Honda HR-V: Brightness Control

When the ignition switch is in ON (II)*1, you can use the (select/reset) knob to
adjust instrument panel brightness.

Brighten: Turn the knob to the right.

Dim: Turn the knob to the left.

You will hear a beep when the brightness reaches minimum or maximum. The information display will return to its original state several seconds after you adjust the brightness.

■ Brightness level indicator

The brightness level is shown on the information display while you are adjusting it.

Instrument panel brightness varies, depending on whether the exterior lights are on or off. The instrument panel dims to reduce glare when they are on.

Pressing the knob switches
the display between the brightness level and other available information.

The brightness can be set differently for when the exterior lights are on, and when they are off.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Defogger/Heated Door Mirror*/Heater Windshield

■Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror* Button

Press the rear defogger button or touch the icon to defog the rear window and mirrors when the ignition switch is in ON (II)*1.

Models with climate control system

The rear defogger and heated door mirrors automatically switch off after 10-30 minutes depending on the outside temperature.

However, if the outside temperature is 32ºF (0ºC) or below, they do not automatically switch off.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to damage the heating wires.

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.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Canadian models

■Heated Windshield Button

Press the heated windshield button to deice the windshield when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II)*1.

The heated windshield automatically switch off after 15 minutes.

This system consumes a lot of power, so turn it off when the window has been defogged or deiced.

*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

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.

1. Pull the steering wheel adjustment lever up.

• 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. Push the steering wheel adjustment lever down 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.

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.

Make any steering wheel adjustments before you start driving.

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