Honda HR-V: Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Continuously variable transmission models
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motorhome. If your vehicle needs to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
Manual transmission models
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome.
Do not exceed 65 mph (100 km/h).
Consult your towing parts sales or rental agency if any other items are recommended or required for your towing situation.
Manual transmission models
■When Your Vehicle is Towed Behind a Motorhome
Perform the following procedure before towing your vehicle.
1. Shift to (N).
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I)*1.
- Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
4. Turn off all the electric devices. Do not use any accessory power sockets.
- This can prevent the battery from running down.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
■ Extended towing
If you tow more than eight hours in one day, you should repeat the "before towing your vehicle procedure" at least every eight hours.
You also need to perform the following procedure to prevent the battery from running down.
Models without smart entry system
1. Remove the 20 A accessory power socket and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the interior fuse box.
2. Remove the 10 A Back up fuse. This fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
3. Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not lose them.
- Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start driving your vehicle.
4. Shift to (N).
5. Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (I).
- Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
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Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start driving your vehicle.
Models with smart entry system
1. Remove the 20 A accessory power socket and 7.5 A ACC fuses. These fuses are located in the interior fuse box.
2. Remove the 10 A Back up fuse. This fuse is located in the engine compartment fuse box.
3. Store the fuses in a safe place so you do not lose them.
- Make sure to reinstall the fuses before you start driving your vehicle.
4. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button without depressing the clutch pedal.
- The indicator on the ENGINE START/STOP button blinks.
5. Touch the center of the ENGINE START/STOP button with the H logo on the smart entry remote while the indicator is blinking.
- The indicator stop blinking, then stays on.
6. Shift to (N).
7. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once without depressing the clutch pedal.
- Make sure the steering wheel does not lock.
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Off-Highway Driving Guidelines
General Information
Your vehicle has been designed primarily for use on pavement, however, its
higher
ground clearance allows you to occasionally travel on unpaved roads. It is not
designed for trail
Starting the Engine (Models without smart entry system)
1. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
The electric parking brake indicator
comes on for 15 seconds when you pull
up to electric parking brake switch.
Continuously variable transmission mode
SEE MORE:
APP Sensor Signal Inspection
Inspection
NOTE:
This procedure checks the APP sensor in its fully closed position. In
any other position, the APP sensor
stores DTCs which are covered in other troubleshooting procedures.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS before doing this
procedure. If any DTCs are
indicate
Handling the Unexpected
Flat Tire
Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
cargo area.
Engine Won't Start
If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Overheating
Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and l
