning
appears

Immediately park the vehicle on level
ground in a safe place.

If necessary, turn the hazard warning lights
on.

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What to do after parking the vehicle

Stop the engine and let it sit for about three
minutes.

Open the hood and check the oil level.

Add oil as necessary.

Oil Check

P. 566

Start the engine and check the

Engine oil

pressure low

warning.

The warning disappears: Start driving
again.

The warning does not disappear within
10 seconds: Immediately stop the engine
and contact a dealer for repairs.

If the

Engine oil pressure low

Warning Appears

NOTICE

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

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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If the Charging System Indicator Comes On

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Reasons for the indicator to come on

Comes on when there is a problem with the charging system.

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What to do when the indicator comes on

Stop in a safe place and have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

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.

■

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.

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.

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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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks

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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.

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Reasons for the indicator to blink

•

There is a problem with the electric parking brake system.

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What to do when the indicator blinks

•

Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a
dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks

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 (red) 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.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work.
Avoid using the parking brake and have your vehicle
checked by a dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes
On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

P. 626

U.S.

Canada

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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

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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.

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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.

•

Do not drive

displays on the driver information interface,

immediately stop in a safe place and contact a dealer.

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or
Blinks at the Same Time When the Brake System
Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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If the brake system indicator (red) comes on or blinks at the

same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
release the parking brake manually or automatically

Parking Brake

P. 528

•

If the brake system indicator (red) continuously comes on or blinks at

the same time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes on,
stop the vehicle in a safe place and have it inspected by a dealer
immediately.

Preventing the vehicle from moving, put the transmission into

(

•

If only the brake system indicator (red) is turned off, avoid using the

parking brake and have your vehicle checked by a dealer immediately.

If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same
Time When the Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes On

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

If the brake system indicator (red) and the brake
system indicator (amber) come on at the same time,
the parking brake is working.

If the brake system indicator (red) blinks at the same
time when the brake system indicator (amber) comes
on, the parking brake may not work because it is
checking the system.

U.S.

Canada

(Red)

U.S.

Canada

(Amber)

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Indicator, Coming On/Blinking

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, the indicator blinks for about one
minute, and then stays on.
If the compact spare tire is installed, the indicator will either come on or
it will first blink for about one minute, then stay 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 first blink, and then stay on, change the
tire to a full-size tire. The indicator goes off after calibrating the TPMS.

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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