2023 Honda HR-V Owners Manual - Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel

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 OFFACCESSORYONVEHICLE OFF.

VEHICLE OFF:
Vehicle power is turned OFF.
ACCESSORY:
The audio system and some accessories can be used.
ON:
All accessories can be used.

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.

When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

The alarm will sound from outside the vehicle.

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.

Lights On Indicator

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.

Settings*

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

Flashing the high beams

Pull the lever back to switch on the high beams.

• Release the lever to return to low beams.

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

: Turn signal

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

: 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.

Indicators

Settings*

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

Settings*

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

Front Wide View Camera

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Windshield wipers are operating at a high speed.
• The camera has detected a dense fog.

Settings*

How to Customize the Vehicle Settings

• 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.

• 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Wiper switch (OFF, INT, ON)

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

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.

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.

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.

1. While the vehicle is stopped, push the steering wheel adjustment lever down.
   • The steering wheel adjustment lever is under the steering column.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down, and in or out.
   • Make sure you can see the instrument panel gauges and indicators.
3. 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.