Honda HR-V: Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
- Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
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Engine Won't Start
- If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
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Overheating
- Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
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Indicators Come On
- Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
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Blown Fuse
- Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
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Emergency Towing
- Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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What to Do If
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The following pages explain your vehicle's safety features and how to use
them
properly. The safety precautions below are ones that we consider to be among the
most important.
Important Safety Precau
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POWER STEERING ASSIST CHECK
Check
1. Power Steering Assist - Check
NOTE: This test should be done with original equipment tires and wheels at
the
correct tire pressure.
Start the engine, and let it idle
Attach a commercially available spring scale (A) to the steering wheel.
With the
engine i
STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION
Inspection
1. Steering Linkage and Gearbox - Inspect
STEERING RACK GUIDE ADJUSTMENT (KA/KC)
Special Tools Required
Rack Stopper Wrench 070AATG2A101
Locknut Wrench, 43 mm 07AAASTKA100
Adjustment
NOTE:
During adjustment, the steering wheel must be in a stra