2023 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Battery

WARNING

The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas during normal operation.

A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough force to kill or seriously hurt you.

When conducting any battery maintenance, wear protective clothing and a face shield, or have a skilled technician do it.

Detail

WARNING: Battery post, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash your hands after handling.

When replacing the battery, the replacement must be of the same specifications.
Consult a dealer for more information.

When you find corrosion, clean the battery terminals by applying a baking powder and water solution. Clean the terminals with a damp towel. Cloth/towel dry the battery. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent future corrosion.

The Vehicle Stability Assist^TM (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 does not, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:

• The audio system is disabled.
  

  Audio System Theft Protection

• The clock resets.
  

  Clock

• Canadian models only
  The immobilizer system needs to be reset.
  

  Immobilizer System Indicator

* Not available on all models

Disconnect both battery cables to prevent damaging your vehicle’s electrical system. Always disconnect the negative (–) cable first, and reconnect it last.