Honda HR-V: Maintenance Items Under the Hood
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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
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3. Pull up the hood latch lever in the center of
the hood to release the lock mechanism,
and open the hood.
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4. Remove the support rod from the clamp
using the grip. Mount the support rod in
the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod, and
stow it in the clamp, then gently lower the
hood. Remove your hand at a height of
approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and let the
hood close.
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NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are
raised.
The hood will strike the wipers, and may damage
either the hood or the wipers.
When closing the hood, check that the hood is
securely latched.
If the hood latch lever moves stiffly, or if you can
open the hood without lifting the lever, the latch
mechanism should be cleaned and lubricated.
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Genuine Honda Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal
on the
container.
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive th
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the
oil.
1.
You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain
the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed
regularly.
Change the oil and filter in acco
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Removal and Installation
1. Transmission Fluid - Drain
Drain the transmission fluid, then reinstall the drain plug with a new
sealing washer
M/T
CVT
2. Right Driveshaft - Remove
3. Intermediate Shaft Assembly - Remove
Fig. 2: Intermediate Shaft Assembly Dowel Bolts And Flange Bolt With
Removal & Installation
NOTE : SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component
locations - Refer to: SRS
Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and
the precautions
and procedures before doing repairs or service.
1. Column Cover - Remove
2. Wi