Honda HR-V: Safety Messages
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions, we have provided safety messages, and other safety information throughout this manual. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with servicing this vehicle. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms including:
- Safety Labels - on the vehicle.
- Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert symbol (Honda Caution Symbol) and one of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
- Instructions - how to service this vehicle correctly and safely
All information contained in this manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at anytime without notice. No part of this publication may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. This includes text, images, and tables.
As you read this manual, you will find information that is preceded by a (NOTICE) symbol. The purpose of this message is to help prevent damage to your vehicle, other property, or the environment.
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Refer to the appropriate portion of the manual for the precautions and
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Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
This article is intended for general information purposes only. This
information may not apply to all makes and
models. If vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
■ABS
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering
control by
pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you.
The electronic brake distribution (EBD) system, which is part of the ABS, also
balances the front-to-rear braking distribution according to vehicle loading.
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the torso and pelvis of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate-to-severe side impact.
Make sure you and your front seat passenger always
sit upright. Leaning into the path of a side airbag can
prevent the airbag from deploying properly and
increases your ris
